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Friday, January 04, 2013

a new year

Well, 2012 passed in the blink of an eye and here I sit on the 4th day of 2013.  I always thought it was weird when my parents talked about how fast time went, but now I totally get it.  I swear 2012 didn't even happen!

Anyway, I've been thinking a lot about the new year... setting goals and trying to come up with a plan to actually achieve those goals.  One thing I'd really like to do is devote more of my time and energy to my little corner of the internet.  I really do love writing, and even if I'm just recounting days and weekends, I'd love to do a better job.  Besides, I'm fairly certain my mom and Mrs. Nease are the only people who stop by here anyway. :)

So I'll start off this post with a tiny recap of 2012.  It's been a busy year, and I feel like I did a lot of learning.  And while there were significantly fewer tears than 2011, I definitely spent a fair amount of time crying because apparently, that's what I do.  I didn't accomplish a lot of things I wanted to, but I am ending the year with a full and happy heart, so I'll count it a success.

January 2012

  • Started watching my niece and nephew.
  • Cried... A LOT. (Lucy)
  • Started back to Kindergarten after winter break.
February 2012
  • Took reflux meds, finally.
  • Celebrated Valentine's day with my 3 favorite people.
  • Added a third nephew to the crew.
March 2012
  • Added the third kiddo to my already crazy Mondays & Wednesdays.
  • Got an iPhone and an Instagram addiction was born.
  • Spent a rainy spring break indoors.
April 2012
  • Celebrated Micah's birthday.
  • Bought a weather radio and survived "Tornado Outbreak 2012."
  • Walked in the OKC Heart Walk in honor of our friend's son.
May 2012
  • Graduated Kindergarten.
  • Watched a lot of Thunder basketball.
  • Celebrated one year at FFL.
  • Moved!
June 2012
  • Spent a weekend with my extended family.
  • Celebrated my 31st birthday with friends.
  • Visited with friends in town from Houston.
  • Started swimming lessons... and swam- a lot.
July 2012
  • Watched fireworks and ate yummy food with friends for the Fourth.
  • Rode jet-skis at the lake.
  • Crowned and filled a lot of teeth.
  • Celebrated 8 years of marriage.
  • Celebrated a 6th birthday with an Olympic themed party.
August 2012
  • Fed a giraffe at the zoo.
  • Started first grade.
  • Put together a new swing set.
  • Started a new serving role as AWANA coordinator at church.
September 2012
  • Spent a week with Houston friends (again!).
  • Cheered for OU at a home game.
  • Started taking steps unassisted.
October 2012
  • Traveled to TN for a week with my family.
  • Saw a bear.
  • Became a tiny ghost and Mario for Halloween.
  • Went to the pumpkin patch.
November 2012
  • Voted.
  • Played in the alumni basketball game.
  • Turned ONE!
  • Lost two front teeth.
  • Gave thanks for all the gifts we've been given.
December 2012
  • Spent two days in Tulsa with my love... alone.
  • Wore tacky Christmas attire to parties.
  • Counted down to Christmas with several fun activities.
  • Ice skated and explored downtown.
  • Had a very merry Christmas.
  • Rang in the New Year with friends.
So there you have it- the Rigdon Family 2012 year in review.  It was a fun year, and I can't wait to see what 2013 holds for us.

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