A year in review pt. 4

So this is it, the grand finale! I'm really glad that I did this because I genuinely forgot how awesome my year really has been. If you don't know what I'm talking about go check out parts one, two and three to catch up. Anyway, lets bring on the final quarter of 2012.

October

So I don't know if you're familiar with this video:

It's completely fake but I still get a really big kick out of it. So back in October I was all bummed about thinking about how it'd been a year since we put my beloved dog down and someone posted a really sad video and I just couldn't take it so in order to combat the sadness I posted the above one and then was inspired by the line "I want them in a basket and I want little bow ties and I them to be on a rainbow..." to make the most glorious picture because I just love The Beef so much and I want him in a basket, in a bow tie on a rainbow. 

Needless to say I perked right up. 

In October Connecticut becomes the land of fests. Apple fest, garlic fest, etc. Really it's just an excuse to walk around a big field that has a bunch of tents set up where you can buy fair food and tons of homemade things. It's like pinterest but outside. We went to several and I noticed how The Beef and I react to these differently, he eats everything until he feels sick and I suddenly become very passionate about flavors and want to buy all the sauces, ever. I also got really obsessed with making Pumpkin Risotto.

We also took a day trip up to the Fly Creek Cider Mill which is one of my favorite places in the world. The store their is amazing and the cider is to die for. It's also about 10 minutes from the baseball hall of fame, we don't go this year though because we went last year. We did go exploring at Howe Caverns though which is always fun. 

You're probably wondering what the hell is in that bottom left picture. Well, I'm not ashamed to admit that that's the blank/pillow fort that I stayed in during Hurricane Sandy because The Beef was stranded at work. 

And finally, we were able to decorate our house for Halloween for the first time which was really fun if you ignore the fact that we didn't get a single person at the house on Halloween night.

November

I got really into collages in November.

I also took a solo road trip to MD to hang out with the fanciest pregnant lady that I know. 

Burnt out from all the risotto I made the month before I lost the will to cook, leading us to explore the world of pre-made food at the grocery store which always turned into a mini thanksgiving complete with all the trimmings. Pair it with hot chocolate or pumpkin egg nog and you're completely festive. 

We got together with friends for a poker game and I was a little rusty and unlucky so I got to sit on the sidelines from early on and watch The Beef rake in the chips. 

We decorated the house for Christmas as is our November custom and spent lots of time snuggling by the fire in our wood stove. 

December

One night I forgot to bring food to work and I was really hungry, the beef wasn't up to anything so he stopped by with an entire chicken and we at it in his truck. He had piano Christmas music playing because he is adorable, romantic and festive.

We also took the 7 hour road trip to visit his mother & step father out in Pennsylvania. It seems to  work the best for "everyone" if we leave at 11pm when I get out of work and I drive while the Beef sleeps. 

I baked so many things in december I've officially lost count. Cookies, cake pops, peanbut butter balls, it was a never ending fury in my kitchen. Dear Button of December 2013, I really hope you find this note. I know you're looking back fondly at the memories of last December where everyone loved your baked goods but honestly, you were traumatized, it was awful, and you swore to never do it again. So do yourself a favor and go easy this year. Love, December 2012 Button.

And finally December ment Christmas, with all the driving around and delivering presents and general awesomeness that the Holiday season brings. 

So there you have it my 2012 all packaged up for you.  How was your year? Do you like looking back? I think it's a nice reminder. Can't wait to see what the next year has in store for me though. 

A year in review pt. 3

For those not paying attention at home, we started out with the first three months, then moved on to the next three. With half of the year already done it's only logical to move onto the 3rd quarter of the year. So without further ado I bring you July, August & September. 

July

Thinking back I couldn't remember a darn thing that I did in July. I had to check out my social media footprint for answers and then it all came back to me. I went insane in July and picked up every free shift they had available to me at work. I was there in 16 clips like my life depended on it. Because of this I really didn't do much except for go to one BBQ which is where the above pictures were taken. I didn't take any other pictures the entire month. Though if I'm being honest I think the top picture of the beef drinking while swinging on a tire swing deserves a month all it's own.

