Every year I try to reflect on major moments and special memories. I do it a little differently each year. Usually there are pictures and paragraphs involved. I’m a creature of habit so…

one year down at PI | E&T’s birthday | OMEA | off to TMEA | CLE with friends | winter party | Easter | WGI | 5 yr anniversary pic
Gettysburg anniversary trip | Cinco de Mayo in CLE | F’s bday & Mother’s Day in C-bus | nephew’s hs graduation | grandparents’ 60th wedding anniversary | landscaping | PRIDE in C-bus | Kenny Chesney | Queso!
Indians game | boating | Jimmy Eat World | DCI in Texas | DCI in Indy | NASCAR H.O.F. | Darlington Raceway | E & Q | Ben Rector
a wedding | a sunset | a dog & a book | Kayla’s bday | new deck | fall decor | my bday | water taxi to Daufuskie | Daufuskie
Halloween | mother-in-law’s surprise party | hike with E & my sis-in-law | party in Indy | PASIC | Williamsburg | Thanksgiving | Xmas tree | work mtg

Looking back, this year was predominately good for us. We were so busy with trips and parties and home improvements. We went to Texas, Indianapolis, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, & Tennessee. (I think that’s it- although we drove one of the Texas trips so… everything in between, too.) I read lots of books, K swapped his truck for a Jeep (and another truck for the business), and the pups got a new deck to sun themselves on.

We painted the house and hosted Easter. I went to an Indians game, went boating, and went to my first PRIDE event. We went to lots of concerts. I was sick twice this year- both times affecting trips. (I had to skip one completely.) I had pleurisy at one point. In the middle of the summer I played on a softball league and had a garage sale and cheered as my in-laws got their wine company off the ground.

It was a busy busy busy year, but a good one. And I’m grateful that I feel that way.

If your 2018 was rough or turbulent, I hope you 2019 is spectacular. And if you had a good ’18, I hope your ’19 is even better! ❤︎

Happy New Year!

26 responses to “Happy New Year!”

  1. Confuzzled Bev Avatar

    Happy New Year! I hope your 2019 is an even better one with no sickness to contend with. Wishing you a year full of fun travels, good times with family and friends and all the happiness in the world.

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    1. Audrey Avatar

      K started the year off sick (and he still is!) so I will definitely take those well-wishes!! Thanks so much, Bev! Truly hoping you have a very happy and healthy and positive year, too!

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  2. Grace @ Rebel Mommy Book Blog Avatar

    Happy New Year! Hope your 2019 is wonderful!

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    1. Audrey Avatar

      Thank you so much! Same to you!

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  3. Emma @ Adventures of a London Kiwi Avatar
    Emma @ Adventures of a London Kiwi

    Wishing you a 2019 filled with laughter (and less coughing!!)

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    1. Audrey Avatar

      Sickness needs to goooo awayyyy! (K is sick right now! Sheesh!) Thank you!

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  4. Rebecca Jo Avatar
    Rebecca Jo

    Arent pictures just the best to look back over your year???
    Happy New Year to you & your family. Praying 2019 is just full of abundant JOY & happiness… so deserved!!!

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    1. Audrey Avatar

      I love looking back over our pictures from the year. I always forget to snap pics so when I do I try to remember to flip through them often!
      Thank you!! Same to you ❤

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  5. carolann823 Avatar
    carolann823

    Happy New Year! I was looking through my camera roll on my phone and I can’t believe how much happened this year! It looks like you had a great year too. Cheers to 2019! Hope it’s a great one.

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    1. Audrey Avatar

      Sometimes when the year feels like it flew all it takes is a scroll through my photos to realize we did SO much. That’s essentially how this year has felt. Lol.
      Thank you! Wishing the same for you!!

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  6. Kay R.D. Avatar

    Happy New Year. I hope this year is fabulous for you!

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    1. Audrey Avatar

      Thanks so much, Kay! Same to you!

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  7. Emelia A Lawrence Avatar
    Emelia A Lawrence

    What a wonderful year full of great memories. Love all the pictures. Here’s to a great 2019! Happy New Year beautiful!

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    1. Audrey Avatar

      Thanks so much, Emelia! It was a busy and quick year for us. I’m hoping that 2019 is a little less crazy 🙂

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  8. A Mindful Migration (@MindfulMigrate) Avatar

    2018 treated you so well, Audrey! Love looking back and seeing all those happy faces. 😀 Here’s to a great, fulfilling 2019!

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    1. Audrey Avatar

      Thanks, Tanya 🙂 I agree. We had a pretty good year, albeit fast and a little out of control.
      Wishing the same for you in 2019!

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  9. kathy @ more coffee, less talky Avatar

    happy new year! hope 2019 is amazing for you both.

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    1. Audrey Avatar

      Thank you so much! Same to you!!

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  10. Lauren Becker Avatar
    Lauren Becker

    Happy New Year! I’m glad you had a really awesome 2018. It was a bit hit or miss for me, but I’m really looking forward to what 2019 can bring. 🙂

    -Lauren
    http://www.shootingstarsmag.net

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    1. Audrey Avatar

      I feel like we barely had time to breathe in 2018. I don’t necessarily want a calmer year in 2019, but more control would be nice 😉

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  11. McKenzie Allyshia Avatar

    Other than getting sick twice, it sounds like you had such an amazing year full of adventure! I hope that 2019 is even better to you ♥

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    1. Audrey Avatar

      It was a great year 🙂 There were definitely lows, but the pace was so fast and the highs were so frequent we didn’t notice them too much. Thank goodness!
      Thank you!

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  12. thesiberianamerican Avatar
    thesiberianamerican

    Happy New Year, friend! Wishing you all the best in 2019!

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    1. Audrey Avatar

      Thank you so much! ❤ Same to you, Olya!!

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  13. Kristen from Pugs & Pearls Avatar

    You have inspired me to take more pictures this year! It was fun to follow along with you in 2018 and I hope you have a fantastic 2019 Audrey!

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    1. Audrey Avatar

      I hardly EVER snap pictures. I can’t believe I had all of these! Lol. And some of these are the only pics I have of that event or moment. LOL.
      It was great following along with you, too, last year!! Same to you!

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