Happy 2012! This year really flew by. This is my FIFTH year doing this year-end review so I guess I can officially call it a tradition.
What did you do in 2010 that you'd never done before? Became a mom to 4 amazing kids and learned how to manage a home with a lot of people!
Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? Eh. I did ok this year. Lots of survival mode at the beginning of the year where I nursed a ton and learned how to juggle the needs of 4 kids. I was in a serious funk until about October. Interestingly, deciding to get serious about my “spiritual health” seemed to pull me out of said funk. I have a few in mind for 2012 and am planning to set quarterly goals to keep it manageable and focused.
Did anyone close to you give birth? Obviously myself. Three of my sister’s-in-law had babies this year and my bestie Mindy had a new baby this fall. A couple friends had sweet baby girls after having a slew of boys. Lots of my NM friends had new babies too. It’s been a good year for babies!
Did anyone close to you die? Kind of. A childhood friend died very unexpectedly in his sleep this spring. It kind of rocked my world and took me a long time to get over. He had a young family and it make me stop and appreciate the fleeting moments we have together in this life.
What countries did you visit? None
What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011? Getting back in shape after I’m done nursing. I should say a more permanent situation for our family but I feel really at peace with where we are right now even though it’s still a state of limbo.
What date from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? The day Emery was born. The day Carter was baptized. Several things from our fun vacations
What was your biggest achievement of the year? Getting organized. I used to be organized but I’m learning that it’s an ongoing, changing process depending on the current stage in life. Carter is in 3rd grade this year and I just figured out a good system for handling all the paper that comes into my home due to school and activities. I also feel like I’ve become more of a “tiger mother” with my kids (read “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” if you want to know what I’m talking about – great book) and have learned how to expect more from them and help them along the way (much more gently than the mom in the book!!) I’ve also come a long way spiritually this year. I was kind of scared of where I was for the first half of the year (and last half of 2010). Getting really, really serious about scripture study, going to the temple and putting that first in my life has brought me a long way.
What was your biggest failure? Losing baby weight. Bleh.
Did you suffer illness or injury?! Nothing major!
What was the best thing you bought? Vacations, new camera lens
Where did most of your money go? Oh boy, it has been a doozie of a year financially (not in a good way). TONS of money to medical bills, TONS of money in car repairs (I’m still so angry about this one) and purchasing a new car for Allen. I feel very, very blessed that we were able to handle all that came our way this year but hope for a much calmer, less expensive 2012.
What did you get really, really excited about? Emery’s birth and finalizing our family, our vacations, our family pictures this year, how organized I got
What songs will always remind you of 2011? It will rain by Bruno Mars, Stereo Hearts – Gym Class Heroes (feat. Adam Levine), The entire Adele 21 album
What do you wish you'd done more of? I feel pretty good about my year. I know it wouldn’t go down as my most productive but I feel so good about where I am in my life right now. I feel like I’m getting way better about appreciating the little moments than I have been in past. I love being a mom to my kiddos and just love spending my days with them. I am very content. I do wish I had kept up better with my 365 blog. The pictures are taken but I haven’t made it as much of a priority this year. I wish I’d had more time to read. And I should have exercised more.
What do you wish you'd done less of? Stressed about the future.
How did you spend Christmas? Right here with my little family, parents and brother
Did you fall in love in 2011? Of course, every day!
What was your favorite TV programs? Modern Family, Project Runway, Downton Abbey
What was the best book you read this year? Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, Unbroken, Cutting for Stone, Room, The Giver/Gathering Blue/Messenger (did you know it’s a trilogy?!?!)
What did you want and get? A healthy baby, vacations
What were your favorite films of this year? Harry Potter 7 Part 2, The Help, Sherlock Holmes, 17 Miracles
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? I had such a nice birthday this year. The night before I went out to dessert and a movie with a close friend. On my birthday another friend watched my kids so I could go to the temple and to lunch with Allen. Going to the temple on my birthday is my new plan! We went to dinner as a family and then a few nights later had a GNO with a bunch of my friends. Allen and I tried a fancy French restaurant later in the week on date night. It stretched the entire week which was fab. I’m 36.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Having a house with more bedrooms. Making everyone/everything fit in this house has been tricky and stresses me out. Hence the great organization and dejunking of 2011.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010? Does this fit yet?
What kept you sane? My morning diet Coke run!
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Mitt
What political issue stirred you the most? Just the upcoming election. It’s been so interesting to watch the political field this year.
Who did you miss? My sisters, mom, Mindy
Who was the best new person (people) you met? Some new, fun friends in my ward!
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011. Being married to the right person continues to be the biggest blessing my life.
