A Look Back at 2010...

2010 was a busy but amazing year for the Kees Family.

January - this month started with just 4 months left on a year long deployment. Jack was getting excited about his dad finally coming home. I think that he was more excited about going to Disney World. A new book shelf and toy clean out. January went by so fast.

February - Pastors' Conference 2010 - I didn't have to work much this year. I spent lots of time with Jack and Jess and Will. There were trips to Savannah and Gainesville. 15 years since my uncle donated one of his kidneys to my dad. The Vancouver Winter Olympics and Jack being in love with all of the winter sports. Flowers from Iraq for Valentine's Day. A new TV. And a fabulous cupcake from Luli's.

March - A VERY busy month. To start the month off, someone abducted a little boy from a family down the street in my neighborhood. You can read my thoughts here. 2010 Passion Play - one of the best so far. I got to hold a little lamb! A trip to the zoo. New Chucks for Jack and a trip to MOSH.

April - 1 month!!! Jack's countdown chain. Easter - Christ the Risen Savior! Will's 2nd birthday! School pictures. Getting everything ready for Jon to come home and his welcome home party and my grandmother's surprise birthday party!

May - my 27th birthday, Mother's Day and our 5th anniversary. A surprise trip to Ft. Stewart to see Jon when he got off of the plane from Iraq. Eating our first meal (McDonald's). HE FINALLY CAME HOME!!!! Waiting patiently for him to be released - Jack telling the governor to "hurry up." A hug I will remember for the rest of my life. Going home as a whole family. A welcome home from our church family for a hero. A SURPRISE birthday party for my grandmother and Jon's welcome home party.

June - Family vacation to Disney: some one on one time with Mickey for a VERY excited little boy. Learning to ride his bike (with training wheels). Back to church as a whole family. A refurbished table for our munchkin.

July - Jack's THIRD birthday! Fourth of July celebration. Fireworks with great friends. Amazing family pictures by a sweet friend.

August - time at the lake with family. Jack starting FBC Junior Academy and LOVING it! Playing soccer!

September - More soccer. Spending lots of quality time with dad! Lots of quality time as a family! New IKEA catalog! Jon going back to school.

October - Air show - Blue Angels. JSO visit to Jack's school. Grandparent's day at school. Pumpkin patch with Will. Jess's baby shower for Reagan! Katie and Aaron's wedding!

November - Jacksonville Fair. Thanksgiving luncheon at school. 10 years since my dad passed away. Trip to Savannah - eating at the Lady and Sons! Thanksgiving with family.

December - Christmas parties. A sick little boy. A sick mommy. Reagan Hailey Braig born on December 10. Candlelight Christmas Eve service. Christmas! Lots of toys, food and fun!