2009Posted by Britt on December 30th, 2009
Seeing as 2009 is coming to an end, it seems only fitting to do a recap of the things that have happened in our lives in 2009…
January – At the very beginning of the year, Joel and I headed to Miami, FL with his family for a 3 night 4 day cruise! It was my first cruise, and I loved it! For one, it was nice to take a break from Indiana weather and swap it for the warm air of the Bahamas. Joel and I also we snorkeling while we were there…that by far was one of the coolest things I have ever experienced! Joel got to feed some fish and one fish kissed my mask…it was so cool to see the coral reef that up close!
Also in January, I found my Wedding dress! I went shopping with my mom, sister, and aunt; the 2nd store we went to…there it was!
February – On the 10th, Joel and I celebrated 4 years together as a couple. We had started dating our Freshman year at Anderson. I still remember how it happened, how excited I was, and what was on the TV in the background..haha
March – On the 27th, we celebrated Joel’s 24th birthday; which was followed (on the 28th) with my 23rd birthday! It’s nice to have birthdays a day apart. Joel likes to say it’s a year and day, as he gets older he might change his mind (:
April – Nothing too exciting went on in April. We enjoyed a lovely Easter weekend in Ohio with my family. We picked out our flowers for the wedding, and the guys got fitted for our wedding. haha so exciting.
May – On the 9th I officially graduated from Anderson. I technically graduated in Dec. of 08, but the ceremony and receiving of my diploma was in May. I didn’t really care to go, since I had been done since December, but I did and am somewhat glad I did. Also in May, I went on a field trip with the 5th grade class I student taught for in the Fall. It was so nice to see all “my kids” again. Also to see how much they have matured since the fall was nice to see!
June – This month was busy, and being busy continued throughout the rest of the year. In June, I had my Bachelorette party. My Bridal party, Mom, and Aunts, went to the Reds game on the 19th. They made me wear this veil, which I complained about but gave in. I’m glad I did! Sugar Ray Leonard was at the game and the Reds staff were picking 20 or 30 random people to go down to the dugout and watch the fireworks after the game with Sugar. Since they made me wear the veil, the Reds staff picked us to go down to the dugout and watch the fireworks and meet Sugar Ray! It was also an awesome experience! I love the Reds, for those of you who may not know, and to be down on the field and in the dugout was just Amazing! It was also really cool to meet Sugar!
We also attended 2 weddings of friends from AU. Both weddings were at the same park with in the same week! I thought that was pretty interesting..of all places to get married they picked the same park. It was a nice park and the weddings were both beautiful!
At the end of June, my Mom and Sister threw me a bridal shower. Family and friends came and enjoyed food, games, and company! It was a wonderful time. Joel also had his Bachelor party.
July – MMM what happened in July…(: OUR WEDDING! We got married on the 18th on a cool July day in Churubusco, in front of family and friends. I was nervous and excited and it went so FAST! We ended the night dancing and eating at our reception. It was wonderful and I couldn’t ask for a better family or a better family to marry into! I’m so happy to be married to Joel! (haha he will have a comment for this I am sure) After the reception we headed to Indy for a few hours sleep before we enjoyed an gorgeous week in Cancun! Just thinking about it makes me want to go back! It was sooo nice (: When we returned, both our parents came and shared in us opening our wedding gifts and honeymoon pictures!
August – August came and started school and started Cross Country! We enjoyed a weekend in Cincinnati, dog sitting and going to a depressing Reds game…they will do better this year though!
September – I was sought out in September, and started my photography job! I love this job, and hope to improve and take photography to a more professional level in 2010! September also brought on Cross Country meets to take pictures at and cheer on the MIB. I love these boys, and I was so glad to be there to capture their season in photographs. I also enjoyed photoshopping pictures for the guys!
October -At the beginning of the month, we spent a weekend in Chicago with our friends Jon and Kristina. We went to a concert and took in the city. I wouldn’t like to live in a big city, but it’s nice to visit and take in the sites.
Joel’s Cross Country team raced in Michigan, which I took the weekend to visit my parents in Ohio. While there, my Aunt and her Fiance had a fishing tournement at their house. I did horrible fishing, but had a great time non the less.
Joel’s team also went to State at the end of October, where they came in 9th!
November - Joel was busy most weekends with end of Cross Country “things” (I put this in quotes because I didn’t want to belittle the importance of the things.) I met my Mom one weekend in Noblesiville, where we started our Christmas shopping and had lunch. For Thanksgiving we went to my Grandma’s house. (We switch Thanksgiving and Easter every year between our families…how both ended up in the same year with the same family, we don’t know…but so far our system works!) While at my parents, I helped decorate the Christmas Tree, and we helped my Aunt with her Tree and outside lights since John had hurt his back, and she had just had her appendix taken out. All trees turned out beautiful!
December – December brought work Christmas parties, wrapping presents, remembering the true meaning of Christmas, and lots of family time…and we could not have asked for more! Happy New Year!
*Pictures to come…