Happy New Year! I didn't get a Christmas card done in time but I thought a New Year's one is just as good! We hope you are all doing well and had a wonderful Holiday Season. We feel truly blessed as we close out 2010. I remember telling Chad last January how I really hoped 2010 was a lucky year for us, and thank goodness it was!
Our first moment of good luck came in February when we found out we were expecting. Then hearing that heartbeat was a huge relief. We got to find out we were having a boy on April 27th, our 3rd Anniversary. We were so excited and I was relieved because Chad told me I had to keep having babies until I had a boy...now I'm off the hook! I couldn't wait and the shopping and baby crafts began.
In May we had continual good luck with Chad's graduation from Arizona State University in Civil Engineering. I think I was almost more excited that he was done than he was! Chad did an amazing job in school and I am so proud of him for working so hard. His plan was to continue on to get his Masters but when his boss in Safford offered him a full time position we just couldn't resist. Shortly after graduation we moved back to Safford. Chad loves his job which in itself is a huge blessing.
In June we found a house for a really good deal and put in our offer. Little did we know we wouldn't move in until December. That whole situation wasn't very lucky but we are glad to finally be in our home. Chad and his dad did a lot of work to fix it up and we love our first little home.
Our luckiest event of our lives happened on September 26th. Gunnar Michael Crockett was born weighing in at 7 pounds 15 ounces. Lucky for me he was under eight pounds! The delivery went well and we have a perfect, healthy, handsome baby boy. Gunnar brings such joy into our home and we feel so blessed to have him in our family. I love being a stay at home mom and feel so blessed to get to spend so much time with Gunnar. We enjoy watching him grow and develop and learn new things everyday.
Chad is doing well and has enjoyed his new hobby with his bow. He wants to get into bow hunting now that we are in our house and things are settling down. Chad is the Ward Mission Leader and does an amazing job in his calling. It is hard having him gone more for meetings but I know we are blessed for his service.
I am loving being a mom. I taught myself how to sew this summer and have had so much fun making baby things for Gunnar. Chad got me my own sewing machine and surger so now the possibilities are endless! I never thought I would be a sewer but I really enjoy making cute things!
As we start this new year we hope to become better people and most of all come closer to our Savior Jesus Christ. We love the Gospel and the blessings it brings us. We treasure our testimonies and strive to strengthen them. We are grateful for wonderful family and friends. Now let's just hope 2011 is another 'lucky' year!
All Our Love,
Kamala, Chad & Gunnar
Crockett
