Reflecting on this year has made me realize what an intense year it has been. At the end of each hear I am always hearing people complain about their year. I reflect and see that our year was on for the books for sure, but I see it as a year of growth and amazing events. This year has been full of difficult times as well as many blessings. Gabby turned 7 and she has become such a mature young lady! Gabby lost her first tooth! Throughout this year there have been wonderful events and numerous trying events in our lives. Here are a few of the highlights of the year: Gabby learned to ride her bike with no training wheels! Beauty & The Beast debuted on Gabby's birthday and we went to the movie and it was AMAZING! Gabby completed a reading program and was reading on level so she earned a day at Great Wolf Lodge. Gabby overcame her fear of swimming underwater and became a swimmer and received a trophy for "Most Improved.&quo
Since Michael and my family live so far away from each other, Gabby is blessed with two Christmas celebrations each year. My side of the family came to our house on Christmas Eve (all traveling from different parts of Louisiana. Silsbee, and San Antonio). When my little family arrived home from church family was arriving and warming delicious food for lunch. The day couldn't have been more fun. We ate a delicious meal and everyone was in great spirits. Then the main event for the two kids began. As gifts were being passed around Gabby and Corbin began opening gifts. They were showered and spoiled with everything they could have wanted and more! Papa wasn't feeling well, but he helped Daddy put together her trampoline so she could play with it the next morning. The funniest event was after opening gifts. Grandma made two Saran Wrap balls filled with treats for the children and adults. We set a timer and went to town unwrapping the ball as quickly as we possibly