2011

I'm not sure what to say about it.

For many of my friends and family 2011 was filled with heartache and emotional challenges.  For me, that meant I took some of those emotions and tucked them in my pocket in hopes to relieve them of some mourning.  Unfortunately, love and loss doesn't work that way.

Our immediate family had our fair share of loss this year too.  My husband's grandmother, June, passed away this summer unexpectedly.

We also lost our sweet English Mastiff, Maddie.

2011 seemed to be a little on the somber side.

Even the silver lining items of the year were more bittersweet than anything.

Locally, we have had loss and near tragedy that makes me question humanity.

It also makes me hug my kids tighter and appreciate my family more.

So, be gone with you, 2011.  We have had enough.

My wish now, for all of us, is for a happy and healthy 2012.

My goals for the year is to be a better mother, wife, and friend...to be less critical of others and myself.

I hope 2011 was kind to you and your families, and I hope that 2012 is even better.

What was your favorite part of 2011?  What are you looking forward to in 2012?

What resolutions are you making or breaking?

I would love to hear from you all!

And with that....

I'll see you all in 2012!

Happy New Year to you all!