Now, it is a little late but we wanted to share some of our favorite memories and moments from 2012 as well as share our predictions for the rest of 2013!
*Some of Jason's 2012 highlights :
I have always loved spending time with family. Therefore I love the holidays. One of my favorite memories from last year would be the thanksgiving holiday. We were able to see lots of family on both sides and share time together. We also went shooting with Britt's family the day after. It was fun to do something that I had not done in years. They put me up first with the rest of the family just watching. I had not shot a gun since I was 12 and had very little confidence that I would be able to hit a clay pigeon. Britt's grandpa tossed one out after I told him I was "ready as I'll ever be I guess" and I nailed it! The rest of the day was so fun as well and I enjoyed getting to know her family a little better.
Another favorite memory of mine was our anniversary. We were able to get a cabin up in Scofield that belongs to Val's family (Britt's aunt). It was a huge place and felt great to get away from the world and stress. Well for the most part we did. One night I managed to get us locked out of the cabin at night (we were looking at stars). I guess the story is on here already but that was one of my favorite stories from 2012.
Lastly, I would have to say a tie between the 24th of July and seeing Britt perform in her singing competition at the Scera. The 24th was a fun relaxing day full of activities with our friends Blake and Sheila. It was fun to do so many different things with them. We rode dune buggies and horses, went to bridal veil falls for a picnic, went bowling, and tried a new restaurant called Sammy's in downtown PG. We also made homemade fireworks.
The reason I loved seeing Britt perform was because I love her and am proud to see her use and develop her talents. She did really well and moved to the semi-finals. I was proud of her and can't believe how daring she is because I could never sing like that and even if I could I would not have the guts to get in front of so many people. Go Britt!
*Some of Brittanie's 2012 highlights:
There was a night that I had been gone at work until about 9 PM and was just ready to come home and hang out with my husband. I got home and on the door was a note welcoming me home. I came in and there were notes leading me throughout the apartment. Finally I was led to the ipod and instructed to press play. I did and "My Best Friend" by Tim McGraw started to play. This was the song that played for our first dance at our wedding reception. We just slow danced there in the apartment together for the first time in a long time! I was reminded of how sweet and thoughtful my husband is and how grateful I am to have him!
My next highlight is more than just a one night thing. We have the greatest friends in the world! Blake and Sheila have always been so good to us and have always had our back. We have been through good and bad times together and they have never left our side or turned away from us for any reason. We had so many great memories together throughout the year. From riding horses, to riding dune buggies, to making homemade bombs/fireworks, to billions of different movie nights (at the theater and at home), and much much more. All of the times we shared have been fun and special to us. I definitely feel like they bring out a better side of us. I am so glad to have them!!
I have SO many fond memories from 2012 but as I look back on the past year the thing that sticks out to me the most is how wonderful my husband was to me. I went through long periods of physical sickness which took it's toll on me. I experienced losing a job and stressing about finances because of my health as well. It was a hard year physically but my husband never let me down. He took care of me even when the world seemed to be weighing on his shoulders. He is such a trooper! I love him so much for all he has done and still does for me. He is my rock. I love you Jason!!
*Some of Brittanie's predictions for 2013:
I seriously have so many predictions for 2013. I just see so much for us this coming year! I have to hold back on revealing ALL my top secret plans but you're more than welcome to ask me later :). This year I definitely see my husband getting in to the nursing program! He has worked so hard to get the grades he needs to be a qualified candidate. I am so proud of him for his hard work and really hope he gets what he deserves.. a spot on that acceptance list!
This coming summer I predict... Disneyland!! I get a week break from school in July and I am totally planning to start a trip fund in order to get us there. If it doesn't happen in July, then sorry family! I am going to have to do it over a holiday break! I LOVE Disneyland and am dying to finally go with the hubs. What can be better than good ol' Disney with the love of your life??
The last prediction I will list on here is a lot more adventures. I see a lot of "firsts" coming for us. We have had a lot of "firsts" but we still have so many more to experience! I hope to make this year a unique one. We are big on making everything really special! From birthdays, to anniversaries, to first / last days of school, to getting good grades, and so on. I see us becoming closer in our partnership and becoming stronger than ever. I love my husband and am so excited to go through another year together!
*Some of Jason's predictions for 2013:
I am going to say 3 things that I want us to accomplish this year. One of my goals is to get into the nursing program as Britt mentioned.
Another goal or prediction is to read and finish the Book of Mormon this year as a couple. I want us to have good spiritual habits and am excited to learn and grow.
My last goal for us this year is to save up for a good vacation. Britt is going through hair school and will be done early next year. It would be awesome to be able to go on a nice trip to celebrate her accomplishment and would be really nice to maybe go out of the country.
