About Me

Oslo, Norway
Welcome to my blog! I am a wife and a Mommy of three. We have 2 daughters, Reagan and Hayden and a son, Grasyon. Here I write about our life happenings and try to capture memories the best I can. I hope this helps keep those close to us, in Texas, Iowa, Illinois, and beyond, a little more up to date while we're away. Enjoy!

Thursday, December 31, 2009

2009 End Year Review!

I can't believe 2009 has already came and gone! 2009 was a great year for us and I know 2010 is going to be even better! Here are some things I have learned in 2009!

Once you have kids a year passes by way to fast.

There is nothing better than watching Reagan learn and discover new things.

That just when I thought Reagan would never sleep in her crib or throughout the night, she would.

I am able to drop Reagan off and we will both be fine.

Teething is no fun!

My friendships would become even stronger once we became Mommy's.

Reagan would have more nicknames than most kids her age, and not normal ones.

My sister continues to make me proud.

I can cook.

Kids and tv is impossible without DVR.

Even if I am 9 months into my New Years Resolution and haven't even started, it can be accomplished (which reminds me I need to think about my resolution for this year)

As a parent you do anything to make sure your child is safe and healthy.

Hearing your child say Mama & Dada for the first time is an indescribable feeling.

Reagan is the cutest little Valentine, Easter Bunny, Lucky Charm, Firework, Lion, Turkey and Elf I have ever seen.

Crying it out is the hardest thing EVER but it does work.

Bottles tun into sippy cups.

I love bows.

My love for my mom would grow when I became a mom.

San Francisco is a beautiful place, but not kid friendly.

I have more patience that I thought.

Children DO throw fits and that mine WILL.

A vacuum could change my life

California is a beautiful state with the greatest weather!

Best friends will remind best friends no matter the distance.

I would spend more time planning a 1 year birthday party that Reagan won't even remember.

Turning the car seat around change a car ride.

Visits home make me happy.

Some 1 year olds need glasses.

I love to blog.

What "code brown" means

Reagan would become more and more beautiful everyday.

That there is no kind of affection so perfect as that of a father to a daughter.

Like I said, 2009 was a great year for us! I am excited and looking forward to all that 2010 has in store for the Snider family, bring on 2010!!

Happy New Years!!!

p.s. I can't believe it's been TEN years since we have been out of high school!!! Our reunion will be this year! CRAZY!!

4 comments:

Justin and Shelly said...

So sweet :)

Carrie said...

I'm getting all choked up reading this blog- it's all so TRUE!!! It's so cliche but being a mommy changes EVERYTHING! Can't wait for you to be back for summer!

The McCoys said...

So sweet! Hold on to your seat because it sure does not slow down. It has been so much fun hanging out for the past month. I will miss you all so much!! In the next year Reagan will begin talking up a storm - sad but amazing! They change so fast!! Love you guys - Aunt T

Snider Family said...

It gets even better. Watching you become the best mother to Princess. Erin this past month has come and gone so fast I just want to push a rewind button and do it all over again. Thank you for sharing this month with us and letting me spend precious time with you and Princess. All the pictures we have taken will hold special memories but nothing can replace being able to hold you and Princess in my arms. Playing with her, bathing her....... Just watching you two enter act. The love you have for your daughter and husband is so very present in everything you do. You are always thinking of your family and friends and what you can do for them and not what they can do for you. Darrin I know in my heart you will always be there for Erin and Princess, and for a mom to know her children are taken care of and are safe and happy is such a peace of mind. I love you all.