Finishing Up 2009! by Lori

Well, time for some last thoughts regarding 2009. It was a turning point in my life, marked with sadness, deep sorrow and some regrets. But the year was also balanced out with a great overflow of love and support from friends and family. I always thought that I appreciated how short life is, but realized how truly fragile it really is. I wake up every morning, thanking God for all the special people in my life, and feeling how lucky that I have so many loved ones surrounding me. Scared too, fearing that I will lose someone else I love. But I know, that you can't live life with that fear. I also thank God for sending us two new angels this year, Alex and Dylan. I started writing a list of new year's resolutions. Why are they always so daunting! I have decided to pick one thing to work on...loving people more. Giving the most I can, the best of myself, to the people in my life. As for the rest, I am going to 'wing it' this year. I hope and pray that 2010 shows us all happiness, and no sorrow.

Christmas was an emotional roller coaster, but we got through it keeping busy and enjoying the company of as many family and friends that we could visit! That is really what this time of year is about. We wish we could have seen all of our family, we missed you very much and hope to see you in the new year. The kids had so much fun playing with all of their cousins. Santa was very generous, but family is the most important part for them too. It looks like they have got some good values, and we are pretty proud of that!

We also had the opportunity to spend a few days away, sledding, swimming and relaxing. There is nothing like a little sledding to make you feel like a kid again. It was pretty exhilarating! Makes me want to take the kids skiing...now that's been a long time! I used to be speedy quick on those slopes!

Another highlight, of December, was a wonderful visit with our friends from Florida, Shawn, Robyn and their daughter, Breanna. It had been about 2 years since we had seen them last, Breanna being just a newborn baby at the time. I keep trying to get them to move back here, but they really seem to enjoy that sweltering heat! Well, I will continue to try...we miss them so much!


I love this picture!


Speaking of pictures, I took LOTS, yeah, I know, I am a photo junkie. There are so many good ones, but there just isn't room to include them all here. Take a look at our Shutterfly site, they are posted on it. ==> http://klozikfamilypics.shutterfly.com/

So, Happy 2010!!

Luv,
The Klozik Family :)



Mama, you were missed dearly during these first holidays without you. We miss you everyday, but knowing that this time of year was your favorite, made it extra hard. I know you were there in spirit...I heard your laugh, as the kids expressed their joy, in my heart. I (we) will always love you.