This is my second year doing this and it is very late... but better than never! Right?
1. What did you do in 2011 that you'd never done before?
Gave Birth!!
2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn't make one last year and for this year I resolve to "Live a Healthier Lifestyle"
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? "Well, besides me, my friends Lindsay Davidson, Bridgett Rose, Amber Ebert and I am sure there are more. I have met several great moms since having Landon that have also given birth this year."
4.Did anyone close to you die? "Darrin's Aunt Eloise."
5. What countries did you visit? "Unfortunately none."
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011? "Sanity, but I am getting it back and in a great groove with my life."
7. What dates from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? "March 9th, the day I had Landon, March 11th, the day we brought him home
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Rasing a baby and nursing for nearly a year.. going to be quitting that in a few weeks!
9. What was your biggest failure? "Not being a good enough wife."
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? "No! Very Healthy!"
11. What was the best thing you bought? "New living room furniture and TV"
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? "Darrin, he is such a hard worker and great provider for us. He has so much drive it is amazing!"
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? "Walmart Associates"!
14. Where did most of your money go? "Taxes and insurance and utilities! Boo!!"
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? "Landon FINALLY sleeping through the night!"
16. What song will always remind you of 2011? "Party Rock Anthem"
17. Compared to this time last year are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer? A. Happier! I am happier now than I have ever been in my life! B. Thinner!!! I have about 8 lbs to go to my ppw. I know it has been almost a year but the holidays were a big setback for me! C. Richer
18. What do you wish you'd done more of? "Cuddle with Landon and work out."
19. What do you wish you'd done less of? "Facebook, it was my first year and I was really into it. now I don't really care.
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20. How did you spend Christmas? "In Chanute with family and friends."
21. Did you fall in love in 2011? " Oh Yes! I am head over heals in love with my Landon Boy! and of course Darrin!"
22. What was your favorite TV program? Biggest Loser... for some reason it always has me coming back!
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? "I don't think I hate anyone.
24. What was the best book you read? "Something Blue."
25. What was your greatest musical discovery? "I don't really know!
26. What did you want and get? "New furniture."
27. What did you want and not get? "I don't really know."
28. What was your favorite film of this year? "I don't even know. I liked several comedies, Bad Teacher, Horrible Bosses, Due Date, I am sure there are more, but i am going blank."
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? "We took Landon to have his newborn pictures and family pictures taken. Then we ate at Cheddars. Landon was 6 days old."
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? "More time!
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011? "Yoga pants and jeans and, tank tops, t-shirts and plain long sleeve shirts. Yes, I am a fashionista! haha"
32. What kept you sane? "My friends for listening to me talk constantly about Landon and assuring me that it was normal and they were going through the same things!
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? "I don't care about celebrities or public figures for that matter.'
34. What political issue stirred you the most? "I don't care about politics either, they are all jerks!"
35. Who did you miss the most? "My mom and sister. But Lisa lives in Dallas now so we see eachother more often.
36. Who was the best new person you met? "Kelli and Mandy."
37. Tell a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011. "Cherish each moment, even if at the time you think it is unpleasant because in a blink of an eye it will change. I love my child but I need a life too!"
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year. "I don't want this night to end." - Luke Brian