Happy New Year 2009

As I look back on 2008 I realize that it was a pretty good year until about September. The ecomony really took a dump which affected us all and then we lost Juan. It seemed like a domino effect after that. A close friend of ours also died whom we held close to our hearts right after Juan. We will never forget the Fatha'. Then we decided to seek infertility treatment again which has brought up a bunch of new emotions. Last New Years we were ringing it in with our best friends!! We had a masquerade party and it was pretty perfect! We spent a lot of time with friends and even went to San Francisco and Napa which was unforgettable. We went to Hawaii with my parents and relaxed on the beach the whole time. Christmas ended up being so much fun. We spent Christmas Eve with the Moreno Family and then Christmas day with the Browns. The next day we went to my cousins and celebrated with them over drinks and games. It was nice to be around so much family and good company!
I know 2009 is not going to be easy. Mario and I are trying to prepare ourselves so that it isn't so difficult. We talk a lot about our plan to stay around home and relax. We have bought lots of games and movies that we love and he has been really supportive when I get discouraged. We have been working on Swanky Kitty and feel like this year is going to be special for it. The personalized pieces are coming out amazing and we are collaborating with some great people and companies with wonderful ideas and possibilites! It feels like forever when you are preapared for something and have to wait! New years Eve is in a couple of days and it is also our 6 year wedding anniv. from our mexico wedding. We have come a long way since that night. Marriage has been beeter than I expected and such a lesson for both of us. It showed me how strong we are together and how our faith holds us together at all times. It has been both fun and challenging and I can't wait to see where we are in another 6 years! Mario has planned a nice dinner out at one of my favorite places and it seems like it will be low key this year. I am looking forward to a New Year of change and adventure. I am going to start watching what I eat so I can be healthy through in vitro and my work schedule should be less stressful. I hope 2009 is filled with health and prosperity and a growing belly!!!