- What did you do in 2008 you've never done before? Wore Purple with pride. I was never a pink and purple girl =)
- 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.
- Did anyone close to you give birth in 2008? 4 friends, and got a new nephew and 2 nieces.
- Did anyone close to you die in 2008? No
- What countries did you visit this year? Are you serious??
- What would you like to have in 2009 you lacked in 2008? Time, sense of humor when dealing with my kids.
- What day from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory and why? The day we found out we were pregnant.
- 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.
- What was your biggest struggle in 2008? Stress from Scott health worries, lack of sleep.
- Did you suffer any illness or injury in 2008? Nothing serious, but my lower back gives me problems sometimes.
- 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.
- Whose behavior merited celebration? Scott--such a trooper
- Whose behavior disappointed you? Christine Gregoire
- Where did most of your money go? Food! goodgrief!!!
- What did you get really excited about this year? DH really surprised me with some bling for Christmas, also Phantom tix
- What song(s) will always remind you of 2008? All American Girl/ Carrie Underwood, Pocket Full of Sunshine/ Natasha Bedingfield
- 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.
- What do you wish you had done more of? Quilting
- What do you wish you had done less of? staying indoors
- Did you fall in love in 2008? Yes, with a blue roan mare /sigh
- What was your favorite TV program in 2008? NCIS and House
- What was the best book you read this year? The Color of Water
- What was your greatest musical discovery this year? No one new, just my favs: Rascall Flatts, Josh Groban, Daughtry,
- What did you want and get? New shoes
- What was the best movie you saw this year? dont' have time to watch too many movies, I fall asleep by 9pm.
- 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.
- What one thing would have made this year more satisfying?Starting my dressage training.
- How would you describe your personal fashion statement this year? New hair makes all the difference!
- What kept you sane this year?going to the gym/ having my own time
- What celebrity did you fancy the most? Angelina Jolie impressed me because she is so versatile and strong.
- Who did you miss this past year? Our friends Kelli and Alan who moved away
- Who were the best new people you met this year? Shawna and Lenae and their families
- What is a valuable life lesson you learned this year? Humor can make any situation more bearable.
