2009 - A Year of Firsts

I can hardly believe that there are less than three weeks left to 2009. Looking back, I feel so very blessed this year. There were so many firsts, as well as other events, that I will never forget and am most thankful for.

January 2009 - The last month that I worked. The first month that I was placed on disability. The first time I successfully carried a pregnancy into a second trimester. The first time Rob and I took a childbirthing class.

February 2009 - The first (of many) progesterone shots throughout my pregnancy. The first ultrasound where we found out we were having a boy!

March 2009 - Rob and I started our confirmation classes. (I know, it was a long time coming... we're sorry it took us this long!)

April 2009 - Our first baby shower. It was awesome - we were so incredibly blessed!!!

May 2009 - The first time I gave birth to a live baby - welcome RJ!!! The first time our son peed on Daddy (hahaha!) The month we were finally confirmed into the Catholic church.

June 2009 - Our first month as new parents - boy did we learn a lot that month!

July 2009 - RJ's first 4th of July. He slept through the BBQ we hosted, but it was still fun for everyone!

August 2009 - RJ's first photo session (so much fun!) RJ's first road trip (we drove to San Francisco to visit Ninang Jane & family). RJ's first trip to Legoland.

September 2009 - RJ was baptized - yay! The first time the entire San Mateo family was together to visit Angelina.

October 2009 - RJ's first Halloween. He was Baby Darth Vader. We trick-or-treated with Mel, Phil and RJ's cousins, Kuya Kane (Charger's/Ninja Boy) and Baby Ryder (Dinosaur - his first Halloween too!) Good times.

November 2009 - RJ's first trip to Seaworld. RJ's first Thanksgiving.

December 2009 - RJ's first trip to Disneyland. RJ's first photo with Santa. And in just a couple of weeks it will be RJ's first Christmas, we can hardly wait!