What? I'm posting again? I hope this is the start of more blogging in the year to come.
What did you do in 2010 that you'd never done before?
Lived through a tsunami, had my husband save some lives, and started a business on Etsy.
Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Not entirely, although I did much better with the exercise program than I usually do.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
My sister-in-law and brother had their sweet baby girl Lorelei, plus some cousins had babies and a few friends too.
Did anyone close to you die?
No, but unfortunately a few people were lost on cases that the Coast Guard responded to at our station. Those guys did everything they could, but sometimes there's nothing you can do.
What countries did you visit?
Just the US of A
What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
Orders to go to A school
What dates from 2011 will remain etched in your memory, and why?
The end of May/early June - Unfortunately I had a miscarriage at that time.
What was your biggest personal achievement of the year?
Learning to be patient with the Coast Guard and the military way of life.
What was your biggest failure?
Not seeing my family enough. We saw Brett's family in Utah at the end of January and I saw my brother and sister-in-law for roughly 8 hours in May. We got to see Brett's brother and his family for a few days in September too. I didn't get to see my parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles at all this year.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing serious.
What was the best thing you bought?
Our new car. It has so much more space, and we bought it with cash, so we have no car payments.
Whose behavior merited celebration?
Brett and his Coast Guard team. Even though it feels like they wait around a lot, when they are needed, they do their job extremely well.
Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Well, I don't think I'm allowed to say on a public forum, so if you have questions, you can ask. :)
Where did most of your money go?
Probably into that car.
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Thinking we would be going to A school in January. Which got pushed to February. Which has now been pushed to May.
What song will always remind you of 2011?
Dynamite
Compared to this time last year are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
Sadder (but only a little bit), about the same, and about the same
What do you wish you'd done more of?
Getting myself organized
What do you wish you'd done less of?
Being on the computer
Did you fall in love in 2011?
I do love the ocean.
What was your favorite TV program?
If you're talking about new programs, I think we probably enjoyed Biggest Loser (new to us), Up All Night, and Once Upon a Time. I really enjoyed watching some things on Netflix too: Merlin, Sherlock, Downton Abbey, and Robin Hood. Of course, they're all BBC. Wouldn't be anything else with me I guess.
What was the best book you read?
See my previous post for a detailed account of the books I read this year.
What was your greatest musical discovery?
Kermit Ruffins. Awesome treme jazz.
What did you want and get?
New pots! And a 3 bedroom place.
What did you want and not get?
Orders
What was your favorite film of this year?
I didn't see very many, but I definitely enjoyed the last installment of Harry Potter.
What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
I turned 26 and to be honest I don't remember what I did. Brett was on duty that day, and I think we went out on a combined birthday dinner that weekend.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Orders. Are we seeing a theme here? That and being able to see my family.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?
Well, I've started fixing the dressing like a teenager problem, with a lot of help from Rachel.
What kept you sane?
Brett. He makes it worth being in such a small, isolated town.
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
2010 in Review
Time for the yearly look back at the events of the whole last year!
What did you do in 2010 that you'd never done before?
Became a military wife, and my kids became military brats. Not something I was ever expecting!
Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Yes! This is the first time that I have even remembered what my resolutions were and I kept them all! I'm trying again for this coming year. I'm going to learn to can/preserve, read at least 2 religious books (not including the Bible and Book of Mormon), and make and stick to an exercise program.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Me! Noah was born in March. I also had some cousins and friends, like Rachel who just had adorable little Elinor, who gave birth too.
Did anyone close to you die?
Once again, I am happy to say no.
What countries did you visit?
No different countries, but we moved to a new state this year that I had never spent any time in! Yay for Oregon!
What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
A 3 bedroom place. It was ridiculous having only a 2 bedroom with 2 kids.
What dates from 2010 will remain etched in your memory, and why?
