We adopted Margarita in February 2009 and have watched her grow from a rambunctious puppy to a slightly less energetic 1 year old dog, who has bursts of energy in the morning and then sleeps all day. We were blessed to be able to go on three vacations this past summer - first on a Disney cruise with Jonathan's parents, then to Myrtle Beach with my parents and finally on a cruise to the Caribbean with Jonathan's immediate and extended family. We celebrated our one year anniversary in Lancaster, PA, where, although the weather was not the greatest, we did a lot of outlet shopping tax-free which is always a good thing! We had our first Thanksgiving dinner at our house with both of our families. The turkey turned out delicious and most everything else was great as well (don't ask about the stuffing). Hopefully everyone enjoyed the meal and we can host Thanksgiving dinner again in the future. Now, as I sit here on January 25, 2010, reflecting on all that has happened in the past year plus, I am thankful for the wonderful families we have and look forward to the adventures and fun times that are ahead this year and pray that God continues to bless us.
