Well, the month started off with a big surprise. Stephen was laid off. But, it was a total blessing and God has really blessed us and provided for us in many ways since then. We would never change the outcome. January was also the month that I started taking cake decorating classes which took up alot of my time in 2009. Stephen also had a birthday and turned 25! We celebrated with friends in Tuscaloosa.
February we went to Shreveport with our friends, the Blakes. It was also the first time by parents had sushi! It was a fun and packed three day trip. Need to go back again!
March 1st started off with waking up to SNOW! We couldn't believe it!! Poor Stephen was so sick with a cruddy cold so he missed all the fun but Tara and I played and had a great time. Then just a few days later I made a quick trip to Destin, Fla to spend time with the Pourciau ladies. We had a great time and wished we could have stayed a week!
April 1st marked Dad's 10 year anniversary at Broadmoor Baptist Church. We spent the weekend celebrating and reminiscing with all of the sweet members of BBC. What a great time. We are such a lucky family to be able to serve there. That church family means so much to us! This was also the month that Stephen got glasses. He still is not thrilled about the idea but I feel much safer riding in the car with him :)
May was wedding month. First we went down to Baton Rouge where I was a bridesmaid in my dear friend, Jessica's wedding. It was a party! We had a blast. Then at the end of May, it was Stephen's turn. He was an usher in his friend, Chance's wedding in Tuscaloosa.
June was the month that we celebrated our SECOND anniversary! Can't believe it! We spent the weekend in Birmingham and had a memorable dinner at The Melting Pot. Stephen also started school this month. He is going to Bevill in Hamilton, Al majoring in Drafting and Design. He will finish in Spring 2011. Counting down the days. We also spent many afternoons at the pool working on our tans and floating-my favorite summer time activity!
July was another wedding month. I got to be a bridesmaid in Carrie and Jared's wedding in Shreveport. It was such a sweet ceremony and reception. Thanks Carrie for letting me be apart of it!
August was a month of cakes!! I made several. This was the month that we made our first major cake. We made a wedding/anniversary cake for a couple celebrating their 50th anniversary. They did not have a wedding cake at their wedding so their family ordered one for their 50th reception. That cake was huge and so heavy! I was so relieved when it was finally delivered! Can't believe we made that.
September was the start of football season! We went to a Alabama game with the Blakes. We tailgated and spent the whole day there despite the down pour and getting soaked! No worries though because the Tide still pulled out a win! We also met my parents in Canton for a weekend to hang out and celebrate my Dad's birthday. I made dad a cycling cake.
During October we participated in Trunk-n-Treat at our church, Mt. Vernon Church. We had a farm themed "trunk", which was the back of our truck. We had a great time and enjoyed seeing all the kids having so much fun. I also made a few birthday cakes for a few friends.
November was a CRAZY month. We have been keeping our ears and eyes open for another rent house for awhile now. We were blessed to find one and decided to move very quickly so that we would be settled by the holidays. We found out about the house and were completely moved into it within two weeks. We will miss our old house though. My mom took these pictures of us in front of our old house so we will always remember it. We also put up our Christmas decorations in our new home. Thanksgiving was spent in West Point with the Mays. Lots and lots of eating and laughing!!
December was also very busy. It started with the SEC championship. Dont know if you heard, but ALABAMA won!!! The Blakes came over and we had gator stew and watched the game on a huge screen. It was so much fun and we were so proud of the Tide. We spent Christmas this year in Baton Rouge. It was 4 days of Christmas fun! It was so nice to spend time with my family and be at my grandparents' on Christmas morning. Stephen was introduced to all of the family traditions and was even given some special gifts left by Santa which included a LSU car tag, tissues and LSU stadium picture. He was just thrilled (sarcasm noted).Now on to 2010. What will it bring?
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