Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Good Riddance!

To 2008! It was a very interesting year for us, let's recap :

January
  • My mom retired from teaching! Her and Dad not vacation constantly!
  • Michael informed me he would be leaving for a year on this deployment.
February
  • We spent V-Day apart, as Michael was away for two weeks of training.

March
  • We celebrated David (my cousing) and Devin's wedding
  • I took Michael to visit Atlantic City for the first time (We lost too much money!)
April
  • We visited the Inner Harbor on our Spring Break
  • Jack (my brother) and Sarah got married!
  • Michael left for another week or so of training.
  • We got to attend the Military Ball! I love dressing up, plus he looks good in Uniform!
May
  • Justin (Mike's brother) graduated from High School!
June
  • Michael left for three weeks of training and missed my birthday (again!)
  • We celebrated good friends Courtney and Gabe's wedding
  • Michael and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary! 3
July
  • Michael, Jack, Sarah and I vacationed in Disney! The best place on Earth!
August
  • We started back to school, football and field hockey, with the deployment inching closer!
September
  • Michael stopped teaching and went full time to prepare at the unit.
  • We had his going away party. I think he had a good time, and Lord knows we had enough food!
October
  • The dreaded month! Michael began his 12 month deployment to Iraq.
  • I survived the first month!
  • Michael finished his Master's!
November
  • I got to see Michael for five wonderful days on leave. It was amazing!
  • We celebrated Turkey Day on opposite sides of the Earth :(
December
  • Michael arrived at his final destination on his tour.
  • We celebrated Christmas on opposite sides of the Earth :(
  • I finished my Master's!
We have had a very busy, and emotional year. Although I can't wait to get out of 2008, I have to say it has made our relationship stronger, and I have learned that I am capable of many things! I unclogged a toilet by myself today! I am proud of myself and my husband, and look forward to all the wonderful things to come in 2009!

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