Welcoming the New Year!

As 2007 came and went, Nathan and I reflected on what a year it was. The birth of our son has truely changed our lives forever and even on a bad day, we wouldn't have it any other way. We are so very thankful for the blessing that we received in Bryson's arrival and are reminded each day how amazing it is to be parents.

We welcomed in the new year at my families cottage in Michigan with my oldest brother, his fiance and my parents. Bryson didn't quite make it to midnight, though he tried hard! He spent his time in Michigan "playing" video games and watching Grammie and Poppie's puppies run around the kitchen.

Bryson also got to see his Grandma and Grandpa Buckert over our New Year trip to Michigan. He enjoyed showing them his skills in unwrapping presents! It was great to see family and very nice of Uncle Tom, Aunt Barb and Jamie to not mind sharing their home with us!!

Lastly we're proud to report that Cousin Owen has come home from the hospital and is keeping Uncle Matthew and Aunt Susan very busy these days! He's six pounds, seven ounces and a healthy little guy! We look forward to officially meeting him when we can!!

It's a cousin!

Bryson has his first cousin... Owen, born on December 17th, 6 weeks early!! He's quite the little man and his mommy and daddy are anxious to bring his home! Bryce saw pitures of his cousin and cooed and sqealed with delight... we know they're going to be good buddies!