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2013

so 2013 has come and gone.  it seemed to fly by.....there were all sorts of changes in my little world and whole lot of experiences and a whole lot of grace.


january
i headed into the year working full time for the first time in my marriage.  this was quite a change and provided opportunities for me to learn and grow.
i celebrated 38 years of life
i moved into the high tech world with an iphone

first instagram photo

february
i again headed off to a counseling conference while my hubby surprised me with building me an office cubby
we began the never ending stairway/2nd bathroom remodel



march
my daughter had an art showing in the local gallery
we were given a big lowes cart for blessings in a backpack....huge blessing
snow abounded
the project continued


april
i moved into yet another  new office at work
we had our final elementary concert


may
kurt picked crazy amount of mushrooms
we said goodbye to menominee elementary
 my dear hubby surprised me with a coffee party in our barn to celebrate our engagement 15 years ago


june
i headed to NC for a cousin getaway
hosted spring hill day camps
headed to the east coast for a family getaway


july
became the momma of a teenager!!!
had a life changing experience in Haiti


august
school started
i ran 3 miles for the first time in 3 years


september
ran the fun run with my niece
blessings in a backpack started back up for the year
sylvester the cat joined our family


october
hubby celebrated his birthday
we escaped to galena for our 15 year anniversary
had a blast in the color run

 
november
 filmed a commercial
the 2nd bathroom remodel recommenced
gathered with 42 of my family for thanksgiving


december
finished that bathroom remodel
enjoyed a slower paced christmas season
saw the nutcracker ballet for the first time
attended my first christmas eve service

 
 

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