Thursday, December 30, 2010

You were a good one......

Well, it's the last day of 2010! Wow! It's neat to look back and reflect on the year and all the things that took place. There were some amazing times this year...and some pretty low times. I don't know how I could have made it through this year without the Lord. He is there in every situation. It was fun putting this post together! It took me awhile too! lol! :) I think this might end up being a rather long post!

January:
-Our heater went out in our home during the coldest week of the year!!!!! oh my!
It's funny now!
-I started taking spin classes at the gym
-Went on some fun date nights!
-Yummy coffees

February:
-I was super duper excited when Evan Lysacek won gold at the Olympics!!!!!!!!!!
(i had a wee little crush!)
-We had a very romantic Valentine's Day!

March:
-Tim and I made brackets for March Madness. It's tradition! I did TERRIBLE! It's fun though.
-I worked on my cooking skills...
-We took our Middle School students at church to a youth conference in St. Louis!

April:

-Husband broke his foot playing recreational basketball! :(
-I had to learn how to mow the lawn due to husband's foot....boo! I hated it.
-We discovered an adorable bakery downtown and devoured some yummy cupcakes.
-Missed my hubby's help around the house!


May:
-We got free Chipotle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (We go all the time and they know us....so the manager bought our meal) yay!
-Went on some lovely walks around the neighborhood
-Enjoyed pineapple whip (a delightful treat in our town during the summer months!)
-Finished making my very first wreath!! woot!



June:
-Mr. Tim took me to see Carrie Underwood in concert!!!!! Simply Amazing! :)
-We chaperoned at our church's youth camp
-Went to some outdoor movie nights at our church


July:
-Mr. Tim and I celebrated 5 YEARS OF MARRIAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Went to Kansas City to celebrate our anniversary
-I got to sing at the Diamond Awards Show in Branson! (and i got my first pair of hot pink high heels for the show!) :)
-Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt opened up in our town.....we went on many, MANY
froyo dates!




August:
-We went to Florida on a family vacation! It was a blast! I miss it.
-I tried fish for the very first time while in Florida! I was so proud of myself. haha! :)
-Mr. Tim turned 26! that rhymes!
-The Cup (an adorable cupcakery) opened up in our town! We loooooove it.
-We went to the fair.




September:
-Went to craft festivals!
-Walked in the Pregnancy Care Center's Walk for Life!!!! (Miss Maddie walked too!)
-Went to St. Louis to watch the Cardinals play.



October:
-Took Miss Maddie to Pets N Pumpkin Days downtown!
-Did some work on our bedroom.....loving how it's turning out.
-Drank lots of pumpkin spice lattes. heehee!
-Ate lots of pumpkin bread

November:
-I turned 26 years old!!!!
-I got an ah-mazing camera for my b-day.
-We went to see Lecrae in concert! That was stinkin cool!
-Our best friends came into town for Thanksgiving and we got to spend a few days together. I miss them so.
-Enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving with my family....and of course BLACK FRIDAY!


December:
-I was in The Gospel According to Scrooge musical at my church!
-I got to see the Crabb Family in concert.
-We drank a TON of cocoa....for real!
-We saw White Christmas the musical. It was a lovely date night!
-Had a very merry Christmas with friends and family.
-I have gotten to know so many people through blogging...and it's so much fun! I love getting to know you all. :)


Well that's my year in a nutshell! :) I am so looking forward to 2011. God is already working in Tim and I's life...and we can't wait to see what all he has in store for us this year. I'm excited to get to know you all better too! I hope you all have a very happy, healthy and blessed new year!!!!!!

With lots and lots of love,

Amanda

8 comments:

Brittney Galloway said...

Sounds like a great year! I'm really curious about the Pineapple whip....what is it?

Rebekah said...

What a great year! Ha, I love that you learned to mow the lawn. I learned that too over the summer while my husband was gone, and now I'm the one who does it all the time! I hate it, but it's my job. Ha!

Callie said...

I love all the pictures! I hope 2011 is full of wonderful things for you and your hubby!

Jessica said...

Wonderful recap! Happy new year to you and Mr. Tim. ;)

Unknown said...

I love the recap and i love your pictures! I am glad it was a good year :)

Unknown said...

What a wonderful year! Happy New Year. Have a happy healthy and Goldy new year. :)


*What church do you go to? Don't you live in Springfield?

Emily said...

Thankd for stopping by my blog and your sweet comments! Looks like you and your hubs had a great 2010-I hope 2011 is full of blessings too! :) I am following your blog now too!

Laura Darling said...

Just stumbled across your blog and I love it!. It looks like you guys had a fantastic year! I love the green coat in your first picture, and your colorful pink and orange shoes in the others! I hope 2011 holds many good things for you guys. Happy New Year!