February 2 - Brett went into boot camp
March 23 - Noah was born
March 26 - Brett came home from boot camp
End of April - We pulled into Brookings, our new home for a couple of years, for the first time
End of July - My dad got married
What was your biggest personal achievement of the year?
Giving birth without my husband there. The other would be losing all of the weight I gained with Noah and then some. Also, getting out of debt completely and building up a 6 month supply of savings.
What was your biggest failure?
Not being grateful enough to my parents, sister, and sister-in-law for everything they did for me while I was big and pregnant and without my husband for 2 months. They really made a huge difference for me. Thank you.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing out of the ordinary, although I'm sitting here sniffling right now.
What was the best thing you bought?
The computer that I'm typing this on right now.
Whose behavior merited celebration?
Brett's, just like last year. He went through boot camp and excelled, even though it was hard. He has made some serious life changes in the past year, and he has done it with grace.
Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Lucy. She won't go potty in her litter box anymore and it's driving me crazy!
Where did most of your money go?
Into savings.
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Brett coming home from boot camp and Noah coming into our family.
What song will always remind you of 2010?
I've Got a Feeling by the Black Eyed Peas.
Compared to this time last year are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
Happier, thinner, richer - the trifecta!
What do you wish you'd done more of?
Reading to Noah, camping, taking the kids to the park.
What do you wish you'd done less of?
Worrying
Did you fall in love in 2010?
Of course, with Brett, who I spend so little time with now, with Kennedy, who is growing up so fast, and with Noah, who is so sweet and I love having him in our family.
What was your favorite TV program?
Doctor Who by far. But I enjoyed finishing up Lost too.
What was the best book you read?
Mockingjay and Stiff. (See previous post for a full account of what I read this year.)
What was your greatest musical discovery?
I only just now found Vampire Weekend. They are way fun.
What did you want and get?
A Dutch oven! And a safe move.
What did you want and not get?
A 3 bedroom place with a backyard.
What was your favorite film of this year?
I saw so few, but I really loved Harry Potter.
What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
I turned 25, and my dad took me out to lunch with the babies and my mom made me dinner that night.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If Brett had been there when Noah was born. That was hard on both of us.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
Nothing special, although in the past few months I've realized that I still dress like a teenager, so I'm working on fixing that.
What kept you sane?
Brett, as always. My family and Kennedy while Brett was in boot camp.
What did you do in 2010 that you'd never done before?
Became a military wife, and my kids became military brats. Not something I was ever expecting!
Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Yes! This is the first time that I have even remembered what my resolutions were and I kept them all! I'm trying again for this coming year. I'm going to learn to can/preserve, read at least 2 religious books (not including the Bible and Book of Mormon), and make and stick to an exercise program.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Me! Noah was born in March. I also had some cousins and friends, like Rachel who just had adorable little Elinor, who gave birth too.
Did anyone close to you die?
Once again, I am happy to say no.
What countries did you visit?
No different countries, but we moved to a new state this year that I had never spent any time in! Yay for Oregon!
What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
A 3 bedroom place. It was ridiculous having only a 2 bedroom with 2 kids.
What dates from 2010 will remain etched in your memory, and why?
February 2 - Brett went into boot camp
March 23 - Noah was born
March 26 - Brett came home from boot camp
End of April - We pulled into Brookings, our new home for a couple of years, for the first time
End of July - My dad got married
What was your biggest personal achievement of the year?
Giving birth without my husband there. The other would be losing all of the weight I gained with Noah and then some. Also, getting out of debt completely and building up a 6 month supply of savings.
What was your biggest failure?
Not being grateful enough to my parents, sister, and sister-in-law for everything they did for me while I was big and pregnant and without my husband for 2 months. They really made a huge difference for me. Thank you.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing out of the ordinary, although I'm sitting here sniffling right now.
What was the best thing you bought?
The computer that I'm typing this on right now.
Whose behavior merited celebration?
Brett's, just like last year. He went through boot camp and excelled, even though it was hard. He has made some serious life changes in the past year, and he has done it with grace.
Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Lucy. She won't go potty in her litter box anymore and it's driving me crazy!
Where did most of your money go?
Into savings.
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Brett coming home from boot camp and Noah coming into our family.
What song will always remind you of 2010?
I've Got a Feeling by the Black Eyed Peas.
Compared to this time last year are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
Happier, thinner, richer - the trifecta!
What do you wish you'd done more of?
Reading to Noah, camping, taking the kids to the park.
What do you wish you'd done less of?
Worrying
Did you fall in love in 2010?
Of course, with Brett, who I spend so little time with now, with Kennedy, who is growing up so fast, and with Noah, who is so sweet and I love having him in our family.
What was your favorite TV program?
Doctor Who by far. But I enjoyed finishing up Lost too.
What was the best book you read?
Mockingjay and Stiff. (See previous post for a full account of what I read this year.)
What was your greatest musical discovery?
I only just now found Vampire Weekend. They are way fun.
What did you want and get?
A Dutch oven! And a safe move.
What did you want and not get?
A 3 bedroom place with a backyard.
What was your favorite film of this year?
I saw so few, but I really loved Harry Potter.
What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
I turned 25, and my dad took me out to lunch with the babies and my mom made me dinner that night.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If Brett had been there when Noah was born. That was hard on both of us.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
Nothing special, although in the past few months I've realized that I still dress like a teenager, so I'm working on fixing that.
What kept you sane?
Brett, as always. My family and Kennedy while Brett was in boot camp.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Texas Teaser
I thought that I would give you a small taste of what's been going on here in Texas. I have more pictures to share, but they will have to wait until we get back to Utah. In the meantime, here are some cute ones that my dad took. First, here's Wyatt. He's so cute and getting so big! He's almost 6 months old.
We opened some presents from Grandpa Pitt the first day we got here. Kennedy loves the musical bee that she got. She's played with it every morning.
A cute close up.
She loves to open presents. It was fun to open some more with her because she had to take a nap in the middle of opening presents on Christmas morning.
Here's Kennedy with Grandpa. They've been having lots of fun. Grandpa watched her while we went to see Benjamin Button (which I highly recommend to everyone) and they had a blast.
We've been having a great time here! We went to the aquarium (pictures will come later), got to see my aunt, uncle and cousins who live in Beijing, have had some yummy meals, played some fun games, and rang in the new year with some Martinelli's. It's been a great trip so far and we're happy that we get to spend a couple more days here!Thursday, January 1, 2009
New Year's Resolutions
I have been trying to come up with some resolutions that will actually be realistic for this next year. It's a lot harder than it sounds. I have tried to narrow it down to a few that I think that I will actually be able to meet. Brett is taking a few categories (spiritual, temporal, physical) and making a goal for each. I'm trying to follow his example.
- Personal daily scripture study: I am generally much better about praying than reading my scriptures. Honestly, I just forget and then kick myself once I'm already in bed. I am going to make a serious effort to make sure and study every day.
- More exercise: I am really bad when it comes to exercise in general. Especially now that I have to work around Kennedy's schedule, and in some cases need to get a babysitter. I am a little bit (although not much) more disciplined about what I eat, so I think the physical exercise will help to make me healthier. I don't really have a specific goal here except to do more.
- Have a more organized apartment: I am not the best about throwing things away or keeping clothes off of the floor. Our pantry isn't always completely up to date either. My goal is to organize the apartment (with Brett's help of course), and I mean the whole thing, and keep it that way 95% of the time (I have to give myself some leeway).
I think those are worthy goals. And I think that I will be able to meet them. It may take some time, but I am going to work on it. Last night we stayed home and had a great meal with a HoneyBaked ham, cheddar and bacon mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, panna cotta with blackberries, and of course, sparkling cider. Four of us stayed up until midnight and then we all had biscuits and gravy this morning. So Happy New Year to everyone! I hope that it is better than 2008 for all of you!
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