August

The temperature rose and the private beach we have rights to was suddenly jam packed all the time and that made swimming not fun. Everyone and their mother took their boat out so that made taking our boat out not fun because as big as the lake is, there just didn't seem to be room for everyone. So we decided to make our own fun and put an inflatable pool out on the deck. The Beef enjoyed it in his pajamas. FYI water from the hose is FREEZING. 

I eased up on my work insanity this month and actually kept one of my three day weekends. I hatched a plan to surprise The Beef with another camping trip. So one Friday night when I got out of work we hit the road and drove all through the night. Imagine his surprise when he woke up and we were in Niagara Falls! We did a whole bunch of touristy things on both sides off the falls and had an absolute blast. It had been about a million years since I'd gone and he'd neve been so it was a real treat for both of us and a very welcome getaway. 

September

September

I kept working a lot and since I wasn't around much The Beef did fun things like go to fairs without me. He didn't want me to feel too left out though so he road home on his bike with a prize that he won me. 

I got into the swing of football season and changed from summer clothes to sports logo outfits. Seriously though, how about them Irish?!

We celebrated The Beefs birthday in a low key fashion, as was his preference.

And my little blue eyed psycho started building weapons in his work shop for fun our of random bits of wood and metal he came across. It's actually pretty impressive. Bring on the zombies!!

Alright the year's almost over, tune in next Monday for the final round up of 2012!

A year in review Pt. 2

Last Monday I filled you in on my January, February & March  so I guess that means today is reserved for April, May & June. I'm really enjoying this because I'd forgotten how much fun I had this year. I wish I'd kept up with my blog a bit more. 

April

Some friends of ours bought a house and we enjoyed many a bonfire there.

Fishing season opened with a bang. Actually it opened with a busted motor on the boat and an early morning trip to the store to get a new one. 

I left my old job at the Spa and started my new job as a CNA.

And we moved into our cabin by the lake!!!

 May

The beef and I went on a fishing road trip around the state and I didn't catch anything big.

We spent time on drinking on boats even though it was freezing.

More camping.

And MORE camping. Also lots of ticks which kind of put a damper on my desire to go camping.

June 

I put on a batman shirt, got wasted & turned 28. (I also had a tiara at one point)

I made a headboard. 

We went to Orion fest where is that time that I saw God.

And I spent more time enjoying the lake and relaxing in cool hawaiian shirts.

Not a bad second quarter now that I think about it, in fact, I had a friggen blast. I wonder what I don't remember from July, August & September. 

A year in review Pt. 1

Inspired by the year in review I've been seeing other bloggers doing I've decided to come forth with one of my own. I think it makes sense and it will certainly fill in the blanks for the time I went M.I.A on this blog. So three months at a time, every Monday for the rest of the year. 

January

A pretty crazy month! 

I got my first New Years Eve kiss from The Beef.

The furnace at my mother's house malfunctioned and the saftey went off bringing the water temp to 210 degrees. Then when I was getting out of the shower the hot water knob broke off the wall and that 210 degree water came shooting out of the wall leaving me with burns on my hand and leg. Thankfully I'm all healed now, but it was a rough couple of weeks.

I passed my CNA certification test even with my hand all bandaged up after I begged and pleaded with them to actually let me take it. 

I took The Beef to see his one of his favorite bands, Megadeth for the 2nd time. I was heartbroken to see him disappointed in their performance the first time around but since the lead singer had just had neck surgery I figured this time would be better. Unfortunately  I was wrong. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. 

February

I think February wins as most fun month of the year. 

It started out with me winning the superbowl. (You read that right)

Then we went on a 7 day cruise with my BFF & her man piece, they even got engaged at sea. 

Then instead of hoping a plane to come home when the boat docked we went to disney for the weekend to meet up with some of my bitches and had a grand old time.

March

An unseasonably warm month this year. We went hiking in many places.

Celebrated St. Patrick's day like champs with friends and a bonfire.

Enjoyed the warm weather by going camping earlier than I've ever gone. 

And I took the The Beef to Old Sturbridge Village because I couldn't believe that he'd never had a class trip there as a kid. (If you're anywhere in the are you NEED to go, it's awesome.)

How did the first quarter of your year pan out?