5.10.2012

22.

On Saturday I will say goodbye to 22 and hello to 23.
22 was a FABULOUS year. 

I moved out of my college house and in with John.
Moved into our first home apartment.
Learned to live with a boy.

I learned how to do a job that I hated.
I learned to suck it up and go everyday.
I learned how it feels to be the object of prejudice.
I learned how to be humbled.
I spent lots of time at my family's lake house.
I watched John really become a part of the family.

I wore a bikini, and for the first time in my life, didn't worry about "looking fat"
I whined about being pregnant, A LOT!
I experienced loss and grief.
I watched that same loss and grief multiplied by 10 million in friends that might as well be family.
I learned to lean on John.
I went to the wedding of one of my oldest friends.
I was a bridesmaid for the first time.
I watched one of my closest friends say "I Do" and pledge her life to an amazing man.
I became a mom.
I learned what being tired really means.
I found out what love is really all about.
I learned how to take help and advice.
I helped create my own little family of three.
I fell even more in love with my best friend.
I tailgated A LOT!
I introduced Jack to MSU, sorority girls, and green & white pride!
I watched my son be baptized into the church that I was raised.
I watched him be baptized by the same man and uncle that baptized me! 
I walked down the aisle, arm in arm with my dad.
I vowed to love and cherish my best friend for the rest of my days.
I ate, drank, danced, and sang at the most PERFECT party - just for us!
I was surrounded by loving friends and family.
I was serenaded by sweet sister friends :)
I spent my first holiday away from my family.
I introduced John to some of our family traditions.
We made traditions of our own!

I struggled with adjusting to "real life"
I got a little depressed.
I started this blog.

We moved.
I crafted.
I cooked.
I embraced being a "homemaker"... kind of.

I applied to grad school.
I waited and waited to hear back from grad school.
I got into grad school!

I often counted my blessings.
I took a roadtrip.
I worked on my marriage, every. day.

I smiled A LOT.
Cried quite a bit.
Laughed EVERY DAY.

22 was the best year of my life. 23 has a lot to live up to :) 

Aunie Sauce


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13 comments:

Natalie said...

Happy birthday! You had such a great year. I'm sure the next one will be full of just as much happiness.

sabrina said...

aww, what an exciting full year! hope your birthday is fabulous!

B F said...

Awww so sweet! dannnng girl. it was an amaazing year for you!!

Holly said...

Soo sooo sweet!
Hope you have an amazing Birthday!

Megan B.B. said...

Happy Birthday, doll. I hope it's totally fab.
Celebrate it up!

Life As Wife said...

Happy early birthday!!! Hope your guys treat you like a queen for the day!

Anya said...

Oh my goodness! You are a baby ! :) Happy Birthday! It's amazing how much you've accomplished so far.

Sami said...

Happy Birthday sweet girl! You and Bubba look absolutely gorgeous in that last photo! I hope 23 brings even more wonderful things to your life :)

Heather @ Cookies For Breakfast said...

Ahh this made me cry this morning! Sounds like one amazing year - happy birthday! :)

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday! What an amazing and inspiring posts. You reminded me that we all have a LOT to be thankful for.

Anonymous said...

i feel tears :) 22 really was amazing for you and i look forward to seeing your posts at 23!!

josie @ letters to sophia said...

Happy early birthday! I love that we have so much in common! I'll be turning 23 just two days after you! And I love the idea of this post! :)

Lauren Talon said...

Happy Birthday lady! I just found your blog and am loving it already. I'm a new follower now :) It sounds like you had such a big year! I'm turning 27 (gah!) in about a month and I feel like the next year has a lot to live up to too :) Here's to a great next year for both of us!! Can't wait to read more :)
Lauren @ lemon trees and bumble bees