Farewell, 2010...

In 2010, we said goodbye to some loved ones, and welcomed some new little ones into the world. There were some incredibly joyous times, followed by some very sad moments. As we prepare to enter 2011, we shall thank God for all the amazing blessings and opportunities given to us this past year, and look forward with excitement to the wonderful things that await us all. Happy New Year and God Bless!

Merry Christmas, 2010

Christmas is such a special time...we can gather as family and friends and reflect back on the year and remember the true meaning, Jesus' birth. We had a lovely Christmas with Mom & Dad Sivula and our little family of 4. Roger and I were also able to see his family the week before, albeit for a more solemn gathering, burying his grandfather. However, seeing family is a blessing whenever you can make it happen. As the Haney family said goodbye to an amazing man in 2010, we welcomed a new little man, just days later. The day after we left Pennsylvania, little Christopher Lee Bowman was born to two amazing parents, Tracy & Corey Bowman (Roger's sis & hubby). YAY! We all have so many blessings to count this year and beautiful memories to reflect on as Christmas comes and goes. Thank you to all of our friends and family that have touched our lives in the past and present. Merry Christmas, everyone!

Haney Family 2010

Kids 2010

Waiting to see what Santa brought!

Can't believe my eyes...

Rubbing eyes in amazement...

Fuzzy Bear FUN!

Grandma & Grandpa with KIDDOS 2010

Daddy playing with kiddos

A Fitting Farewell for Grandpap Haney

Roger's Grandfather, Bernard Patrick Haney, passed away on December 14, 2010, after suffering a stroke back in July. We created a tribute video to give to the family at the viewing. It was a beautiful memorial service and mass. I have uploaded the video below. We will never forget you, Grandpap. Thanks for all the memories...and the good times!

 

Santa Visit 2010

This year's Santa trip was not one of Caitlin's favorite. Jake was pretty calm, but Caitlin on the other hand, was how shall we say...terrified!? :) Enjoy the photos!

Waiting in line...calm for now!

Jake was so excited, he spit up on Daddy!

Santa Visit



Long Weekend Fun

We took a nice long walk through our neighborhood, played outside in the gorgeous 75 degree weather. And we topped it all off with a Steeler and Bronco game on Sunday afternoon. Steeler game was a nail biter...and Bronco game...well, those pictures are better not suited for online...too sad to post! :( ha ha! Oh well, Broncos...better luck next year!

On the move...

A Caitlin action shot...

Slow down, Daddy...my legs are short!

We love each other...a nice posed picture!

My smiley boy!

My little cheese ball!

Mommy...don't break our concentration...the Steelers are having a rough game.

A real nailbiter...both chomping on the terrible towels!

Thanksgiving

We had a lovely, long, Thanksgiving weekend. We are so blessed and thankful for all that we have and our family that surrounds us. I have added some pictures from our fun weekend together, below.

Our crew ready for a Thanksgiving Feast

Daddy and his babies! Caitlin had to wear a hat too...

Grandpa Sivula is ready to eat!

Grandma smiling at her Jakey Jake

Hi Mommy!

Our Thanksgiving Feast

Strike a pose

Smiley little turkey

Snuggles

Thankful

As we enter the week of Thanksgiving, I choose to blog about what I am thankful for. I am thankful for so many things....first and foremost to the United States Military who fight to protect us and keep us free....you are the reason we stand in this great nation, free to live, vote, speak and believe in what we choose to believe in. I am also so very thankful for my amazing family. From coast to coast, I have amazing family and amazing friends whom I choose to call family. If not for many of them, I would not be the woman I am today...especially my husband and my two little ones...they are my strength and my world. So, on this Thanksgiving, let's all reflect how thankful we are to God for giving us the blessings that I count every night.

The photos below are from the amazing, Carmen Doherty of Carmen Doherty Photography. She is also one of my many blessings I thank God for every night. She has become one of my dearest friends, and I am very grateful for her!

Photos courtesty of http://www.carmendohertyphoto.com/