January- We returned to CA from our Christmas break and MDK hit the road with some work travel to the east coast. He returned and we hosted his dad and stepmom. We ventured into San Fran and enjoyed seeing the sights together!
Febuaury- A very busy month of soaking in the last weeks of California sun. We traveled south to visit family that flew in to Huntington Beach. We loved getting to explore that end of the state. My mom and older sister visited us next. We drove them out to the Sierra foothills and enjoyed wine tasting and shopping. Our final visitor was EEH who was on his way back to MN from a trip to Asia. We enjoyed San Fran then headed to Napa. It was the only way to end our CA adventure. So many great memories from February!
March- We're back in WI! It happened so fast...for me that is. MDK and his dad made the drive which is quite a bit slower than my flight. We reunited and took residence in my sister's basement. We were glad they took us in as we sorted out our next move. Little did we know it wouldn't take long for us to feel the moving bug again.
April- We found it!! It was Easter Sunday and we were writing an offer on a house. The house hunting process is nothing like the reality shows on HGTV make it out to be. But, we had learned a lot in a short time and we found the one we wanted. Look at that SOLD sign!
May- April showers bring May flowers...but for me it was wedding showers! I celebrated my upcoming nuptials almost every weekend in May. It was awesome and I am so thankful for the family and friends that helped make my bridal experience complete.
June- BLISS!!!!! I don't think I can use enough exclamation points :) June was our month and probably, definitely my favorite month of the year. Not only the mushy wedding stuff, but the honeymoon to Aruba was so relaxing. Then the house which felt so grown up and scary! Yes, their was stress and tears all for good reason. I love reflecting on our busy June and the great start of our married lives.
July- We spent much of July settling into life back in Minneapolis. We took on a few house projects that involved painting and changing out every light fixture. Thank goodness we have helpful family that take payment in the form of food and beer!
August- The official house warming party was mid-August. We can thank our awesome realtor and friend ACS for helping make the party a success (she sponsored the drinks!). I also started traveling for work this time out to Towson, MD.
September- My other favorite month was full of events! We flew south to visit DJC and KMC for Labor Day weekend. Holy cow was it hot in the GA/AL area that weekend. We celebrated a wedding, then my 26th birthday, and ventured to a Gopher game.
October- Mr. EAT turned 1...already! It was fun to celebrate with him and then enjoyed a night out for my old sister's birthday. MDK turned the big 26 on the 20th and we celebrated with a little tour of some local taprooms. We celebrated Halloween with friends and I spent a week working from home due to cancelled flight thanks to Hurricane Sandy.
November- We supported some more Gopher athletics heading to another football game and a hockey game too. We enjoyed Thanksgiving with family and had fun weekends out with friends.
December- We celebrated with friends for our first holiday party in the new house. Shortly after we hit the road for our 2012 Christmas tour! We flew out to PA for my company Christmas party and a long weekend. We spent 3 days in MN/WI for Christmas and then flew south again! The pic below is from Panama City Beach. We plan to celebrate the New Year with great friends and cheers to one hell of a year!
Things to look forward to in 2013!
- A new job! I put my suitcase away and I am starting a new position back in Mpls. I am going to bus to work instead of fly!
- Hopefully adding another cat to our family!
- Celebrating our 1st anniversary!!
- House projects and exploring our neighborhood more
- Welcoming DJC and KMC (bentley & gus) back to Mpls in the fall
- And enjoying upcoming weddings and multiple baby arrivals!
Have a Nice Day!
LMK
