Day one- The Hoffmann's are official bloggers!

Though a bit late to jump on this bandwagon, here we are! With the end of a very trying and event-filled 2009, we have decided that we will start 2010 off right! We hope this will become a good way to keep in better communication with all of our friends and family that it seems to become increasingly difficult to stay in touch with. We apologize to you all for not being better at this and hope that this blog will allow you all to forgive us just a little bit! Here are some pictures to sum up the many changes the last year has brought for our family.



On September 6th, 2008 we said our "I do's" and became Mr. and Mrs. Hoffmann.

This is one of the professional photos- Lucinda Mudd was our photographer- she is more than amazing and you should definately check out her website! http://www.portraitsbylucinda.com I would recommend her to anyone!







We were very lucky and able to spend the next week in beautiful Cancun on our honeymoon. It was so hard to come back home to reality but we knew that many more exciting things were awaiting us!


I began my job as an Adoption Specialist as soon as we got home. It has certainly been a challenge but I have learned so much and made some amazing friendships!


We adopted the two most incredible dogs! Tank became a member of our family in November of 2008 and we welcomed Daisha in May of 2009, about a week after moving into our very own home! (more about this to come :))

Unfortunately, Tank passed away this past December. We miss him very much as he was such a special and wonderful part of our lives. He will forever be remembered so very fondly. We thank so many of you for supporting us through this difficult time. We are so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends.


The most trying event of this past year was the devastating news that Brian's mom had been diagnosed with Stage four lung cancer. Again, we have learned just how blessed we are to have such an amazing support system. Lynn received a great report in November that her tumors had shrunk and she was responding positively to the treatment! Yay! All of your prayers are working and we thank you so very much for them!

Whew! This is just the tip of the iceberg!

We have learned life, patience, love, strenth, support, and understanding in all of their truest meanings. We continue to grow together and are trying to make sense of all of the changes that this crazy life has brought to us!