2013 In a Nutshell

I was looking back over this blog a few weeks ago and realized that I haven't written a post in almost a year!  We have had so much happen in our family in a years time...it's amazing how wonderful (and sad) life can be.

My goal this year is to take life slower and enjoy moments...even the sad ones.  

Below is a list of some of the things that have happened since I last blogged.  I'm sure I'll miss some things, but this is a good list...

1.  Our house of six years sold.  The house we lived in before we were even engaged.  Sometimes I miss it, but mostly I love where we are now.
2.  See above - We moved!  We LOVE our new house...It's very fitting for our little family. :)
3.  I completed a practicum and entered into my Internship phase...I will graduate (Hopefully!! :/) in May...If the coursework doesn't kill me (Kidding; I think?).
4.  I enjoyed my first summer off in forever...I read a lot of books, cooked for my husband, and just enjoyed the new house.
5.  We renovated some things in the new house - Looking back we probably should have done these things PRIOR to moving into said house, but we survived it (even if our hardwoods didn't!).
6.  We traveled.  A lot.  We went to Biloxi (several times), Destin, St. Simons Island, Bahamas, Blue Ridge, and Las Vegas (and I might be forgetting some!).  We are very blessed.
7.  We lost loved ones and had illnesses and hospitalizations, but we are all doing okay now.
8.  My "baby" brother started college at Auburn.  He was hospitalized for over a week after only one week of classes...However, he is now doing really well and healthy as can be! :)  
9.  We took fertility meds to try and help us conceive...They worked around Month three after endless hot flashes, mood swings, and horrible acne (I've never had an issue with my skin before so this was a struggle for me!).
10.  We got pregnant and miscarried around week 7; this was our third loss...It never does get easier.  
11.  We prayed - A LOT - Probably not as much as we should; we are striving to be better about this.
12.  SURPRISE - two months later I was pregnant again; However, we again got sad news at our first ultrasound (almost week 8) that I was having another ectopic pregnancy.  I can still remember with our first pregnancy not even comprehending what that was exactly, but this time around we knew better what to expect going into surgery.  Once again, it never gets easier.  Not only is your body trying to heal, but your heart is as well.  My husband is a blessing like no other...Without his love and support I have no idea how I would have gotten through some of these tough moments.  With him and my Lord and Savior...
13.  We have loved having a Church and a Pastor that are beyond amazing.  We have been blessed to have our Faith to lean on in sad and difficult times.
14.  We loved, laughed, traveled, moved, and had some wonderful and not-so-wonderful times this year, but we are so grateful to have another year.

Here is hoping to a fabulous 2014!

XO-Tarin