2010 reflections...haha

2010 has been intense...let me reminice about the very first few hours in the new year..we had a fun time dancing and seeing the band gazpacho at kellys...then we got home and realized our dog smelled really horrible! like he'd been rolling around in rotten tuna or something. He desperately needed a bath before we could even go to sleep. I don't really believe in bad omens or anything, but could this smelly dog be an example of the upcoming events for 2010? I try to be optimisitic. Moving on to February....we'd been spending more time with John's mom Nancy and her husband Hank. Things had been relatively awkward with them as the had recently gotten married, very soon after divorcing their spouses...and John wasn't initially agreeing with the whole situation, but he was working through it. We were getting to know and really getting to like Hank. He was genuinley a super nice guy who made Nancy very happy, and we really liked spending time with them. Well, Hank had been having some medical issues, mild ones, and had to have cat scan to see what was going on. Turned out he had esophogal cancer (pardon my spelling). He was very strong about it, and was more concerned about Nancy's well being through the whole ordeal then himself. We were all shocked by his diagnosis because he didn't seem sick..he still seemed like the same Hank we'd been getting to know and love. He was very strong through his sickness and kept such a positive attitude. It was really amazing. He ended up passing away in May...only 4 months after his diagnosis. I miss him.
Soon after we found out that Hank was sick, we found out some good friends of ours were expecting! :) Meghan and Doug are due in September and we are so excited for them! :) Also this year, in May, my good friend Mandy married Tim! I was so happy to be able to be a part of their big day..and mandy looked absolutely beautiful! :) what a crazy month..I also turned 25 in may, making me officially a quarter of a century old, which i have to admit has freaked me out a little. I'm getting through it though. Also in may, I found out my twin sister is pregnant!! I'm going to be an aunty for the first time ever and i am soooo excited. I can't wait til we find out if it's a boy or a girl! Craziness!
In June, we got a new puppy! Her name is Lola, and she is marty's sister. she's an adorable little muffin. :) Lots of work tho! Also, I was in a dance recital for the first time in years. And that was pretty neat... and then in July i started dancing in this new place and i'm totally pumped about it. It's super awesome and I feel like I'm learning tons there! :) It's been a hectic kind of year. I don't know how I feel about everything. I feel like everything just kind of passes by no matter if you deal with it or not...life keeps happening whether your ready for it to continue on or not. and i just keep on going...