A Bittersweet Year

As 2011 came to an end, it was quite easy for Dave and me to breathe a sigh of relief and pray we never have another year with an ending like it; yet, remembering that even still, it could have been worse.

2011 brought a lot of pain, but it also brought us a happy, healthy, silly, engaging, smiley, spit-up producing, social, hilarious, bouncer-loving, strong, baby boy named Luke, ooh-k! On many days, he is also known as "Ralph" for his unique ability to ralph on everything remotely near him. Oh, how we love this child that we prayed God would give us. Luke, you are an amazing little guy who truly highlighted our year.



So, we call this year bittersweet.

There truly aren't words that can really appropriately express all of the emotions that come to mind when I look at these pictures. Here are a few memories from years past that are especially special this year...



Sisters--Love the pants, Steph!

THE classic church photo

Easter...the three Huston girls

So funny that I remember Jen showing off this split

My dad and Jen when she won 1st runner up in a pageant





Mom and her girls




My Wedding Day with both of my sisters

Jen and her guys

LOVE this picture of John with his mom--he is truly a reminder of Jen!

My sweet boy and Aunt Jen




Our three losses in 2011--losses to us but more than sure that they wouldn't choose to come back if they had the choice ;)