Stormey Stories: 31 Years Young

Today I turned 31 years old, or young, however you look at it. Though not a momentous Birthday or age for most people, it marks the end of an Extremely Monumental year in my life. I would like to take this opportunity to share a little bit about it.

One year ago around this time Mike and I were able to achieve our long sought after dream of conceiving a child, though this is not an issue for many couples, for us it was a struggle that included the loss of our first Precious Peanut. Last year around this time, that all changed and we became pregnant with the most wonderful girl in the world, Megan Janell.

This year also included some level of letting go. My Mom moved here to Janesville, which while being one of the best things that could have happened to Mike, I, and eventually Megan, meant giving up some things as well. When Mom moved here she sold the house that her, my Dad, and myself had lived in since I was a teenager. Though it was only a house, it was the last place where my Dad had ever lived, and there were a lot of memories attached to it, good and bad alike. While letting go of the house, we also let go of one of the strongest ties to the town where I grew up and my parents had lived for there entire lives. Of course we will always go back and visit Holland, but it will never be the same.

Of course, the biggest change/event of this past year was the birth of one Megan Janell Stormes. This 7lb. 3oz. bundle of joy changed our lives forever and made me the Momma that I always wanted to be. Spending these last 4 months with her has brought me more joy and stronger love then I ever imagined I could feel. To celebrate my Birthday with her today was better then any present in the world.

I look forward to spending this, the 31st year of my life and many more to come with her and the family that I love. Here are some pictures of my Birthday weekend, I hope that they give you as much joy as I had making the memories. Happy Birthday to Me!!