Goodbye 2008!

2008 was an amazing year for us and we can't wait to see what 2009 brings. Obviously having Macie was the highlight of our year. She continues to amaze us everyday. We look forward to all the milestones she will hit this year, but we also don't want her to grow up so fast!! The beginning of the year was a little rough since we had gone through a miscarriage in October of 07 and were dealing with those emotions and the emotions of "trying again". On January 26th we found out we were pregnant again. We were so excited, yet hesitant and I can tell you that we were paranoid throughout the entire pregnancy. The end of the pregnancy was difficult on my body and we were induced 3 weeks early, but everything turned out great and we had a very healthy little Macie Face! I do have a few moments of sadness once in a while and often wonder if Macie would have had an older brother or sister. She's so amazing that I feel a different sense of loss when I look at her. Would they look alike? It gets a little easier everyday and I am so thankful we were able to get pregnant again and have such a healthy, happy, beautiful baby girl. I truly believe everything "happens for a reason" and that gives me peace.
Our family has suffered some loss and some illness, but the illness has been overcome and the pain from the loss has eased a bit, but is not forgotten.
We are so grateful that Macie has all four of her grandparents around to watch her grow. We are also grateful that her Great Grandparents are around to see her. I wish my Grandparents were here to meet Macie, I miss them everyday. I am VERY grateful that my parents are able to watch Macie a couple days a week while I go to work. Because of them, I am able to be home with her a few days a week and not have to put her in daycare.
Our Nephews Ryan, David and Dean and our Niece Kate are all growing up so fast! It's so fun to see them grow and develop and they love playing with "Baby Macie". Kate is so great with Macie. She just hugs and kisses her all day long and watches her like a hawk to make sure she is happy and protected at all times!! David is just doing great and Kim is doing an amazing job with him. We have seen so much improvement in him over the past year.
We are looking forward to what 2009 has to bring. We will be meeting our new nephew Joey Salvatore sometime in late February and we can't wait! Our friends Katie and Colin are expecting their first baby in early to mid June and we can't wait to meet him/her also!!!
So, here's to 2009!!! We are wishing everyone a very Happy and Healthy 2009. We love all of you!!!