December 31, 2012

• Finally…it’s almost over!

  I have to be honest & say that I am ready for 2012 to be over & just pray that 2013 is a happy, HEALTHY New Year!

  Here’s a bit of trivia for you…2013 is the first year since 1987 to have 4 different numbers…pretty interesting, huh!

  I have spent the last 2 days taking down the Christmas decorations & getting the house back in order!  I remembered why it was that we had quit buying a real tree when I took this one down. What a mess! lol..but it was still worth it. I am thinking we will do the real one again next year.

  We had a nice Christmas. It was fun having hubby around for 4 days. We didn’t even really do anything, just was lazy & played here at home, but it was nice. Now doing the same thing during this 4 day holiday.

  Here are a few pictures of our Christmas holiday..

  

  Miss Pepper loved sleeping under the tree!  Lori looking cute(r) with her knit headband from her Aunt & Uncle!

  

  me & hubby with our loot! lol..my big gift was an upgrade on my point & shoot camera..hubby’s was a Samsung note 2 tablet.

  
  Our Christmas celebration with Lori & her boyfriend, Craig.

  

  Hubby showing off the cup I got him from Uncommon Goods. lol…it has a place (the mouth) that you can put cookies or a bagle or whatever & then it holds either a hot or cold drink.
  My 2 fur babies..it is still so sad without Big Red around.

   

  Reflections…

  On this final day of the year, I must honestly say that I am relieved that a new one is about to begin.
  2012 started with receiving the diagnosis of my MIL, hearing about & then watching her decline, although she put up a strong fight! Our family lost a wonderful woman in July.
  My father was diagnosed with Colon Cancer in August, had surgery in September, followed my some scary complications, but thank God, is still with us & doing well!
  I spent time away from home helping to care for both, my MIL & my father (and mother) and must say that I am so fortunate to have been able to. I wouldn’t trad that time for anything in the world, even though it was some of the hardest of times.
  I became closer to some family members, and was also reunited with others.
  The final month started with us losing our fur baby..1 of our 3 cats that we have had since they were born. He was 14 1/2 years old & I still find myself missing him each day.
  The year has not been all bad of course. I have a wonderful life with blessings that I do count every day. I am married to the most wonderful man who is a hard worker & my best friend. I have a beautiful daughter (inside & out) who I am so proud of & enjoy seeing her life blossom.

  I want to wish all of you a very happy & most importantly, a very healthy New Year!

  

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