...And a happy {new} year.

Whew. <----- that's really all I can say about 2013.

But really, where did the year go?

According to iPhoto, one year ago this was happening:

I'm not really mad about that.

Anyways, let's reminisce:

Megan got married
Jessica got married
(Back to back weddings btw)
Spent some good times with good friends
Ended up getting engaged-- never thought that would happen huh?
Watched my husband become a National Champion in Rugby
Jessi got married
Nick got married
(apparently this was the year people!)
Um I got married
Had half my thyroid removed
Randomly got shingles
Got a little redneck at the Brad Paisley concert
Holly finally turned 21
Said goodbye to one of my best friends- Sydney ((SENDIN' MY NZ <3 TO YOU))
Finished my first semester of teaching!
Kicked butt on a flag football team
Became an aunt on both sides of the family.

...WHEW.

Anyways, Kyle and I rang in twenty fourteen through a variety of activities with Megan and Gabe.  We saw a real-live Yo-Yo Master [comparable to a Jedi Master except for with Yo-Yos], hit up some concerts, rode the carousal (much to Kyle's dismay), watched some wipeouts at a rail jam, attempted to bungee run, and at MIDNIGHT we watched the ball drop while drinking some sparkling cider and kissing under the fireworks. **swoon we are so romantic**












2013 is going to be hard to beat.
Sending out some good vibes to you 2014.

<33 Amanda



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