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Reflecting on 2013

As another blessed year comes to a close, it's hard not to reflect on all the things God has blessed us with in 2013.  It's also a time to think a little into the future, not to plan as we have learned, but set some goals for ourselves. 
As I sat with Derik the other day at dinner, I asked him what some of the things he was wanting to accomplish in 2014 were.  His answer stumped me, and left me with nothing else to say.  "Babe, I don't think a year ahead, I think a day ahead.  You should know this by now."  - well okay then ;)
This is true when it comes to our life.  We have to wake up everyday thanking God for giving us another day, and a healthy day at that. I guess I am more of the planner in the relationship so yes, it's only natural of me to think into the future, a little.  Sorry babe. :)

Before we move into the new year, I thought I would reflect a little on what God has provided us with, blessed us with, and taught us in 2013.  It has been a wonderful year!


 
I wanted to start off by sharing this quote.  It explains itself.

 
Our family got to be involved in the Sixty-Five Roses for Cystic Fibrosis in Feb.  We were able to send a check for 15,000 dollars to the CF Foundation!
 
 
After two long stays in the hospital due to pancreatitis in March, we were able to celebrate with an outing to Menchies.  Believe me, this girl deserved way more than that!

 
Derik has enjoyed reading books and helping Zoie turn the pages.
 
 
Derik and I were able to go enjoy beautiful Red Rocks in May for our annual Zach Brown Band show!
 
 
I got to take a girls trip out to NE to visit my best friend, celebrate my sister's Bachelorette party, and run a 5K in a corn field.  That's a first!
 
 
Little miss Zoie turned two in May! 
 
 
We took Zoie on her first hike.  To say the least, it was a workout!

 
My beautiful sister got married!
 
 
Zoie got to meet cousin Kayley for the first time.

 
We enjoyed lots of pool days!
 
 
We participated in the Great Strides Walk for CF and raised over 5,000 dollars for our team, "For the Love of Zoie."

 
Derik and I celebrated our third year of marriage <3 
 
 
We found out in August we were expecting our second blessing.
 
 
Our neighborhood got evacuated because of flooding.  Staying at your parents with a toddler for five days isn't ideal ;)

 
Derik turned 30 in Nov!  And he started down at DIA in April.  So proud of him!

 
We got to be a part of a CF fundraiser in Denver!  Met some awesome people, raised money, and cried.
 
As the new year approaches, it's only human, maybe not for my husband but for me, to think of my wishes for the new year.  That's exactly what they are too, wishes, dreams, goals.  It doesn't mean they will happen, but they can.  It also doesn't mean that when they happen you just cross them off your list.  I believe we are always growing.  why not do them twice, or keep strengthening a certain area of ourselves?
So, for 2014, these are my wishes.
*Pray with my family, not just in the evening, but in the morning too.
*Run a 1/2 marathon.
*Have a baby.
*Volunteer at Children's.  Not for myself, for the kids.
*Learn sign language.
*Take cookies to an old folks home.
*Beat our 8 month record of no hospital stay.
*Leave 100 dollar GC on a neighbors door for a date night.
*Go read to an elementary class.
*Strengthen my relationship with my husband.
*Get closer to God.
*Raise 7,000 dollars for the Great Strides Walk for CF.
*Start a prayer group.
*Love my girls, and make sure they know it.
 
I encourage you to set dreams and wishes for the new year; Document them with pictures, write them down, share them on here. My friend Amy started documenting her wishes for the new year with the simple picture below.  Please share yours with everyone as well!
 
 
From our family to yours, we wish you a very happy and healthy new year!  When you become a parent and are pregnant, apparently you are boring.  Derik and I will be eating sushi, toasting with some bubbly cider, all in the comfort of our home before 10 pm tonight.  Not boring to me at all, but normal :)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 
 

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