So here is my year in a nutshell.. in case you're interested, or maybe you're not. But in any case...read below.
1. What did you do in 2011 that you'd never done before?
Ran a 5K.. on Thanksgiving Day, The Gruene Turkey Trot
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I really didn't make any resolutions last year... I was just focused on keeping my sanity!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My sister-in-law, Erin gave birth to a sweet baby boy, Logan.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My husband had two older men, that have been long, time friends and mentors pass away this year, unexpectedly. The best part is that he was able to share Jesus with them in the time close to their deaths.
5. What countries did you visit?
I didn't have the chance to travel internationally this year.. I did visit Minnesota and Ohio for the first time. Does that count?
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
Stability in our home... 2011 was a year of major transition and trust in God for each step and breath. Also, I am fervently praying for peace in a relationship that affects our home.
7. What dates from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
February 4th.. We finally got to see our boys after a long separation.
8. What was your biggest achievement for the year?
I would have to say that implementing running into my life was a BIG achievement for me... I'm not as fast as I'd like to be, but I'm farther along this year than I was last year!
9. What was your biggest failure?
Becoming disheartened and losing faith that God is still at work in our lives and the restoration of my mom's health.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
None at all! Thank you, Jesus!
11. What was the best thing you bought?
I bought a collage frame and framed the pictures from our trip to Ohio
12. Where did most of your money go?
We were very frugal this year.. We did take a few trips.
13. What did you get really excited about?
My Mom and Dad came for a visit and for Rock the Range in Denver... great two weeks!
14. What song will always remind you of 2011?
"Great I Am" by Jared Anderson
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
-Happier or sadder?
Happier!
-Thinner or fatter?
My goal for 2012 is to find balance here. I was at different times thinner and fatter than I needed to be in 2011.
-Richer or poorer?
Not richer.. but that will change in 2012
16. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Kept in touch with friends.
17. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Worry.
18. How did you spend Christmas?
We had Dan's family here for Christmas and I really wanted to make some memories with them. It snowed on the 22nd.. about a foot and a half! The snow began the night before and we all took a long walk in the snow and went Christmas caroling to our neighbors. Since we are kind of spread out around here, the neighbors were so shocked that we'd walked in the snow. But it was beautiful and definitely one for the memory books.
19. What was your favorite TV program?
Revenge.... Dan and I have both become quick fans and always try to watch together!
20. What were your favorite books of the year?
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
21. What was your favorite music this year?
New Life Worship, Adele, and Bruno Mars
22. What were your favorite films of the year?
The Help and Courageous
23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 36 on August 20th.. My mom and dad were here and we just spent time together and went to dinner and a movie, The Help.
24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Less Worry and More Faith.
25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?
Hhhmmmmm.... somewhere between Anthroplogie meets Banana Republic meets thrift store chic??
26. What kept you sane?
Prayer
27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011.
That although the road may be rocky right now.. God promised to never leave us, nor forsake us. I learned that the hard times are sharpening me, making me wiser, and softening my heart for those that are struggling. I also learned that hard times don't just come to those who have sown bad seed.. they come those who will continue to trust in Him and will not give up. Always remember.. God is a Good God and the devil is bad (he is the one who comes to steal, kill, and destroy)
Ran a 5K.. on Thanksgiving Day, The Gruene Turkey Trot
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I really didn't make any resolutions last year... I was just focused on keeping my sanity!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My sister-in-law, Erin gave birth to a sweet baby boy, Logan.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My husband had two older men, that have been long, time friends and mentors pass away this year, unexpectedly. The best part is that he was able to share Jesus with them in the time close to their deaths.
5. What countries did you visit?
I didn't have the chance to travel internationally this year.. I did visit Minnesota and Ohio for the first time. Does that count?
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
Stability in our home... 2011 was a year of major transition and trust in God for each step and breath. Also, I am fervently praying for peace in a relationship that affects our home.
7. What dates from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
February 4th.. We finally got to see our boys after a long separation.
8. What was your biggest achievement for the year?
I would have to say that implementing running into my life was a BIG achievement for me... I'm not as fast as I'd like to be, but I'm farther along this year than I was last year!
9. What was your biggest failure?
Becoming disheartened and losing faith that God is still at work in our lives and the restoration of my mom's health.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
None at all! Thank you, Jesus!
11. What was the best thing you bought?
I bought a collage frame and framed the pictures from our trip to Ohio
12. Where did most of your money go?
We were very frugal this year.. We did take a few trips.
13. What did you get really excited about?
My Mom and Dad came for a visit and for Rock the Range in Denver... great two weeks!
14. What song will always remind you of 2011?
"Great I Am" by Jared Anderson
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
-Happier or sadder?
Happier!
-Thinner or fatter?
My goal for 2012 is to find balance here. I was at different times thinner and fatter than I needed to be in 2011.
-Richer or poorer?
Not richer.. but that will change in 2012
16. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Kept in touch with friends.
17. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Worry.
18. How did you spend Christmas?
We had Dan's family here for Christmas and I really wanted to make some memories with them. It snowed on the 22nd.. about a foot and a half! The snow began the night before and we all took a long walk in the snow and went Christmas caroling to our neighbors. Since we are kind of spread out around here, the neighbors were so shocked that we'd walked in the snow. But it was beautiful and definitely one for the memory books.
19. What was your favorite TV program?
Revenge.... Dan and I have both become quick fans and always try to watch together!
20. What were your favorite books of the year?
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
21. What was your favorite music this year?
New Life Worship, Adele, and Bruno Mars
22. What were your favorite films of the year?
The Help and Courageous
23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 36 on August 20th.. My mom and dad were here and we just spent time together and went to dinner and a movie, The Help.
24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Less Worry and More Faith.
25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?
Hhhmmmmm.... somewhere between Anthroplogie meets Banana Republic meets thrift store chic??
26. What kept you sane?
Prayer
27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011.
That although the road may be rocky right now.. God promised to never leave us, nor forsake us. I learned that the hard times are sharpening me, making me wiser, and softening my heart for those that are struggling. I also learned that hard times don't just come to those who have sown bad seed.. they come those who will continue to trust in Him and will not give up. Always remember.. God is a Good God and the devil is bad (he is the one who comes to steal, kill, and destroy)
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