Time flies. There seems to be no time to keep up with my Blog, and I wonder why. I don’t have children at home, homework to help with, laundry for four, running kids back and forth to practices, cooking for a big family at night. So, why can’t I find time to keep up with my Blog? Even though there are only 2 of us, it’s amazing how busy we are.
As a friend of mine (Joy) did, I want to reflect on what all happened in 2011 as I prepare for new adventures in 2012.
1. First and foremost, we hosted a wedding – our own. June 11th was a really special weekend filled with great friends coming to help out, family visiting, water sports and fun shared by many, awesome 160 lbs of BBQ grilled right in our own front yard on a big pit, and such a sweet romantic ‘ceremony’ for us.
2. A snow-ski trip to Snowshoe, WV in January 2011. Twenty-five of us stayed in a 4-story house on the Mtn and it was a blast. I did not ski so well, but the experience of it all combined with great friends was a memory I will never forget.
3. Surgery on my shoulder – I had surgery on my rotator cuff and bicep tendon repair. It turned out to be a lot more than the Dr. diagnosed resulting in a long 7 week recuperation out of work, and a tough time of physical therapy.
4. Surgery for Don and Luda – Don had surgery on his nose which had been broken a few times. Repaired deviated septum. Luda had surgery on some neck vertebrae.
5. Taking care of aging parents – mine and his.
6. Renovations and additions to the cabin – a new fenced-in back-yard, large ramp onto the deck, flower beds, kitchen additions (new cabinets and island), and lots of small repairs and improvements inside. Not to mention the work it took to combine furniture, kitchen items, etc. and decide what to keep and what to get rid of.
7. Adjustments !!!! – The entire year was spent learning and adjusting to the new job, living in Sylacauga then living in Alex City, a long commute to work , leaving the beach and friends there, leaving Ryan and Ashley 4 hrs away.
8. More adjustments !!! Living at the lake, sharing a bed with someone, coming home to someone. And driving home to find someone waiting on the pier with ski’s loaded and the boat in the water, waiting on a late afternoon ski run. These were GOOD adjustments !
9. New cars – I was driving an 11 yr old car with over 155,000 miles (and a load of problems). He was driving one with over 180,000 miles and beginning to have problems. We were frugal, shopped and found the deal of a lifetime.
10. Travels !! We went to Callaway Gardens several times, Atlanta (Lake Lanier), the beach (to see Ryan and Ash), Crystal Lake (fantastic time), a N’ville fall-trip, and quite a few day-trips, also. We spent New Year’s (Dec 30 & 31) weekend in Gallatin, TN, with great friends. What a way to begin 2012!
11. Hosting several get-togethers at the Lake – After the wedding we had quite a few weekends filled with family, friends, our kids, a church group. . . spending time on the water of course is probably our top interest !
What will 2012 hold? I can only imagine because Don and I have a lot of things going on, decisions, and a ton of things to do around the cabin this year. But, I am so very thankful we found each other, and we are so blessed. As we enter our 8th month of marriage, things are still going great and we look forward to many new adventures.
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