Scene stealing moment of 2010: Seeing two pink lines.
Dear Spencer,
As 2010 comes to an end, I'd like to reflect on what has been the best year of my entire life. I hope as you read this that you too will find joy in learning about all of the wonderful occurrences the year you were born.
January 26, 2010: The day two pink lines changed our entire life.
February 27, 2010: You attended your first concert in utero. We saw Trey Anastasio at the Tabernacle in Atlanta.
January 26, 2010: The day two pink lines changed our entire life.
February 27, 2010: You attended your first concert in utero. We saw Trey Anastasio at the Tabernacle in Atlanta.
March 8, 2010: We had our first prenatal appointment which included one of my biggest pregnancy scares. We thought we had lost you, but an ultrasound confirmed you were still with us. It was the first time we saw your little heart beating. I've never felt more relieved in my life.
March 22, 2010: We heard your heart beating for the first time.
April 10, 2010: An early ultrasound that revealed you were a boy.
April 12, 2010: Molly turned 3.
April 20, 2010: Nay celebrated a birthday.
May 1, 2010: Uncle Paul turned 30.
May 4, 2010: Ultrasound confirmed, definitely a baby boy. We chose your name, Spencer Reid, and announced it to the world.
May 9, 2010: Daddy and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary!
May 14, 2010: You attended your first baseball game in utero. The Braves triumphed over the Diamondbacks 6-5.
May 18, 2010: Aunt Shelley got a Blackberry phone, Facebook would forever be changed.
May 19, 2010: Aunt Tina celebrated a birthday.
May 24, 2010: I felt you kick for the first time!
March 22, 2010: We heard your heart beating for the first time.
April 10, 2010: An early ultrasound that revealed you were a boy.
April 12, 2010: Molly turned 3.
April 20, 2010: Nay celebrated a birthday.
May 1, 2010: Uncle Paul turned 30.
May 4, 2010: Ultrasound confirmed, definitely a baby boy. We chose your name, Spencer Reid, and announced it to the world.
May 9, 2010: Daddy and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary!
May 14, 2010: You attended your first baseball game in utero. The Braves triumphed over the Diamondbacks 6-5.
May 18, 2010: Aunt Shelley got a Blackberry phone, Facebook would forever be changed.
May 19, 2010: Aunt Tina celebrated a birthday.
May 24, 2010: I felt you kick for the first time!
May 28-31, 2010: We celebrated Memorial Day in Florida with Auntie Amanda & Uncle Lee.
June 4, 2010: You attended a Diana Ross concert in utero.
June 22, 2010: I felt you hiccup inside me for the first time.
June 28, 2010: I celebrated my 30th birthday.
July 3-4, 2010: You attended your first Phish shows in utero!
July 4, 2010: Daddy celebrated his 29th birthday. For a whopping 6 days, I was "2 years" older than him.
July 9, 2010: The twins turned 2.
July 19, 2010: We saw you in 3D at an ultrasound and you were gorgeous!
July 31, 2010: We had a baby shower to celebrate amazing little you.
August 4, 2010: Talley turned 10
August 19, 2010: Aunt Sassy celebrated her birthday.
September 15, 2010: I was admitted into the hospital to be induced.
September 16, 2010: Spencer Reid arrives. World Peace restored.
September 19, 2010: We took you home from the hospital.
October 4, 2010: Your due date.
October 9, 2010: You attended your first birthday party.
October 13, 2010: You started socially smiling.
October 16, 2010: You turned 1 month old.
October 18, 2010: Mimi celebrated a birthday.
October 22, 2010: Auntie Amanda & Uncle Lee get engaged!!
October 31, 2010: You attended your first Halloween party dressed as Bobby Cox, manager for the Braves.
November 16, 2010: You turned 2 months old.
November 17, 2010: Papa celebrated his 50th birthday.
November 25, 2010: First Thanksgiving and met Santa for the first time.
December 2, 2010: Attended your first Christmas Parade! It was freezing!
December 5, 2010: Attended your first Christmas Party.
December 16, 2010: You turned 3 months old.
December 25, 2010: Celebrated your first Christmas and it was WHITE! You got Scout the Puppy, a Jumperoo, lots of toys, new clothes {including a very formal tuxedo t-shirt for NYE} and a mobile that you absolutely loved!
December 29, 2010: Mommy won Employee of the Year and Daddy came in 3rd place in his Fantasy Football League. The world cheered.
NEWS AROUND THE WORLD:
June 4, 2010: You attended a Diana Ross concert in utero.
June 22, 2010: I felt you hiccup inside me for the first time.
June 28, 2010: I celebrated my 30th birthday.
July 3-4, 2010: You attended your first Phish shows in utero!
July 4, 2010: Daddy celebrated his 29th birthday. For a whopping 6 days, I was "2 years" older than him.
July 9, 2010: The twins turned 2.
July 19, 2010: We saw you in 3D at an ultrasound and you were gorgeous!
July 31, 2010: We had a baby shower to celebrate amazing little you.
August 4, 2010: Talley turned 10
August 19, 2010: Aunt Sassy celebrated her birthday.
September 15, 2010: I was admitted into the hospital to be induced.
September 16, 2010: Spencer Reid arrives. World Peace restored.
September 19, 2010: We took you home from the hospital.
October 4, 2010: Your due date.
October 9, 2010: You attended your first birthday party.
October 13, 2010: You started socially smiling.
October 16, 2010: You turned 1 month old.
October 18, 2010: Mimi celebrated a birthday.
