2013

Another year has come and gone, and I am sitting here wondering where it went. If I could think of one word that describes this year it would be... STRESSFUL. We totally did it to ourselves so I can't complain too much. We decided in May to put our house up for sale, in August we bought our current home, and we are still trying to sell our old house. I do have faith that in time it will sell, but it's definitely stressful going through this process. 

I thought it would be fun to do a year in review questionnaire so here it goes...

What did you do in 2013 that you had never done before? 

Bought a house while selling a house. I don't recommend it to anyone, but I also don't regret it. 

Did you keep your new year's resolution? Will you make more for next year?

I completed a half marathon, and I definitely want to do another next year. It won't be as fun since my running partner is pregnant, but I still hope to do just one. 

Did anyone close to you give birth? 

Yes! My best friend Alison gave birth to little Easton. It's been so fun seeing her as a mom and loving that little dude! 

What countries did you visit?

I didn't leave the country. 

What would you like to have in 2014 that you lacked in 2013?

Maybe another child?? That is still up in the air. 

What dates from 2013 will remain etched in your memory?

April 3rd, the day my grandpa died.

June 10th, the day we listed our house.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Probably completing my third half marathon. Who would have thought this girl could do that!? Not me!

What was your biggest failure?

I can't really think of one. I'm not perfect by any means, but I try not to dwell on things I do or did wrong. I just try to learn from my mistakes and move on.

Did you suffer an illness or injury?

Shin splints which caused me to stop running for three months. No fun and very painful!

What was the best thing you bought?

Our new house of course! 

Whose behavior merited celebration? 

I would have to say Ella. She grew so much in the past year. She started sleeping in a big girl bed. She stays dry at night. She is completely potty trained. She stopped drinking milk completely. She is eating a lot more and trying new foods. She pretty much just became a big girl this past year. 

I also have to give kudos to Adam. He worked very hard this year so we could move. Adam always makes things work for us, and I truly appreciate that. 

Where did most of your money go? 

Down payment on our new house and Target. 

What did you get really, really, excited about? 

Moving (even though I was stressed to the max) and finding out our best friends, Aaron and Sarah, were expecting. Never been so shocked in all my life!

What song will always remind you of 2013? 

gangnam style (ella's favorite)

Compared to this time last year are you happier or sadder?

I'm a little sadder only because Ella is growing up and starting kindergarten this year. I'm also happy that I get to see her grow up. It's bittersweet for sure. 

What do you wish you'd done less of?

I wish I wouldn't have been stressed out so much. 

Did you fall in love in 2013?

I definitely have a stronger love for Adam. I absolutely love to see him with Ella. I can't help but fall in love all over again. :) 

What did you do that was meaningful to others?

I don't think I did one thing in particular, but I just try to be a good wife, mother, daughter, friend everyday. 

What were your favorite tv programs?

Scandal, bachelor/bachelorette, restaurant impossible, ax men, breaking bad, dexter

What did you want and get?

Our house

What did you want but did NOT get?

We didn't sell our house this year which I really wanted to do.

What did you do on your birthday, how old were you?

Ate at Los Bravos with my mom, Ella, Penny, and Autumn. Adam came home from Vegas at 10:00pm  with a new purse so that was a nice surprise. I was 31. 

What kept you sane?

My family and friends and a margarita here and there. 

Who do you miss?

My grandpa

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2013.

Don't buy a house before you sell your house;)

Quote that sums up this year.

This too shall pass.

Happy New Year!!