Wednesday, December 29, 2010

New Year's Resolutions

Before making new resolutions for the 2011 calendar year, I had to take a look back at my 2010 resolutions to check my progress throughout the year to make sure this was worth my time! Afterall, I HATE setting goals that I ultimately never acheive. But I am proud to announce that I have met my goals!

I worked really hard on fitting into my beautiful wedding dress. I knew those pictures were going to stay with me for a lifetime, so I am awfully happy that all my hard work paid off!

I have also found myself to have had a much smoother year of being friendly :) I don't have any grudges and I haven't felt like I have been wasting my time or energy on others (minus those that I love and deserve my time and energy!)

So, with such a successful year, I am at it again. Resolution time. I only have 3 this year, and one of them is a repeat, but let's be honest- it will always be on my list :) Here goes...

1) Stay fit! I noticed that my gymtime and eating habits have taken a bit of a turn for the worse since school started this past fall. I find myself making excuses such as 'I'm too tired", "It's too cold" etc. Luckily, the scale hasn't been influenced toooooo much because of this, but I really want to get my butt back in gear. I am hoping that the new year will bring me new motivation. In the spring, I am hoping to do some more outdoorsy things. Andy and I have awesome newish bikes that we MUST start using on a regular basis again! And I am hoping to do some hiking in Virginia, as well as run a 5K or 10K in the spring and maybe meet some of my 30 before 30 goals- killing 2 birds with one stone :)

2) Redecorate/update our decor. Now that Andy and I have been living in our condo for a little over 2 years, have gotten married, and have 98349849284 new things in our home, it is time for some redecorating. I am hoping to use this year to make some home improvements... hopefully a new dishwasher will be in my future, as well as (and this is a big stretch) hardwood floors. I also plan to update our picture frames around the house with more current photos, of course including new wedding photos! I can't wait to make our home even more 'homey' for us!

3) Save money! Andy and I have dreams of owning a home a little bit closer to our friends & family (and the closer you get to Washington DC, the more money you pay). We would love to find our single family home before we begin trying to expand our little family of two. So next year will be an important step for us to save save save! We would ideally like to hold onto our two-story condo and rent it to make some money, but that would require us coming up with enough money for our down payment on a new home. So, 2011 is the year of saving!

I can only hope and pray that 2011 is the best year for us and for all of our friends & family. Here's to hoping it can live up to all the perfection that 2010 was! Happy New Year's!

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

2010 ~ A Look Back at Our Perfect Year

I truly cannot believe that the beginning of a new year is upon us already! 2010 was an absolutely incredible year for Andy and I with so many of our hopes and dreams coming true. Here's a look back at some of the highlights of our fabulous year of love, life, and family!

Ringing in 2010 with a get together at our house
 An impromptu trip to Dallas, Texas for the Cowboys 2010 Playoff Game
Celebrated Andy's 28th & my 26th


February 2010 Blizzard

Cherry Blossom trip in Washington DC with girlfriends in the spring

Annual Easter egg dieing with Andy

Kindergarten Bridal Shower



Bridal Tea hosted by my aunt & cousin

  
  

Richard & Katie's Smithfield, VA Wedding
Bridal Shower at The Chart House
USA World Cup Soccer fun!


  
Andy's Bachelor Party in New Orleans
Heather's Bachelorette in Atlantic City
Dewey Beach with the crew for Memorial Day weekend



Country Concerts at Nissan Pavilion
The Day Before: Wedding Prep
Reheearsal Dinner Shenanigans
 

 
 
Our Perfect Day

 
                                                    Hawaiian Honeymoon: Oahu & Maui

Nationals Boat Rides & Games with Friends

Virginia Tech vs Boise State Game
Cowboys vs Redskins at FedEx field with Dreamseats (Andy's wedding present)
Daniel & Kate's Wedding in Charlotte, NC
Annual trip to Cox Farms in the Fall for pumpkin picking

First hair-chop in 20 years
Travis & Sarah's Wedding in Naples, FL

Raggedy Ann & Andy for Halloween
ACC Championship Game in Charlotte, NC~ Yah Hokies!

Tacky Christmas Sweater Party

Our Newlywed Christmas
The Grinch ICE Exhibit at The National Harbor

 It has been an incredible and fulfilling year! Here's to hoping that 2011 is just as fantastic as 2010!