Oh sheesh bageesh. I literally cannot believe I have NOT blogged since May! Not that I have any loyal followers who missed me, but I have been teased about my complete absence from the "blogosphere." So with that said, this is a New Year and New Blogging Ambitions. My goal (and feel free to hold me to this) is to post 12 posts in 12 months. Reasonable goal, right? January 31st is fortunately still January. haha
As an update on the Bratton clan, the 7 months since my last post feel like a blur. Tim is doing very well and is exceptionally happy in his "not so new anymore" job. He is looking forward to this upcoming year and a number of exciting projects he is working on. As his wife I feel myself taking a big sigh of relief, praising God who has provided him satisfaction in his work. I too am enjoying my job and even earned a promotion in November. As those of you who have so kindly and patiently walked with me thru the past few years, you can imagine how encouraging this was. I would define 2011 with one word. Gratitude. Gratitude. Gratitude.
When giving this update I would be remiss to go on without mentioning the hilariously and wonderfully constant entertainment we have from both Selah (our pooch) and my brother Malcolm!! Malcolm is living less than 10 minutes from us and it is awesome!! He has been so fun to have around and I know from all the spastic wiggle-booty moments from Selah that she completely agrees. She thinks "Uncle Bubba" is absolutely the cat's meow! :) I am completely out numbered most nights at my house with the two boys and their "jokes" but just between you and me the two of them absolutely crack me up!
Finally 2011 Highlights (since May):
- Birth of our nephew Daniel James Bratton. June 3rd, 2011!
- 4th of July Murdock Family visit. Filled with beach time, yummy food, a hike to waterfalls in Malibu, a visit to Bakersfield with fire crackers, and a tour of The Getty. Cannot get enough of Mom, Dad, sweet Melissa and my hysterical wacky Robesky fam!
- Camping with Hylkema's in Northern Cali. 100 Degree July weather, pool time, hiking, historical gold mine town, marble quarry, ice cream galore, a filthy Selah who had never been more happy, and tons of laughter. Did I mention the electric bug zapper!?!
- A visit from Tim's parents. Filled with a special anniversary stay for his parents at a Long Beach B&B, yummy food (a theme of all family time), fun games, and a day at Knotts Berry Farm.
- Trip home to Chicago. So. Refreshing. Could stay forever. Friends. Friends. Friends. Friends. Miss. Miss. Miss. Bratton family sibling reunion.
- Our First Wedding Anniversary!
- October visit from ELLEN! Fills my heart with joy.
- Surprise 30th Birthday for Tim. So fun! Malcolm was a great partner in crime.
- Thanksgiving in Granite Bay with the Petersons. Again, words can't explain how much we love them.
- Christmas in Ohio with Tim's Grandparents. Special treasure to laugh with them for four days straight. (Grandma Bratton wears Jessica Simpson shoes, serves all meals on china, and could not make us feel more special and loved. So thankful for Grandpa Bratton's jokes and the inspiration their marriage is to Tim and I.)
- New Year's in Minnesota! Love getting to be with my family (you may notice a new addition to the Murdock family... her name is Lulu, 6 mos old, Havapoo! Did I mention I love time with my family? They even waited to celebrate Christmas til Tim and I were there.
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