2010: a year in review.

well, a decade has ended.  is that right?  or the first year of a new decade has ended.  either way.  2010 will forever remain in my heart as the year emmeline joined our family.  every other event, success, and adventure of the past year is somehow (and reasonably, i think) secondary to this event.  i like that i was pregnant and gave birth within the same calendar year for her - it makes the year seem entirely devoted to her grand entrance.
this was the year i finished grad school, the year we traveled to st. thomas, the year justin beat his time on his 100-mile bike ride.  it was the year we spent lots of time with our dogs, the year we celebrated the weddings of friends and births of friends' children, the year the saints won the superbowl (who dat!).  it was the year we joined my family in vegas, the year my mom turned 60.  it was a slower year in many respects - as if that's an adjective we can ever use to describe a year in our lives - in that we didn't have all the crazy projects and activities we normally might.
but overshadowing all of it, 2010 was the year of emme.  through my entire pregnancy, the birth, and the past 8ish weeks, i have been constantly and consistently reminded of how indescribably blessed we are.  our family and friends have shown us the definition of generosity and support.  as we look toward 2011, i can only pray that we can reciprocate the outpouring of love we have received.  it was a great year.