A Look Back at 2009

Here is a look back at my life in 2009!

January

1st

We rang in the new year with our friends the Knights. Brian, Heather, Nora, & 2 week old Evan watched the ball drop together. We had dinner at Shogun & then back to our house for cards.

18th

Danny & I celebrated our 6th year of marriage. We celebrated w/ a night out. We had dinner at Bonefish & then to a movie.

Also, in January~ We decided to pursue fertility treatments with a Doctor in Cincinnati.

February

5th

We had our first visit to the fertility Doctor in Cinci. Dr. S told us our chances of conceiving were high. We made plans to continue on & have the IUI.

14th

We celebrated Valentine's Day as a family. We made a fondue style dinner at home that included a yummy chocolate dessert.

25th

We headed back to Cinci as my cycle had begun. They did an ultrasound to see what my starting point was & I started taking the injections.

March

2nd

Back to Cinci for another ultrasound in hopes the shots had worked. They found 3 follicles (eggs) growing. One was larger than the others.

5th

We went back to Cinci to check the progress of my precious eggs! There were only 1 left, but it looked perfect. Dr. S wanted to go ahead with the IUI. He said that if this cycle didn't work we'd increase the injections for next month.

7th

Insemination Day!! We went back to Cinci, this time w/ Granny & Davis. We had the IUI & then spent the day in Cincinnati trying to act normal!

14th

My baby boy turned 4! I couldn't believe it had been 4 years!! We celebrated his birthday by having a Super Hero party at Incredible Dave's. It was a wonderful day.

19th

I cheated & tested a few days early! It was a slight positive. I couldn't wait to share with Danny, but we were both skeptical.

20th

Went for blood work & pregnancy was confirmed! We were ecstatic.

23rd

More blood work.... my beta was growing!

April

1st

Our family piled in the mini van & headed to Virginia/DC to visit Danny's cousin & his family. This was Davis' 1st official spring break!

9th

We went back to see Dr. S & do a 'head count' on our little bean. He counted 1, but things looked great!

May

2nd

It's Derby Day. Danny & Davis went to a party at a friend's. I stayed home very sick. Pregnancy finally felt real & I was so happy.

9th

We traveled to Eastern KY for my cousin's wedding. Davis was the cutest ring bearer!

21st

Our baby who is in heaven would have been 1! I made cupcakes in his honor.

28th

I turned 30! Danny had a little party for me with some friends of ours. It was a great surprise & a lot of fun!

Also, in May.... Danny & coached our youth's softball team again. We hadn't done this in a couple years & it was a lot of fun.

Davis started his 2nd season of t-ball. We saw so many improvements in his abilities, but I'm afraid he's not a big fan of the game!!

June

5th

We went camping w/ the Holloways. This was our first experience as a family with tent camping. I was pregnant & morning sickness was no fun in great outdoors. We had a blast & hope to do it again this year.

13th

We took Davis to see Thomas for the 3rd year in a row. As always, he enjoys this tradition.

Also, in June.... We found out we were expecting a baby girl. I was shocked!

July

17th

We went to French Lick Indiana to the KMHI Hall of Fame dinner & presentation. Kreil was being inducted & this was an honor for him & our family.

21st

Danny turned 39!

August

In August things started to settle down. We enjoyed our tradition of going to the fair & had a wonderful time. The state fair is something our family looks forward to each year.

Davis started playing soccer for the YMCA. He had fun & seemed to enjoy it.

September

1st

Davis started his 2nd & last year of preschool. He was a bit nervous, but had no problems starting the year out right.

8th

Davis starting taking Tae Kwon Do. He was so excited & wanted to start the day we went for the visit. They make it so much fun there.

October

2nd

We went to Yogi Bear for a Halloween camping treat. We went w/ the Knights & Holloways. Everyone had so much fun, this is sure to be a annual tradition. We spent 2 nights in cute little cabins.

18th

We continued our tradition of pumpkin picking at Huber's. Davis talks about this all year!

25th

H1N1 hit the Barnes home. Davis had it, but it was diagnosed early & he had no complications.

31st

We celebrated Halloween. Davis dressed up as Darth Vader! He's growing up so fast!

November

2nd

Davis went to the dentist for the 1st time. He did better than I could have imagined. We got a great report from Dr Nathan! No cavities!

10th

Our baby girl was born 17 days early. What a surprise & blessing.

15h

Eliza & I came home from the hospital to start our lives as a family of 4.

26th

We celebrated Thanksgiving at my Nanny & Kreil's. We had a lot to be thankful for.

December

10th

Eliza went to see the pediatric cardiologist. Our pediatrician had detected a heart murmur. She received great news. It's an innocent murmur & she'll grow out of it.

20th

Davis was in our church's children's musical. This year he not only sang songs, but played a shepherd. I was so proud.

25th

We celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ at home together!

31st

We went out with the Petri Crew for dinner & some Incredible Dave's with the kiddos. We had a great time & was home early.

I didn't even post all we did & the places we went! We had a great year & made many memories.