domestic reflections: So Long 2009.

So Long 2009.

December 31, 2009

I won't lie. This wasn't my favorite year. I'm actually pretty happy to see it ending and a new one beginning. Of course, that doesn't mean there weren't amazing things that happened. To wit:

I am grateful for the opportunities this year provided: healing, growth, endurance, becoming a mother one more time. Also, in spite of challenges, immense joy and love. Especially from spending life with these two small people:

And perhaps especially, knowing our family is complete and that we are finally all here together.

I hope 2010 is brimming with good things, happiness and fulfillment for you and your families.

xoxo

all photos by 180/360

18 comments:

KristinDecember 31, 2009 at 1:31 PM
LOVE these gorgeous photos! What a treasure to have. Happy new year!
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EngraciaDecember 31, 2009 at 2:06 PM
Beautiful children, you are tuly blessed.
Happy New Year to you and your gorgeous family.
Engracia
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Sarah JaneDecember 31, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Wishing you all the best in 2010.
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HeidiDecember 31, 2009 at 5:17 PM
I could stare at these all day!
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Sarah's Fab DayDecember 31, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Jora, I hope your new year is full of the good stuff that 09 was missing. xo -S
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AnonymousDecember 31, 2009 at 8:35 PM
If I weren't as pleased as punch with my kiddos, I'd want yours, I think. They are as cute as they come.

I hope twenty-ten will be your all-time favorite year (so far). Buh-bye, aught-nine! But at least it brought us our new babies. What a plus!

jbhat
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jonesJanuary 1, 2010 at 7:47 AM
Happy New Year!

those photos are just amazing.
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blakeJanuary 1, 2010 at 10:04 PM
happy new year! may it bring you hugs and smiles every day...
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AnonymousJanuary 2, 2010 at 11:32 AM
I'm not sure what happened to you this year, but for me and my family - I'm only too happy to see that DECADE long behind! It was not good to us AT ALL! Wishing you a happy new year and DECADE!
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Colleen / Inspired to ShareJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:38 AM
These are adorable. Happy new year!
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frederique ideesJanuary 5, 2010 at 9:11 AM
Oh! you have such beautiful kids...simply gorgeous!
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180360January 5, 2010 at 11:20 AM
:^)

Good riddance 2009 and Happy New Year to you!
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MelindaJanuary 6, 2010 at 7:13 PM
I'm a new reader of your blog. I have to say you make motherhood seem like a great idea! You have beautiful children and your house is pretty nice too! :)
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UnknownJanuary 10, 2010 at 7:14 AM
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UnknownJanuary 10, 2010 at 7:17 AM
I loved meeting you and sweet little E the other day. You are both very lucky.
Your family pics are also very sweet. I hope we can meet again ,and be able to visit longer.
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StephanieJanuary 12, 2010 at 8:39 PM
Such beautiful pictures. I especially love that last one.

I hope 2010 is spectacular for you - beautiful, refreshing, full of peace and life and love and joy. :)

stephanie@metropolitanmama.net
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AnonymousFebruary 4, 2010 at 5:15 PM
Oh My Gosh. You have a beautiful family. Love your blog!
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AriellaFebruary 12, 2010 at 6:04 PM
Love that last photo!!
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