Personally:
*5 years of marriage
*the leaky basement was finally fixed ($3000, and a beautiful tree loss, later)
*we became godparents
*2 new family members (2 cousins had new babies)
*Brian changed jobs a few times (I think he is finally somewhere where he can be happy)
*I am still looking for full time work
*now sub for 2 school districts
*bought a new snow blower (which has come in very handy this year so far!)
*reconnected with several old friends, via Facebook
*3 years as homeowners
*family and friends are relatively healthy (I have a cold as I write this!!)
*broke down and bought an Apple computer (love it!!!)
*another successful summer school (3rd year teaching, 3rd school-Wonder where I will be in 2009?!)
*bought 1/4 of a cow (freezer space is very limited now!!!)
*had several bonfires in the backyard with friends
Other big happenings:
*first African-American president elected
*Appleton hit record snowfall for the month of December (broke the record set in 1887)
*stock market in trouble
*gas hit all time highs, only to come down again
*several companies shut down production-leaving many jobless (several right here in the Fox Valley and more in Wisconsin)
*unemployment hits an all time high
Hopes for 2009
*stock market recovery
*continued health of family and friends
*less snow
*a full time job
*continue a happy, healthy marriage
*attending at least 1 wedding, possibly 2
*ability to spend as much time as possible with family and friends
*lower unemployment rate-more jobs created
*possibility for more travel-not just to visit family or friends
*Sylvan enrollment will increase so we can all get back to the hours we were used to
*safe travels for all family and friends
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