October 22, 2010: Auntie Amanda & Uncle Lee get engaged!!
October 31, 2010: You attended your first Halloween party dressed as Bobby Cox, manager for the Braves.
November 16, 2010: You turned 2 months old.
November 17, 2010: Papa celebrated his 50th birthday.
November 25, 2010: First Thanksgiving and met Santa for the first time.
December 2, 2010: Attended your first Christmas Parade! It was freezing!
December 5, 2010: Attended your first Christmas Party.
December 16, 2010: You turned 3 months old.
December 25, 2010: Celebrated your first Christmas and it was WHITE! You got Scout the Puppy, a Jumperoo, lots of toys, new clothes {including a very formal tuxedo t-shirt for NYE} and a mobile that you absolutely loved!
December 29, 2010: Mommy won Employee of the Year and Daddy came in 3rd place in his Fantasy Football League. The world cheered.
NEWS AROUND THE WORLD:
President: Barack Obama
Vice President: Joe Biden
Sec. of State: Hillary Clinton
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi (lost election and the presumptive new leader is John Boehner)
Vice President: Joe Biden
Sec. of State: Hillary Clinton
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi (lost election and the presumptive new leader is John Boehner)
Gas Price: $2.89
A gallon of Milk: $3.99
Diapers: $19.99 for 100
Stamp: $0.44
Movie ticket: 12
A gallon of Milk: $3.99
Diapers: $19.99 for 100
Stamp: $0.44
Movie ticket: 12
Median Home Price in NE: $240,000
Median Home Price in West: $220,000
Median Home Price in Troup County: $201,000
Median Home Price in West: $220,000
Median Home Price in Troup County: $201,000
Average Car Price: $30,000
Most popular cars: Ford F-150, Honda Accord, Toyota Prius
Most popular cars: Ford F-150, Honda Accord, Toyota Prius
News- Good and bad: Earthquake in Haiti. Health Care bill passes Congress & is signed into law- major overhaul & much fighting on Capitol Hill. BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Destroyed wildlife and created havoc for Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, and other gulf coast areas. Second hottest July in recorded history. Elena Kegan was confirmed as the newest Supreme Court Justice – 3 women serving on the Supreme Court – most ever at one time. Poland’s President- Lech Kaczynski and his wife and entourage- were killed in a plane crash in Russia. Arizona War over the border and immigration rages. NYC Bomb attempt in Times Square is foiled by a street vendor. Chile- 33 miners are rescued after spending 69 days underground. In West Virginia, 29 miners died in a mine accident. War in Afghanistan enters its 9th year. Iceland volcano shut down Europe’s air travel for 6 days because of plumes of volcanic gases and ash.
Popular Singers & those making headlines: Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber
Famous Actors/Entertainers: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Justin Timberlake, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Sandra Bullock
Popular TV Shows: Project Runway, The Amazing Race, American Idol, CSI, Law and Order, Dancing with the Stars, Glee, Lost (last year for show)
Milestones: Oprah's last year of her show (25 years). 30th Anniversary of John Lennon's death.
Movies: Oscar best - Avatar, The Hurt Locker. Other popular movies included The Social Network, The Blind Side, Toy Story 3, Twilight, Last Harry Potter
Sports: Superbowl winner- New Orleans Saints. World Series winner- SF Giants beat the Texas Rangers.
2010 Vancouver Olympics: Luger from Georgia (country) killed in training run on the day of opening ceremonies. Apolo Ohno becomes the most decorated Winter Olympian ever. Canada beats the US for the Hockey Gold medal. Evan Lysacek wins Men’s figure skating Gold.
Fashion Trends & Fads: Boots, iPad goes on sale
Celebrity Weddings: Chelsea Clinton, Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart, Carrie Underwood, Ivanka Trump, Vince Vaughn, Katy Perry & Russell Brand, Anna Paquin & Steven Moyer, Hilary Duff, Orlando Bloom, Emily Blunt & John Krasinski, Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green, Sacha Baron Cohen & Isla Fisher, Penelope Cruz & Javier Bardem
Babies Born in 2010: Amy Adams (girl- Aviana), Amy Poehler & Will Arnett- (Abel), Alicia Keys (girl- Egypt), Bethenny Frankel (Bryn), Joey Lawrence (girl- Liberty), Rebecca Gayhart & Eric Dane (girl- Billie), Jenna Elfman (boy- Easton), Padma Lakshmi (girl- Krishna), Matthew McConaughey (girl- Vida), Claudia Schiffer (girl- Cosima), Celine Dion (Eddy & Nelson), Matt Damon (Stella), Mario Lopez -(Gia girl), John Travolta and Kelly Preston- (boy- Benjamin), Tiffani Amber Thiessen - (girl-Harper), Drew Lachey -(boy-Hudson), Will Ferrel- (boy- Axel).
Those who died in 2010: Lena Horne, Tony Curtis, George Steinbrenner, Gary Coleman, Dennis Hopper, J.D. Salinger, Barbara Billingsley, Corey Haim, Dixie Carter, Eddie Fisher, Gloria Stuart, Jill Clayburgh, John Forsythe, Lynn Redgrave, Merlin Olson (Little House on the Prarie), Peter Graves, Robert Culp, Rue McClanahan, Teddy Pendergrass, Tom Bosley
And that sums up the year in review. Thanks for making 2010 the best year ever - we owe you big time.
Love,
Mommy
And that sums up the year in review. Thanks for making 2010 the best year ever - we owe you big time.
Love,
Mommy