What are you most excited for in 2012? We have a pretty low-key year planned and I’m really relieved/excited. I know anything can happen though! I have a lot of fun projects that I’m looking forward to completing. Oh, and getting a new computer. Ours is ancient and slow but we have a BIG upgrade on it’s way. I also have a fun girls trip planned for the spring that I’m so excited about.
What are you least excited for in 2012? A Major diet (half dreading, half excited)
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Sunday, January 01, 2012
Monday, January 10, 2011
2010 in Review
Yep, I'm still catching up on last year. I'm hoping to be done with the blog updates this week. I've been doing this same blog review for the past 4 years. It's fun to go back and reread the recaps of previous years! I think I'm a bit redundant with some of my answers but that's just how it goes in years like this one!
What did you do in 2010 that you'd never done before? Went on a cruise with Allen!
Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I made A LOT of resolutions and only kept one – to complete project 365 for the year. My blog is up to date and I have finished and ordered my book! YIPPEEE. It’s another resolution for this year and something I think I’ll do every year for the foreseeable future. --------> check it out over there
Did anyone close to you give birth? A few friends, one SIL
Did anyone close to you die? No
What countries did you visit? Haiti
What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010? It’s an obvious answer – prebaby body. Owning my own home again.
What date from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? All things baby related. Deciding to go for #4, getting that big fat positive (BFP) test, finding out she is a she, breaking poor Carter’s heart, being content that this is our forever family.
What was your biggest achievement of the year? Coming to terms with having a 4th baby
What was your biggest failure? I’ve been working hard on developing more patience with my kids. It’s an ebb and flow thing for me – sometimes I’m really good and sometimes I struggle. I am improving though so I guess I wouldn’t call it a failure – maybe more of a work in progress!
Did you suffer illness or injury?! Nope –knock on wood!
What was the best thing you bought? Vacations, of course!
Where did most of your money go? Travel
What did you get really, really, really excited about? 10 year anniversary cruise
What song will always remind you of 2010? Taio Cruz – Dynamite (only because my kids listen to it non stop if I let them)
What do you wish you'd done more of? It’s hard to say – I spent a lot of 2010 in survival mode due to a difficult pregnancy. I feel like I’ve done pretty good about staying on top of the things most important to me – family and home. I do wish I had studied the scriptures more seriously though.
What do you wish you'd done less of? Whine about being pregnant
How did you spend Christmas? In Arizona with Allen’s family.
Did you fall in love in 2010? Of course, every day!
What was your favorite TV program? LOST, Modern Family
What was the best book you read this year? Molokai, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Book Thief, Sarah’s Key
What did you want and get? A healthy baby, new dining room set
What were your favorite films of this year? Harry Potter 7, Tangled, Inception
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? Unpacked from Thanksgiving, got spoiled by my family and went to dinner. I am 35.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Spending more time with my extended family
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010? Am I REALLY wearing maternity clothes again?!?
What kept you sane? Naptime, my nightly dose of Benadryl to help me sleep (see a pattern here?), the hubs, a couple close friends
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? The Chilean Miners, Elizabeth Smart
What political issue stirred you the most? Uhhh… I’m getting increasingly apathetic to politics. I guess I’d say energy policy reform.
Who did you miss? My sisters, mom, Mindy
Who was the best new person (people) you met? Some new, fun friends in my ward!
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010. Don’t ever give a two year old free reign with the glitter.
What are you most excited for in 2011? BABY! Vacationing (of course), the possibility of a more permanent situation for us
What are you least excited for in 2011? Childbirth/recovery/weight loss – UGH.
What did you do in 2010 that you'd never done before? Went on a cruise with Allen!
Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I made A LOT of resolutions and only kept one – to complete project 365 for the year. My blog is up to date and I have finished and ordered my book! YIPPEEE. It’s another resolution for this year and something I think I’ll do every year for the foreseeable future. --------> check it out over there
Did anyone close to you give birth? A few friends, one SIL
Did anyone close to you die? No
What countries did you visit? Haiti
What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010? It’s an obvious answer – prebaby body. Owning my own home again.
What date from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? All things baby related. Deciding to go for #4, getting that big fat positive (BFP) test, finding out she is a she, breaking poor Carter’s heart, being content that this is our forever family.
What was your biggest achievement of the year? Coming to terms with having a 4th baby
What was your biggest failure? I’ve been working hard on developing more patience with my kids. It’s an ebb and flow thing for me – sometimes I’m really good and sometimes I struggle. I am improving though so I guess I wouldn’t call it a failure – maybe more of a work in progress!
Did you suffer illness or injury?! Nope –knock on wood!
What was the best thing you bought? Vacations, of course!
Where did most of your money go? Travel
What did you get really, really, really excited about? 10 year anniversary cruise
What song will always remind you of 2010? Taio Cruz – Dynamite (only because my kids listen to it non stop if I let them)
What do you wish you'd done more of? It’s hard to say – I spent a lot of 2010 in survival mode due to a difficult pregnancy. I feel like I’ve done pretty good about staying on top of the things most important to me – family and home. I do wish I had studied the scriptures more seriously though.
