A time to reflect...
As my wonderful husband put it today- 2008 was pretty great. But there were a lot of trials that made the great times worth it.
2008 started out in Littleton, CO where Thomas flew in an airplane for the first time and I got to bring the future husband home to meet the Stroud family. They fell in love with him instantly and he fit right in- minus his picky eating :) !!! It was great to be back! I got to see a few old friends and spend some quality time with my family whom I missed more than ever! 
(us at the Denver Temple)
We came back to Concord, CA and awaited the birth of my first niece Morgan Annemarie!!! What a beauty she is!!!! She has been the light of this year. 
born January 24, 2008
In February, I interviewed with Delta Airlines, flying all the way to Atlanta where I got the opportunity to spend the night with my cousin Denai. I decided Delta wasn't for me when they told me I would have to get up and move to NYC and I knew Tom would never fall for it. They also decided I wasn't for them. :) I am glad we agreed.
I got the chance, because I have such great grandparents, to go to Salt Lake at the end of February for about a week to then drive to Casper, WY to see Morgan be blessed! What an amazing opportunity this was. I was able to spend some much needed and desired time with my grandparents and meet my niece for the first time and spend time with Mya (my step-niece who is adorable and whom we've adopted into our family). The drive back was not the best- lots of road snow and my hands clentching the steering wheel- but I'd have to say it was worth it!!! I also got to spend some quality time with my bestie in Salt Lake and her wonderful amazing fiancee and friends!!!
When I returned from my venture, I was moved to Pittsburg with best friend/brother in law Lee. Thats right- all my stuff had been moved for me. It was so nice to come back and not have to pack and move- but just unpack. This is where Thomas and I will have our first home.
For the next few months, Thomas worked, I worked and we planned with my mother and Peter, our wedding.
In August, my work decided that they were going to close down and merge with Mason McDuffie Mortgage. On September 3rd, United Mortgage Group shut their doors and moved. Working with Mason McDuffie has been an amazing experience. I am so excited to be apart of the group.
On September 6, 2008, Thomas and I were married. It was such a beautiful wedding. Mom and Uncle Jay and Peter did an amazing job setting it up! I am so thankful that our day was so perfect! The weather was perfect, having all of the people there was perfect and marrying Thomas was perfect!!!
From October to December, time pretty much flew by. Nothing exciting really happened! Just newly wed stuff!!! :)
What an amazing year it has been. I have been sick a lot this year. And we have lost some amazing people- my Uncle Wayne, my Aunt Melba, Tom's Aunt Gail and his Uncle Dale. We have struggled and Tom was laid off from Circuit City. Lee joined us back at the apartment after being in Auburn fixing up the Castro's home.
We are only hoping that this next year could only be better in more adventures, better health and job security.
My resolutions for this year:
** Get sealed in the Oakland Temple to my husband for time and all eternity! But first get my endowments in the Salt Lake Temple
1) start a family
2) save 3-6 months worth of income
3) get my real estate license
4) get Tom back in school
5) fit into my skinny jeans
6) spend less time on the computer and more time with Tom
I think all of these are reasonable. Let's see where we are at the end of the year!
Happy 2009 everyone! May God bless you in every way possible!!!
Lots of love!
Lots of love!
Tom and Cass
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