1. What was the single best thing that happened this past year?
Having my lil' bear Riley!! of course!!
2. What was the single most challenging thing that happened?
Having my lil' bear Riley... of course... LOL
3. What was an unexpected joy this past year?
Becoming a parent and seeing how great of a father Nolan really is (I was a little worried because he's like a big kid.. But then so is my dad and I turned out ok)
4. What was an unexpected obstacle?
Trying to juggle being a parent and having a full and part time job.. Phew I think I got it now though
5. Pick three words to describe 2009.
Fun exhausting Lots of work ok thats more than 3
6. Pick three words your spouse would use to describe your 2009 (don’t ask them; guess based on how you think your spouse sees you).
baby shopping baby
7. Pick three words your spouse would use to describe their 2009 (again, without asking).
work video games baby
8. What were the best books you read this year?
Twilight series Brianne you have ruined me
9. With whom were your most valuable relationships?
My family
10. What was your biggest personal change from January to December of this past year?
Becoming a parent.
11. In what way(s) did you grow emotionally?
I appreciate what my parents went through to deal with me :)
12. In what way(s) did you grow spiritually?
I know heavenly father has a plan even if its not the one you were wanting right then
13. In what way(s) did you grow physically?
about 47 pounds... yeah thank goodness he's cute!
14. In what way(s) did you grow in your relationships with others?
I've grown much closer to my sister in laws because I have tons of questions about being a mommy :)
15. What was the most enjoyable area of managing your home?
decorating and cleaning
16. What was your most challenging area of home management?
keeping the house clean with 4 pets and a baby
17. What was your single biggest time waster in your life this past year?
TV but yet I need it to unwind so when I am productive I'm good... So I guess nothing??
18. What was the best way you used your time this past year?
Preparing with Nolan for our Riley Bear
19. What was the biggest thing you learned this past year?
Heavenly father answers your prayers
20. Create a phrase or statement that describes 2009 for you.
Your future is as bright as your Faith- Thomas S. Monson I'll use the same one Leah used.
