Welcome to the last HP in 2014, but no worries...there will be plenty more random fun in the new year.
Just not next week.
Next week I will be in full on post wedding mode, so no Hodgepodge January6/7. The HP will be back to it's regular posting schedule the following week-January 13/14. Thanks for understanding y'all, and I promise I'm almost done talking about the wedding.
The planning anyway. I haven't even gotten started talking about the actual day, but I figure I've got all of 2015 to do that. Now for this week's questions...Happy New Year everyone!
1. Share a favorite moment from your Christmas holiday celebration.
Tiptoeing upstairs Christmas morning and passing Daughter1's bedroom. Seeing the bed made and thinking 'wow- she's up early', only to discover she and her sister had both slept in Daughter2's bedroom on Christmas Eve.
Just like they have every single Christmas since 1991.
Tiptoeing upstairs Christmas morning and passing Daughter1's bedroom. Seeing the bed made and thinking 'wow- she's up early', only to discover she and her sister had both slept in Daughter2's bedroom on Christmas Eve.
Just like they have every single Christmas since 1991.
2. What would you say has been the biggest news event during your life so far?
My first thought was of course 9/11, because it's still so fresh in our hearts and minds. But man walking on the moon, the end of the Vietnam War, and the fall of the Berlin Wall were also big important newsworthy events that have occured in my lifetime.
I think I'll still say 9/11 because it feels like there was a real shift in America and the world as a result.
My first thought was of course 9/11, because it's still so fresh in our hearts and minds. But man walking on the moon, the end of the Vietnam War, and the fall of the Berlin Wall were also big important newsworthy events that have occured in my lifetime.
I think I'll still say 9/11 because it feels like there was a real shift in America and the world as a result.
3. The Pantone Color of the Year for 2015 is Marsala. What say you-like or no like? Would I find this color anywhere in your home or wardrobe? Will you add something in this shade to either?
I love the color. I think it's a nice warm tone and I have something close to this on my kitchen walls now. It blends well with greens, golds, and taupes which you'll also find in my home.
I love the color. I think it's a nice warm tone and I have something close to this on my kitchen walls now. It blends well with greens, golds, and taupes which you'll also find in my home.
4. Would you rather meet your ancestors or your great grandchildren? Explain why.
My great grandchildren. My babies babies babies. I know it would be fascinating to meet my ancestors too, but the idea of my babies babies babies makes my heart happy.
My great grandchildren. My babies babies babies. I know it would be fascinating to meet my ancestors too, but the idea of my babies babies babies makes my heart happy.
5. Share one life lesson learned in 2014?
There are many things in this world worth getting worked up over, and also many that are not. It's good to recognize the difference. It's okay to step away from the latter.
6. What was your best or favorite purchase made in 2014?
Finally, something easy! A wedding dress for my daughter the bride.
Finally, something easy! A wedding dress for my daughter the bride.
7. What is one thing you're looking forward to in the new year?
My very first visit to the Pacific Northwest.
My very first visit to the Pacific Northwest.
8. Insert your own random thought here.
There's no better way to begin a new year than with a wedding. So excited to celebrate with family who have loved the bride and groom all their lives. Grateful there isnt a blizzard in the forecast. Thankful for friends from literally all the many places we've set down roots, who are traveling to be with us on the big day. Can't wait to ring in a brand new year.
Happy 2015 to you all!