Well, it is that time to talk about the year that was & what the new year will hopefully bring. I'm gonna share some of my favorite pictures throughout the year & reflect on all the good moments. Join me! :)
January - we started the year off with a gathering of friends over drinks & many rounds of Loaded Questions & Cards Against Humanity.
March - what a crazy month this was. Sunshine went to State for gymnastics, we celebrated Paul's 40th birthday & we went to Florida for Spring Break. I cannot wait to go back to Universal Studios to take some more time with Harry & maybe enjoy some more quiet time on the balcony with my cup of coffee listening to the waves from the ocean.
May - although Trouble turned eighteen during this month, it was the month of Sunshine. She performed in her last dance recital (she decided to give up dance & concentrate on gymnastics) & she got confirmed. We also welcomed my newest cousin into the world - "T". He is so dang tiny in this picture.
June - Trouble graduated from high school. Her & I were still on a "no-contact" so I didn't see it but she did it. Also, don't mind the "Happy Donut Day" thing on the first picture, for some reason, Paul had that on there. Paul & I got to have a nice weekend in Green Bay to see the Impractical Jokers. We had amazing seats & such a wonderful time.
January - we started the year off with a gathering of friends over drinks & many rounds of Loaded Questions & Cards Against Humanity.
February - my birthday month! I got to experience my first Badger basketball game on my actual birthday. They gave me a wonderful gift of beating Ohio State. Awhoo hoo! Then I wanted some of my favorite people to come out & help me celebrate the weekend after & to say that I have a great bunch of people surrounding me is an understatement, I am very lucky.
April - after the crazy month of March, April was a welcome semi-calm. I attended my first gala to support the local Boys & Girls Club. I typically don't dress up & look like a girl but it's kind of fun to do it from time to time. :)
June - Trouble graduated from high school. Her & I were still on a "no-contact" so I didn't see it but she did it. Also, don't mind the "Happy Donut Day" thing on the first picture, for some reason, Paul had that on there. Paul & I got to have a nice weekend in Green Bay to see the Impractical Jokers. We had amazing seats & such a wonderful time.
July - what a frickin' fantastic month July was! I got to see one of my favorite bands for the first time at Rock USA - Disturbed! I almost cried I was so happy when I could see David yelling on the stage. A great time & I got to experience it with my husband, aunt, uncle & cousin. My Southern Bestie, Ashley, finally got a chance to come up & visit me. We had such an amazing time! I took her all around Central Wisconsin & we enjoyed much beer & plenty of cheese. I loved having her & cannot wait to see her again! I also got to hit up a Brewer game with the family - they didn't win & we cooked like bacon in the sun but, like usual, it was a good time with these great people.
August - not only hosted but attended my very first painting party &, oh my gosh, were there tons & tons of laughs. It was such a fun night with these ladies. Some camping with Ben & Christa. Birthday celebrations for my cousins. & Ice Wine enjoyed at a local winery. :)
September - ah, the start of Fall. The older I get, the more & more I love Fall. We had some final trips on the boat for the year. Trouble & I started talking again. Did some apple picking with my other Ashlee. & attended Pointoberfest with my Bestie, Kim. We drank plenty of beer & ate us some delicious German grub.
October - hung out at Pumpkin Fest with "Z". Paul & I celebrated our third wedding anniversary in Wisconsin Dells with plenty of grub, wine & a Ghost Boat ride. Added to my "collection" of tattoos with a sister one. & dressed up like Samara from The Ring to celebrate my favorite holiday - Halloween.
November - I got to meet the GM for our local baseball team & touch the trophy - a total "oh my gosh" moment. Went to Lambeau to cheer on the Packers with Christa...for them to lose to the Colts. :( A great Thanksgiving with the family & my first picture with Trouble in over a year.
December - plenty of Christmas celebrations with a Packer game thrown in there for good measure (where they beat the Vikings - awhoo hoo).
I really am thankful for the year I've had - the ups & the downs. Posting this really makes me appreciate the life I have & the people I have in it. I don't want to get all sappy & such but I am truly blessed. :)
Girl what a year!!! Congrats to Trouble for graduating! Can't wait to keep reading in 2017!!! <3 Hugs and kissed your way for the New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you, pretty lady. I really am excited to see what 2017 has in store. :)
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