2008: A Year in Review

How do I begin to describe how abundantly the Berndsen Family has been blessed in 2008?! I suppose I can begin with the very beginning and just mention a few of the highlights our family has experienced this past year, in chronological order to make it easier :)

January - We escaped the winter blues to venture on a cruise to the Caribbean. We loved our vacation and were so happy to get such a great deal on it! It was the perfect way to begin the year, and get us one step closer to our new home.


February - We moved into our new home, which we had eagerly been waiting for the past 6 months. We had so much fun getting settled into our new house and preparing to make our house a home.


April - We learned that our family of two was becoming a family of three! Such a beautiful miracle and we immediately began preparing for our little one. Words alone can't express the happiness and love that we immediately had for our little peanut.


May - We ventured to Miami, FL for a business trip for T.J.'s work. Such a great getaway and an opportunity for our family to make more memories.


August - We were honored to celebrate our sister Jenna's wedding! Such a beautiful ceremony in a rose garden in WV, and we pray that Jenna and Matt remain as happy and in love as they were on that beautiful day. Trust me, with each day...marriage is more and more rewarding! Congratulations!!


September - We celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary with a little rendevous to Bay Harbor, Michigan. Our trip was just what we needed to celebrate and reflect on our marriage. We relaxed, shopped, walked and enjoyed the spa...everything was just perfect! Thanks hubby for a great getaway, as usual! :)


October & November - We were blessed with the love and friendship of our family and friends with the many baby showers that we enjoyed. Thank you to everyone for showing us the love and support as we prepared for our newest blessing, who was due to arrive the next month.

December - December marked the 9th month of pregnancy. Everything about that last month was incredible, scary and yet incredibly rewarding. We learned a lot of patience, learned to trust God even more and our love for each other grew even more strong than I had known was possible. I thought this picture was appropriate for the month of December, as our niece Dinah eagerly peers at my belly waiting for some action (much like I did most of the month!)


And, I already know that 2009 will be even more incredible than 2008 was! Our baby girl arrived on January 3rd, and I can't think of a better way to begin the year. :)