I have noticed that as I get older, time goes by faster and I have a harder time keeping up with all I want to be involved with. Time with family and friends becomes more precious and my time is consumed by keeping up with day-to-day activities and planning the fun times. No time anymore to let things just happen, it sometimes seems!
Has another year almost passed? Did we get to accomplish all we were hoping? I know I did. Let’s list a few.
In 2009 …
- Bryan started a new job in February
- We got married in May
- We had our first home project: painting and new carpet over the summer. This involved lots of cleaning/purging, and trips to Goodwill. That sure felt good to get ride of physical things we were clinging to.
- We grew lettuce and herbs on our patio – didn’t have to buy lettuce for months!
- We hiked the Enchantments in early October
- We discovered new surf areas in late October
- Melissa found time to knit not one, but three sweaters for babies/toddlers
- We celebrated several friends getting married
- We rode bikes on Alki and through Lincoln Park, many times
- We explored the North Cascades, camped in the snow by Mazama
- We dined on delicious dinners on our patio while soaking in the sun
- We discovered our love is always growing for each other, whether we’re paying attention or not
… all of these things, as well as fitting in quality time with family and each other.
