2009~~Frost Family Year in Review

2009 in Review!
2009 came and went so fast, that honestly I think I blinked!! I must have missed most of it, if not all of it.

So I am going to review the year and what has went on in the Frost home.

January

January came in with a bang. There was nothing much happening this month, just looking forward to the next year and that Aleeyah was going to be in Kindergarten this year.

February

In Feb, Sam turned 30. I tried to devise something that was going to be really mean, but then remembered that later this year I was going to turn the same and retaliation stinks. I kept it on the down low just making him cake, buying him some gifts and that be that. I did not want to be mad on my birthday when he got revenge!! HA!

March

My dad and Jamie both have a birthday this month. So mom, Jana and myself decided to throw them a birthday party. We played the WII, and had cake and gifts. I ran and got all the decorations for them. Dad turned 50 and my little brother turned 28. We had the best time that night and it was good to have all the family together. On the 29th of March, is Bethanie Nichole's birthday. Hard to believe that she would be 10 this year. I took her a birthday balloon like I always do.

April
In April the tornado hit Mena. Sam seen the tornado out the front windows, as me and the girls hid in the closet. I was terrified that I was about to loose my family, my home!! Three people lost their lives that night, and many more lost their homes, their cars and more. I ventured out to check on some friends of mine and took some shots, which were featured on CNN that week.

May

Nothing really happened this month. That is very unusual

for the Frost home. We usually always have something going. We were getting our garden ready, and was beginning to plant some corn. We got some goats, one of which will be having babies in Nov/Dec of 09. We decided to take a mini-vacation and went to Lake Catherine in Hot Springs for a week. That was such a great week besides the fact we came home with the basset hound now known as Daisy Dukes!
June
By June, I was 57 pounds lighter and was so happy. For the first time in 12 years I was able to fit in a size 5-6 and that was an amazing feeling. Going from a 14-16 to that 5-6 was heaven, and I know that I will NOT go back to that old size ever again.

July

July was my mom's birthday. She was 49 this year and swears that is where she will stay. If she finds a way to stay there I will be upset, since 30 was coming in the later part of the year. We had a birthday party at mom's and dad's, and Jamie and I got mom a new patio set for her birthday. July, is always a hard month around the Frost home. Bethanie passed away on the 21st of the month. I knew what that day would bring, but this year, due to some really great friends, it was different. The Moore/Chesley family sent me flowers and truly made my day!!!

August
In August, we were busy! The first part of August was our anniversary. 12 years ago I married my best friend and I fall in love more and more everyday. The second week of August, my parents and us went to Branson, Missouri for vacation. We stayed a week in a cabin which was supposed to be by the lake. The only thing we were close to that had water in it was the ditch!! That WILL not happen again!! We had a great time, spending two days at Silver Dollar city and one day in Springfield, MO. I got to see Alicia and the girls, and can't wait to go back!!

September

My little girl turned 3. We were a month into home school, and Aleeyah is doing so well. I was gearing up to do Tiffany's wedding, and was busy trying to organize her pictures. Chilly weather was coming in so we got the house ready for winter, spending time cleaning out the stove pipe, and cutting firewood. Winter would be upon us soon

October

This was an interesting month, since it was the month that I turned 30! I dreaded this month for the last, let's see, thirty years!! I did not want to turn that old, just wanted to stay a teen-twenty something person forever. Sam and the girls gave me pots and pans, new cell phone, shopping spree, new jacket and so much more. They had a surprise party for me and I had such a good time! Also you could tell fall was outside, as the leaves had began to change.

November

I decided to re-paint my living room, dining room, hallway and kitchen. Sam despises painting. So when I told him that I was going to paint the house he frowned and quickly told me he was NOT going to help. Oh well, who needed him anyways? Thanksgiving was wonderful, spending time with both our families. The usual tradition of having thanksgiving at mom's and then at Sam's parents. While we were at mom's we tried to get some family pictures (didn't happen to well).

December

December is a month just like any other for us. We do not celebrate Christmas so there are no festivities going on this month. Yes, we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and believe that he was born. We just believe that the Book of Jeremiah explains to us that we are not to put up trees. Our girls are allowed to give gifts to others and receive gifts at the end of December not on the 25th. No, we are NOT Jehovah Witness either. We are Old Church of Christ. Yes, I celebrated Christmas when I was a child. Sam's family never did, and his two sisters do not celebrate to this day. It is hard to explain to those who don't understand our beliefs, but trust me, we do believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as our personal savior!!

The next year shows to be just as busy and exciting with:

A 6 day camping trip to Branson

An addition to the garage and a new double car garage

Two more birthdays for my little angels

Aleeyah graduates from Kindergarten

Averrie begins preschool

I turn 31 (heaven help me)

We will be married 13 years!! I think it is time for a renewal of vows don't you?

Hopefully my photography will continue to grow and prosper.....