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2024 in Review

I seem to set a new record every year for how bad I am at blogging. I really do want to do better. Finger's crossed for 2025!

What did you do in 2024 that you'd never done before? Big home remodel! Did new fireplace, new kitchen, new floors, new doors/trim, new laundry room, new entry floors, new lights. It was a big deal and a long time living in a construction zone! love how it turned out.

What would you like to have in 2025 that you lacked in 2024? Just in the last few months, not the whole year, I've felt pretty off and a bit down. Not sure if it's hormones or seasonal depression or what. But as of right now, I'd like to feel more peace and less anxiety in 2025.
What dates from 2024 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? Elliott David Hill was born on 11/12/24 to Carter and Harley. He is completely adorable. The birth went well and we are so happy to add him to the family!
What was your biggest achievement this year? I accomplished a home remodel without losing my mind and also without any debt. (though the money part was mostly Frank's accomplishment, though I did help
What was your biggest failure? I fell off the wagon on scripture study, Inklings and also temple attendance. I struggled A LOT with migraines when attending church. Not sure how to fix that one but I don't like it one bit.
Did you suffer illness or injury? My foot had a lot of trouble healing after the foot surgery. It looks fine on X-ray but just hurts all the time. I finally went back to doctor when my second toe started to hurt even more than my big toe (the surgical toe). I got a cortisone shot which has helped the big toe pain a lot. Second toe is migrating toward big toe which is so annoying and painful. I started wearing toe socks with a silicone toe spacer and it's helping a lot. It's January 2025 now and that's over a year from the surgery. If I wear the spacer, my foot feel pretty much ok. Hoping I can eventually not wear it all the time because it limits my shoe choices a lot.
What was the best thing you bought? All the stuff for the remodel!
Where did most of your money go? Remodel!
What did you get really, really, really excited about? Super excited for new kitchen, fireplace and laundry room. I love the laundry room so much that I sometimes just go in there and stare.
What song will always remind you of 2024? Probably none. I should listen to music more. One moment I'll remember is when we had William here for a visit during conference weekend and there was a children't choir on the tv. William was absolutely mesmerized by the singing! I think if I hear the song Gethsemane, I will always think of that moment. That boy loves music.
Compared to this time last year, are you: Happier or sadder? Fatter or Thinner? Richer or Poorer? Sadder atm but hoping it's just hormones. Fatter. Ugh! Menopause is kicking my butt. Same rich/poorness. YNAB is still my jam and I feel like I'm handing the money ok.

What do you wish you'd done more of? I would like to read more. Have more time with other women. See all of my grandkids more.More time with the Lord. Need to be more regular with the weight lifting/building bones.

What do you wish you'd done less of? Being lazy.

What was your favorite TV program? We enjoy a tv show each night. We really enjoyed Severance on Apple TV. I also watched Modern Family which was fun. Frank finally got more into The Chosen this year.

What was the best book you read? Reread all of the Stormlight Archive to prepare for the latest book (Wind and Truth) which came out in Dec 2024.

What did you want and get? Home remodel! A summer visit to Michigan and the lake with the Michigan Hills. Lots of fresh peaches.

What did you want and not get? more visits to Michigan

What was your favorite film of the year? Wicked Part One (Saw it twice in one day!) I thought they did a great job and can't wait to own the movies and watch them together.

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? 57. Here is last years post about my bday.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2024? The same pair of Lucky jeans with random work tops. Flannels in winter. Also, due to the foot issues I wear the same pair of Astra Shoes with every outfit...even dresses. It's not good.
What kept you sane? Audiobooks, trips to Logan to see grand babies (and kids), lunches with Ryan/Kristal/Dante, coworkers that I like, tv shows in the evening. Lunches with Julie (cousin)
Which celebrity did you fancy the most? I don't care about celebrities.