Tagged

No pictures or videos of Samuel in this post (sorry) just some history of yours truly. I was tagged by my dear friend, Alison.

20 years ago...I was 11 years old in 6th grade at Muffley Elementary school in good ol' Decatur, IL. I was still wearing glasses with my initials on them! I played 4 square alot & walked to/from school. I played many sports: tennis, softball, & soccer. My friends were Brandi, Valerie, Tara, Heather, Christina, etc.

10 years ago...I was 21 & in my Senior Year at IU. I had just moved to Indianapolis to finish my Health Info. program. I lived with Kellie Jo & her 2 cats (so fun!). I spent a lot of time studying and a lot of time with my good friend, Amanda. Amanda and I most likely were found hanging out or driving to Bloomington to see our friends that we had to leave behind. I was pondering the thought of spending a year overseas in the Middle East with a Christian organization after graduation - thinking there was no way I'd probably end up going. God had a different plan! I ended up spending the next year of my life after graduation with my roommates Amanda & Alison half a world away. We had SO many experiences together that will remain with us forever. I cannot imagine that year without them!

5 years ago... I had just moved out from living with 2 great friends, Marcy & Susan & had purchased my own condo in St. Louis! Ben & I had just met & went on our first date in October. Can't believe it was 5 yrs ago this month that we met!

3 years ago...Ben & I had been married a year & were throwing out the idea of moving out west. I had just quit my job at Iron Mountain that was way too stressful & was back working at Healthsouth. I was in a small group with 4 amazing women who I miss dearly!!

So far this past year...I had Samuel in January & cut back to part-time with The Navigators. I'm pretty much tired all the time and have found myself more forgetful. I'm constantly busy at work & home. I celebrated my 31st birthday and will celebrate my 4th wedding anniversary the 30th of this month!

Yesterday...I took Samuel to his 9 month old appt (healthy as can be) and hung out with my parents who are in town visiting. Ben & I celebrated our 4th anniversary a few wks early at Maggianno's in Denver-YUM!

Tomorrow...I will probably go to church and hang out with my family OUTSIDE! It's supposed to be beautiful.

So, I tag: Amber H, Kelly F, Alisha, & Susan M.