2013 has come and about to go....
2013 has been a year full of blessings. Today, I guess in leu of 2014 approaching I have been super reflective. And as trying as 2013 may have been, it has been packed full of surprise blessings.
Let's recap.
Here are some photos from the year. Rett turned 1. He traveled to New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida this year. He was last year's New Year baby. He learned so many things. He learned to walk, sleep through the night, talk and make fish faces. He was Batman for Halloween. He went swimming this summer. He loved the sand. Rett had a good year.
My dad retired this year. It has been 3 years since he has lived at home here in GA. It will be exciting to get to see him more and be able to share more memories with him with Rett.
We got to visit with much of our family this year too. We got to see our PA family many times throughout this year and have so enjoyed that. We always love to go north and always welcome visits to GA!
It's been a good year.
I am not always one to be excited for the New Year. I don't normally get all into the ball dropping and stuff. It's never been a big deal. And I may only make it to midnight tonight long enough to give my honey a kiss and sneak in and give Rett a kiss and then go to bed but if 2013 is a precursor to 2014 - I am super excited. I am just looking forward to 2014.
Right off the bat, we have a youth trip planned. Then, we head to Atlanta with some very dear friends to Passion ATL. Then, it just gets better. Spring comes. In April, we get to go to PA for a short trip to see Kraig's sister get married. Our 5 year anniversary is in May. My life group girls I had since 6th grade are graduating. Rett turns 2. We have a retirement vacation planned for my dad this summer. We have another youth trip this summer. And I am sure we will make our way to PA in August for Givens' family vacation. Next fall looks calm for now but I'm sure it will be great also! I am just excited to watch Rett grow and learn. These past few months have been so fun!
I'm excited to get fit in 2014. I am anxious to continue my cooking skills. I have come a long way this year. I have learned new meals and I am ready to challenge my ability even more and try to be more healthy and creative for us. I am ready to clean out my house and make it more organized and toddler friendly. I just need to declutter. I have made new goals for our family and myself. The past few weeks I have been really trying to figure out ways to be better in 2014. I guess I just thought - "The Lord has more for me as a wife and mother, I know I tried my best this year but there is always room for improvement." My pastor spoke last week about an attitude adjustment....that whole day, my attitude was horrid because I knew he was right and I didn't want to admit it. It just hit me square in the forehead. The Lord had that message just for me. So, I am going to seek the Lord and hope my attitude changes on many things. I have to learn many things. I know I can be better, I just need His help. I am ready for a new attitude and I am hopeful.
I am just anxious to get going. :)
I sure hope you all had a great 2013 and I pray for blessings for a 2014.
Happy New Year! Hope you all make it to midnight. Heck, I hope I make it to midnight. It's crazy how things have changed since Rett came along. WHO KNEW!!! :)
2013 has been a year full of blessings. Today, I guess in leu of 2014 approaching I have been super reflective. And as trying as 2013 may have been, it has been packed full of surprise blessings.
Let's recap.
Here are some photos from the year. Rett turned 1. He traveled to New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida this year. He was last year's New Year baby. He learned so many things. He learned to walk, sleep through the night, talk and make fish faces. He was Batman for Halloween. He went swimming this summer. He loved the sand. Rett had a good year.
My dad retired this year. It has been 3 years since he has lived at home here in GA. It will be exciting to get to see him more and be able to share more memories with him with Rett.
We got to visit with much of our family this year too. We got to see our PA family many times throughout this year and have so enjoyed that. We always love to go north and always welcome visits to GA!
It's been a good year.
I am not always one to be excited for the New Year. I don't normally get all into the ball dropping and stuff. It's never been a big deal. And I may only make it to midnight tonight long enough to give my honey a kiss and sneak in and give Rett a kiss and then go to bed but if 2013 is a precursor to 2014 - I am super excited. I am just looking forward to 2014.
Right off the bat, we have a youth trip planned. Then, we head to Atlanta with some very dear friends to Passion ATL. Then, it just gets better. Spring comes. In April, we get to go to PA for a short trip to see Kraig's sister get married. Our 5 year anniversary is in May. My life group girls I had since 6th grade are graduating. Rett turns 2. We have a retirement vacation planned for my dad this summer. We have another youth trip this summer. And I am sure we will make our way to PA in August for Givens' family vacation. Next fall looks calm for now but I'm sure it will be great also! I am just excited to watch Rett grow and learn. These past few months have been so fun!
I'm excited to get fit in 2014. I am anxious to continue my cooking skills. I have come a long way this year. I have learned new meals and I am ready to challenge my ability even more and try to be more healthy and creative for us. I am ready to clean out my house and make it more organized and toddler friendly. I just need to declutter. I have made new goals for our family and myself. The past few weeks I have been really trying to figure out ways to be better in 2014. I guess I just thought - "The Lord has more for me as a wife and mother, I know I tried my best this year but there is always room for improvement." My pastor spoke last week about an attitude adjustment....that whole day, my attitude was horrid because I knew he was right and I didn't want to admit it. It just hit me square in the forehead. The Lord had that message just for me. So, I am going to seek the Lord and hope my attitude changes on many things. I have to learn many things. I know I can be better, I just need His help. I am ready for a new attitude and I am hopeful.
I am just anxious to get going. :)
I sure hope you all had a great 2013 and I pray for blessings for a 2014.
Happy New Year! Hope you all make it to midnight. Heck, I hope I make it to midnight. It's crazy how things have changed since Rett came along. WHO KNEW!!! :)
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