Well - 2007 is almost over and I have a couple of thoughts on the year past.
In January I celebrated my 40th birthday and realized that 40 isn’t that bad a number. February brought the news that I had hyperparathyroidism and would need surgery to get rid of it. February was also when Steve and I actually got to have our honeymoon (almost a year after we got married). We went to Disneyland (my first time doing so) and then to SeaWorld. We had a blast and it was wonderful getting to just be kids for 10 days.
March was the month that we celebrated one year of marriage and realized that married life was amazing. We also went back to Disneyland for our anniversary - I’ve found that I really love Disneyland! April brought the news that Steve’s contract with the state wasn’t going to be renewed and he needed to find a new job. That leads into May and boy was that a busy month. Steve was offered a job in North Carolina - we ended up not taking the job because they wouldn’t pay our moving costs. Then he was offered a job by Shamrock Foods and boy that has turned out to be a real blessing for us - an awesome company to work for. I also had my surgery and now sport a scar across my throat. It looks like Steve tried to cut my throat (which is what I told a lot of people).
June found us in Iowa City - visiting for a cousin’s wedding. It was Steve’s first time seeing where I grew up and now I think he understands me a bit better (if that’s even possible to do). July brought us a new member to the family - Cairo is a racing greyhound who had a great career under the name Peyton Manning. He’s really settled in with the family and the birds don’t even really notice him now - he’s even scared of Rhadi my indian ringneck parrot.
August was relatively quiet - though I worked for my old company BBS for a week to cover someone’s vacation - but it was nice to have a quiet month. Early September found Steve in New Hampshire for training and me really missing him. Late September found us again in Disneyland (I told you I love Disneyland)!
October was a busy month for me -my father-in-law Milt had hip replacement surgery and we found out that my car was the only one he could get into without any pain. So I became his chauffeur for 2 months. It was great because I got to know my in-laws so much better. November was wonderful - we went to a nearby Greek Festival - and also got to go to the greyhound track and a greyhound farm to see how these beautiful dogs are raised. Thanksgiving was terrific too. My folks hosted Thanksgiving at their home and we had 18 people there.
December - I have to admit - is my favorite month of the year. Steve and I really had a great month - it was a bit busy - but with Steve having the last 10 days of the year off - we were able to get a lot done around the house and a chance to really relax and end the year on a really positive note.
So that was my year in review - hope it was as good for you.
