One of the best years in my memory.
Goodbye, and may you be followed by an equally delightful year.
In January, we had a tiny little fella with us wherever we went. We learned about sharing and including a precious new family member.
We lost Brandon's beloved grandmother in february. This was a sad time, but the way the family came together and celebrated the life of this lovely lady was amazing. She left quite a legacy with her family, I know because I am married to a great one. We have all spent time remembering Margaret, and laughing at different stories.
March = madness.
In April, we had a tremendous trip to Disney world. One of our blessings babysat Alan, and we were able to crash a trip that our dear friends had been planning.
So, the spring brought many things that contributed to a happy year. I went back to work in May. I was much less conflicted this go around. I seemed to enjoy it more, and appreciate it for what it was. An opportunity to do my own thing, and sleep all night!!!
The summer was nice. Nice and hot. We took Alan on his first plane ride to McAllen. He dug it. Gates got to chew gum on the plane, and now tells me that I will get to have gum, when I'm going to work.
By the time fall rolled around, and I got into the habit of writing 2011, I couldn't get over how fast the year was going. I turned 35 (how). And my brother turned 40 (seriously)???? This year was flying warp speed ahead.
This made me realize that life is too short to worry about things I can't control. To be mad at people for things they didn't mean. To get off of antidepressants. To not accept help and love that is surrounding me.
Live life. Be positive. Love your people. Drop grudges. Stay medicated. Be patient ( not that I can). Count blessings. Bad things happen. But so do good things. Let's focus on those, and hopefully 2012 will be an even better year!!!
