Trendy Ink Designs: 2008 Rewind

As I look at the year past and look ahead at what’s to come I realize how blessed I am – we all are. The Lord has blessed me beyond measure this year and stretched me in ways I never thought possible. I’m excited to bring in the New Year with my new husband in a matter of hours! 2009 is going to be an exciting new ride. I wanted to share a few of my favorite highlights from the past year.

A year ago today Pop was teaching me to drive the family boat, so fun! Sad to say, the family boat went to a happier family & that cold cash helped pay for my dream wedding!

March - Jordan came home for his mid-tour from serving in Afghanistan. We were so excited to have him home and be able to hug on him. Mom, Pop & I traveled to NY to pick him up from JFK. We spent about a week in NY with our NY family and had a blast with St. Patty's Day Parades, a Welcome Home Party for Jordan and of course some NY Shopping!

April - My sweet baby girl, Sophie Mae, turned 4!
May - A group of friends went out in style to celebrate Jon's Birthday. It was such a fun night and many memories made by all! Also in May something very special happend, I met my Love!

July - Celebrating the fourth with Family & Friends. Pop and I even met a few pirates! We spent the day on our boat and then fireworks in the evening in Fernandina, it was a fun way to celebrate July 4th!

August - Jordan is FINALLY HOME from a 15 month tour in Afghanistan. Such a sweet time with friends and family, so many showed up at JIA to show Jordan their love & support. Pop got first hug, glad I could capture it. It is one of my favorite treasured pictures. Also in August Jordan bought Pop some water skis and we hit the river - it was so fun to see Pop get up and slalom like he did before us kids!

September - Jon, Gail & I headed on I-95 for a quick weekend road trip. We ended up staying the night at the Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine. It was definitely a highlighted weekend because we had so much fun! I adore friends + randomness = perfect weekend.

October - Billy proposed! I've already blogged about this special event so I will spare the mushy details, ha, but October was a very special month for me!

November - Special friends of mine threw my Bachelorette Party and it was so much fun! I enjoyed having a sweet time with all my girls.

December - has been the most wonderful month of all. December 6th I married my love - we had a short engagement because we didn't want to wait, we were so excited. Mom and I planned a gorgeous garden wedding in 8 weeks! I cannot wait to blog about my big day early next year.