2013 -- Our Year in Review

Needless to say, 2013 was a huge year for us. After four years of dating, we got married, vacationed for the first time together (twice!), I saw the ocean for the first time, we bought a brand new car, a boat, got new counter tops, new carpet, and both new jobs. We were so blessed this year that it only makes me even more excited for 2014.

A quick view over our first year as a married couple:

January:

We celebrated New Years with the Esselman's then said goodbye that night as they moved back to Minneapolis :-(

We also got our marriage license in preparation for our wedding the next month!

And celebrated our dating anniversary on January 28th -- 4 years!

February:

I became Mrs. Matthew Thomas Fennel

We took our first vacation together

I saw the ocean for the first time ever

We stood on some of the most beautiful beaches

Went snorkeling

Swam with stingrays

and cuddled and kissed a dolphin

We learned that we love cruising

And realized that sunsets on an ocean are some of the prettiest sights.

March:

I started this blog!!

We bought our brand new car!

And I chopped my hair!

April:

I found my love of cooking with my supporting, helpful, and very patient husband

Thank you thefresh20.com!

May:

We attempted to be active..... for about a minute. HA.

(See: My New Year's Resolution --- my next post)

We spiced up our patio furniture

And I had my attempt at having a green thumb

June:

We road tripped to Washington DC

Then to The Outer Banks

visited The Lamanos and saw the true beauty of a driving through the mountains.

Matt worked super hard with the much appreciated help from my Dad

and put in our brand new countertops!

July:

We celebrated Mr and Mrs. Lubomyr Vladimyrovich Boris!

Love you two!

Did I spell your name right? Yikes.

And Carmelyn and Matthew got engaged!

August:

We busted our asses and worked into the wee hours of the night

so our brand new carpet could get installed the next day!

Matt's dream finally came true

and we became official boat owners!

We celebrated our six month anniversary in Galena, Illinois

Slept in a heart shaped bed

and found paradise in Illinois

September:

I accepted a job at American Family Headquarters

Had my first day

And passed my state licensing exams for Property and Casualty Insurance only two weeks later

We visited Courtney and Lubo in Indianapolis (their new home)

And Matt accepted his job promotion as a Quality and Training Analyst.

October:

After much anticipation, we went to Edwards Apple Orchard

Went to the World's Largest Cornmaze for some family fun

Dressed Ernie and Lulu for Halloween

And carved our 30 pound pumpkin

November:

I HOSTED MY FIRST THANKSGIVING!

December:

MATT TURNED 30!!!!!

We celebrated Christmas in Chicago 

 Shared yet another amazing Christmas together and started a new tradition

in front of our beautiful new tree.

After almost blogging for an entire year, I can officially say I'm obsessed. I loved going back and looking at Matt's and my past year. I hope you all have enjoyed it as much as I have and thank you all who have read along.

Love you all.

Happy New Year!

 Love this. Just kidding ya'll.