Looking back on 2009

Hawaii

We started the year in the most beautiful place in the United States, Hawaii.

We were so thankful for the chance to experience paradise!

Moving

We left Hawaii to head to Florida for vacation and then on to Missouri

Hope brought her most prized possessions with her.

The event of the Year, my sisters wedding!!!!

Jessica and Peter. I was so thankful to have the oppertunity to take their engagement Photos.

Luncheon for the Brides Maids

Girls day out to get our nails done

Bachelor/Bachelorette Party

(No I wasn't drinking! LOL)

Making the Bouquets

Rehearsal Dinner

The Wedding Party

Four Sisters: Me (1), Christa (4), Jessica (2), and Rachel (3). Yes, I am the oldest and the shortest!

Now pronounce you man and wife!

New Summer Sport

After playing a great game of tag football, they had fun playing man vs. sand mound. I think the mound won every time!

Mom's Birthday

We bought my mom a photo cake for the first time! We were so excited because it had all of us on it, but then we all cracked up when she had to cut it and try not to cut any of our heads off!

Family Gathering

Group shout at our favorite restaurant, Cracker Barrel

Sea World Orlando

We were excited to head down to orlando for a day at Sea World, one of my favorite theme parks, with my mom and cousins.

Interlachen High School Mini Reunion

Charlie and I had a chance to go to one of Charlie's best friends from high school wedding. This picture is of all the graduates from our high school at the wedding. It was a wonderful surprise to catch up with old friends.

Our Nephew Christian's Birthday Party

We are so thankful that we were able to share so many celebrations with our family this year. We will always treasure these memories.

Grandma with all her grandkids

Extended Family

This is a rare moment we shared with Charlie's Dad's side of the family at their family owned dinner, Jerry's

Family and Friends

We have some many family and friends in Florida (land of our roots) that we had a big lake party before we headed off to another duty station! We love you guys!

Florida Mud Bath

Nana Banana

The day before we were leaving Florida my Nana moved from New Jersey to my mom's house. It was a treat to see her before we were on our way.

Move to Missouri

While we were unpacking and setting up our new house in Missouri, Hope wanted to try on my high school graduation gown.

Kailua Pork!

We had this Luau in Missouri believe it or not with our friends from Micronesia

Poker Night

I don't know who has more fun at our game nights, the adults or the kids!

Missouri Corn Maze

This 14 hour old calf stole our hearts

All the kids

This was the best corn maze ever! It was a confusing 27 acres! My team never found all the clues, but we had a blast!

Hope actually had a chance to drive a wagon. How awesome!!! The driver said that she had a naturally touch on the reins and the horses liked her hands. That made my day and I can't wait to get her in the saddle again!

New School

Harlem Legends

I remember the Harlem Globe Trotters from when I was a kid. So we decided to go watch a Legends show. It was such a joy to watch Hope crack up at their antics!

Just Chillin'

Finger Prints

Charlie taught Hope and a friend how to get finger prints. Hope was able to take his prints and the girls enjoyed having theirs taken.

Finished Project

This Project for Hope's room took me a couple months, but it felt so good to paint again! I forgot how much I love it!

Christmas!

I thought they were putting the lights on the house!

Winter Snow

Our Angel