Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013

I say good riddance to 2012 and hope that 2013 brings everyone happiness, good health and prosperity.

2013 has to be better than 2012.  My mom's passing this past April made 2012 the worst year yet. I miss her so much and still can't comprehend that she's no longer with us.

Being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in November has made for some challenges for me.  I can only hope that all the medication, vitamins/supplements and change in diet start helping relieve some of this pain and swelling.  To think that I'm stuck with this for the rest of my life is rather disturbing!

So let's move to more happier times.  Looking back at 2012, here are some of my favorite things we did...

1. Preparing for and celebrating Logan's 4th birthday. I have so many memories of my mom and I working on her party.
2. Peyton playing her first year of softball (and winning the championship for her division).
3. Visiting Medieval Times for the first time with our friends. The girls loved it!
4. Spending July 4th with friends and family.
5. Visiting my sister in Oregon for 10 whole days. Miss her and her family tremendously!
6. Celebrating my 40th birthday in Hawaii!
7. Taking a mini vacation with our friends to Crestline. We had such a great time.
8. The girls got to meet Mike Trout for the first time.
9. Making a Summer Bucket List. We didn't finish all 50 items, but we were close.
10. Celebrating Peyton's 7th birthday at Olivia's Dollhouse and Tea Room.
11. Thanksgiving in Vegas.
12. Enjoying Christmas with family.

So here's to a blessed new year!