Hey guys! I was told I needed to do a blog post sooooooooooo here we go.
I hope all of you guys had a very Merry Christmas! We really did. My pics are actually still on my camera sooooo lol. I'll upload them later lol
In January we brought the new year in on a cruise ship! It was AWESOME!!! We might start doing a cruise every year. We really had a blast.
We also became members at our new church home. It was the best decision we have EVER made.
February was a super busy month. My anniversary & Jaelyn turned 15. Still not ready to believe 16 is right around the corner. Even looks like I did a tad bit of sewing lol
In March I became an Auntie!!! I LOVE my little nephew!
In April We had the worst storm ever. I didnt' write about it until May.
In June Jaelyn went to China for 17 days. She STILL needs to write a post on it for you guys. That was an experience for her AND me lol.
In July we went to Orlando for vacation, had a GREAT time in Disney and when we came back in August our kitchen / dining room remodel was complete!!
In September, specifically September 25 our brand new kitchen / dining room, my studio and the downstairs den was flooded.
No links to that because I didn't blog about it.
September 25 - December 28 was a TOTAL blur.
Through this whole situation I developed a level of patience I NEVER prayed for lol.
I praised God through ALL of this. I won't even much lie and say I wasn't frustrated at times. I was. I had one huge breakdown because a LOT of stuff went wrong all at the exact same time and we had to pretty much jump through fire to get things done correctly. Had issues with the contrators and boy oh boy. But God kept us through it ALL.
I mean we had these huge fans in the house... while it's 70 outside... it was 97 in my house.
It was hard for us BUT it could've been worse. I thank God that things turned out as well as they did.
There are a few things left to finish up and I'm still unpacking our things (we had to pack them all up and put them in storage so the work could be done) but I will take it one box at a time.
NO complaints from me.
In October Kayla turned 12 and we got a Maltese ::)
In November I turned 34 and Aj turned 10!
That brings us to December lol.
This has been such a great year. Y'all know I don't do resolutions. The BEST thing that happened this year was getting back in a real relationship with God. NOTHING will top that.
I'm truly looking forward to 2012.
I'm waiting to see what God has in store for me and my family... and some great vacations lol
Here's our family pic that will be in our church diretory :)
Happy New Year from the Nixon's!
Beautiful family picture Adrienne. Happy New Year to you and your Family!
Posted by: Katrina | December 31, 2011 at 07:48 PM
BLESSED! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Valencia | December 31, 2011 at 09:17 PM
Beautiful family photo!!! Have a wonderful 2012.
Posted by: Marcia | December 31, 2011 at 09:24 PM
Happy new year to the Nixons'. Wishing you a year full of God's unlimited outpouring of his Love , Grace , Peace and Miracles
Posted by: Aminat | December 31, 2011 at 11:39 PM
Adrienne I really enjoyed reading your blog, especially your hump day ramblings. All the best for 2012 to you and your beautiful family.
Posted by: Val | January 01, 2012 at 02:01 AM
Beautiful family. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Kelly | January 01, 2012 at 02:17 AM
God's many blessings and much happiness for the New Year!
Posted by: Regina | January 01, 2012 at 08:19 AM
God bless you and beautifulllllll family! I am looking forward for the year, more post about your family, the kids and most important keep those recipes cominggggg!
Posted by: Alethia | January 01, 2012 at 09:05 AM
Happy new year and happiness for you an your beautiful family.
Posted by: Margarita | January 01, 2012 at 09:40 AM
Nothing beats that relationship with God and I don mean nothing. Happy New Year
Posted by: kita | January 01, 2012 at 09:50 AM
Your family pic made me smile, and that's something I haven't done in the morning for a long time.
Cheers to a great new year, Adrienne!
Posted by: Chelle | January 01, 2012 at 10:11 AM
Happy New Year to you and your family!!! God's best to you all for 2012.
Posted by: Nicky | January 01, 2012 at 11:20 AM
Happiest of New Years to you and yours, Adrienne! So glad you came through 2011 healthy and happy.
Posted by: Sherri | January 01, 2012 at 12:06 PM
I absolutely love the beautiful family photo!!
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Vanessa Thomas | January 01, 2012 at 01:19 PM
Happy New Years
You don't know me but I love you and your family so much You are truly a bessing to me. I am a 62 year old women and you teach me so much
Love ya
Terrie
Posted by: Terri | January 01, 2012 at 01:24 PM
I love the Nixon family pic ESP seeing those beautiful curls that you ladies have.
Posted by: netta boo | January 01, 2012 at 02:38 PM
Beautiful family photo.....wishing you a Happy New Year!
Posted by: DeniseAngela | January 01, 2012 at 02:40 PM
Bout time you did a post! LOL. I love the family picture. And it is amazing what can happen in a years time, isn't it? The best is yet to come:)
Posted by: LadyLee | January 01, 2012 at 04:47 PM
Happy New Year!! The Nixons are a beautiful family! I pray that you and your family have a blessed, safe, healthy, and prosperous 2012.
Posted by: Rolana | January 01, 2012 at 05:17 PM
Beautiful family picture Adrienne. I've so enjoyed reading your Walk With God posts. They are blessing me in my walk and relationship with God. Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy, prosperous and blessed New 2012 Year.
Posted by: Patricia Richardson | January 01, 2012 at 05:30 PM
Great family photo!
Posted by: Rachelle | January 01, 2012 at 05:31 PM
Happy New Year!!! Wishing you and you family a Happy,Healthy and Prosperous New Year!!! for 2012
Posted by: barb | January 01, 2012 at 11:32 PM
Beautiful photo! I thought we did a lot last year. Whew. :)
Posted by: TJ | January 02, 2012 at 02:38 AM
Happy New Year!! Great Family Photo!!Here's to greater things in 2012!
Posted by: Thefitlounge | January 02, 2012 at 07:26 AM
I LOVE this picture of yall. You should get it blown up and hang it over the mantel.
This year has been a doozy for you but you know what? You made it. :)
Posted by: Monique | January 02, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Happy New Year Adrienne! Hope 2012 is even better!
What an awesome family photo!!
Posted by: Kristi | January 02, 2012 at 11:39 AM
What a beautiful family! Happy New Year Adrienne!
Posted by: Pam | January 02, 2012 at 01:36 PM
Happy New Year. Love your family picture.
Posted by: katie | January 04, 2012 at 06:00 AM
Oh that family picture it adorable! Love it.
Posted by: K. Rock | January 05, 2012 at 07:37 AM
Happy New Year and thank you for sharing your beautiful family picture! This year is going to be bigger and Better!
Posted by: Neecha | January 05, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Absolutely gorgeous picture. You should try out for Family Feud. Glad to see you're back to blogging. I came by a few times but you were out. There was nothing to "LOL" about:)
A cruise during a major holiday is very creative and off the grid.
BTW have you been to this website: www.divascancook.com ?
Posted by: Syl | January 07, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Love the year wrap up and the family photo too!! Love, Peace and Joy to The Nixon family in 2012!!!
Posted by: Bunny | January 12, 2012 at 04:07 PM