2009 has come to an end and 2010 is here and ready to take its place. I remember the coming of 2000 like it was yesterday. Unplugging all the computers, emptying bank accounts, the sheer panic of the unknown surrounded us. It came, it went and nothing really changed. But does welcoming 2010 seem as crazy to you as it does me?
2010?
2010!
Aren't we supposed to be zipping around in our little space cars in our sliver suits all Jetson style by now?
So I took a few minutes to look back on 2009 and this is what I saw.
* 2009 started with just the 4 of us.
* My girls were featured in a local magazine for all of the nice things they do for others.
* My husband celebrated his 40th birthday
* We took our Minnesota friends canoeing with the alligators.
* I taught the girls a very valuable lesson about saying no to crack while at the Gasparilla parade.
* I got my first tattoo {I still have just one}.
* My oldest sister turned 50 and I flew to Illinois as part of the surprise.
* Peanut was baptized!
* Honey graduated 8th grade and we went to Universal Studios with her entire class.
* Babe and I went to the Dominican Republic with friends for a much needed adults only vacation.
* Peanut went away to camp for 7 days.
* We had a great summer...at the beach
...in the kitchen...
...in the pool...
...sharing a Sonic Rt 44 DDP...
...and a margarita {or two}...
...Nairing for the first time...
...and scrap booking.
* My Dad had hip replacement, surgery #14.
* My nephew broke both arms and came here for a 10 day visit.
* My baby turned 15 and I turned 39! Two big birthdays on the same day are coming up in 2010!
* The girls and I took in a Jonas Brothers concert.
* We brought Rogue, a.k.a the floppy eared a-hole home.
* Honey started high school and went to her first Homecoming.
* Peanut started the 4th grade.
* I enjoyed a girls weekend away at the Deeper Still conference.
{oops, no pictures...}
* Peanut started softball, go #21.
* Honey continued playing tennis and now helps coach the physically and mentally challenged kids.
* Babe and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary.
* We saw New Moon as a family...
* and with a few friends...at midnight!
* We had a blast in Illinois/Wisconsin visiting with friends and family for Thanksgiving!
* I met "new" friends, Becca from the Texas Darlings...
* And loved on the "old" ones!
{The Triangle- Me, Rebecca & Danielle}
{Natalie, Alisa, Pam & Me}
* Peanut welcomed the "double digits".
* Honey learned to lighten up...just a little.
OK, maybe a lot!
* Peanut took 2nd place in the Tropicana Speech contest!
* I managed to fill all but 4 days in the month of December
I have no pictures of my new grey and hair and the roll hanging over my pants but those two things are my proof of a very busy month!
* The girls and I tried to bring a little joy to the homeless via blankets, gloves and McDonalds money.
Tomorrow night my family, and those that I love like they were, will celebrate 2009 coming to an end and will welcome 2010 together, safe and happy in our home! I hope that when you look back on your 2009 it is as full of wonderful times as mine was!
Happy New Year Y'all!
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15 comments:
What a year. I hope 2010 is just as great or even better!
Shawn I loved this recap. Awesome! I love that you helped the homeless too. Great idea. What a wonderful and fun family. You have the cutest clothes too.
Hugs for a blessed new year!
Mimi
Loved this recap post! Looks and sounds like a wonderful year. I just love, your help for the homeless, that is one of the last things I want to do. However, I have to really do a search! Don't see any homeless where I live out in the country.
That was a beautiful toast to 2009! Your family is gorgeous & I just love all that you are teaching your girls about giving, family & good times! I hope that I am as lucky to have such well adjusted girls when they are that age! Bravo to you!
What a great post!! I love all the pictures!!
Looking forward to an amazing 2010, sweet friend!
PS ~ Can I please get a copy of the pic of the 4 of us? LOVE!
Looked like a great year! Here's to 2010 being just as good for you guys!
What an awesome post! It must have taken forever with all these gorgeous pictures!
PS How did you get your husband to watch New Moon?? Mine won't come near any of Twilight stuff.
Love your look back at the past year! Those are some great pictures!
LOVE your recap!!! And I LOVE that I made it on your list!!!
Happy New Year!
~Becca
your girls are so beautiful - but of course they are because their mom is, too!
ps, tell honey I am so on my way to steal those shoes.
Mrs.Andrea .... I think you a lil too prego to wear the shoes lol but after sure ! I'll trade you, you can wear the shoes if I can meet your soon to be sweet baby boy ! :)
~Honey
Great recap!! Loved seeing all the gorgeous pics of you and your amazing family---so fun!
Here's to a great new year in 2010....
Awesome...what a year!!! So glad I met you this year..you are an awesome bloggy friend!
hey...I got my 1st tattoo in 2009 too!
Wishing you and the family the very best in 2010!!!!!!! Yeah!
What a great year in review. Your daughters sound amazing. But the lesson on crack totally made me die laughing. I hope you have a blessed 2010!
What a fabulous retrospective!! (Am going to swipe this idea!)
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