What do you wish you'd done less of? Whine about being pregnant
How did you spend Christmas? In Arizona with Allen’s family.
Did you fall in love in 2010? Of course, every day!
What was your favorite TV program? LOST, Modern Family
What was the best book you read this year? Molokai, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Book Thief, Sarah’s Key
What did you want and get? A healthy baby, new dining room set
What were your favorite films of this year? Harry Potter 7, Tangled, Inception
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? Unpacked from Thanksgiving, got spoiled by my family and went to dinner. I am 35.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Spending more time with my extended family
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010? Am I REALLY wearing maternity clothes again?!?
What kept you sane? Naptime, my nightly dose of Benadryl to help me sleep (see a pattern here?), the hubs, a couple close friends
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? The Chilean Miners, Elizabeth Smart
What political issue stirred you the most? Uhhh… I’m getting increasingly apathetic to politics. I guess I’d say energy policy reform.
Who did you miss? My sisters, mom, Mindy
Who was the best new person (people) you met? Some new, fun friends in my ward!
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010. Don’t ever give a two year old free reign with the glitter.
What are you most excited for in 2011? BABY! Vacationing (of course), the possibility of a more permanent situation for us
What are you least excited for in 2011? Childbirth/recovery/weight loss – UGH.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
2009 in Review
I cannot believe it is the end of another year. This year has FLOWN by and has ended so differently for us than I could have ever imagined. This is my third year doing this review and I still find it to be pretty comprehensive. You can see 2008 Here and 2007 here.
What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before? Unexpectedly move, get back to my pre-child weight (WOOHOO), taken piano lessons as an adult, supported both of my parents through cancer treament.
Did you keep your new years' resolutions?
After having pre-child weight as a resolution for the past 7 years, I finally did it! Sadly, I got really far behind in my Project 365 but I am determined to finish it in the new year. So yes on some and no on others.
What are some of your resolutions for 2010?
Exercise more regularly, Finish project 365 for 2009 and keep up in 2010, learn how to sew a few new things, a couple of books I want to read, take a photography class and get better at photography, decide if there is a baby #4 in my future (still resolutely in the no camp here)
Did anyone close to you give birth? Two of SILs had babies this year. A few friends. I feel like the pool of people I am close to giving birth is quickly dwindling and most of my friends and family are done or close to done with those childbirthing years. It's kind of weird.
Did anyone close to you die? No
What countries did you visit? None
What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009? More stability in our life. It's likely not going to happen but I have accepted it.
What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? The day we moved. The day we decided to take the job in ABQ. But mostly the day my mom told me of her cancer diagnosis. Horrible, horrible day for me and my entire family.
What was your biggest achievement of the year? Weight loss. Surviving my 3rd move in 3 years.
What was your biggest failure? Not keeping up very well in my blogging/journaling/picture taking. I realized today that I blogged only HALF this year of what I have done in previous years. Expect a lot more blogging from me in 2010.
Did you suffer illness or injury? Nothing Major
What was the best thing you bought? My camera! Designer jeans - after swearing them off for years I finally took the plunge and can't believe what a huge difference they make!
Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Anyone political. The Gosselins. Yuck.
Where did most of your money go? Traveling, an entire new wardrobe for me (lost 3 jean sizes), classes/experiences for our kids, our savings account
What did you get really, really, really excited about? Traveling, Disneyland, moving closer to my parents, spending so much time with my sister and her family this year, when my mom finished her cancer treatment
What song will always remind you of 2009? Say by John Mayer
Compared to this time last year, are you: much happier, richer, nicer? Happier - probably not. Moving this time has sucked. Really bad. Richer - yes. Nicer - hopefully?
What do you wish you'd done more of? Exercise, scrapbook, served other people, attended the temple. (Same as last the last two years)
What do you wish you'd done less of? Wasted time
How did you spend Christmas? The morning was here at our home and the afternoon was spent in Arizona with some of Allen's family. It was great!
Did you fall in love in 2009? Of course, every day!
What was your favorite TV program? LOST, Glee, Fringe
What was the best book you read this year? The Help, The Guernsey Potato Peel Pie Literary Society, The People of the Book,
What did you want and get? Good health, A new camera, a trip to Disneyland, an iphone, closer to having my old body back!
What were your favorite films of this year? UP, Harry Potter 6, Ironman, Julie & Julia, Sherlock Holmes
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? 34, traveled home from Thanksgiving in CO. Not the most exciting but we had a great CO trip so that made up for it.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Spending more time with my extended family
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008. Cute jeans, saucy shoes and fun jewelry
What kept you sane? Talking to my sister, my mom and Mindy every day. Reading the scriptures. Nap time.
