Happy New Year everybody! I hope your holiday season was filled with blessings and happiness! I know mine was!
2012 is a big year! I know it's going to be filled with all sorts of new adventures. A new job will be starting, hopefully a big move, and lots of big changes!! And no, no expansions of family, at least with us.
This year is filled with big birthdays! I believe every birthday is important, but some big ones are coming to the family. First, today is my cousin's 21st birthday! I'm so proud of her, she's bright, talented, and has the biggest heart! I wish I could have been there to celebrate with her, but I did have a shot here in her honor. In fact, there are some jello shots in my freezer, so I may have two, one for her and one for me! She will now get to join in during campfire chats! I hope you take this new priveledge responsibly. Some advise from me, 1) Always go out with friends, DO NOT EVER go out by yourself, 2) NEVER leave your drink alone, if you do, get a new one. And 3) Know your limit. Trust me on the last one, there will be no praying to the porceline god if you do that. However, I can't deny that there may be a headache or dizziness! B, I'm so proud of you! You've become a wonderful young woman, and I can't wait to see what the future has in store for you!
January also has two more of my cousins during 16! Yikes! As I'm writing this, I'm realizing I'm getting old! These two cousins will always have a special place in my heart. The older one, by two weeks, was always a pretty happy kid! He was always a blast to babysit! Z, I pray you are a better driver than your mother. I love her, but we both know she's got a lead foot! The other cousin, two weeks younger than Z, was my birth control growing up. The first time I babysat her, she cried the ENTIRE time, even in her sleep. But now, I think she's my mini-me. In fact, if you look at pictures when I was little and when she was little, we look about the same! It's kind of scary! Guys, I wish you the best with this adventure of driving. Please don't do anything stupid. And stay off the side walks! I miss you guys, and will look forward to having you drive me around. Especially, M! You owe me a few trips to the mall!
Then comes the month of March! First off, is my birthday! I am actually proud to say that I'll be 30! I finally feel like I know who I am! I'm happy with where I am in life, well, other than the whole no job, thing, but things are looking better in that direction. I see in this coming decade a big move, hopefully a little closer to family and then starting a family. Yes, we hope in the next year or two, but if you ask about it, I'll make sure you're the last to know! :)
A few days after my birthday, we celebrate the 1st birthday of my cousin's son. He's a cutie, and I'm sure, he will celebrate in style!
Then this summer brings a couple of firsts. Another cousin, (yes, I know, we're a German Catholic family, what did you expect, a small family) and his wife are expecting their first child! I'm so excited and happy for them! I know they have been waiting a long time for this!
This summer will also be Norm's and my first anniversary! I'm happy to say that we're doing great, and this will be the first of many happy anniversaries! I hope that we will be celebrating in our new place!
Then at the end of the year, my uncle will be turning 50! My uncle is a pretty awesome guy. He's been a great role model for me; he's shown me what to do and what not to do! See the pefect role model! He has been there when I've been in some pretty dark places with a shoulder to cry on. He's also been there during my happiest times! Uncle C, you are one of my best friends! I hope I can make it up there to celebrate with you!
So as you can see, my family has a lot to be happy about this year! It's the perfect year of celebrations! 2012, I've been a scared of you, but nothing is going to stop me from making this year one heck of a party, filled with family, friends, and good times!
