Holiday recap

I know, I know, I've fallen off the face of the earth again. I truly am sorry and I truly will try harder in 2011.

Moving on.

Jason and I had a very busy December but it was a good kind of busy for the most part. The latter half of the month was probably the most hectic. We hosted a little holiday party at our place on the 17th, then left for Virginia on the 19th at 4am. We enjoyed our trip to VA & D.C. and after cramming as much as we could in to the time we had there, we flew home on the 23rd. The flight wasn't as horrible as I had imagined. I am so fearful of flying (and had especially vivid nightmares about the horrible accidents we could get in to with winter weather) and was nervous about going through airport security with my pacemaker, but all in all, our flights went smoothly and the whole traveling aspect was daunting but not terrible. We spent a memorable Christmas Eve at a friend's apartment (our first without family, but we celebrated Christmas with new friends so it was special) and had a quiet Christmas day, just the two of us. Then Jason's brother and his wife spent the 26th & 27th with us, followed by me making a day trip to LA to visit my friend, Faeron. The 28th & 29th brought our friends Jamie & Lozell to Redlands where we showed them around our little town and the dear 'ol U of R. On the 30th, I spent the day at Disneyland with my friend, Crystal, and New Year's eve day I spent in Rancho Cucamonga with my little sis Laura, from my sorority. WHEW! A whole lotta travel and hosting friends and family but a good time.

And here we are, the 3rd day of the new year, 2011. What do I hope for this year? There are a few things that I dearly, dearly want (good health being at the top of my list) but mostly I want to find fulfillment this year. Joy in the little things, the ability to appreciate what we do have instead of focusing on the things that we don't. These last two years (2009 and 2010) have been challenging ones and I think (and hope and pray) that we are next in line for some good things to come our way. Jason is in school and happy in his program; I have finally stabilized and feel stronger every day and with each little victory, such as traveling for the first time cross country. Where will we find ourselves this time next year? Readying to move on to the next place so Jason can continue his studies? Preparing to turn our family of 2 into a family of 3? Working towards getting published? Who knows, but the possibilities are exciting and endless. Jason and I wish you all joy and fulfillment in 2011 - may you find what you seek, make memories you always cherish, and love to your greatest capacity. xoxo