Saturday, December 28, 2013

2013 In Review - Twelve Things Of Thankful


Our awesome Lizzi has sure outdone herself, taking the usual review to the next level. Thank you so much, Lizzi, I'm excited to revisit my own year and see what I have forgotten.

January:
Tons of cooking, baking, and a somewhat sobering realization right at the beginning of the year. And another scar added to my collection  :-)

February:
I completed my re-cap of Lily's birth 5 years ago, had a very unfortunate bout of physical depression, but still managed to pull myself out for a nice Valentine's date with the hubby. I celebrated my last 20's birthday and created a list of 25 things I'd like to do before turning 30.

March:
I found the FTSF-link-up and met Janine, something I'm incredibly greatful for. The hubby and I had a few great couch dates and enjoyed them properly! I also started to be more voiceful about being a family of Atheists. I have found that it is imporant to show that Atheists, too, are normal people, who want the best for their families and leave a better world for their children. And not to forget: I received my first Liebster Award  :-)

April:
We celebrated Missy Violet's birthday with a day trip to Munich to visit Sea Life. Hubby and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary and I gushed about the special bond between a dad and his daughter. We had our first ice cream of the year!

May:
Month of the Blog Every Day in May challenge. It definitely helped me getting into a blogging routine which I have maintained ever since. I shared some songs, some pictures, and some of my greatest challenges. Plus a broken toe, followed by an ankle injury.

June:
Summer arrived! My posts on whacky BMI-charts was featured on another blog, and we FINALLY received the building permit for our house!

July:
I found the TToT link-up and "met" the wonderful Lizzi! I bought new running shoes, and we got to attend a wonderful wedding with the most beautiful flower girls ever!

August:
Our family had a great vacation, and a number of wonderful guest bloggers filling in for me. I introduced the Doctor Who Wordless Wednesdays and finally made progress in my running routine.

September:
Big races, nazis in suits, and a nasty, nasty bronchitis. Healthwise, this was not necessarily my year.

October:
Hubby did well in his surgery; I recovered from the bronchitis and had a rocky start at work. I enjoyed two weeks of complimentary newspaper delivered to my door. Lily managed to amaze me once again with her kindness and clarity. We celebrated hubby's birthday and Halloween.

November:
Meet Survivor Girl! There was a serious rant about the lack of respect we as Atheists were receiving from Lily's teacher, and my mom saved the day for us. Holiday baking was kicked off, and then there was a little history of my Thanksgiving.

December:
Lily got a visit from the tooth fairy. I had my first tiny little link-up  and contacted a local humanist advocate group to finally stop the religious harrassment our family was facing in kindergarten. After a break for the holidays I wrapped up the year with Joy's awesome link-up.


Thank you so much again for this link-up, Lizzi!! May 2014 everything you wish and may not hope for any more!

24 comments:

  1. What a great recap - I love that you found us, and that you found Janine, and that you've had such lovely things going on :D I'm glad that in spite of all the challenges, you've pulled through and made your year work, and ended on such a positive note.

    And don't forget that very important task of being my Hope Holder - I know that's not big on your list, but it's big in my world and it really counts, especially right now!

    I'm off to join in Joy's link-up now! Well done you for getting in there so quickly :D

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    1. Oh, you have no idea how high the hope holder is on my priority list!! And I refuse to let go of balloon 10%!!! You deserve this so much, Lizzi, and I so want it to happen to you and Husby!

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  2. That is a great year wrap - and it's great to see your year and "catch up" on things before I started reading here.

    So sorry I missed the cookie linkup - I really did bake them and post them...just got a little too far behind to get in there before the linkything closed. :(

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    1. No problem, Lisa!! Probably I shouldn't have ended the link-up so soon, I think it was one of these pre-sets and I missed to change that. Still very new at it :-) I'll go an check out your cookies now!

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  3. You're building a house? What an adventure! My parents built their house, so I have the experience from a child's point of view, but have never built a house as an adult.

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    1. Well, we're having it built, not building it ourselves. I wouldn't want to risk living in a house WE have built :-) It's stressful, frustrating, and hubby and I agree that we'd never EVER do it again!!

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  4. holy smoke… roller coaster much?
    Sounds like the kind of year that, when you're 64 (as the Beatles said), you be having a conversation about the old days and at some point in the conversation say, 'now 2013 *that* was a year to remember!'.
    keep trying with the vid chat! eventually we'll get you love on a Friday or a Sunday chat!

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    1. Doing my best! This week probably won't happen, because we're busy being out and about, but there's the week after!

      Ohh, I don't even want to think about beign 64, that'll send me in panic mode!!

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  5. I'll have to check out your atheist post as my brother is often misunderstood in his similar beliefs. You had a totally busy year- hopefully 2014 is better health wise!

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    1. Please do! I have written several posts on Atheism, after being called very nasty things by a so-called "good Christian". There is unfortunately a lot of misconception, but at the end of the day, we're just people who want the best for their families. To you a happy and healthy 2014 as well!

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  6. This is a terrific list...thank you for sharing!

    Blessings on you and your family for this New Year...and may it be a year of good health for you all! :)

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    1. Thank you so much, Mrs! I could really do with fewer injuries next year. But I'm happy to say that this winter season I'm doing a lot better with the sinus infections. Wishing you a healthy and happy new year!

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  7. A very busy year for you, some great memories made and some struggles to work thru but it sounds like you came thru it all just fine. Have an awesome and healthy year in 2014!

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    1. Thank you so much, Josie! After all, all struggles are minor as I have my family and everyone is healthy, and this is the most important thing. Wishing you a happy and prosperous 2014!

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  8. What an amazing year. I look forward to reading more about you. Wishing you good health in the New Year.

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    1. Thank you so much, Rebecca! Wishing you all the best for 2014 as well, and thank you for stopping by!

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  9. You just made me smile and blush a bit, but seriously I am so happy we met and have gotten to be friends through blogging. I want to wish you a very, Happy New Year and also a wonderful 2014 ahead now, too!! :)

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    1. No need to blush :-) Wishing you and your family all the best for this new year as well!

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  10. Whew! You had lots goin on! What's with all the injuries? Lets hope for health and safety for 2014! Happy New year!

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    1. Just very unlucky last year. I had to go to the ER in January after cutting a deep gash in my finger, then cut off the tip of my finger cutting pickes, broke my pinky toe and had a stress injury on my ankle afterward. And all that in the first half of the year! Happy New Year to you, Zoe!

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  11. WOO HOO and WELL DONE being OUT atheists as well as a super cool person.
    *SMILE*
    Now that I'm following you I will be reading more about YOU in addition to you reading about me! LOL...I just know we would be best friends...if only you were building in MY neighborhood!
    Karen

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    1. Australia indeed looks awesome, Karen! Thank you for being such a support as well as providing a forum for Atheists to meet and share. I'm sure we'd be best friends if we'd live closer :-) A very Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family!!

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  12. Your recap is fabulous!! I hope that you have a very happy new year and that 2014 is much kinder to you health-wise!!

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    1. Thanks a lot, Kristi! Also hoping for less injuries :-) Have a very happy 2014 as well!

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