Ok, so I realize that my previous post "welcoming" the new year may not have been the World's Best Post by any stretch of the imagination. A lot of the time when I think about 2010, it leaves me with a sour taste in my mouth as much of the year was filled with stress which lead to more questions than answers. The purpose of this post is to look back at 2010 through a looking glass that can only see things positively!
In January we began the process of moving into this apartment. While I've had my share of complaints about it, I realize the purpose of moving here was to save money to buy a house. Our lease ends March 21st, and we're currently in the process of house-hunting. Mission: accomplished.
In February, our Godson turned 2! We weren't able to make it to his birthday party due to moving, but Kim, Ken, and Zach came down here and we had a lil birthday party of our own.
We also survived "Snowmageddon"
and Insull came to visit! (Apparently I didn't take any pics of us together though?!!)
March came and went, and in April Kelley and Pete came to visit us! Chris and I also ran in our first 5k of the year!
I also joined a kickball league, our team was appropriately named "Here for Beer"
In May, Chris' mom came to visit and we ran another 5k!
and I trekked up to NJ for JL's bridal shower!
In June, Katie came down to DC for a visit!
and my dad turned the big 6-0!!! :)
July was the busiest month of the year! We kicked it off with the 4th of July/my 26th birthday!
then back to NJ it was for JL and Mike's 7/10/10 wedding!
that same day, Lindsey and Chris tied the knot!
The next weekend, Chris turned 27 and I guess I didn't take a picture... :( sorry Cristobal!
Then it was off to CO for Matt & Amanda's 7/25 wedding!
In August, we celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary! (2nd on the 2nd!) The CO trip also served as an anniversary trip :)
October was filled with celebrations for our family around the country: Mom and Dad's 37th anniversary on the 20th, Kelley's birthday on the 21st, Shawn's birthday on the 22nd, and Mom's birthday on the 29th!
I also ran my first Half Marathon!
In November, we were fortunate to spend our first Thanksgiving in Maine in 5 years! We were also home for a whooooole WEEK! BLISS!
We also spent Christmas at home in Maine and my whooooole family was there! That hasn't happened in about 100 years! It was amazing.
(Christmas pictures to come soon!!)
New Year's was supposed to be spent in NJ with Kim, Ken, and Zach, but instead we were stuck in NoVA wiping each others boogers. We both came down with horrible colds and even had a sick day at home together earlier in the week. We're still trying to shake it, but doing much better.
While 2010 will certainly go down in the books as one of my most "challenging" years, it is important to remember and reflect on all the good things too.
I know that in 2011, miracles will happen, dreams will come true, and prayers will be answered. I certainly have high hopes for this new beginning.
