Reflections- 2007 at a Glance

I've seen this on quite a few friends blogs and thought it was a great idea to see what all of what has happened in the past year though not too exciting but, also when & how I met so many new friends. This is my 2007 in a glance.....

January- This month didn't start out too well for me as I remember being told in Dec of previous year that my job was now part time and I lost all benefits, but its also when I met Judy B as she was my very first Swap pal in the ITEIII. This was my first exchange and very first felted bag! I had also started my blog even though I had no clue on what I was doing...lol

February-This month found new challenges being home more often trying to catch up. Also keeping touch and meeting new people through ITEIII. I got hooked on felted bags. Also monsterous doggie Lady started getting use to me being around some more, this was a great thing!

March-Mike & I celebrated our 32nd Anniversary along with oldest son, Tim & Krista celebrated their 9th Anniversary. Also came a job change for Tim that would eventually move his family to the Sparks/Reno area of Nevada.

April-This month kept me hopping, so many new things and new friends. I was able to co-host in ITE 4, I also met Chan & Anne cause of the Dishcloth Exchanges and the Felted Bag Exchanges. I met Nancy as she was my pal for the First Felted Bag Exchange. I tried to keep myself busy as Krista & the grand kids moved up to be with Tim. We helped them get all packed up and said our good-byes.

May- I kept on with the next felted bag exchange and I also got to met JoAnn (though we've seen each others names on other swaps before), we share a love for the color Purple! I also met Jessi who I later bothered a few times..lol

June- This was my milestone month for turning the Big 50! I also share this same birthday with Jane from Jane's Designs. I think she has a year on me though...lol I met so many wonderful friends and had lots of surprise packages & emails too! Thank you all very much! You made that BIG day an awesome one! I also met Amy and helped alittle bit with her charity project Warm up Winc. Hope this next year will be able to make up even more.

July- Other then the hot weather out this way I continued in a few swaps. Crocheted alot and even tried my hand at learning to knit...lol What site that would've been for you all to see...lol
I also got to know Chan alot more and also meet Devon.

August- This was an exciting month for me, I actually got to really co-host with Chan & Devon in the Tea Swap we held. This is when I also met Amanda (though I call her "Mama" now) I also had my first ever Scone via some ingredients sent my way from Roni (Devons Mom). They really turned out good and don't taste bad either. :-)

September- This month was an exciting month as its when I opened an Etsy store with Thanks to a co-worker of mine & my dear Chan! Also had my first order that same month! Thank you gals for the gentle shoves!! Its also when Mike & Nick made a road trip to Oregon to pick up #2 son, Rob. He was coming home for good.

October- This month brought celebrations of Mike's birthday and our youngest sons Anniversary of the big motorcycle accident he had 2 years ago. He surprised everyone including doctors with being able to walk again and was back at work 6 months afterwards. Also was when Mike had his first motorcycle accident which thankfully was not bad, just a broken ankle and sore ribs....I really do have lots to be Thankful for!! Thank God for family & Friends!!!

November- My lucky & unlucky month full of changes. First I quit work the first of the month, said no more bull! Don't need it...Then a week later found out our one dog Storm, is diabetic. What a big change this was not only for her, but for us too. Even more strain on finances, but we do what we have to do... we will survive!

December- I was kept busy this month with Custom Orders and my whole hearted "Thank yous" go out to all who did order from my Etsy store! This month is what got us through vet visits with Storm. It really warms my heart too that so many bloggers out there really do care. Couldn't have done it without you! My Thanks to you all!!

I know I've met so many new friends out there whether being swap pals or stumbling to your blog by other blog reads, but there are too many to actually name all, but I hope the friendships continue to grow.
I am glad that 2007 is in the rear-view, though 2008 isn't starting as good as I'd like, I do hope for all of you that 2008 will bring you many Blessings, good health, good friends, Peace, Joy, Hope & Love! Lets make it a good one!!

Thanks for being my friend!!