What political issue stirred you the most? Healthcare reform. I'm pretty over politics though.
Who did you miss? My sisters, mom, Mindy, my AZ friends
Who was the best new person (people) you met? A few new friends in my ward here and a couple of moms from Makenna's preschool
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009. I can do hard things that I don't want to do.
What are you most excited for in 2010? More trips in the works (this always seems to be my answer)
What are you least excited for in 2010? Sending my baby girl off to Kindergarten. Boo hoo! We have been partners in crime forever and I'm going to miss her so much. Moving again. Ugh. The house we are renting is being foreclosed on so we will be forced to move at some point in the next 6ish months. DREADING. I've never packed myself so it's going to be awful.
Have a wonderful and safe New Year's Eve. "See" you in 2010!
What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before? Unexpectedly move, get back to my pre-child weight (WOOHOO), taken piano lessons as an adult, supported both of my parents through cancer treament.
Did you keep your new years' resolutions?
After having pre-child weight as a resolution for the past 7 years, I finally did it! Sadly, I got really far behind in my Project 365 but I am determined to finish it in the new year. So yes on some and no on others.
What are some of your resolutions for 2010?
Exercise more regularly, Finish project 365 for 2009 and keep up in 2010, learn how to sew a few new things, a couple of books I want to read, take a photography class and get better at photography, decide if there is a baby #4 in my future (still resolutely in the no camp here)
Did anyone close to you give birth? Two of SILs had babies this year. A few friends. I feel like the pool of people I am close to giving birth is quickly dwindling and most of my friends and family are done or close to done with those childbirthing years. It's kind of weird.
Did anyone close to you die? No
What countries did you visit? None
What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009? More stability in our life. It's likely not going to happen but I have accepted it.
What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? The day we moved. The day we decided to take the job in ABQ. But mostly the day my mom told me of her cancer diagnosis. Horrible, horrible day for me and my entire family.
What was your biggest achievement of the year? Weight loss. Surviving my 3rd move in 3 years.
What was your biggest failure? Not keeping up very well in my blogging/journaling/picture taking. I realized today that I blogged only HALF this year of what I have done in previous years. Expect a lot more blogging from me in 2010.
Did you suffer illness or injury? Nothing Major
What was the best thing you bought? My camera! Designer jeans - after swearing them off for years I finally took the plunge and can't believe what a huge difference they make!
Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Anyone political. The Gosselins. Yuck.
Where did most of your money go? Traveling, an entire new wardrobe for me (lost 3 jean sizes), classes/experiences for our kids, our savings account
What did you get really, really, really excited about? Traveling, Disneyland, moving closer to my parents, spending so much time with my sister and her family this year, when my mom finished her cancer treatment
What song will always remind you of 2009? Say by John Mayer
Compared to this time last year, are you: much happier, richer, nicer? Happier - probably not. Moving this time has sucked. Really bad. Richer - yes. Nicer - hopefully?
What do you wish you'd done more of? Exercise, scrapbook, served other people, attended the temple. (Same as last the last two years)
What do you wish you'd done less of? Wasted time
How did you spend Christmas? The morning was here at our home and the afternoon was spent in Arizona with some of Allen's family. It was great!
Did you fall in love in 2009? Of course, every day!
What was your favorite TV program? LOST, Glee, Fringe
What was the best book you read this year? The Help, The Guernsey Potato Peel Pie Literary Society, The People of the Book,
What did you want and get? Good health, A new camera, a trip to Disneyland, an iphone, closer to having my old body back!
What were your favorite films of this year? UP, Harry Potter 6, Ironman, Julie & Julia, Sherlock Holmes
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? 34, traveled home from Thanksgiving in CO. Not the most exciting but we had a great CO trip so that made up for it.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Spending more time with my extended family
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008. Cute jeans, saucy shoes and fun jewelry
What kept you sane? Talking to my sister, my mom and Mindy every day. Reading the scriptures. Nap time.
What political issue stirred you the most? Healthcare reform. I'm pretty over politics though.
Who did you miss? My sisters, mom, Mindy, my AZ friends
Who was the best new person (people) you met? A few new friends in my ward here and a couple of moms from Makenna's preschool
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009. I can do hard things that I don't want to do.
What are you most excited for in 2010? More trips in the works (this always seems to be my answer)
What are you least excited for in 2010? Sending my baby girl off to Kindergarten. Boo hoo! We have been partners in crime forever and I'm going to miss her so much. Moving again. Ugh. The house we are renting is being foreclosed on so we will be forced to move at some point in the next 6ish months. DREADING. I've never packed myself so it's going to be awful.
Have a wonderful and safe New Year's Eve. "See" you in 2010!
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