2008 in review
January 3, 2009
I’m back. I know you have ALL been waiting on the edge of your seat for my return to the blog world. To ease myself back in (and to try to remember the important things that happened last year), I give you my re-cap of 2008:
Here, there, Everywhere:
2008 brought trips both near and far. I traveled to San Diego (to visit KJ and Justin before they moved back to Seattle), Eugene (to see Mamma Mia on stage for the 5th time), Denver (to see my sister graduate!), Belize (for some much needed sun), just over the mountains (for a couple crazy camping trips), Salem (to see Mary & Nolan get married), New York City (to visit Kerry and live it up in the Big Apple), and finally Pittsburgh (right after Christmas for my grandpa’s funeral).
2008: The Year of Babies!
It really was. And it still kinda blows my mind that so many of my friends are now parents! Lillian Faye (born to Justin & Katrina on 7/1), Belle Bastille (born to my cousin Amy & Eric on 7/14), Kaden Drew (born to Scott & Amy on 8/27), and Saylor Reese (born to Ashley & Tyler on 9/23).
Super Shows:
I can think of few better ways to beat the Seattle blues (which take place from October-July) than seeing some of my favorite people in concert. Not to mention, the gorgeous Seattle summers are perfect for enjoying the awesome outdoor venues we have. Sia & Augustana at the Showbox, Sasquatch and Dave Matthews at the Gorge, Celine Dion at the Tacoma Dome, and Alanis Morissette at the Paramount.
Weddings, weddings, weddings:
My summer “wedding dress” got a lot of use: Holly & Dustin (6/28), Rachel & Ben (8/2), Mary & Nolan (8/22), Kimberly & Todd (9/6), Jessica & Anthony (9/12).
Big events in the life of Carly:
Moving into my apartment in Queen Anne, watching Barack Obama become our next President, celebrating Seder for the first time, seeing more snow in Seattle than ever before, having a “foster cat” for the last 4 months, Sex and the City & Mamma Mia coming to the big screen, seeing Tim Winton at Elliott Bay, starting a blog, turning my favorite number, wearing the best Halloween costume yet, and ringing in 2009 with so many of my friends.
So there you have it…what have I forgotten? Check out facebook for a visual version of 2008.
