We started off the new year by wanting to get out of cold Iowa for a nice warm vacation. I am not really sure how we decided on the Dominican Republic. We wanted to go somewhere we both had never been and didn't want to break the bank. It was almost like when you are a kid and you spin a globe, close your eyes and then put your finger on a spot and thats where you end up. I am pretty sure when I was a kid though, that always landed me in the middle of the ocean! We loved our vacation and spent a ton of time relaxing on the beach!
Spring was pretty uneventful for both John and I. I ran my first 5k and thought I would continue to run them all summer since it was shockingly FUN! Well its 2012 and sad to say, that still was my first and only 5k that I ran....oops...maybe I will do better this year.
Then the day came, the day I had been waiting for! John and I took Charley for a walk and he made me the happiest person in the world. John got down on 1 knee and asked me to marry him. I am so lucky and don't know how I ever found such a wonderful man. The whirlwind of wedding planning would begin and start consuming our lives (okay maybe that's a little over dramatic...). The picture below is really making me want to go get my ring cleaned!!!
May was a very busy month. I woke up on May 21st to my sister calling letting me know I needed to pack my bags and head to Chicago...she was in labor. We were so excited to meet our new nephew, Ben Hanley. He is such a sweet and happy litle baby and we love going to Chicago to see him and his big brother Ryan.
Our last big stop for the year would end up being to The Boundary Waters with The Aulds and The Bushlacks (aka Bushbeaters). We spent a wonderful week at the end of the summer fishing, canoeing and enjoying some margaritas on the lake. It was so relaxing and we can't wait for the next vacation!
Looking back, we are very blessed and fortunate for our health and happiness. I am excited to see what 2012 has in store for us!
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