Sunday, August 23, 2009

Another Year Older

Sorry this is going to be a boring post, but this is how Im feeling today......
Today Im 29 years old...today..in the last year i have successfully done the following
-Finish a home
-Live in it for 6 months
-Helped my husband get through losing his job
-Moved out of our new home, and into a rental
-Played bunco with some of the funniest woman out there...( ps Im in two groups, call me crazy, but I can't get enough of them)
-Still working at alphagraphics, I didn't think i would still be there, but IM SO GRATEFUL i have a job.
-Trying to make new friends in our new ward
-Watched my husband have 10+ interviews and not land any of those jobs
-Celebrated with him when he got a new JOB
-Have FHE every monday night minus a few during the year..( this is a fav of mine)
-Go to Jackson Hole with my Fam.
-Watch Boston go from being a little Boy to A BIG BOY...sad
-Watch my grandpa cope with out his wife by his side...I MISS HER. I LOVE YOU GRANDMA CALL
-Try to lose weight...hahah still trying
-Having fun with my parents living with us.
-Got a road bike, but only riding it a few times..
-Seeing some of my favorite people get married..(wishing it was my bro or brother in law)
-Going from Stressed out to semi stress.... :)
-Finding happiness from the inside out.
-Going V.T.ing to the sweetest Spanish lady ever.
-RELYing on the lord more fully
-Going from Brown back to BLONDE...because they have more fun and my hubby loves it more.
-Having a LATE nighter with my Girlfriends from H.S. missed Sarah, Lacy, Christa and Jaime
-Paying off more then debt then my eyes can handle....YIPPEE
-watching people around me have hard times....I wish I could take it all away....because I love you
-Become a fan of FACEBOOK, Im obsessed
-Watched and had the best parties with my- in laws side of the fam and celebrating my inlaws 40th wedding anniversary.
-went another year without seeing my friend ABBY...but going soon (I PROMISE)
-did not hit the slopes, but this year is a must..
-Watched Jason get his Masters Degree...great feeling for both of us
-Watch boston go down the Alpine slide for the first time
-Have a brother and sister in law...GIVE IT TO US STRAIGHT...love you
-went to the zoo with friends from the mission
-read and still reading about what happy people know......LOVE THIS
-had my best friend finally have a little boy

I know more things will come to my mind, but in all this year i have felt pain, love, exhiliration, sadness, happiness, and joy.
It is amazing how fast a year can go, and although it has been a year of unthinkable things that have happened, I know that Im still the same old VAL. Just a girl who wishes she was a true blonde (so I dont have roots) had funds to helps people around her, who loves to laugh and giggle just like i was back in high school talking about the boys we liked., and helping those old grammies that come in and get their copies made and there whole job costs 5.00 at the most, but they are there for 40 mins telling me their life story....OH wait i already am doing that .one...hahaha
It is exciting to see what will happen this new year...maybe a another baby, maybe a wedding for my bro, maybe more heartache, whatever it is I say, BRING IT ON. The Lord works in mysterious ways...I guess you never know what is around the corner......your birthday corner..

17 comments:

shelby said...

I love you! And I loved reading this. You are so great and have gone through and accomplished so much! Thanks for who you are!

Katie said...

I agree with everything you wrote and you are a STRONGER person because of this last year! You deserve the best 29 ever! Live it up bc 30 is OLD and I am now way past that and feel it:)

Evans Fam said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! wow, we are close to 30 huh? sounds like it has been a roller-coaster year...but who doesn't love riding a roller-coaster? you are amazing! keep it up!

Laurel said...

Happy Birthday Val - I love you so much! Keep up all the good work and thanks for being the great example that you are. By the way, happy anniversary, too, a couple of days ago - 6 years back from the mish.

Greta said...

You are amazing! I always love when I see you've posted either her or FB because I know I am in for a smile.

Sarah said...

Great post Val! Happy Birthday!!

havensmama said...

Happy Birthday, Girl!! Thanks for not being afraid to be HONEST. You've inspired us all through your challenges. If nothing else maybe that's why you had to go through what you have. I am glad you are walking away with a positive outlook on life. These things can really break some of us, but not YOU. Love you lots!! Hope you had a great day:)

Shar said...

Happy Birthday miss Val! I hope it was great!

Ras Fam said...

Val, Happy Birthday! You are my hero, you have handled this year so well, and have had a great attitude doing so. I really appreciated when you let us stay at your place, you really helped us out a lot, and we really enjoyed spending time with you guys. Hope you had a wonderful day! Love ya.

Annalee said...

what a great year! happy Birthday!

gillman said...

val-happy birthday!!! i didn't realize our bdays were so close. mine is on saturday, but I AM going to be 30 and i am totally freaking out!!! Sounds like you have been through a lot this year, hope things are going well now!! your little boy is so adorable! hope you had the best day!!
Meg
ps. i know christmas is forever away, but i was wondering if jason still played santa? we want to have a santa come to my familys party on christmas eve. is jason still available???

Reeses Pieces said...

I didn't think this was boring at all. I love the truth. I wish more blogs had it. I had no idea your parents were living with you. Where are you guys at anyway. You're right, trials make us stronger and in the end so much more grateful.

{Anne} said...

HAppy Birthday...I am glad we will be able to celebrate tomorrow!
You have had a crazy and busy year..you are amazing! Love ya tons and hope you had a great day!

Annalee said...

Terese said...
Hey! someone in my ward saw the Clawson photos and says she knows Jason Clawson. They were EFY counselors together. Her name is Christine Frandsen.

August 27, 2009 5:56 PM

(she left that comment on my blog, forward to Jason)

natalie said...

Nothing more to say than, I LOVE THIS POST, IT'S HONEST!Love you Val.

Rebecca said...

Val! Thanks for posting on my blog so that I can have yours!! You are inspiring, this post was anything but boring. You are so cute, I hope you are doing well and Happy birthday!

leah said...

Happy Birthday Val! I am missing you, I love being around you. Life brings all sorts of different emotions but you wouldnt trade them for anything - hu. I just saw a pic of us in the MTC eating chips and salsa and playing cards. Such great memories. Hope this year is better than the last and that your dreams come true.