Thought i would share, my reflection on 2009!

Wow what a year it has been! I'm going to take the time to reflect on my year this year.
 
~We took many "small weekend" vacations.
We found a new place we love to go to..is Willow River Falls in Wisconsin..It's so beautiful, the waterfall and the trails, and the peacefulness.. its just so great!
~I went to Duluth with my Sister Marie, mom and grandma we had so much fun.. we ate good food, enjoyed many laughs.
~Leo and i spent a weekend up in Northern Minnesota in Talmoon at Rising Eagle Resort. It was soo nice and peaceful my little gift to him a weekend to relax and enjoy each other.. No Cell service, no Tv...just us...it was great!
~I went down to Illinois for a week.. sadly i got sick and didn't get to do to much..but i did enjoy the time with my dad...
~Leo and i celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary. We stayed up in Minneapolis for a few nights up in a very nice hotel. Went out and had a yummy Red Lobster dinner!!
~The New addition to the house is turning out great, its framed and the roof is on and all the Windows and doors are on! Can't wait for it to get finished..hopefully next year we can' have Thanksgiving dinner in my new dinning room!!
~We had a new baby cousin born, Ethan Phillip Pudulke he is such a little q.t!!
~Little Miss Helen (our niece) Turned 1 in October, so did my Goddaughter Avery, and George!
Wow how time flys!
~I went to Darius Rucker Concert, with my friend Sarah and we spent the night at the Treasure Island and had a fewwwww drinks...and had a blast
Also went to Gary Allen concert with sarah and her aunts.. That was fun, we had front row seats!!
Also went to Celine Dion and Reba and kelly concert with mom!! That was a blast!
~We got a new cat, his name is Dash..he is soo cute and fun!
~Also, leo and i have been threw many emotional journeys.. we try ed to get pregnant on our own, and it didn't work we had many negative test.. then we decided to get tons of testing done and I got on a medication that help me get my period and ovulation and we did that for 3 months and sadly still not pregnant!
  ~The doctors have told me that due to my weight that is also playing in a part of us getting pregnant.. so i have went to alot of doctor appts and underwent tons of testing...and went to tons of support classes for weight loss!
~ With that all said and done and i have decided to get RNY gastric bypass surgery and go on birth control for a year.. My surgery is January 29th of 2010 and then hopefully Feb of 2011 we can start trying on our own and see if we can start our family!
~I can't wait for 2010 there are so many things to look forward to!
My best friend Alicia is getting married in October and i her matron of honour!
I'm getting weight loss surgery, and starting a new and healthier life!
Leo Mom and I are going to Maine for a week and half in June..we have a cabin on the ocean!!
Looking forward to shopping for new clothes
looking forward to my new addition to get done, and i can paint and decorate it!
My little sister graduates
Leo and i are celebrating our 6 year wedding anniversary
 
Its going to be a great year! I know it!!!

Sounds like a great year for 2009 and lots of things for 2010 as well.  Can't wait to hear more about your surgery and home. 

Dennis and I celebrated our first year of marriage in Feb. (we were married on leap day, 2008).  Summer brought lots of dog walks outdoors, getting Dennis more involved in exercising with me.  Dennis was unemployed for almost 3 months last summer during a work shutdown.  One of his happiest days was returning to work.  I am sooooo not ready for him to be retired and home 24/7.  He knows that too, after the lay off.  Sept. I had my RNY, greatest thing I have done for myself in a long time.  I went to visit Patrece in CO in Aug.  Enjoyed a road trip with my dad that included the black hills, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy horse Monument, and Devil's tower, plus points in between.  Returned to work full time in late Aug.  Work has been keeping my busy, I will pick up extra hours most of the time when they ask.  The word 'no' does slide off my tongue from time to time.  I did a major clean out of clothes that I no longer fit, big donation to good will.  Slowly building up my wardrobe again, waiting for most things till more weight goes.  Completed the leadership training here at OH.  Love, love the friends and buddies I have made here on the OH site.

Looking forward to more great things in 2010.  Be safe tonight everyone.  Happy New Year.  Hugs, Kathy

hope u have a wonderful 2010. vick