2008 in review

January -
Rang in the new year with dear friends at a bar, listening to friend play in a band. My name was on the list at the door so we didn't get charge a cover. I remember thinking "I totally and completely feel my age and I love it." That rarely happens. Later that month, we learned I was pregnant.
February -
Let's not talk about February.
March -
We first heard Ben's heart beat in March and announced his existence to the world. At the time, it was the best feeling in the world. Sent Keith and most of the office to Egypt. Beat morning sickness to the curb.
April -
Welcome Keith back with open arms and vowed to never spend 24 days apart again. Went to California to celebrate Grandpa Hogan's 80th birthday. Felt like a Hogan.
May -
Vacation. Spent a weekend on the lake with our small group and realized (yet again) that they are family. Spent a week in Florida at the condo on our last vacation without kids, or worrying about the kids back home, ever in our life. Realized (yet again) that my favorite days are lazy days with Keith. Beach cabana = bonus.
June -
Started to really show and feel pregnant. Excitement grew.
July -
Celebrated my third wedding anniversary. Lots of little "get aways" and birthing class. July was big.
August -
Camping, showers, weddings, and really big ankles.
September -
Benjamin Rush Hogan was born September 25, 2008 at 1:41pm. Three weeks after I expected, but in perfect timing. Never prayed more in my life than September 2008.
October -
Adjustment.
November -
Back to work. Thank God for a job, but man it's hard.
December -
Can actually look at Ben without trying to get to know him. I see him and accept him as my family. Can't believe it took so long. And yet, can't believe it already happened.

I've stalled on writing this post because I'm not sure how to end it. I am so very blessed and thankful for the past 12 months. Can't wait for tomorrow and to dive into 2009. I can't wait to see Ben's personality explode, to experience even more as Keith's wife, and to grow more in love with my Creator. Cheers.

Quote of the Day

Two different guys in the office doing the p90X workout.
Both in pain.
Looked at the website today with one of them. And I quote "I'd kill for that guy's before."

Ripping Katie off... again

Watch this. You won't regret it. This means you, Quincy.
Katie's church in San Diego made it.
Keith chastised me last night for not blogging more. But now that I've seen this, I can't really think of anything better to say. Enjoy. And thank God that church media has come a long way.


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