From 2011 to 2012

Around this time last year I posted my favorite things about 2010.

This week I'm reflecting back on 2010 and 2011

 to help plan for a wonderful 2012! It's crazy how fast this year flew by. It's important to me, as I'm sure it is to you, to set goals for myself and to cross off some items on my bucket list this upcoming year!  

Here's what I wrote...

 Top 10 Favorite Things About 2010:

#1. Our Wedding! We finally got married after 6 years of dating. It was everything I ever imagined in a wedding and more<3 can we rewind to that day?

#2. We bought our first house in 2009 and have decorated it and added some personal touch to now be able to call it our H.O.M.E! Something very important? We bought a house that we can afford, that doesn't leave us house poor, and we have yet to be late on a payment.

#3.  I have had & kept a stable job.

Nowadays, with this economy, you just never know.

True that.

#4. We went on an amazing all-inclusive honeymoon to the Dominican Republic. This trip definitely makes the list. still miss it...

#5. I gained more family :) A new mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law! I am thankful for them. :)

#6. I started this blog!! I love it so much and hope that in 2011 I can convince some of my good friends or family to start a blog. It is so therapeutic for me and I love & appreciate all your comments. I have learned a lot from it too! so so much.

#7. I got married. This should count for 2 of my favorite things. I mean come on...this is a big deal! We have now been married over a year! woo woo.

#8. I made new friends and kept the old!  ::insert song from elementary school:: and multiple  blog friends!

#9. Our vacations. I hope to have many more awesome vacations in 2011 and see some new places! Siesta Key, Naples, Boston... {need to work on the new places}

#10. Billy and I are happy & in good health and that's really something to be thankful for.

My knee took a turn for the worse in 2011

 but in the overall picture-just a minor speedbump.



 

....and this year?

My top moments of 2011:

We went to Florida (Siesta Key) for Billy's birthday

in March



During that trip to Florida in March, I read this book which prompted me (other reasons as well) to become a vegetarian!
I've been loving this lifestyle ever since.

continued our St. Patricks day tradition

of going downtown Dublin and to Flannagans for the day

went to the Lil Wayne {our fav, duh} concert

and had tickets in the suite

went with my cousin Megan

to Tim McGraw/Luke Bryan/The Band Perry concert

celebrated my 26th birthday with family and friends!

Billy took me to Naples for my birthday

....and set up a day in Miami to swim with dolphins!!

Billy's parents bought

 a new BOAT!!!

had floor seats to the Kenny Chesney concert

{thanks to my Jessie bear!}

played indoor and outdoor soccer!

Traveled to Boston and Rhode Island in August

for our 1 year wedding anniversary 

 and went on a whale watch when there.

went on my first trip with all of Billy's family

to a state park!

met Jess :)

my first blate!

Dressed up for Halloween as the Mad Hatter & Batgirl

{and Billy won best costume for $200!!}

celebrated my Dad's 60th birthday

and last final party at the house before it sold!

organized a Columbus Blogger meet up

 with Holly

What were your top moments in 2011?

At the end of 2010, I posted this quote and

I repost it today for the end of 2011..

*Always remember to forget,the things that made you sad.But never forget to remember, the things that made you glad.Always remember to forget, the friends that proved untrue.But don't forget to remember, those that have stuck by you.Always remember to forget, the troubles that passed away.But never forget to remember,the blessings that come each day♥


PS-How was everyone's Christmas?!
We had a wonderful time in Cleveland with Billy's family. I will be doing a recap this week about it! I am guessing I will be behind this week with commenting on blogs, but know that I'm still reading all of yours! I have so much going on this week! ta-ta!