Tuesday, January 4, 2011

My new year's "Outlook"

So, I usually don't make new years resolutions, I mean, who really holds themselves accountable for 12 months straight and makes sure they are actually sticking to them?!?!? If you have, bravo! and a big congrats from me, give yourself a pat on the back!=)

This year rather than a resolution, I'm calling it more of an "outlook" to always have, since I have just a little bit different view on life now.

I've always found myself being grateful for what I have. This includes many things I'm sure you can name and are on your list, God, my husband, family, friends, a roof over my head, car, clothes, food, etc. etc. I think many of these things people find themselves grateful for, but are you truly grateful for them? Do you really appreciate these things you have EVERY day? I feel since becoming a mother, I appreciate these things, and so many other simple things, SO much more. (especially since things have slowed down a little and the sleep deprivation is less..=) It's a totally different view and feeling of gratefulness and appreciation I can't even begin to describe.  When I look at my sweet, sweet girl every day, I think, WOW, am I am TRULY blessed. Especially here lately, I feel overcome with emotions just when I pick her up, hold her, squeeze her, kiss her, LOVE her. Matt (and I know I can speak for him on this) and I are just in awe of her.  The smiles, giggles (and other funny noises) she gives Matt and I are absolutely priceless! I am SO lucky to have my hubby, our precious baby girl, and our families, SO grateful for all of them, for our health, and each day we have together!

This precious face just melts my heart..
 This conversation...priceless

So with that said, (and believe me, I tried my best to sum up all of my motherly, scatter brained thoughts, and keep it short and to the point) my new year's outlook is that every day this year, I want to continue to truly be grateful more than any other thing in my life. Grateful for what I have, what I am blessed with, because I know there are others who are less fortunate.

Cate's first Christmas, part 4!

And last but not least, here are some pics from Christmas number 4, with my mom's side...

Cate and her great grandmother Nonie

Poor Cate sees double when we go to my parents house...

Another four generations pic=)
Cate and her camo gear with her two favorite guys!
So sweet, until next year!!! (well this year I guess..=)

Cate's first Christmas, part 3!

Christmas day was jammed packed! Here we are at Matt's parents, opening more presents!!
 She got a my first Dolly!
 And her first tea party set!
 Mama's turn to help!
 She loved opening the presents, and eating the paper!
 All tuckered out!
 I think Cate is wondering why there is a flying turkey on the wall...?
 LOVE this sweet baby!

Cate's first Christmas, part 2!

Christmas eve night, we had my dad's side over for dinner...Cate was the life of the party, for a little while anyways...Someone has an early bedtime now...

Cate and her Great Grandfather Popo
  Life of the party!
She wanted to give her Popo some love, so sweet!
 
 Four generations pic!

A tale of four Christmases!... Cate's first Christmas, part 1

We had such a wonderful Christmas this year. My friends are right...the holidays are WAY more fun with a baby! (I'm keeping these short and sweet...it took me LONG enough to sort through all the pics)...Here we are at my parents house, casually opening gifts...=)

Ready to get the show on the road!
She LOVES anything new...so pulling all of these toys from Auntie Ash out of a bag was SUPER fun for her!
And of course, have to mouth EVERYTHING!
A teether... JUST what we need!
OH BOY, super cute shoes!=)
AND a phone, now I can call all my boyfriends!
Gigi, Pops, and Auntie Ash got her the recordable night before Christmas book. LOVE IT!
That book was a big tradition for me and my sister growing up, I can't wait to let her listen to it every year, and read it to her!

Monday, January 3, 2011