2009 in review

Wasn't it just yesterday that I was writing about last year's events and what our goals were as a family????

I can't believe how fast this year has gone.

But it has and 2010 is around the corner.

And we have so much to be thankful for this year.

January started out great!

We spent New Year's together (not sure what we did exactly), but I love knowing that I am with my husband on the first day of the new year.

At the end of January, I flew to Denver to get with my dad and drive to Casper for Moogie's first birthday. I was so glad that I got to be there for her very first birthday and celebrate it with my sister and dad. I also got to see some friends from high school (how I missed Jayme and Jason) It was amazing until it started to snow. We delayed leaving for a few days and by the time we left, we got stuck in Wheatland, Wyoming for a day and a half. I woke up on my 25th birthday, not sure if I was going to make it to Denver in time to fly out. But the roads opened just in time and even with my father's "grandpa driving" we made it just in time for me to make my plane to home. I arrived home to meet my husband and to be realize that I had the most amazing birthday... I got to spend it with the most important men in my life. I was so very blessed.

Tom had gone above and beyond when it came to my birthday and made if very romantic. <3

My mom also gave me my grandmother's earrings and a necklace that meant more to me than she will ever know. Tears still come to my eyes when I think about those gifts. Thanks Mom!

For Tom's birthday, in February, we celebrated with a family dinner at Chili's and just relaxing.

For Valentine's Day, I was surprised with breakfast in bed and a day of just relaxation. I was so happy that Tom surprised me with banana bread, orange juice, chocolates and flowers. I am a very lucky wife. *Thanks Mom, for helping.*

March came and went without a hitch.

Same with April, and May.

In June, I moved jobs once again to Land/Home Financial Services. Tom and I also took a trip to Salt Lake and Wyoming. We flew into Salt Lake and stayed a few nights with my grandparents, we wandered Temple Square and had an amazing dinner at the top of the Joseph Smith Building. We were going to go do baptisms in the Temple but because of ear infections, we couldn't, so we watched. We then rented a car (with the help of my grandparents, thanks again), named her Speedy (she wasn't very fast and had horrible gas mileage), and drove to Wyoming for the memorial service of my great Aunt Melba and my great uncle Wayne. It was a beautiful service and I was able to see a lot of family memebers I haven't seen in a while and everyone got to meet my wonderful husband. I am so thankful we got to go and say goodbye. I wish they could have met Tom.

In July, Tom, Lee and I discussed buying a condo and had actually signed papers for it, but because of unforseen circumstances, we chose not to go through with it. But Lee ended up going through with it and we are so excited for him!!!!

July and August just flew by as we prepared for the biggest moment in our marriage thus far.

September came and family arrived. It was such a blessing to have my grandparents, my sister and niece out here as Tom and I were sealed in the Oakland Temple for time and all eternity. We also celebrated our 1st year anniversary on the 6th. It was the most amazing experience. One I will never forget and am so blessed that we were able to be sealed together, not just for this life, but for eternity.

October came and I flew my mom to Vegas for a surprise 50th birthday party. I am so glad she had such a good time and am still a bit bummed we weren't there to share it with her.

At the end of October, my father eloped with his girlfriend, Kendra. What a month that was!

In November, we celebrated Thanksgiving with the Peaslee family in Petaluma and watched the Broncos play. It was such a wonderful time and of course Tom had to work on Black Friday. What a nightmare!!!! We also moved in with Tom's grandparents and are very happy staying there for now. We are giving ourselves 3-6 months to get into a new apartment.

In December, Tom and I, including his family, headed to Vegas to see Ben, Stacy and Champ. It was a wonderful 3 day vacaction and would do it again in a heartbeat!!!! I also started working at Bank of America as a customer service associate and LOVE it! I can't see what the future holds for me here.

This New Year's, we will be ringing it in, just the two of us at home.

We will continue to celebrate as my sister and my nieces are flying in from Wyoming tomorrow.

As for our resolutions from last year:

Tom and I were sealed in the Temple on September 5, 2009!!!!!!!
We have not started a family yet (and not from the lack of trying)

I have not lost any weight

I have a stable job

We have not saved any money (but we are starting to now)

So for this year my resolutions go as follows:

Lose 20 pounds by June and then another 20 by December

Put having family in God's hands

Have our own place by June

Save 3 months of our income

Go to Church every Sunday

Go to the Temple at least once a month

Have at least one date night a month

Get promoted at my job

I think these will do for now. Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2010 is better than 2009, no matter how great 2009 was, maybe 2010 be the best it can be.

Much love to you all!

Cass and Tom