2009 In Review by Words

I did this last year, I stole it from another blog and had a good time reflecting back on the year. So I knew I wanted to continue to do it year after year.



Capturing 2009 high lights and low lights.



1. What did you do in 2009 that you had never done before?

We visited the Grand Canyon.



2. Did you keep your new year resolution, and will you make more for next year?

I didn't make a new years resolution for 2009, and probably won't for 2010.



3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

My Cousin, Nadine, had her first baby boy after 3 girls.



4. Did anyone close to you die?

No, not this year.



5. What counties did you visit?

None.



6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?

More money, and more time with family. More traveling.



7. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

June 5, 2009 - Chase and Cody's 3rd Birthday

September 18, 2009 - My 35th Birthday



8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Being Chase and Cody's Mom!



9. What was your biggest failure?

Gaining a bunch of weight this year.



10. Did you suffer an illness or injury?

No, we were all very healthy this year!



11. What was the best thing you bought?

I don't think we bought anything awesome this year.



12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

None.



13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?

None.



14. Where did most of your money go?

Mortgage and Daycare



15. What did you really, really, really get excited about?

That I sold a few handmade items this year.



16. What song(s) will always remind you of 2009?

Big Green Tractor by Jason Aldean

She's Country by Jason Aldean



17. Compared to last year are you:

happier or sadder? Happier

thinner or fatter? a little fatter

richer or poorer? poorer



18. What do you wish you'd done more of?

Traveling to families houses and camping.



19. What do you wish you had done less of?

Working



20. How did you spend Christmas?

With Steve's side of the family.



21. Did you fall in love in 2009?

More and More everyday with Chase and Cody.



22. What was your favorite TV program?

Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice



23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?

Nah.



24. What was the best book you read?

I actually didn't do much reading this year that I can recall.



25. What was your greatest musical discovery?

Listening to the boys sing different songs.



26. What did you want and get?

For the family to be healthy this year. For Chase and Cody to continue growing and learning everyday.



27. What did you want and not get?

More Money.



28. What was your favorite film of the year?

I am not a movie type person. But the boys discovered Mickey Mouse and love him!



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

I turned 35. We were at the Thunderboats all day that Friday. Then we celebrated with cake and ice cream that night!



30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

Winning the lottery.

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
Business like during working hours and comfy during mom hours!

32. What kept you sane?
Being organized.

33. Which celebrity/public figure do you fancy the most?
I don't really care what celebrity people do.

34. What political issue stared you the most?
Presidential Election

35. Who did you miss?
My mom and Papa.

36. Who was the best new person you met?
Alissa's mom, Lori, at Chase and Cody's school

37. Tell us a valuable lesson you learned in 2009?
Everything can change in a day.

38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
There are so many that sums up the year!