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And in Conclusion…
2011 is coming to a close and what would the year be without a recap of some of Listen Lady’s most awkwardly funny moments? I began 2011 with a few resolutions and I’m happy to report that I’ve exceeded my own expectations. I’ve blogged consistently for the year and have even been able to tackle more books than normal. Unfortunately, Brett never delivered on that midget personal assistant but there is always hope for 2012. Of course there were other big events throughout the year. Some happy, some sad; most importantly though we’ve grown closer as a family because of them all.
The beginning of the year saw a very significant birthday for Brett and while we didn’t get to celebrate Vegas style, gambling and hangovers were involved. Cardin fell in love with all things girl this year; especially princesses and we were lucky to be able to celebrate her third birthday with a trip to Disney World.
The spring months held some other milestones; Brett and I celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary. Five years seems impossible and yet what will I say when we hit 10 years?? My dad retired from Kodak after 33 years and we gave him a party to celebrate such a remarkable achievement.
We had a summer full of appliance repair and construction of a new swingset, complete with clubhouse. We took a very memorable weekend trip to Columbus, Ohio where Brett and I likely have pending arrest warrants for littering due to a contaminated car seat.
We moved Cardin into her big girl bedroom and even announced the addition of a new family member. We partied away at three weddings this summer and most notably, I don’t recover from alcohol consumption as quickly as my 21 year old self.
The fall held the birth of my nephew Liam and a visit to Hoboken so Aunt Christine could see this little guy. While Cardin is still in speech therapy, she’s made significant progress in a year; so much progress that we now play the quiet game. The Fall was rounded out with a trip to zooboo where Cardin taunted the animals dressed as a hamburger.
The winter months saw celebration of the holidays with family and friends. And while we were 9 cookies short of reaching our ultimate goal for cookie day, the tradition continues.
So what of 2012 you ask?
We’ll start with trying to get Cardin fully potty trained before I pop out baby Diego. We’ll likely attempt to finish the landscaping and Cardin will start Pre-School in the Fall. There is also the unfortunate event of my 30th birthday looming in 2012.
Whatever the event, I’ll be sure to keep screaming out LISTEN LADY and blogging about our ridiculousness. Wishing you all a Happy New Year, filled with only the best.
~The Listen Lady Crew
Pet Peeve or OCD??
You could say I have a number of pet peeves that border on the side of OCD. I hate wet socks, soggy bread gives me the shivers, I don’t like clutter, a dirty bathroom makes me go ballistic, I’ll slow down if you tailgate me….the list goes on folks. One of the things I’m not real particular […]
Pig Tail
Each year since getting married, Brett and I have gone to Stoke’s farm in Scottsville and cut down a Christmas tree. I’m all about the real Christmas tree; the fresh cut pine smell, the softness of the needles as you run your hand down a branch. Plus there is always bonus of thousands of pine needles strewn […]
G Unit minus 9
I don’t normally bake just for the whim of baking; typically there is a reason for my collision with flour and my desire to sniff vanilla extract. The upcoming holiday season is typically my most intensive baking season and whooo boy this past weekend was a cookie making extravaganza. Each year my extended family gathers […]
The big guy
Each year, a week or so before Christmas, the town suits up one of their firetrucks with Christmas lights and sends it out to troll the local neighborhoods and entice children out with candy canes. Santa sits on top of the firetruck and waves to the kids as the fireman trudge onward to appease the […]