2015 Recap!

My focus words for this year have been "BALANCE" and "STRENGTH."  With God's grace and help, I have grown in both areas... more balanced emotions and eating habits, and stronger in body, soul, and spirit. It's been a long and winding journey, which is pretty true of every year, but at the moment, I feel a lot of peace with God, myself, and others... and joy about where I am and how far I've come! :)

Memorable 2015 highlights include:

JANUARY - Celebrating Mom's 60th B-day, Garth Brooks concert with LB, Parenthood marathon, first trip to Cuppies & Joe, Beth's Thessalonians study with the women's LG & embracing God's work in the "remix!"

FEBRUARY - Celebrating Jaceman's 3rd b-day, Rach's 29th, and my 31st; Super Bowl party at Jeff's; dating JSA; Thunder game suite with the M&D, Bill & Jill, and Laura; taking pics for Anthony's birthday balloon release!

MARCH - Took the 31-Day blog challenge... some of my favorite posts from this year! :) Hosted a fun girls' night with LB, Sarah, Tiffany, and Angie!

APRIL - Chose to obey God in a major health decision; FBC Carnival face painting; Easter Sunday lunch at JEM's; Started FT personal training with Melissa; Gave T&C their b-day cards at their soccer game; Movie night and "Pounds pounds challenge" at GareBear's! :)

MAY - Jenks Food Truck Festival & helping LB with her "Dad Project;" Fun outdoor dinner and game night at JEM's; crazy rain storms (and emotional struggles to go with it); got my AC replaced; "Ghetto Memorial Day cookout" at the Wilsons!

JUNE - Began really focusing on becoming strong in body, soul, and spirit; swimming at JB's with the fam and Kristin & Diesel; proudly watching J&K as ring bearer and flower girl at Emily's wedding!

JULY - Nancy's awesome photobooth for July 4th; celebrating Sarah's B-day, Chet's B-day, and Diesel's 1st B-day; cleaning my closet out; finally joining Planet Fitness!

AUGUST - Cooking dinner for LB & Tiffany (on my own for the first time); Kyndal's 2nd B-day; JB's to swim with LB and Sarah + Bravo and Johnnie's for dinner; Catalyst Conference (Andy Stanley and Craig) with Dad and Charlene!

SEPTEMBER - Labor Day weekend road trip (Pops & JB's pool & Teds with the gang); Cinderella & lasagna rolls at Sarah's; Michael & Baylee's wedding; Mom helping me decorate for fall; being rejected by SNU; the monkey bread incident at Sarah's!

OCTOBER - Tulsa Fair with Tiffany & Angie; JEM's 35th b-day; Caravan with TK, Jenna, & Sarah; Florida trip with friends for Universal Studios & Disney World; Chet's "Muffins & Monograms" event!

NOVEMBER - Melting Pot fun; 7-year Friendiversary with LB; McAlister's lunch with Chet; joined Weight Watchers on the 12th; fun Thanksgiving with Mom's fam and Dad's fam!

DECEMBER - LB's B-day; Sam n' Ella's road trip; celebrated 25 years as a Christian; double 7-year friendiversary with Chet and Sarah; Babah & Grandad's generosity on Christmas Eve; helping Mom and Dad unpack and organize after their move; being 25 pounds down in under two months; taking some time off work from 12-23-15 to 1-4-16! :)

I'm especially thankful for 25 years as a Christian and for my seven years of friendship with Laura, Chet, and Sarah!  

I keep seeing this little saying on Facebook... 

...and I'm very aware that several friendships never cross that mark, which makes me all the more grateful for those that do.  I'm thankful for God's grace and the way He takes care of me, and I'm feeling hopeful about the new year!  (One more post to write before we get there.) :)