3 CommentsBlog Category: Family, Friends, Holiday by Krista on 01.01.10.

Happy New Year!!

I hate saying it, but 2009 was a major bust in my books! I can only think of a few good things that came from this past year: my little sis got married & pregnant (which, actually, is a great thing!), I started this blog & met a bunch of wonderful new friends through blogging and Twitter, I finally quit my awful job, and my brother recovered from his mysterious illness. So, see ya later 2009! I’m sincerely hoping 2010 is a better year!!

I know I’ve said this alot lately, but I am really sorry for my absence lately! My hubs and I are finally back in Ohio after a month of being in Illinois. You would think that in a month’s time, I’d be able to catch up with all my friends & family members in the area – but it was such a hectic 4 weeks that I couldn’t even do that! As most of you know, my dad has been in the hospital since December 1st. He has improved significantly since my last post and we’re hoping he can finally be moved out of the ICU this week. He is slowly getting off the ventilator and after a few complications, his infection seems to be calming down a bit. Thank you so much for all of your thoughts and prayers. Your support and love has truly helped my family and I get through this last month!

It was a tough Christmas for us, but we tried to stay happy! Due to my dad’s hospitalization, my family decided to skip the “Christmas present extravaganza” that usually happens during the holidays! The younger kids still got alot of great gifts (of course!), but all of us “adults” figured the money would be better spent elsewhere! (I don’t even want to THINK about what my dad’s medical bills are going to look like!) I did get some really great Christmas gifts though! And my husband surprised with a truly amazing gift – he upgraded my wedding ring set! My current engagement ring & band are very simple – we couldn’t afford much when we got married! But he surprised me a few days before Christmas and took me to a jeweler’s to design my own ring. And, we’re using the diamond out of the current ring, so it is even more special! I’m so excited! I get it back from the jeweler’s in a few weeks – can’t wait to show it off!

New Year’s Eve was quiet for us this year. We decided to just stay home and relax. I rang in the New Year with some Taco Bell, a Dr. Pepper, chocolate for dessert, in my pajamas snuggling on the couch with my hubs, watching The Hangover. I know you’re jealous! And hey –get off my back about the Taco Bell! Tomorrow starts my #10in10 challenge, so I had to get it out of my system! I’ll be posting about the 10 in 10 challenge tomorrow! I’m excited about it!

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3 Responses to “Happy New Year! Hoping For A Healthy & Happy 2010!”

1. Maria says:

   January 1, 2010 at 11:52 PM

   I hope your 2010 is a GREAT year. I am so glad I have gotten to know you over the past year. I love you to pieces. I am still praying for you and your family. I am glad your dad is doing better. I really hope we can meet up in real life in 2010.
2. Camile says:

   January 2, 2010 at 2:38 AM

   So happy to hear your dad is doing better!!
   I hope 2010 is better for you and for me!
3. ClassyFabSarah says:

   January 2, 2010 at 9:56 AM

   Hoping 2010 brings you much more joy than 2009…