WOW, so I totally did not realize that I have not blogged since September of 2009…..that’s nearly a year and a half! It’s time I get my rear in gear. I guess I will do a catch up blog. This will only cover major events, since the little ones I may not even remember off the top of my head. LOL.
OK, here goes nothing:
October 2009: Can’t really remember much about this month, except on 10/20 my Nonnie was given 6 months to live. It was as little hard to believe because at this point she was doing FINE!! She was a little loopy at times and the lunches she would make for me and my Aunt Patty were not as appetizing as they used to be, but she was FINE! I cried and cried that day, but finally came to the realization that she did NOT have an expiration date stamped on her foot, and that those Doctors did not know what they were talking about.
November 2009: Nonnie’s birthday was on the 12th. She was recovering from her first broken hip at home. She was doing better with getting moving around. I got her a cake from Homestyle bakery (lemon cake) and took it over to her for our lunch date.
Brad and I took a short little vacation to The Biltmore to see the Christmas lights. It was a much needed vacation because Brad had been laid off from the railroad for about 6 months and he had been digging ditches for a gas company, so he was under-employed to say the least. It takes a toll on you when you get laid off and have to start working in a job making half the money. We were grateful that the Lord had provided that job for him, but were looking forward to the day when he was able to put in his notice. Wow, looking back at this pic I was CHUNKY! LOL.
we went hiking while we were in NC.
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Biltmore
In front of the Biltmore
The Biltmore all lit up for Christmas.
December 2009: If you know me, you know that Christmas is my FAVORITE time of year. This Christmas was no different and was filled with family festivities and tons of yummy food. J Unfortunately, Nonnie fell again and broke her OTHER hip this month. That was a pretty sad day.
January 2010: nothing too exciting here. I do know that I was DOG sick on New Years Eve and into the first few days of the new year. Nonnie had been at McKendre for rehab and I would go see her everyday. Apparently I caught something from her because I was in ROUGH shape. I can’t recall ever being that sick. I weighed myself when I was finally able to stop throwing up, and I had lost 6 pounds, and that’s a lot to loose in one day/night! I’m pretty sure it was just all of my water weight in my body, not to mention the fact that I was dehydrated. At one point the bed of my fingernails turned purple…..talk about scary!
February 2010: BRAD GOT CALLED BACK TO THE RAILROAD!!!! GOD IS GOOD!!! Not only did he get called back, but he got called back and promoted to the position that he had always wanted….a diesel mechanic. Now, he actually fixes the locomotive engines when they come in to the shop. He couldn’t have been happier and I couldn’t have been happier for him.
March 2010: Brad actually started his job this month and he loved it just like I knew he would. I turned 25 on the 21st, but other than that….not much happened. I also got my first DSLR camera...here's one of my first pics. Cute boys.
April 2010: One of the saddest days of my life thus far. Nonnie went to be with Jesus on this day. I can’t explain the emotions that I experienced that day. It had been terrible watching her shut down the 2 weeks prior, as that is when she stopped eating/drinking anything. I was glad to know that she was with Poppie and Jesus now, but sad because I missed her. Oh, a little tid bit….she died on Poppie’s birthday and Poppie died the day after her birthday. Poppie died about three years prior, but my Dad whispered in his ear to not die on Nonnie’s birthday because that would be the only way she would ever remember her birthday, the day she lost the love of her life. Poppie held on until the next morning and passed away at about 3 am 13th. Three years later, all she longed for was to be back with Poppie and she was able to be with him on his birthday. I was happy for her, but my heart ached and ached. I never thought it would go away, and to be honest, almost a year later and it still aches.
May 2010: Mothers Day was especially difficult this year. I was missing someone very important in my life. Brad and I did get to get away on Memorial Day to go to Pensacola. That was a great time! Also, Brad turned 27 on the 29th and we celebrated 2 years of marriage on the 24th!
June 2010: Can’t recall too much about this month.
July 2010: brad and I went back to Pensacola for the 4th of July and enjoyed it! This was after the oil spill and there was some oil at Pensacola, but we went down to Navarre Beach and it was clear as could be.
August 2010: I started another semester of classes. Booooooo.
September 2010: Can’t remember much on this month
October 2010: Brad and I took a little vacay to Gatlinburg to see the trees. We got a cute little cabin that was only $99 a night and had a great view and a jacuzzi! One of my fave stops was pancake pantry, of course! I am a sucker for chocolate chip pancakes.
November 2010: Turned in my final assignment for my capstone course, which was a KILLER. I also hosted my best friend’s baby shower, as she is expecting her first little one (Mr. Max on 2/13 and yes that date has already passed as I am writing this and he STILL isn’t here). That’s OK tho, because he is def. worth waiting for.
December 2010: Another Christmas time!!! This time, I actually have pics! We had everyone over to our house (from my Mom’s side) for Christmas this year. We also made all the other normal rounds and just enjoyed being with our family.
I love decorating for Christmas!
I even try to decorate the pups! LOL.
Brad and I on Christmas
Mom, me and Brad on Christmas
Brad and I with our children. This was not an easy pic to get. haha
We also had our annual girls get together....I sure do love those girls! We ALWAYS have a good time together.
January 2011: We rang in the new year with friends (which was a huge improvement from last NYE). I also started my LAST semester of school EVER. If everything goes as planned I will be walking across that stage on May 7th to get my MBA. WHEW!
