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Wow, 2008 was a great year. We accomplished a lot of our goals: paid off the credit card (and we are one month away from paying off my student loans!), got pregnant (wahoo!), and focused on our relationship growing and thriving. Brian was transferred to a different center which is unfortunate due to the increased commute, but he still has a job and loves learning new things. My job and work environment became so much more pleasant and I am incredibly grateful for that, otherwise I'm not sure I would have survived.
Obviously, the most exciting event in 2008 was getting pregnant and finding out we're having a healthy baby girl. We are thrilled beyond words and can't wait to meet our little one, only 8 weeks until my due date! 2009 represents the year our little family grows by 2 feet.

Here is 2008 is review:

1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?

Got pregnant

2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

I'm not really into making new year's resolutions so I didn't have any. Unless you consider paying off the credit card a new year's resolution. Next year: be a good mom.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

My friend Brandi-to her adorable son, Austin.

My friend Tiff-to her precious little girl, Maggie.

My friend Shauna-to her angel baby girl, Aria.

4. Did anyone close to you die?

My grandmother-she passed away in April and although I miss her terribly, I am happy she is with my grandpa again. I also like to think she helped send little Bria to Brian and I.

5. What countries did you visit?

None.

6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?

A baby, lol. Patience (I think Bria will probably help me with that).

7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

June 20th-Found out we were pregnant!

October 2nd-Found out we were having a healthy baby girl!

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Getting pregnant, that was hard work :) Also, surviving my job and Brian's crazy peak season.

9. What was your biggest failure?

Not staying active during my pregnancy.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

Does the food poisoning episode count?

11. What was the best thing you bought?

We love our Murano-although we hate the car payment.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

Brian's, he works so hard and never complains (I complain though!).

Lance's, he joined the Navy Reserves and I'm so proud of him.

Sara's, she joined the Army and is so brave.

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?

The mean co-worker of mine.

14. Where did most of your money go?

Towards debt and our mortgage.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

Getting pregnant! Also the election, so happy Obama won.

16. What song will always remind you of 2008?

"I want a Hippopotamus For Christmas" for some reason I absolutely love that song.

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Happier
b) thinner or fatter? Fatter, no question
c) richer or poorer? Richer (that is soon to change though!)

18. What do you wish you’d done more of?

Exercise

19. What do you wish you’d done less of?

Worry

20. How did you spend Christmas?

With our families.

21. Did you fall in love in 2008?

Yes, with my little one growing inside me :)

22. What was your favorite TV program?

The Office, Amazing Race, and Survivor

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?

Nah

24. What was the best book you read?

The whole Twilight series, duh!

25. What was your greatest musical discovery?

I don't have one.

26. What did you want and get?

Impregnated.

27. What did you want and not get?

A good tan this summer.

28. What was your favorite film of this year?

Twilight

29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

I woke up to a beautifully wrapped box and inside were adorable shoes from my sweet husband. I believe we went out for ice cream that night. We had just gotten back from Shasta so we laid low-plus I was pregnant so no boozing ;)

30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

Paying off ALL our debt, that is my favorite day dream.

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?

Simple.

32. What kept you sane?

Brian-he's definitely my rock. Also getting pregnant and knowing there is a light at the end of the tunnel (SAHM).

33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

Robert Pattinson

34. What political issue stirred you the most?

Just the election in general, those who spout off facts they hear on the internet but don't bother to research the actual truth. All the judgment was hard to listen to, can't we all just get along?

35. Who did you miss?

Brandi, I would've loved to have her here through the pregnancy and just in general. Plus I miss little Austin.

36. Who was the best new person you met?

All my fellow TTC girls, who says you can't have great friends on the internet?

37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.

It helps to sing your argument when you are fighting with your spouse, this alleviates your anger, makes you laugh, and you can talk rationally. This was Brian's idea by the way, he's a genius.

38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.

Life's a dance you learn as you go
Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow
Don't worry about what you don't know
Life's a dance you learn as you go

Happy New Year everyone!