25

The number twenty five has become a very symbolic number for me. On April 1st, 2008 I turned 25. On April 25th, 2008 my dad passed away. On February 25th, 2012 two of my closet girlfriends had babies.

On my drive over to the hospital on February 26th to meet baby Rory I felt a little overwhelmed with grief and joy at the same time. I told one of my friends that I kept wondering why February 25th sounded like such a familiar date. I can't recall what happened on February 25th in the years past, but I now automatically connect the 25th of any month to my dad. I have no doubt that I will always remember the Birthday of baby Rory and baby Isaac! It's exciting to have such a joyous life event on a day that can sometimes represent sadness for me. I am so blessed to have two new sweet little baby's in my life!

Here's a few sweet pictures of baby Rory, mom (Kay), and dad (Matt). I can't believe my best friend that I have known my WHOLE life has a baby! I am very happy for the two of them!

Aunt Karen is very excited about sharing more pictures of baby Rory and baby Isaac in the future!

New Change: New Years (a little belated!)

(We're such rebels...except for Matt, because he's eating healthy!)

I can always count on spending time with Matt & Kay on New Years. They are not even my "fall back" they are usually my "go to!" Unfortunately, my dear husband couldn't join us, because he had to work. We were really lazy and just watched a (bad) movie and hung out.

The next day we watched the UNC game, played chicken foot (feet?), and made banana splits! It was quite a low key New Years, but I was in good company!

I started off my New Year with some of my best friends! I didn't really make resolutions, but I do have a few goals that I hope to meet this year. Here's my 2012 list:

 

Finish meeting my weight lose/health goals: I'm very proud to say that I lost a lot of weight in 2011 that I had put on in the last few years. I'm really only a few pounds away from meeting that goal. My main goal this year is to continue to eat healthy and get fit.

Pass my Praxis Math test & apply to ECU's distant education program

Read more: If you have any good recommendations or would like to share a book with me on my kindle I'd love to hear from you!

Be more crafty: I crafted a lot in 2011, but I hope to craft something new in 2012. Maybe a new skirt is in my future!

 

Budget & keep up with receipts

Visit my friend in Utah

Save some money

Backup up documents/pictures on computer & Burn VHS videos to dvds: I've been avoiding this one for way too long!

Enjoy the beach more

Celebrate Maria's 30th Birthday in a BIG way!

Take pictures with film: Now I just need to buy that film camera that I'm eying.

Be more faithful in prayer

Purge more!

Give more (unselfishly)

Try new recipes

Go somewhere for our Anniversary

Write more letters to family and friends

Get on facebook less

Appreciate family and friends more

I have plenty to do this year! I should probably get off the computer and start on my list ;)