This is Maddie Gray with her stocking!

Josh and I have been so blessed this past year. We have a beautiful and healthy baby girl. She has grown so much, and I think she's even starting to recognize her name. She smiles so sweet and big and she's trying to laugh! Every time she does she gets the hiccups! It's so funny. We also have a wonderful family who have helped out beyond belief. We couldn't have asked for anything more from them. My mom came to the house after Maddie Gray was born and helped me so much with this tiny pink wiggly baby. I also had the opportunity to recover. Josh's mom came the following week and was wonderful trying to help me get my house in order. Finally we have each other. Being new parents is such a wonderful experience and truly a blessing from God, and I love that I can share all these "first" with him. He is an amazing husband, and I so grateful for all the help he's been. I do have to admit though I feel like I've settled into motherhood well, Maddie Gray still intimidates me.

Happy New Year everyone!!!!!

We love you and cannot wait to share our 2009 with you