Baby Shaye :)

We were so blessed to ring in the new year with Ross's parents, Kel, Nick and baby Shaye! :)  It was so much fun spending time with them and we'll be honest we kind of wish they were a little closer... ;)

Love dancing with Frama and Aunt Kel :)

Proud daddy :)

Proud mama and Blakes enjoying her new baby cousin :)

Out to Texas Road House for the last night together!

Proud parents and Aunt/Uncle :)

 

Uncle Nick teaching Blakes to color :)

Reflecting back on 2011 and thinking about all that's to come in 2012, I am both thankful and excited for all the blessings Christ has given and is yet to give to my family and me. On our way back from Indiana yesterday, Ross and I had the awesome opportunity to talk with his mom about different things and she offered this piece of advice that I am going to really try to do this year.

        "The best thing you can do for your marriage and Blakely is to love Ross and strive to meet his needs and one of the most important ways you can do this, is by praying for him and honestly and openly communicating with him."

Of course, Ross and I talked about other New Year resolutions and all that is already planned in 2012 (school, weddings, showers, babies (not our own ;), and so much more) and here are some that were mentioned:

Read the Bible together more
Exercise at least 3 times a week
Watch less TV
Go on more dates ;)
Enjoy Blakely everyday (not that we don't already ;) )
Volunteer this summer for the Kidsave adoption program
and last but definitely not least...(we talked about sooo many ;))

Drink more water and less coke....(Being realistic, I can see the first part happening, but not the second ;) )

Hope everyone is enjoying the first week of 2012 and God Bless! :)