Wow…I don’t even know how to begin this post. Where should I begin? So much to say, yet finding the right words is nearly impossible. 2007 has been a year of memories. I think back to the person I was this time last year and I want to cry. No, literally, I want to cry. Had I known what God had in store for me, perhaps I wouldn’t have been so worried and so consumed with making sure everything is perfect. Our family have been so incredibly blessed.
Travel:We were so fortunate to visit so many beautiful places...London, Jamaica, Seattle, Chicago, Vero Beach.
Jobs:Ed and I both got a promotion this year. It's nice to be rewarded for all our hard work.
Family and Friends: William's here. Everyday, we are filled with joy just seeing him grow. The smiles, the coos and the way he lovingly looks at us.
I'm posting some of my favorite pictures from this year...
This picture captures Ed and I. Ed the goofball. Me the amused spectator.
This was taken minutes after William was born. I love how this picture captured our happiness and excitement.
This was taken from our anniversary dinner at Jamaica. I remember being so overwhelmed...to be in such a gorgeous and romantic place and be with the man I love dearly.
For good laughs and memories, click on the slideshow below. Thank you all for sharing a wonderful year with us.
Giving and getting gifts is so much fun and I think it is a great way to celebrate the ultimate gift that was given to us. When I prayed over William last night, I prayed that he would grow up knowing that Christmas is a day to celebrate the birth of Jesus and that it wouldn't just be a day to get lots of toys. It sounds simple, but we all know how easy it is to lose focus of the true reason for the season.
Christmas day was spent with my in-laws. As always, we had a blast especially being around the girls. It is so fun to watch them open presents. I mean pure bliss of innocence,love and joy on Christmas. I can't wait for William to be running around the house with them on Christmas day!
I’ve pretty much spent the last few days consuming far too many calories, exchanging gifts, and simply loving the holidays…you know, all the things that make my heart explode with gratitude. God has blessed me beyond belief this past year and hanging out with my friends and family esp with William, further ensures I deserve none of it…but, dang, I’m SOOOO thankful. 
William's first ornament(thanks GG and Great Granddaddy) and stockings.
He had his first road trip. We went to 
On the parents side, Ed and I are doing well. We are so fortunate to have somewhat of a schedule--if there is such a thing when you have a newborn. Inspite of being diagnosed with reflux, William sleeps well at night. He goes to bed at around 9:30-10. Feeds at 2AM and wakes back up for another feeding at around 5:30-6. Crossing my finger that it stays that way coz Ed's getting ready for work by that time. So while I'm trying to wake up from being lethargic from the 2AM feeding, he'll change William and "chat" with him some. William's a lil fussy during the day but I guess that's a good thing and an opportunity to do some "stimulating" activities such as tummy time, play and cooing. Mom manages to sneak in a good shower during his noonish naps. Now I just have to plan for work out time once I had my 6 week check up with my OB. So far the lbs are melting away and I hope that with proper diet and exercise it'll continue to do so.
I am pretty sleepy - it's exhausting being a tiny human! I am looking forward to growing more each and every day. Soon enough I'll be able to chase my furry friend Riley all around. Right now he just look at me and wonder what the heck I cry sometimes. Wait until I am tossing him my dinner from the high chair! We are going to be best of friends.
There are certain things I don't like. Mommy and daddy change my diaper a lot and ooooh man that makes me mad!!! And I don't like being cleaned or switching into a new onesie. I'd much rather be swaddled and cuddled. The constipation gets me cranky too. Sometimes I'll wait until mom and dad are in the middle of a diaper change to go pee pee or poo poo. It's funny to see them scramble around. I just had my first shower too. I cried but I got better on my next ones. I think I'm beginning to like it.
Of course there are certain things that I love. Some of my favorite moments are spent resting on mommy's and daddy's chest against their heartbeat, and on daddy's lap listening to his voice. I LOVE my paci and I haven't grown too attached to them yet, but they are good to have around. 
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