2008... gone already?!

As we were decorating the Christmas tree, I kept thinking "didn't we just do this?" 2008 went by unbelievably fast for the Carr family.  We enjoyed countless blessings and went through many changes last year.  I wanted to record some of my favorite memories, starting at the beginning...

Here's how I started the year, great with child!  With the exception of the occasional smile (like this one at my baby shower with my dear friend Kristin), the first few weeks of 2008 were a blur of very impatient waiting for March 3, the blessed due date.  (Thank you to my husband, children and good friends who helped me through and still love me!)

Unfortunately, March 3rd, came and went with NO baby!!  Thanks to the Doctor, the scheduled induction was bumped up 3 days, and at 2:00 am, March 8th, after 16 hours in labor and delivery...

...Dallan Michael, 7 lbs. 12 oz.

Life just hasn't been the same since!  Mom was incapacitated for a few days so poor Katy and Cameron had to fend for themselves for sustenance.  Ham & cheese on hot dog buns, yum! 
 
One of my favorite pictures, Dallan in my Dad's hands, so little!

All dressed up for Easter Sunday

Dallan's blessing day

The last day of school, a great day to turn 6!

Dallan loves his bath


and getting up in the morning


One of many hot summer days spent indoors

First day of 1st grade for Cam and 4th grade for Katy


Katy on her birthday tour at Sea World, 9 has it's privileges!

An exciting soccer season

Dally-bear fell in love with his reflection


All ready for church

Katy starts to play the cello (my favorite instrument)

Cam starts Karate lessons (his "hi-ya" is awesome!)

The cutest Christmas picture yet!

I'm certain that 2009 will bring us just as many memorable moments!





4 Comments:

  1. kristin kempton said...
    Sarah,
    What a year! I have to admit I got a lump in my throat and my eyes filled with tears as I looked at the pictures of Dallan. What sweet pictures! I can't believe how big he has gotten. It doesn't seem like that long ago that Stacy and I visited you in the hospital. Time flies! You have such sweet kids. Hopefully 2009 will be as wonderful as 2008! I am so grateful our paths have crossed. I appreciate your friendship so much!
    Much love,
    Kristin
    Stacy said...
    I enjoyed the recap! Your family is so stinkin' cute. I'm sad that I don't know Dallan except through pictures...it's a darn shame! We miss you and can't wait to see you this Spring when we come for our annual visit. This time you won't have just had a baby so I'll get to see more of ya (not that we didn't get a few laughs in your hospital room).
    Shawn Jensen said...
    I loved the recap also! Your kids are just so cute and fun. I especially enjoyed the Cameron-isms =)
    kristib said...
    I'm way late commenting....what a cute photo recap. I love that Christmas picture too! I'm due with #3 on March 2, which is also my oldest's birthday. March is a great time to have a baby I think!

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