December 2012

Wow, what a year. I think 2012 will forever go down in history as the “wedding year” in my family. Multiple bridal showers, bachelorette parties, planning three very different weddings, etc. etc. Yep, the wedding year. It’s like a domino set, once one goes – they all go.

Weddings and wedding planning were a huge part of my year, but there were other amazing things as well, like setting new PRs for both the half marathon and full marathon, running nekkid, exploring new cities across the country, and making some amazing new friends in Tampa. 2012 has been an amazing year, and while I’m really sad to see it go, I know 2013 holds some amazing new opportunities as well.

Here are some of my favorite moments from the last year:

• Running from Miami to Key West in my first Ragnar Relay Race

• Saying “Yes!” at the finish line

• Finding the perfect wedding venue   

• Bachelorette Partying with my future sister-in-law

• Returning to Stratton Mountain with the ski-cation crew

• Celebrating 27 years

• PR-ing at the Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Pete Half Marathon (and hitting my 1:45 goal!)

• Watching my little brother marry the love of his life

• Attending my first RunDisney Tweet Up

• Saying hello to my favorite Disney characters at the Tangle Royal Family 5k

• Letting my inner-princess shine at Disney’ Princess Half Marathon

• Running for the booty at the Gasparilla Half Marathon

• Taking engagement photos

• Road tripping to SXSW with Fresh Squeezed

• Buying “the” dress

• Sending our Save The Dates

• Completing New Rules of Lifting for Women  

• Throwing my sister a picnic themed bridal shower

• Eating my heart out at the Great American Pie Festival  

• Crossing the finish line at the Flying Pig Marathon 3 minutes faster than my PR

• Letting it all hang out at the Streak the Cove 5k

• Tri-ing at the Crystal River Triathlon

• Dancing the night away at my sister’s bachelorette party  

• Learning about Brooks technology in NYC

• Standing by my sister’s side as she married her best friend

• Relaxing on North Captiva Island

• Grilling out for Fourth of July

• Seeing the sights in Seattle

• Cherry picking in Washington

• Attending BlogHer ’12

• Planning and executing the 4th Annual Healthy Living Summit

• Grieving the loss of a member of our family

• Welcoming Fido into our lives

• Being surprised at my Tampa bridal shower

• Meals and Miles turning 4

• Exploring Chicago

• Screaming at Howl-o-Scream

• Cheering the Seminoles to victory against the Bulls

• Attending a fANNEtastic wedding

• Completing my second 70.3 with my siblings

• Being honored as a member of “The Running Twitterati” in Runner’s World

• Volunteering at Florida Ironman 2012 (and registering for 2013!)

• Getting Pretty Muddy with TBLB

• Seeing the New Fantasyland at Walt Disney World

• Celebrating my parent’s 30th wedding anniversary

• Having fun at the Women’s Half Marathon

• Giving thanks with my family

• Partying with my girls at my bachelorette party

• Being showered with love at my Titusville bridal shower

• Seeing the lights at Wild Wonderland at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo

• Running a holiday 5k on Honeymoon Island

• Spending Christmas Eve Brunch with my dad’s family

• Seeing my mom’s family for Christmas eve

• Christmas Day with Derek’s family

I’ve been incredibly lucky this year and I don’t take any of that for granted for a second. I have a great family, an amazing fiance, and wonderful friends; I count my blessings everyday for that.

I’m ready to see what 2013 brings. I’m terrible with New Year’s Resolutions, but I do have a few goals in mind. In 2013 I plan to dedicate myself to training for my Ironman and finishing strong, setting a new PR for my 5k and 10ks times, and embracing my new role as a wife. 2012 may have been the “wedding year,” but 2013 will be the “newlywed year” and I know we have some fun adventures ahead with that title. I love Derek more and more with each passing day and I can’t wait to start 2013 with him as man and wife.

What are some of your favorite moments from 2012? Do you have any goals for the new year?

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