Happy New Year! (Merry Christmas too)

Today brings the final day of 2012 and we can't say we're sad to see 2012 go.  It has been by far the most eventful and emotional year of our lives.  I always enjoy the coming of a new year.  As a goal setter and list checker I have made yearly goals for myself since high school.  Today is an opportunity to look back at the year and gaze forward to the year to come.  This past year ushered in a new era for Kyle & Stephanie Thomas.  An era where life is no longer just about us and our priorities and goals but now is about being a family.  Rowan will force us to take a few steps back from our typical schedule.  A few less nights out, not as many weekends in the mountains, and hopefully only a few less miles on the bike.  We welcome the break.  In 2012 we were a major contributing factor to the profitability of Southwest airlines.  In the fall especially we were on planes constantly and for the first time in what seems forever we have no trips scheduled. We are now looking forward to seeing Rowan grow and develop.  

We have had the joy of having Nana Thomas and Papaw Thomas with us for the past few weeks.  They just left this morning and we are very sad to lose our live-in cooks, maids, and nannies.  Aunt Ashley and Uncle Justin will be arriving later today and stay through the weekend followed by Grammy Buck.  It has been great to share Rowan with family and friends.

Rowan had his two week pediatrician checkup earlier last week and he's doing great.  He now weighs 7 lbs and is 19 inches long. His sutures are mostly dissolved and his health seems great to us.  We don't have any appointments until the end of January.

We don't know exactly what to expect with Rowan but we know that God's hand has been upon him from before he was conceived and He will continue to be with him through this year and all future years.  We pray God's blessing on you in 2013.  May our journey provide some amount of peace and courage in knowing that we serve a powerful God who loves us and does not forsake us.  Blessings.
Kyle & Steph

Look what we found in our stocking!

Happily posing for the camera

First Family Christmas Photo!