wow, a year in a nut shell

It's been a long one, not sure if I even still have any viewers on my blog anymore. I want to pick my blogging back up, mainly because it has been a great reference for me to see when Gracie did what, my public journal.

In August 2010, Liam was born, beautiful sweet Liam. He arrived a week early, but because of God's beautiful timing. My Nana, in Texas, was in hospice and holding on, and the next morning after Liam's arrival I had gotten the news that Nana had passed. She held on till the moment she heard of his birth and passed away shortly afterward. I am so happy that she had heard of his arrival, but still miss her terribly and was unable to see her before she passed or go to her funeral. This was a challenge emotionally. Especially with all the extra emotions I had at the time. Still hurts when I think of how much I miss her, but I know she had a beautiful life filled with love.

The holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)all flew by fast, the kids were surrounded by family and lots of good food. I unfortunately had to go through surgery right before Christmas, gal bladder, yuck. But was well taken care of by family.

Liam, a tiny little guy, had soared through milestones and was beginning solids right around the time of all the yummy food.

Gracie turned 3 in January, my parents arrived in town just in time for celebrations. Their visit was great, and we greatly miss them. Gracie now 3, is testing her mother's patience. I'm failing at the moment, but optimistic that I will improve or she will grow out of the terrible 3s soon. :)

In February, baby Drew was born, my sister had her 2nd little boy. There was some complications his first few days, but with much prayer and even an unexpected last minute trip in town from me, I got to hold this sweet bundle. The McCormick's are now blessed with two healthy and fast growing boys, love 'em!

Bubba's birthday arrived in March, along with my BIL and my Mom's 60th, what joyful celebrations in March. Liam is sitting strong, eating all kinds of big boy foods and even trying desperately to crawl. He is in the process of charming the ladies with a new trick, a sweet smile and wave. Gracie is wearing big girl panties and on the final lap, hopefully, of potty training. She can also recite the pledge of allegiance and sing Frere Jacques in French, my girl. I'll have to post up some pics soon! Here's a couple of teasers.