2012 Year in Review...According to My iPhone

I have over 2,000 pictures on my iPhone.

So I figured it was time to start transferring some of them to my computer.

And as I was going through them, I realized just how much happened this past year.

Then it hit me...duh....a year in review blog post was totally in order.

And so I bring you my 2012 Year in Review....According to my iPhone.

January

Your eyes aren't deceiving you.

I found out I was preggers on January 27th.

And on January 28th, I miscarried at 4 weeks.  

I experienced a range of emotions during that time.

But you know what...I didn't really feel sadness.

I think it's because it all happened so fast...less than 24 hours to be exact. 

I still often think about why God wanted me to know I was pregnant. And you're probably wondering what I mean by that, huh? Basically, my friend Kim had arranged for a group of us to go skydiving for her 30th birthday on January 28th. I had a feeling I might be pregnant, so I bought a couple of home pregnancy tests & scheduled a last minute doctor's appointment on the afternoon of the 27th. My doctor confirmed I was pregnant so I of course had to cancel skydiving. I woke up on the morning of the 28th and {I'll spare you the details} knew I needed to call my doc & head over to the ER. Anyway, I say I wonder why God wanted me to know I was pregnant because if it wasn't for skydiving, I wouldn't have scheduled that last minute doctor's appointment the day before. And would've just assumed that I was starting my cycle late because at that point I would've only been 4 days late. I have thought about this off and on over the past year, and haven't come to any conclusion.

And now that we are ready to start a family, I'm definitely a little nervous and have a lot of questions. What if I have another miscarriage? What if I'm further along this time? What if it takes me a long time to get pregnant? What if I can't carry to term for some reason? What if I NEVER get pregnant? WHEW.

When I start with the 20 questions, God brings Jeremiah 29 to remembrance:

"...For I know the plans that I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you," declares the Lord, "and I will bring you back from captivity...." - Jeremiah 29:11-14a

So rather than question a future I have no control over, I'm trusting the Lord with His plans for my life. And I'm thankful for this experience & all it taught me about myself.

February  

My hubby's father passed away in February. He didn't really have much of a relationship with him as a kid...or as an adult. But he decided to go to the funeral to pay his last respects...and for closure. He met 2 of his half brothers for the first time and a slew of other family members. It was definitely a bittersweet time for him...for us. And I'm so glad I was able to be there for him. 

March

My friend Robin invited me & 10 other girls to a weekend crafting retreat at an adorable B&B. I love scrapbooking and crafts but rarely make time for either. So needless to say that it was a ton of fun and a VERY relaxing time. Looking forward to the next retreat!

The momentum continued after the retreat {evidenced in the photo above}.

Who knew tape + water colors + a canvas could keep little people quiet for so long?

April

Hubby & the Easter Bunny taking a quick pic at church on Easter.

While real kids wait in line to take a picture. ;)

I traveled to Nashville in April to meet up with some of my college girlfriends! We all live in different places now (Dallas, Memphis & Atlanta) so we only get to see each other a couple times a year. And there are usually husbands, kids, and other interruptions around. :) So it was SO nice to just have a girls' weekend...with no interruptions. The weather was icky that weekend but it didn't matter because we definitely kept each other entertained!

May

{1} By May, it was warm enough for swimming. So we took Kendall & my nephew, Dominick, to the interactive fountain nearby to release some kid energy.

{2} Thanks to Pinterest, I made a few Quick Bread in a Jar Mother's Day gifts for a few deserving moms in our community.

Us & 3 other couples took a little 2-hour road trip to Granbury for a Memorial Day Weekend Couples Retreat. It was an a-ma-zing weekend! We learned a lot about each other, challenged one another, encouraged one another, ate REALLY good, and even had a little fun. ;) 

June

{1} Going away party for my good friend, Brittany, who traveled to Australia & Uganda for a 6-month discipleship program. I love her. She's so amazing.

{2} Father's Day lunch with my daddy.

{3} My handsome bro-in-law's graduation day.

This picture makes me laugh.

This is what you call GOOD sleep. :)

July

 

My dessert contribution for our 4th of July family gathering.
Courtesy of Pinterest, of course.

{1} Birthday party for Kendall's friend, Willow.

{2} Baby shower for my sweet friend, Rori.

{3} My first trip to Boston...for work.

August

Supporting Chick fil A. :)

September

{1} Daddy's birthday.

{2} Our Western Mediterranean Cruise vacay.

October

{1} 3rd anniversary dinner.

{2} A night at the Texas State Fair just days before Big Tex burned to the ground. RIP Big Tex. :(

{3} Halloween-themed sleepover with our favorite family, the Sullivan's.

{4} My 2 fave little people & a pancake breakfast made with love by hubby.

{5} The return of my favorite reality show, Tia & Tamera. My favorite twins! I love them!

November

{1} The return of the Starbucks red holiday cup.

{2} Pre-Thanksgiving dinner for the residents in our community.

{3} Date night! Heading to a friend's 30th birthday party.

{4} Kendall turns 6!

{5} Black Friday at Target. :|

December

{1} Holiday craft event for our residents.

{2} Flowers from my hubby for my 31st birthday.

{3} Hanging with old friends.

{4} Holiday nails!

{5} Heading out for girls' night out!

{6} Pet sitting for a friend. She is Craig's-List-Obsessed and randomly found a hamster, complete with a cage and supplies for $20! haha! It's a Christmas surprise for her kiddos, so we agreed to allow the little rodent to live with us for a week.

{7} Coffee date with my friends, Brittany & Heather.

{8} Our tree!

So typical of me to let a whole year go by without reflecting on where I've been.

And where I'm going.

So I had a lot of fun putting this post together.

I'm excited for the new year & all that's in store.

And about documenting it ALL here on my blog. :)

The unfailing love of the LORD never ends! By his mercies we have been kept from complete destruction. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each day. I say to myself, "The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!" - Lamentations 3:22-24