High Lights of 2009

So, it's officially 2010....8 days into 2010 to be exact. I've been thinking about the past year and wanted to do some highlights.....to help me remember. I think 2009 was a GREAT year. I think I said it in an earlier post, but most people want to stay 29....I want to stay 28!!!!
So, to 2009....cheers!
* I spent New Years at The Corner Pub in Nashville with some of my favorite people
* I turned 28.....which was a lot better than 27
* I took my first trip to Miami, with a day trip to Key West.....which was AmAzInG!!!
* Got somewhat of a promotion at work.
* Made a trip to Atlanta for the 1st time since Ben moved there....enjoyed seeing his new home.
* I made my first diaper cake and easter bunny cake
* Leah came home from traveling around the world for a few months, and she came to Tn for a few weeks
* Field Day 2009 rocked....and I didn't fall down, but Michael, Leah, and I are officially the Flip Cup Champions....we stomped everyone!!!
* I went canoeing almost every Sunday during the summer and always had a blast.....met new friends who happen to Love canoeing just as much as I do!
* One of my good friends had her first baby, Congrats to Megan and Daniel on Kylie!!!
* Going to see the said above new baby for the first time, Jenna, Angie, and I almost got stuck in Chapel Hill due to the flooding.
* Had 5 baby skunks living under my neighbors house that liked to play in my yard.....saw dad catch one by it's tail and John Post catch 2 and release them to the wild....away from my house.
* Did Relay for Life for the 2nd year in a row. I raised closed to $1500 myself and our team raised over $5,000!!! Go Vandy Rad Ladies!
* I gained a new neice. Anne Claire Street made her debut June 4, 2009 and was a doll!!! Love being an aunt times 2!
* Took a road trip to my dream destination of Nebraska for Aunt Odessa's 90th birthday. Met lots of family memebers who I now cherish so much.
* On said trip, spent the night in St. Louis...went to the arch....but we were all too scared to make the trip to the top!
* Spent another long weekend in Bekah's cabin in Gatlinburg and had a BLAST!
* On road trip to Gatlinburg, stopped in Baxter for a winery and discovered there is a shopping center, with a Liquor store, shooting range, and a church.....my new favorite place.
* Also in Gatlinburg, went to my first Toga party....Angie made my flower hat on the way up there...decided it was my gang symbol because nothing says bada$$ like yellow flowers.....and instead of a tear drop tatoo under my eye for everyone I've killed....I had a star!!! HAHA
* Oh yea....got my first pistol.....never killed anyone....star was just a joke, promise!!!
* Went to my first glow in the dark art show.....have since asked my artist friend Stevn to paint a picture of Angie and me in glow in the dark paint from one of our random night's out!
* Spent another great week at a beach house in San Destin....actually right outside...perfect spot. Loved watching little Caroline playing on the beach.
* Went to my 10 year H.S. reunion......yes, I'm old!
* Went to a hog BBQ for Earl's 60th birthday/retirement party....1st one in about 10 years!
* Started back at school at TSU for Non Profit Management.....made a "B" in the class....very happy!
* Strutted on a catwalk......at the Street Tuxedo Fashion Show
* Celebrated Caroline's 2nd birthday....she is so grown!
* Celebrated Anne Claire's baby dedication
* Went to multiple Titans Football games
* Road tripped it to St. Louis with Heather for her step mother's 40th birthday party
* Saw the world's largest Superman on way home from St. Louis during a detour to Metropolis.
* Started going to Boy's night out on Thursday's with some of my favorite guys!
* Had another amazing Christmas with my family
* Enjoyed a college reunion with one of my favorite people from Chatty, Amanda, who know calls Portland Oregon home.
* Had a Christmas dinner with my family, including grandmother, step grandfather, and grandfather....it went good!
* Saw Nolensville gain it's first stop light....GASP
* Spent a great, calm New Years Eve at Shelby's watching the UT game.

So....the list is a lot longer than I thought it would be, and I'm sure I forgot some things as well. The crazy thing is.....my life has calmed down majorly!!! I don't feel like I'm nearly as busy as I use to be....but life is good.

My goal for 2010 is to get my crap together....to put it mildly......physically, mentally, spiritually, financially.....and anything else that might end with lly!!! I'm turning 30 in a 384 days.....I need to start going in the right direction. My new thing starting this month....I'm taking a cake decorating class!!!

Believing for an AMAZING 2010!!!