Friday, January 2, 2009

We are ready for a NEW YEAR!!!

2008 was an interesting year for us.  It had lots and lots and LOTS of ups and downs.  Don't get me wrong, I love a good roller coaster as much as the next guy, but not really when it comes to my emotions or mental state!  I'm totally ready for a more mellow year to come.  Some significant things happened in 2008 and for my own record as much as for your amusement, I thought I'm make a list of some of the events of 2008 (in no particular order):

*  We were able to celebrate the pregnancies of our sisters:  Jodi, Brandi, Faye and Julie.  Some were announced in 2008, some a little earlier.
*  The passing of some dear friends and beloved family, including our sweet niece and nephew, Brinlee Jo and Usaia James Lewis.  By far, two of the most difficult trials we have ever faced.
*  Tyelor Jo and Keilana Grace were both born healthy and strong!  (Something we quickly learned is a MIRACLE in itself!)
*  I struggled immensely with my anxiety this year more than ever before.  I'm hoping to learn to manage it better in the year(s) ahead.
*  David got hired by the Forest Service for the summers - a total blessing!
*  We discovered the Twilight series!  (And just for the record, by "we" that does include David!)
*  Brandi moved to Grace, so now all the Krebs girls are home again!
*  Isaiah started preschool and loves it!
*  We were able to get in touch with some old friends and coworkers through our new favorite tool - Facebook!
*  And last, but certainly not least, on New Year's Eve (before the midnight hour, making it still 2008), we learned of Jodi's pregnancy, which was a great kick-off to 2009!

11 comments:

the nice one said...

well i'm glad to see that 2008 was a little bit of a roller coaster for not just me. i agree that 2009 should be a little sweeter!! well my prayers are definatly with sweet Jodi! and ya'll as well

Jenny said...

It really has been a year of ups and downs for you guys. Hopefully this year will have a lot more ups than downs. Tell Jodi congratulations! I'm so happy for her!!

Mosers said...

That is awesome.. I'm excited to hear about Jodi... I talk to Holly Gibson once in a while and she told me about their struggles... My prayers go out to them...have they found a specialist to work with?

csotutu said...

So excited for Jodi. Our prayers are with them both for great health.

Jason and Jessie said...

I am so happy for Jodi. You know you jinxed yourself when you said you wanted a little more mellow year. I do hope that you get what you wanted!

Jeremy and Debbie said...

I am so happy the year ended on a good note! Tell Jodi Congrats! and Congrats to your little family as well!

Jennifer said...

What the? OK, I think the fact that Jodi is pregnant probably should have been mentioned in that New Years phone call. I am beyond excited for her!!!!!

Tiffani Tarbet said...

I talked to Jodi yesterday, and she told me she was pregnant, I am so excited for her! Hope your 2009 is a great one for all of you!

Trina said...

YAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited for Jodi! I can't believe she is pregnant! I hope all goes well for her. When is she due? I sure hope all goes well in 2009 for you all. We love you!

The Mitchell's said...

I LOVE your new blog picture! Here is hoping you have an uneventfull 2009, you need to add me on as a friend on facebook as that is my new favorite past time.
laura

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS to Jodi.How exciting!!