a year in review & CHEERS to twenty twelve!

There's no denying that 2011 was very good to us.....the hubs and I both agree that it was our biggest, best, most nerve racking, most life changing year EVER.  However, we know that great things are ahead and we are both really looking forward to a new year, new goals, new plans, new dreams.....and of course, watching our son continue to grow at lightening speed!

A friend of mine posted the verse below on Facebook on NYE and although it's been a favorite of mine for a long, long while, it really spoke to my heart right then and there.  I feel like it sums up 2011 for us.  With the arrival of Jackson and deciding that I would leave my job to be at home-full time with him, you can imagine that life has changed in lots of ways!  However, with all of that change, we find ourselves more content and happier than ever.  My ultimate goal for 2012 is that we can hold on to that contentment while striving to grow, improve and challenge ourselves daily.  Read the verse below and then read it again.  It's such a reminder of God's greatness and that we truly are "able to do all things through Him who strengthens us"!

For I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am in. I know both how to have a little and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content - whether well-fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:11-13) 

I hope that 2011 was good to you, but more than that, I hope that in this new year we will all focus on being truly content (*whatever our circumstance*) and tackle each day with a happy heart!  To those of you who I have gotten to know better this year via this little ol' blog [or through stalking yours!]....those of you who have been a go-to for all things "mom" that I didn't yet know, cheerleader, friend, confidant, stylist, bad.influence.because.you.find.too.many.great.things.i.need, and whom I consider my "blog world bff's" (you know who you are!)....you made my year richer and fuller - and a lot more fun!!  xoxo!

Much love and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

- Cason, Darci & Jackson