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12/29/2014 3 Comments

2014 {recap and wishes}

This time of year is fraught with whimsy, reflection, hopefulness, and often a tinge of regret or good riddance. In the spirit of reflection, I'd like to recap the year that was 2014.. In this instance, the sum of the parts is indeed greater than the whole. 

Overall, 2014 treated us pretty well (I still have a soft spot for 2013, but alas...). Here are the milestones that became memories and the moments that defined some part of our stories, in no particular order:
  • Nick went to Washington D.C. for the NASP Annual Conference in February and got to spend time with high school buddy Trent too
  • Celebrated our sweet niece's first birthday with a ONEderland theme party in March
  • Threw a baby shower for dear friend M and Baby C in April (see related post here)
  • Created this very blog, Born Daily, in May
  • I completed my first half-marathon (Joplin Memorial Run) with a lifelong bestie in May
  • I was in our first wreck in the Subbie (with less than 10K miles) on her in May
  • I had a severely atypical mole removed from my arm and in the process experienced the most freak medical negligence ever
  • Nick planted a garden in our front yard (see consequent post here)
  • Nick and his friends took their annual float trip in June
  • Took a family vacation with the Born fam to Treasure Island, FL in July (see post here; I'm ready for some more sun and sand!)
  • Marked living in Wichita for 1 year at the end of July
  • Celebrated our 1 year work-versaries at our respective jobs on August 1st 
  • I coordinated one of Wichita's biggest fundraisers with the help of a kick butt committee in August 
  • I had my 10 year class reunion in September (small but mighty turnout and thankful for no more planning for another 5 years!)
  • Garth turned 1 on September 11 and was treated to yummies from The Dog Treatery
  • Helped coordinate Pope for Crawford County Commissioner campaign (see details here and here) 
  • Celebrated our first anniversary on September 28, 2014 (read my newlywed ramblings here)
  • Nick started rebuilding a 1970 Honda SL100 motorcycle and is making awesome progress 
  • Went apple picking for the very first time! at Entz Orchard (Wichita area folks, you must go next season, see related post here)
  • Nick's dog Shaggy gave Wichita another try in November and is currently happily co-existing with us 
  • Started working with the amazing Events By Ashley as needed
  • Attended 4 weddings (a little low for our average), delighted in the engagements of a handful friends, and celebrated the birth of a few friends' wee ones
  • Baked, cooked, and grilled countless meals, sweets, and treats
  • Had the privilege of spending lots of quality time with family and friends (we have great people surrounding us!)
  • Ended the first year with our Subbie with 25K+ miles 
As 2014 draws nigh, let us look forward. May 2015 bring you:
Peace within yourself and our world.
Confidence to be the person you are and hope to be.
Health for you and yours.
Creativity in both the personal and professional spheres.
Gratitude for ability, successes, things, and experiences.
Faith in humanity and a higher power.
Time with those you love and with the hobbies you enjoy.
Joy in all your pursuits. 

Before we blast into the New Year, please enjoy this Flipagram of #MrandMrsBorn and company throughout 2014. (Make your own on a mobile device / find out more here.) I might have watched this a half of dozen times already, but I can't believe this year has flown. Time is fleeting--live, laugh, prosper, and take lots of photos!
Happy New Year, loves!
Until next time. xoxo
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New Year, circa 2012? #oldiebutgoodie #preMrandMrsBorn
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12/24/2014 0 Comments

Glad tidings of comfort + joy {Merry Christmas!}

Excuse me while I dust the cobwebs off the blog... yikes. Sorry about that folks. I've been in a writing slump--not generating much content that seems worthy of your time though I have been cooking A LOT. So expect delicious posts soon. I'll do better. Here's a link to the BEST fudge you'll make this year--I promise. Caramel, chocolate, nuts...turtely goodness rich enough for the occasion and simple enough to make tonight (yes, on Christmas Eve!). 

In the meantime, I wanted to take a quick minute to share season's greetings with you! It means so much to me to share this space with you. It wouldn't be right not to celebrate this magical time of the year with you too. 

Nick will tell you I'm a little nutty about the holidays. We actually argued about the Christmas tree decorations of all things. I admit (ahem) that I was a bit incorrect and ridiculous--and making due was fine. Our tree is non-traditional but it's up, it's merry, and it brings me joy. (The puppies have helped make the tree more our own by un-decorating and dining on some of the ornaments too...ugh.) But, that aside, it's been a successful season thus far:
Tree- Check
Made my own glass ornament (I blew glass!)- Check
Baking lots of sweets and treats- Check
Family Christmas photo- Check
Holiday Cards mailed- Check
Presents purchased and wrapped before Christmas Eve- Check
Some time off for the holidays- Check
White Christmas- Wait a minute, who's job was that? (I want some snow...)

Here are a few sights and sounds from our season:
Wishing you and yours the merriest and jolliest holidays! May your days be filled with the ones who matter most, too much food, plentiful laughter, and sincere gratitude. Cheers to the most wonderful time of the year! 
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With love, Nicholas, Jessica, Shaggy, and Garth (Photo by: Stef Roth Photography at Absolute Vintage)
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