A- Astro's Spring Training Camp. It has been a dream of my husband's to go to spring training for a long time, and this year we got an opportunity to attend 3 games in Kissimmee.
C- Cake Decorating. In an effort to "broaden my horizons" I took the Wilton Cake Decorating Course.
D-DCI. Drum Corps International took us to both California and Indiana traveling with the Mr.
E-Express Baseball. Season tickets are hard to come by, but through the wonderful world of Craigslist, we scored some amazing seats behind third base.
F-February Flu. For the first time ever, both the Mr and I had the flu. It was a miserable month.
G-Getting Older. I turned 30 this year, and have to say it was a little scary. I still find myself looking in the mirror, and thinking, man, I'm in my 30s.
H-Hummer Happening. Boys+H3+Dirt=Fun!
I-ICU. My brother spent 11 days in ICU in November after a head-on collision. After 24 days, he was released from the hospital, making what the Drs called a miraculous recovery. He is currently attending PT twice a week, and his brain seems to be getting back to normal. I would say he's at 85%.
J-Junk. We have a lot. We sold it. Thank God for Craigslist!
K-Keeping up with the Chreste's. I finally started a blog :) And it's become a lifeline to friends in other cities.
L-Launch. While in Florida, we found ourselves just in time for a night launch. Endeavour lifted off at 2:30 A.M.
M-Mii. I can't lie, the wii is addictive. It started with a little guitar hero, and moved to hula hooping. I can even play darts from my couch!
N-NKOTB. I attended no fewer than 4 New Kids concerts between ages 12-14. It made perfect sense to see if they could still reduce girls to tears with just a smile on the reunion tour. (And, yes, they could).
O-Orange Crush. Fall league Division Champs.
P-Parties. We threw an underdog themed birthday party (for boys and dogs), a pretty in pink baby shower and a pretty happening New Year's bash.
Q-Quitter. Usually I preach the virtue of following through, but in this case, quitting as cheer coach was the only way I could save my sanity.
R-Ruston. We found plenty of reasons to visit the homestead last year: wedding, birthday, Peach Fest, football games and an unexpected hospital visit.
S-San Francisco. I made my first visit to California to spend a couple of days with the Mr. On one of his off days, we road tripped to San Fran for a day of baseball and wandering Fisherman's Wharf.
T-Texas Motor Speedway. 2 races a year give us a chance to visit with old friends and enjoy a little dutch oven cooking courtesy of dad. Our family has been going since the track opened and we always have a great time (whether it's 102 or 32).
U-Untapped potential. (of my cricut, that is) I think I watched that infomercial a thousand times before begging the Mr for one. I do not know how I did anything before this magic machine :)
V-Victory for Louisiana Tech. 2 big wins that I got to witness: Mississippi State and the Independence Bowl.
W-Wedding. Lil Bro got married in February. Yes, the flu February. He had it too. It was a bit on the stressful side with 2 people sick the week before, but in the end, when the time came, it was perfect.
X-eXercise. I love crossfit! This has been the first time since college that I have worked out on a regular basis every week. And the effort is paying off...
Y-Young un. The young un had an eventful year with his first year of kid pitch baseball, 2 airplane rides, a dozen webkinz, meeting Nolan Ryan and being a 3rd grade pioneer.
So there's our 2008. I wouldn't have it any other way.
8 comments:
What a great post....you did have an eventful year! So glad Marty is doing so well. Hope your 2009 is fluless....and you and yours are healthy, wealthy and wise!
Deb- It always seems so much busier when I look back at the whole year. Man, we had a roller coaster! Thanks for the wishes, hope the same for you & your family!
I love your header and the pictures in it!
I think this is a neat idea for a review post. It sounds like you had a pretty eventful year. I hope 2009 will be just as exciting!
I like what I see so I'm going to subscribe, as well.
Hey friend in another city! WHAT A YEAR!! And Marty's (or should I say Sheila's) was crazy too with getting married and a huge accident to boot. A little jealous of the Young Un's last two.
And 56 days until Ranger Spring Training! The only ST that matters. ;)
Here is to 2009!
Ronnica- Thanks! the header is by Fabulous K... she is amazing! I tried to do something besides a long narrative, glad you liked it!
Colleen- I am kind of nervouse about 2009, but made it through the first day peacefully :) BTW, the hubby is looking at St Louis for the All Star game this summer. You in?
That was a great ABC year in review! Now here is to looking forward to a great 2009!
WOW - that sounds like a BUSY-FUN year!!
Wishing you an even more exciting 2009!!
I can't believe you didn't include all your film sessions with FNL!! =) And good for you with the crossfit, I'm sure that's the reason you get so much done!
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