2012 wasn't a horrible year, but it wasn't the best year either. There are parts of this year that I will look back on forever. Dates from 2012 that will be with me until the day I die. There are other days that I will do my best to forget. Here are a few moments of 2012, both the good and the bad!
January
We started talking about renting a house from some friends. After thinking we would take it we got a very solid, "NO" while praying about it. I was devastated, frustrated, and I felt like we may have let our friends down. God is always right! Our friends sold their house just weeks later and months later we realized God had a much different plan for our living situation.
Tim started indoor. A time that I loved and loathed. I loved spending time with the kids and helping out. I loathed the late hours that it brought and the feeling of never seeing my hubs. Practice, practice, practice!
February
I don't really remember much about February! It must have been a boring month! I'll note here that I was super glad last winter was a mild one because we were in portables at school. They were cold and I had to buy an electric blanket to keep me warm!
March
Indoor was wrapping up! We took the HS kids on an overnight trip to Tim's hometown. They did two competitions and it was a blast! We got to see some of Tim's friends from back home while there as well. Very great weekend! Oh, and my KENTUCKY WILDCATS WON THEIR 8th NATIONAL TITLE!!! GO BIG BLUE!!!
April
I remember April being a rough month at school. Just a lot of junk going on. It seemed there was always a lot of junk going on at school. We had a week off in April. We didn't go anywhere fancy, just relaxed! Tim's new job was going great and we were starting to toy with the idea of moving. Our best friends also had big news! They were expecting!!!
May
Shortest school year ever!! State testing was rough! New standards, new assessment. Stressful! But, with only one snow day and an early release due to tornado's, we were out of school EARLY! Tim's sister also announced that she was pregnant! We were going to be Aunt Rissa and Uncle Tim! The end of May would be the month that I called our realtor and told her we were going to move forward in June!
June
House hunting!!!!!!!!!! OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!! We are going to buy a house! We began our search and we found our home the first day out. Someone already had an offer in, but it didn't work out and we snatched the house up just a few short days into June! June is a whirlwind of financial documents, signing, packing, signing, oh, did I say signing! But, we did it and in July...
July
WE BOUGHT A HOUSE!!! We closed on July 3rd and moved on July 4th! Happy Independence Day!!! We had amazing friends that helped us!!! July was a month of moving, settling, and resting! June wore us out! Then, band started back! Goodbye Tim! Did I mention that I taught summer school in June?
August
Marching band...I have nothing else, just marching band. All day, everyday, practice, football, practice, football! Oh, Tim turned 27!
September
The start of my favorite time of the year. My uncle passed in early September, some crazy changes took place at school, and I celebrated my 28th birthday. Seriously, 28? When did that happen! Band continues on!
October
Feels like yesterday! We handed out candy at our new home! It was cold and rainy! YUCK! Work was feeling much better and I love my team! We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Silas! Marching band ended. Both a happy and sad time!
November
SILAS IS HERE!! Love that sweet little boy! I wasn't prepared for how much my life would change by our friends having a baby. I love him and hope that he will call me Aunt Rissa even though I'm not his real aunt. My dad's company closed down making this November a hard one. He's such a hard worker and it has really been hard for me to see him out of work. Thanksgiving was nice and my favorite time of the year continues on. I love holidays!
December
It's December? Where did 2012 go? We welcomed our sweet Kaylee Rae on the 6th which was also MaMaw Kay's birthday! Happy birthday Mary Kay! I love being an aunt. I love to snuggle with sweet Kaylee! We had a different Christmas, but it was an amazing Christmas. Decorating the new house was a blast! I can't believe we've been here 6 months! Today we will bring in the New Year with a few of our friends and pray that 2013 will be better than ever!
So there you go! Highlights of 2012. There are things that I missed, like two visits from two friends from college that were lovely! But I can't remember exactly when all those took place. :-) 2012 has been a balanced year of ups and downs and I am hopeful that 2013 will be the best year ever!
*If you actually stuck through this entire post you deserve a prize!
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