All About 2021!

1. What did you do in 2021 that you have never done before? Went to Nashville! Got a female Pet (Ruby rules the house! ;) 

2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions and will you make more for 2022? I kept some of them. Did pretty well with going on dates with hubby every month. Started strong on the yearly bible but didn't finish. Hit my book goal. 



3. Did anyone close to you give birth in 2021? No but I found out im getting a new nephew!



4. Did anyone close to you die in 2021? No, thank goodness! For awhile we thought we were losing my close friend, Katie, but she recovered! So thankful!

5. What states/countries did you visit this year? Hubby and I went to Tennessee in April. We took the kids to Pigeon Forge in June. 

6. What would you like to have in 2022 that you lacked in 2021? More motivation to lose this weight. More confidence. 


7. What date from 2021 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? The day Caleb started highschool. The day I got to go to Katie's welcome home party :) The day Brooke made the cheer team. 


8. What was your biggest struggle in 2021? Trying to lose weight. Trying to not let things get to me as much. Watching the kids grow up even more and get closer to adulthood. 


9. Did you suffer any illness or injury in 2021? We all got covid early on in the year. Thankfully we didn't get severe cases and all recovered pretty well. 



10. What was the best thing you bought this year? New floors for our kitchen! 


11. Whose behavior merited celebration? Brooke made the cheer team! She also stayed in marching band and managed to make straight A's! She has worked so hard and did so well! 


12. Whose behavior disappointed you? Really sad that a lot of my bio family still doesn't want to meet :(


13. Where did most of your money go? To bills, food (teens eat a ton) lol, amazon and target purchases (oops!) and money spent on updating our kitchen. 


14. What did you get really really excited about this year? Hitting the 15 yr milestone with Hubby. Being surprised with a new wedding ring :) Brooke making the cheer team. Brooke getting to be in the Charlotte parade and be on tv. Going on a family vacation. Going back to college. Finding out Im going to be an Auntie again! 


15. What song will always remind you of 2021? Soul Singing by Black Crowes. 


16. Compared to this time last year, are you: much happier, much nicer or richer? Id say happier-- things are getting a little more back to normal after Covid. Kids are in school full time and without masks. 


17. What do you wish you had done more of? Spent more time with my friends. 


18. What do you wish you had done less of? Been in pain due to my IC condition they finally diagnosed me with this year! 


19. Did you fall in love in 2021?
More in love with Hubby ;) 

20. What was your favorite TV Program in 2021? Ted Lasso, Only Murders in the Building, and Never Have I Ever were all SO GOOD! 

21. What was the best book you read this year? The Wish by Nicholas Sparks 

22. What was your greatest musical discovery this past year? I am LOVING We the Kingdom! They have some awesome Christian music! 


23. What did you want and get? A kitchen remodel! I have waited so long! 

24. What was the best movie you saw this year? We didn't watch a lot of movies, but Arnold and I watched both Red Notice and Vacation with Friends and they were pretty good. 


25.What did you do on your birthday and how old did you turn? I had a pioneer woman themed party with family and friends! 


26. What one thing would have made your year more satisfying? Getting to meet my bio brother. 

27. How would you describe your personal fashion statement this year? About the same as always, lots of cute tops or sweaters and jeans. Lots of accessories :) 


28. What kept you sane this year? Jesus, my hubby, my mom, my friends 

29. What celebrity did you fancy the most? Cant think of anyone new......


30. Who did you miss this past year? I wish I could have seen Alex, Christina and Roman more! 


31. Who were the best new people you met this year? I enjoyed getting to know some kids and their families that Brooke knows through school and all her activities. We also have a new pastor and he is awesome! 

32. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned this year: Do NOT take your loved ones for granted! I thought I was losing a friend earlier in the year and I am so thankful she is still here today! I also watched a lot of people sadly lose their parents or spouses, mostly due to Covid. I am trying my best now to cherish all the time I have with my loved ones, because you never know!