Looking back over 2009

 I am so behind on this post! But to my defense, I have been extremely busy! I'm getting married in 8 days!!!

So I'm gonna make this short.

I thought this would be an interesting survey to look back on 2009.

1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
Celebrated one year with the love of my life. Got engaged!

2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't remember what my resolutions for last year were.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Nope

4. Did anyone close to you die?
I don't think so.

5. What countries did you visit?
No where

6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you didn't have in 2009?
I will have a husband!! Hehe. I'd love a new car too!

7. What dates from 2009 will be etched upon your memory, and why?
August 22nd. The day my sweetheart proposed to me!

8. What was your biggest achievement of this year?
I'm not really sure.

9. What was your biggest failure?
Nothing that I can think of.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I had both, but nothing too serious.

11. What was the best thing you bought?
Our wedding bands or my wedding dress

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
I have no clue.

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
I'm sure there were some. 

14. Where did most your money go?
Life

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My bridal showers

16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
I have no clue

17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
a. Happier
b. Fatter
c. Poorer

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Traveling

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Doing nothing

20. How did you spend Christmas?
At Grandma & Grandpa's house. One of the best Christmases I've had in a long time!

21. Did you fall in love with 2009?
No

22. What was your favorite TV program?
So many to list

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Not quite hate...

24. What was the best book you read?
Oh gosh. Does Twilight ring a bell?!

25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
I don't know.

26. What did you want and get?
A Cricut Expression!

27. What did you want and not get?
A house

28. What was your favorite film of 2009?
New Moon

29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 24 and spent time with my family. My sweetheart sent me beautiful flowers!

30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Nothing

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept of 2009?
I'm more conservative than I used to be.

32. What kept you sane?
My fiance and my best friend

33. What political issue stirred you the most?
Don't even get me started!

34. Who did you miss?
My bestie. But I always miss her! I missed Cara more, cause she moved to Chicago.

35. Who was the best new person you met?
Nikki!!!

36. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
Pick your battles.
Much Love,

Merry SITSmas!!!

Merry SITSmas SITStahs! Are you as excited as I am?

If you don't know what SITS is, check them out here.

I just want to wish everyone a very Merry SITSmas and a Happy New Year!

Here are a few photos from my year. I hope you enjoy!

 One of our first dates

 

 Relaxing together

 

Point of Grace Christmas concert

My new family

 

 We're ENGAGED!!

 

My fave pic from our engagement pics

 

Me, my sister, and our amazing Grandpa.

 Me and my Monkey, Callie

 

 At my Birthday party!

 

Hannah and I dressed up for the Dove Awards!

 

Me, Maggie, and Amanda @ Kairos

Amanda, Rachel and me @ my mom's house

Some of the most amazing women in my life @ my bridal shower in Louisville

My amazing best friend Kelly @ my bridal shower in Nashville

My best friend Karen. She's engaged too!!

Me and my sissy/Maid of Honor at my bridal shower!

My sister, my mom and I at my bridal shower. Holding one of my gifts!

I hope you enjoyed the glimpse into my world. It's been one amazing year!! I can't wait to see what happens in 2010!

MERRY SITSMAS!!!

Much Love,

TOMORROW IS MY BRIDAL SHOWER!!!

I am so so SO excited! My best friend and my sister have planned everything. I know nothing! LOL! I can't wait. My amazing best friend Kelly is cooking all the food. There are games planned, but I don't know what they are. I think that Matthew has been involved in part of it too! Hehe.

I had a bridal shower last weekend too, in Louisville KY with my family. It was so much fun! Check my wedding blog for pics and more details to come!

Much Love,

I love to Create!

I'm pretty sure none of my bridesmaids will see this before they get their cards in the mail. (If you do, forget you saw it and act surprised!!) I've always wanted to make cute little cards asking my best friends to be my bridesmaids. So here is what I came up with. (Each one is a little different.)











What do you think? I'm still looking for more ideas for my invitations. I will be making those too. I want to make as much as possible. I also just bought this awesome monogram stamper from Hobby Lobby today, HALF OFF!! I will be using this for a TON of stuff. I have images in my head of things I can use this stamper for years to come! Check out the website to see more of their stuff.



Much Love,