2013
1. My loving husband. This year has just even more so solidified my love for him. I am not going to say that we have everything figured out but I will say that it just keeps getting better. Just the little moments that we have shared last year have made all the difference.
2. Elder Durham's farewell. It was a little strange seeing little Danny leave on his mission but it has been so neat seeing how his testimony has grown and how strong he is in the gospel. He loves Arkansas.
3. Moving to our own place. We love our little town home. It just holds such a sweet spirit that Andy and I can just focus on us and building our future.
4. We have been lucky with Andy's job. Even though it isn't a permanent place that he wants to stay, he has gained so many skills this past year that I know will help our future family.
5. Making friends in my own major. This is something that was pretty hard for me. I wanted to know people that I was graduating with. Also it is nice to have those few people that have multiple classes with you that understand your complete work load. I am not trying to shun other majors but I feel like I am getting all I can out of my degree now.
6. We bought a car. Noted I am still a little overly cautious with it but it really has been a blessing to us.
7. Going to Caldwell, ID for Thanksgiving. Andy drove me around town and showed me where he grew up.
8. I got two new nephews and one new niece. One of the nephews and niece were born on the same day.
9. Deciding to put the birth control on hold for now. This was a difficult one but the outcome has been tremendous. I was depressed for a good part of the year and it has been a night and day difference in my emotions. When we do decide to go back on I will have to try something different but for now it is good.
10. My testimony of the Holy Ghost has grown this year. I particular as a comforter. The future holds many trials and I know that he will be right there on my side.
11. Andy using his Priesthood. He is still relatively new to this, but he honors it so well. I am grateful for the blessings he has been able to give me and receive from his family. I also got a little teary eyed seeing him in the circle blessing our nephew. One day he will do that for our children.
12. Reuniting with friends and family after long absences. From our gatherings to seeing my sisters to seeing other friends that have gone away. It is nice to know that I have that connection with so many amazing people.
13. School really has been a blessing, mainly this past semester. I finally feel like it is making sense, that it is falling into place. My new job at the library has really kept me on top of things. I am starting to understand why I was prompted so many years ago to go into Biochemistry.
Onto 2014....
1. Graduation. It is still later than I thought, but it is official. I will graduate May 3, 2014 and I cannot wait.
2. Finding a job in my field. I am a little sick of minimum wage jobs and I just want to do more meaningful work.
3. Moving. With a job we know we will be moving. However, we have no idea where yet. Cache Valley is just not the right place for us so we shall see what happens. (I am a bit nervous about this one).
4. Potentially buying a house. Depending on where we are at location wise and financially. I can't wait to actually nail something into my walls.
5. Temple trips. I want to do more this year. I love the temple.
6. Hopefully getting pregnant this year. Just something that has been at the forefront of our minds and we feel it might be time for our family to grow. (Not pregnant yet ;) )
7. More dates with the husband. We are indoor people for sure but we have both made a pact to get out more and do things together.
8. A new niece/nephew in July.
9. Did I mention graduating? That one deserves two bullet points.
10. Learning more about myself and improving on some shortcomings I have.
11. My sister is adopting two little girls from Ukraine, hopefully this Spring. This is one thing I am extremely excited for and something that has been in talks for a long time.
12. Cecotti Reunion. We think this will happen this year in Washington and honestly, I have not met any of the Cecotti side of Andy's family (other than Dad and sisters). And I have always wanted to see Washington.
13. Continued moments with family. I am really blessed in that area.
14. Watching our marriage grow. Another year down, eternity to go.
Well there you have it. Hopefully it wasn't too boring of a list. It was quite a fun list to compile. Smile, Life's Good
