What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Had surgery (C-section for Kennedy)
Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn't keep my resolutions, and to be honest with you I don't even remember what they were. I have made some for this year, and I don't know that I'll do any better.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes! Lots of people. Most notably my brother's girlfriend Lisa (Wyatt), my sister-in-law Kaisa (Asher), my sister-in-law Lori (Nicholas), my cousin Katie (Charlie), and my good friend Kim (Boston). And me!
Did anyone close to you die?
No, and hopefully it will be that way this year too.
What countries did you visit?
Well, some might consider Texas to be a country. That's the only place we've been this year besides Utah. Well, we spent the first week in January in Hawaii.
What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
A college diploma!
What dates from 2008 will remain etched on your memory, and why?
April 17 - the day that Kennedy was born, end of June
What was your biggest personal achievement of the year?
Surviving and recovering from the C-section when I wasn't expecting to have one
What was your biggest failure?
Not signing up for my jogging class in time
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing other than the C-section
What was the best thing you bought?
By far our couches! I love them.
Whose behavior merited celebration?
Christine's for rebounding so quickly
Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Probably Firstline's, for handling business so badly.
Where did most of your money go?
To Kennedy. Hospital bills, formula, baby stuff, clothes, diapers, you name it.
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My food processor for Christmas.
What song will always remind you of 2008?
Probably "New Soul" because it made me think of Kennedy.
Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
Happier, thinner, richer
What do you wish you'd done more of?
Gone to the temple. We definitely did not go often enough last year.
What do you wish you'd done less of?
Watch TV.
Did you fall in love in 2008?
Yes. With Kennedy and with Brett, as usual.
What was your favorite TV program?
LOST! Which is starting again next week! Woohoo!
What was the best book you read?
Non-fiction: The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
Fiction: The Host by Stephenie Meyer
What was your greatest musical discovery?
Muse
What did you want and get?
A happy baby
What did you want and not get?
A new bed and mattress
What was your favorite film of this year?
The Dark Knight - there were many that I loved, but this one takes the cake
What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
I turned 23, and since I was extremely large and pregnant (Kennedy was born 12 days later) and it was Priesthood session of general conference I had three of my good girlfriends over (Kim, Rebekah, and Rachel) for lasagna rolls and molten chocolate cakes that I made.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If the nursing program at UVU would have let Brett in and they hadn't switched the class requirements around on him.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Maternity clothes.
What kept you sane?
Brett
4 comments:
That was cute Ash babe! Can I borrow Brett to keep me sane? =)~
I'm so excited about LOST too. :) David and I have been rewatching all of the season and we've got only 3 episodes left. I'm really excited. Theory: "move the island" def. in time, not just location.
By the by, if you don't read www.thelostdiary.com you need to start once the season starts back. It's incred.
that was fun to read. I'm so glad we have these blogs, so I can feel like I know my own cousin.
Great post, I love reading everyone else's answers and I'm excited to see how my own change over the years.
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