Wednesday, December 31, 2008

What a good year it has been. Happy 2009 everyone.

20 comments:

Tina:0) said...

What a wonderful year 2008 was!

Here's hoping 2009 is even better! Give him hugs from us & have a Happy New Year!

Tina:0) said...

BTW - I love Dan's straw glasses:0

Wanna_B_slimmer said...

HOw gorgeous was that slideshow!!
Funny as I looked at each photo iwas thinking..oh eli's kissy kissy face... then oh yes.. his belly button fetish... etc etc... I feel so close to Eli.. I have shown him off to my sister and my mother when they come over... and talked about his life as if he was closer to me than he really is.. You have all touched so many of our lives...
May 2009 be a year of highs... Love you Elijah...
Nannette

my life: said...

That was fantastic! Tons of curl and chub....just how I wanted to start 2009. :0) Thank you so much for sharing your family with us...

Anonymous said...

We are sooooo glad we are part of your family!!
Happy New Year-- May 2009 be even better!
p, d, and j

Dina said...

What a great slide show. The song you used has been one of my favorites since I heard it!

Elijah is such a cute kid!

Hope you all have a healthy and happy 2009.

Dina

Anonymous said...

So emotional for me to watch. I could see Elijah's face change and grow through the slide show. It has been quite a year for the Portas! Happy New Year!

jencooper said...

Awesome!! I love the pictures!! Thanks for sharing your memories with your blogland family!

<3,
Jennifer

Anonymous said...

Love the slide show! What a year it's been. Here's to a great 2009!

Love ya!

Cindy

Unknown said...

Love the pictures, Hope your 2009 well be a great year.


Karen

Sarah said...

Awwwh... thanks for sharing.

Samantha said...

FINALLY, I had time to watch the video and he looks amazing!!! What a great year it has been! He has grown up so much and is doing so much now!

Here is to much health and happiness for this next year!!!

Much love,
Samantha

Anonymous said...

Wonderful slide show and a wonderful year - hoping 2009 brings much good health and happiness your way!

jencooper said...

Not to worry my friend!!! Gracie has to have oxygen while we are in the air because she is still cyanotic. The highest she ever sats is about 85. The oxygen will just keep her around her normal level.

E probably won't have to use oxygen to travel because his sats aren't that low.

Have a terrific weekend. Have you finished Twilight?? LOVED IT!!!

<3,
Jennifer

Anonymous said...

Awwwwww, what a great slideshow. He will really love that someday.
Love and miss ya, Kendis

Anonymous said...

I loved your slideshow! That song is so beautiful; I had to go online and find out more about it. I loved seeing Paula and Dick in there a few slides also.
What a darling little boy Elijah is with the largest eyes of any little guy I know! What a year you've had, but I know your determination. Keeping you in our prayers.
Lana Ringgenberg
I still check in here frequently to see how it's going.
From Pella---tulip land.

Unknown said...

I have tears in my eyes after watching the slideshow. It was so beautiful! Elijah has come such a long way.

Much love,
Vanessa

Ann(ie) said...

Can I just say how much I LOVED that????? awwwwwww. Your little man really needs to be in commercials!!!! Happy NY my friend!

Anonymous said...

Oh, what a great slideshow! It is amazing to see how much Elijah has grown and changed this year.

I think my favorite photo is the one where he is wearing the tie-dyed onesie and being tickled.

It is truly a joy to know your family and to celebrate Elijah's continued progress.

We wish you all the best for a happy, healthy 2009.

Amy, Mitch & Wilson

Unknown said...

OK so I finally get around to checking out your blog and I find this amazing slide show and now I am crying!!!!!! You guys are truly amazing and Eli is one special guy. He's gone through so much and I swear it's the optimism and positive attitude of you and Dan that has made him as strong as he is today.
I miss you guys and hope to see you this summer at the DZ or maybe at our place - you can come by whenever you feel like taking a drive out to the country.
Luv Ya
Debs
xxxx