If you haven't noticed, 2009 has ended and 2010 has begun. We can't believe that the first decade of the millennium has ended. 10 years ago I was the awkward middle school years. I never dreamed I would be where I am today. 2009 was an eventful year for the Bellon family. Here is our year in review:
- January 2009: Jason turned 23. Brayden started smiling and interacting more, and started sleeping through the night. Sleeping baby = happy parents.
- February 2009: Our first married Valentine's Day and Brayden first Valentine's Day. The day was more or less uneventful...we spent a quiet evening at home with pizza. We started thinking about what we would do once I (Kristen) graduated college.
- March 2009: Kristen started her final quarter at Louisiana Tech. This including spending 1-2 days per week in Shreveport, leaving Jason at home to take care of the bouncy Brayden. This resulted in Brayden spending many days in unmatching clothes.
- April 2009: Brayden's first Easter. He looked quite dapper in his little sweater vest. Brayden started eating solid foods, starting with cereal. He was not a fan at first, but he quickly learned that eating foods with different textures and tastes was very enjoyable.
- May 2009: May has officially been dubbed "Kristen Month." Kristen turned 22. Mother's Day. Kristen graduated college. Kristen and Jason celebrated one year of marriage bliss. Brayden had his first serious illness...a 9 day stomach virus that resulted in one doctor visit, two ER visits, and three unhappy Bellon's. Brayden also started sitting up and enjoyed playing from a new point of view.
- June 2009: Brayden spent his first "vacation" away from mommy and daddy. He stayed in Lake Charles with various grandparents while mommy and daddy relaxed at home. We were definitely happy to get our little booger back! Jason's first Father's Day. Brayden started sitting up in the big bathtub for baths, took a few trips to the park, and went swimming in his first big swimming pool.
- July 2009: Brayden's first Fourth of July. Brayden started crawling. Mommy and Daddy spent many hours chasing a mobile baby. The Bellon's officially decide to move to Lake Charles!
- August 2009: Bellon's make the big transition from Ruston to Lake Charles. Jason starts work at Signs Now, Kristen starts working for EarlySteps. Brayden starts school at University United Methodist. Brayden gets a new car seat (but will remain re-facing for a while longer). We all adjust to life in the deep south.
- September 2009: The Bellon's purchase a new fancy schmancy camera and take lots of pictures of little man. Brayden visits the horses in Longville and falls in love. College football starts, resulting in lots of purple/gold attire. Brayden starts pulling up on things and cruising around furniture.
- October 2009: Brayden finally starts crawling on all fours. Brayden turns one whole year old. Mommy gets really emotional, and mommy and daddy spends lots of time reflecting on the past year. Brayden discovers that he loves cake, and makes the official transition to whole milk.
- November 2009: Brayden starts taking a few steps, but still mostly crawls. The family takes Brayden to his first carnival. Brayden spends Thanksgiving eating LOTS of sweet potatoes.
- December 2009: Brayden starts walking full time. Brayden sees snow for the first time. We spend Christmas with our loved ones and Brayden gets way too many toys.
2009 was definitely a blessed year for the Bellon's. We're looking forward to all the adventures that 2010 will bring! :)
