Friday, January 9, 2009

~2008 In Review~

I'm tagging my sis's/ SIL's for this one...

  1. What did you do in 2008 you've never done before? Wore Purple with pride. I was never a pink and purple girl =)

  2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions and will you make more for 2009? Umm Nope. Sad to say I didn't keep up with my scripture reading, or praying daily with my husband, or the other goal. My New resolutions so far are: start my dressage training, react with more humor with the kids instead of just reacting, finish the 2 quilts that are started.

  3. Did anyone close to you give birth in 2008? 4 friends, and got a new nephew and 2 nieces.

  4. Did anyone close to you die in 2008? No

  5. What countries did you visit this year? Are you serious??

  6. What would you like to have in 2009 you lacked in 2008? Time, sense of humor when dealing with my kids.

  7. What day from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory and why? The day we found out we were pregnant.

  8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Starting this blog...haha, directing a song with with the ward choir, and really learning the Messiah pieces instead of just singing along.

  9. What was your biggest struggle in 2008? Stress from Scott health worries, lack of sleep.

  10. Did you suffer any illness or injury in 2008? Nothing serious, but my lower back gives me problems sometimes.

  11. What was the best thing you bought this year? It's a toss-up between our suburban and Way cute maternity clothes.... It helps me feel good when I look well put together, oh and for Scott's benefit the Elliptical.

  12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Scott--such a trooper

  13. Whose behavior disappointed you? Christine Gregoire

  14. Where did most of your money go? Food! goodgrief!!!

  15. What did you get really excited about this year? DH really surprised me with some bling for Christmas, also Phantom tix

  16. What song(s) will always remind you of 2008? All American Girl/ Carrie Underwood, Pocket Full of Sunshine/ Natasha Bedingfield

  17. Compared to this time last year are you: much happier, much nicer, or richer? Ummm, I guess I'd have to say much happier. Last year at this time we had just found out about Scott's tumor.

  18. What do you wish you had done more of? Quilting

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

  20. Did you fall in love in 2008? Yes, with a blue roan mare /sigh

  21. What was your favorite TV program in 2008? NCIS and House

  22. What was the best book you read this year? The Color of Water

  23. What was your greatest musical discovery this year? No one new, just my favs: Rascall Flatts, Josh Groban, Daughtry,

  24. What did you want and get? New shoes

  25. What was the best movie you saw this year? dont' have time to watch too many movies, I fall asleep by 9pm.

  26. What did you do on your birthday and how old did you turn?Had a nice dinner at home and cake and ice cream of course, then DH surprised me with tix for phantom but I had to wait until his birthday in Oct to redeem them. I am 34.

  27. What one thing would have made this year more satisfying?Starting my dressage training.

  28. How would you describe your personal fashion statement this year? New hair makes all the difference!

  29. What kept you sane this year?going to the gym/ having my own time

  30. What celebrity did you fancy the most? Angelina Jolie impressed me because she is so versatile and strong.

  31. Who did you miss this past year? Our friends Kelli and Alan who moved away

  32. Who were the best new people you met this year? Shawna and Lenae and their families

  33. What is a valuable life lesson you learned this year? Humor can make any situation more bearable.

2 comments:

Becky said...

Hey good to have contact with you. I'll add you to my reader so I can stalk you!!!

Paige said...

This was fun to read. Best wishes for the new year!