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A Look Back


January- I started a running and weight loss program and lost 18 lbs.  We also transitions Eli into a big boy bed, went to the Corvette Museum, saw the Harlem Globe Trotters, and enjoy Desserts First. 


February - we made Ground Hog's Day Cookies, bought Eli a fish named Nemo for Valentine's Day, went to visit my family, and hung out with our friends Gabe and Tina for the Super Bowl. 


March - We spent lots of time watching baseball and basketball, played at the park, and went to see Seaseme Street LIVE.  


April - Eric turned 28 and we celebrated with his family on the beach. We also had some Easter Fun, played baseball and went to enjoyed out first swim of the season. 


May - my parents came for a visit and helped us mulch the landscape.  We also saw the Hot Rods play, celebrated Mother's Day in a big way, and spent Memorial Day in Western Kentucky.


June - we went to visit my family for Father's Day, celebrated my birthday, and survived surgery for Eric's broken nose.  


July - we saw the fireworks, found out we were expecting a baby,  and went to Marion for Nan's birthday. 

August - we celebrate lots of birthday including Poppa's, Tina's Granny's, Owen's Eli's and Papaw's. We threw a big baseball bash for Eli and hosted lots of family. 


September - we found out that we're having a GIRL!!  We also spent Labor Day in Atlanta with my  family. 


October - We went to Dinosaur World, celebrated four year's of marriage, witnessed my little brother's wedding, and had some Halloween fun. 



November - We celebrated birthdays for Colby and Grandad with a trip to Marion, went to Lexington for Thanksgiving, and did some awesome Black Friday shopping. 

December - we celebrated Christmas with 10,00 activites, lots of family fun, and few dozen lights!


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