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An ode to ’09

December 31, 2009 by Kim Woodward

The end of the year brings out something crazy in me. I want to wrap up the year in a neat little bow for myself, and for you. But, that’s not so easy.

So, are you wondering how this crazy blogger with unrestricted access to a keyboard will wrap up the year? I’ll do it similar to how I did it in 2008.

A lot went down in ’09.
– We bought, renovated and found renters for our second house, the little house.
– We jet-setted to the exotic locales of Atlanta, Ga., Phoenix, Ga., Memphis, Tenn., and Galena, Ill.
– Ryan rocked the dining room with wainscoting.
– Kim learned the joy of having two heated blankets at her disposal, along with a Snuggie.
– Three of Ryan’s fingers were broken.
– We grew our first vegetable garden and had an abundance of produce to show for our hard work..

– Kim read the Twilight series. During which she refused to shower, clean the house or cook.

– Kim painted every piece of oak furniture within a 20 mile radius.
– We built a rain garden. (Actually, Ryan built it and Kim planted.)

– Kim showed off her stylish work wear. Everyone rushed out to get a Woodward University sweatshirt.

– Kim made it into the newspaper… twice.
– The delay timer on the washer revolutionalized Kim’s life.
– An upholstered headboard was born.
– Ryan gallivanted around on his death machine diesel motorcycle.
– Kim put up 12 Christmas trees.
– Ryan went to Yellowstone solo. (Kim is still bitter.)
– We made at least 12 new recipes.
– Franco nearly met his death when he knocked over the Christmas tree.
– Lola humored her momma by posing for hundreds of photos by the Christmas tree that remained. That dog warms my heart.
– We celebrated a wonderful second year of marriage.

Thank you for reading about our adventures in 2009.

The journey continues.

Happy New Year!

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  1. Kristen @ Miss Prissy Paige says

    January 1, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    Fun year, can’t wait to see what 2010 has in store for you!

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  3. Leigh says

    December 31, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Busy, fun year- but the thing that stuck out to me most (because I’m lame) was the delay timer on the washer?! Why did you not post about this? I want one too. 🙂

  4. Stephanie says

    December 31, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    Love it and I am ready for you 2010 goals girlfriend! I am so happy we’re blog friends!

  5. Shannon says

    December 31, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    1. Awesome Post – I loved learning so many new things without having to go stalker on your blog and reading back to the beginning. BTW. the newspaper pics of you are adorable!

    2. I’m so glad I found you this year, you’re totally one of my faves!

    3. Why do I talk like a tween?

    4. Happy New Year!

  6. Lil' Woman says

    December 31, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Have a Happy New Year! : )

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