Wow 2009…what a year. I dont know why but I feel like for a lot of people, this was a really intense year. And not in a good way. I feel like my year definitely had it’s fair share of it’s ups and down for me. Brian and I began the year in Toronto with Jenna and Patrick, then we went to Big Bear to celebrate my 24th birthday with my brother, Jodi and my two best friends. I did more traveling this year then I have ever done – Colorado for snowboarding, shooting in San Francisco, Chicago, St Louis, Miami, Palm Beach, Jackson Hole, Phoenix, Washington DC, Aspen, and Atlanta (whew!). Brian and I had one of the most amazing nights of our lives when we got engaged (!!!). It has been a tough end of the year with Brian’s dad so sick, but we’re trying to think positively, and though we know he’s never going to get better, we are nothing but thankful for all this time with him – to know none of us will be around forever and all we can do is appreciate each other while we are on this earth. This all rang true once again when Brian’s uncle went in to the hospital with heart problems and then the worst news, my grandfather passed away in England. It was terrible news and I couldn’t stop crying when I found out, but we were lucky enough to go to England for a week, to spend time with my family and though it was under sad circumstances that we were there, it was such a great time. I really appreciated every moment more then ever and felt so blessed to be with my beautiful family. After such an intense year, I’m so ready for 2010….bring it!

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