2009 Year in Review

So much happened for us in 2009; it was truly a fascinating, memorable year! Here are some highlights....

We got engaged on March 19, 2008 and began planning our elaborate wedding. We took our engagement pictures just a few weeks before we said "I Do" on March 29, 2009....

Our first home together was built and completed at the beginning of the year....

I've loved decorating and making our house a "home"....

I tuned into my sensual side and worked up the nerve to do a boudoir session for my future husband. I had a book made of the images and had his best man deliver it to him the morning of our wedding....

I met some of my cousins for the first time ever! It was very special that they flew in for our wedding....

On March 29, 2009 we got married and it was the most amazing day ever!!! God has blessed me with His best.

We traveled to Prague, Czech Republic and Vienna, Austria for a two week honeymoon....

Just 2 weeks after we returned, we found out we were expecting!!

A few weeks later, on Mother's Day, we let our mom's know that they were going to be grandmothers!....



Married life got into full swing real quick! I delved into cook books and tried new recipes and have become quite domesticated if I do say so myself!....

In July, I turned 30....

At my 20 week visit we found out that our little baby....


....was a GIRL!....

Our wedding was featured in The Knot, and I started a wedding planning business, Peonies and Palettes.

We've been enjoying every second of preparing to welcome our little girl {Ilah} into the world....

In less than two weeks we will be bringing our first child home! It's such an exciting time in our lives!!!

We look forward to all of the memories that will be created in 2010!!

Wishing you a prosperous, happy, and very fulfilled New Year!!!!