A Year in Review....

Well, while I am stuck in bed doing absolutely nothing, I might as well give an update on us. We don't send out yearly holiday letters, so I will do my letter here, for anyone reading to read.

Our 2007 started out pretty bad. We had gone through In-Vitro fertilization in December of 2006, and ended up miscarrying on Christmas day 2006. Not a fun time. Luckily we had a GREAT support system with family and friends. That helped tremendously. So that is how we started the year. Sam continued in school, and we became Primary teachers in our ward. In May of 2007, we went through another round of In-Vitro, in which case nothing came from it.
In the fall, Sam started his last year of school. We have not been this excited for school in a LONG time!

Tara opened her photography business officially. She had been training with one of the TOP photographers in Cache Valley if not Utah for most of the year, which really helped her build the confidence to go out on her own. She got a new camera which she loves, and she really enjoys taking pictures and capturing other moments.

Sam has been busy with school, but has enjoyed playing sports when he can. He played in a Turkey Bowl this year and in many basketball games. He enjoyed teaching Primary, and all the kids just LOVED him! Of course it probably doesn't help that he brought candy every week. :-) He enjoys helping Tara get her business up and running.

We spent a lot of time visiting family this year also. We went up to Idaho Falls a couple of times. They also got to welcome a new nephew! Tara's brother's family had a little boy in June, and he is just the highlight of everyone's life! His aunts just love to spoil him!

Our year ended with us trying to fill out our adoption papers. We should have them all done within the week.

We are excited for what 2008 will bring us. There is a lot to happen and to be thankful for. Thank you all for your love and support and for sticking with us!

Sam and Tara