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2009 Review

Saw this here and thought I'd write up a similar post for myself. My memory is so bad, 2009 is already a blur, so I figure by writing this now, maybe next year I'll at least have these things to remember about 2009.

What random cool things happened in 2009?
First thing that pops to mind is meeting D at a wedding in New Braunfels. We drove down there and ended up sitting next to her and her daughter at the reception. Discovered that we were neighbors! It's been great getting to know her better, sharing playdates, and having a friend living a stone's throw away.

Aka got to be in the same class with his bf for another year. He played t-ball for the first time. Said a million and one funny things. Grew up too much!

Uka turned 3! Finally started talking in somewhat understandable words and sentences at the very end of the year. Obsessed by trains, "bulldo"s, big trucks. Greets me each morning by coming in to whatever room I'm in with his arms outstretched for a hug. He says, "I need me!" when he wants his mommy.

First family vacation. We spent time in beautiful Arkansas. So refreshing!

Favorite Books of 2009
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close was one of the last books I read this year, but it was gorgeous.
Myth of a Christian Nation blew my mind.
The Year of Living Biblically and The Unlikely Disciple helped me to see the church and Christian culture with the eyes of an outsider. Both were quite thought-provoking.
World Made by Hand was another lovely book.

Did you move anywhere?
We moved into our new house. We stayed in the same neighborhood where we were living, in fact, the same neighborhood in which I grew up, but it still felt like a big change. And for the better! We've enjoyed getting to have people over, meet our neighbors, have more space for kids to play in.

Describe your birthday
DH threw me another "surprise" party! Seriously, I think I created a monster! The house was a mess, and I saw a text on his phone at the last minute that tipped me off in case I had any remaining doubts. When DH saw that I knew there was going to be a party, he asked me to stay and help cook (instead of going to coffee with my friend) Ha! Anyway, it was a fun party and I received a beautiful ottoman from World Market that I'd been salivating over and never thought I could afford to purchase.

What's something you learned about yourself?
My feelings still get hurt way too easily by things that shouldn't bother me.

Made new friends?
Yes, I've made many new friends at church and around. I've actively sought to cultivate frienships. It takes a lot of work, but it's worth it of course.

What do you want to change in 2010?
Get rid of jealousy, foster contentment. Spend more focused time on my kids and hubby.