A little sad to say goodbye

I have to admit that I am a little sad to say goodbye to 2010. Some monumental things happened in my life, and good or bad, it was an amazing year. Obviously we welcomed our wonderful Christopher into the world, but as I sit here it is hard to imagine that part of the past year was spent without him out of my belly. I know it is so cliche, and it actually pains me to say this, but time goes by so quickly! We spent 2 years trying to have a baby, and it was like being in a world where other things happened, but it was like they were fuzzy or on mute because the only thing we were focused on was trying to complete our world. So there went 2008 and 2009, and now here we are at the beginning of 2011, perfectly content with the world :)

So for no other reason then that I can look back and actually remember what happened to me in my life when I am old and have no memory left, ( who am I kidding. I already have no memory), a little year recap.

January
Can't hide it anymore! This is me on 1/15/2010, about two weeks after I was taken by ambulance from work to the hospital for heartburn. Long story. Everyone at work new after that episode.

February

I turned 28. No pictures of that sad day :)

And we began turning a room in our house from this
To this
March

Was a very difficult month. We lost my Grandfather, and it was really hard for everyone in my family. He was a force! And we miss him all of the time.
We also were able to celebrate life with a baby shower for, at that time, Baby ?. Yes we were those annoying people that would not tell people the name, mostly because we hadn't figured it out yet :)
We also welcomed a new member to the family: my new camera. March marked life A.C. , After Camera. It is amazing and I am a little addicted to it.

April
We celebrated another monumental occasion, my sister's Bridal Shower. With a month to go in my pregnancy, I played hostess, with major help from my mom and whit, to Keely's friends and our family to celebrate her upcoming wedding.
Here is Whitney and I resting and plating with baby Christopher after the shower.

Also April 16th was my last day of work for 4 blissful months.

MAY

WELCOME CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM POMPEY JR. This month my life changed forever.

I walked into the month like this
and left with
...our beautiful boy!

And 20 days later we were hereAt my sister Keely's wedding! I know. 20 days later. I remember running out to the motor home where Chris's parent were with the baby, before the ceremony, right after the ceremony, and during the reception to feed the baby. It was so stressful at the time, but funny to think about.

June
Baby's first Wine tasting trip.

July
Baby's first trip to the beach

August

First trip to the Zoo

September

First day away from Mommy, because I had to go back to work :(

And a night away when Chris and I attended my 10 year High School Reunion. Yikes!
Going back to elementary school with this photo!

October was pumpkins
November was turkey, and San Diego, and a first Carousel ride at the wild animal park!
And December was....Beer.
GRANDPA!!!No, it was lights, and trees, and presents, and family, and friends, and Santa, and magic, and happiness.

It was a dream come true! Here is to a wonderful 2011!

LOVE