Friday, January 1, 2016

Happy New Year!


At the start of 2016, I couldn't think of a better way to ring in the New Year than to give thanks for all of my blessings.

As I look back over 2015, here are my TOP TEN blessings:
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10. Accomplishments


*High school graduation
*The beautiful ballet dancer
*New drivers!
*First fish
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9. Furry Friends


*Newest writing buddy--Jaxson
*Man's (and woman's!) best friend
*Yes, we now have FIVE cats
*Never a dull moment! 
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8. Silliness and Laughter


*Celebrating Sweet Sixteen on Mackinac Island
*Donut disaster!
*Nutcracker madness
*Silly-selfies at Culvers
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7. Beauty


*Sunset in the UP of Michigan
*Arch Rock on Mackinac Island
*Hiking along Lake Huron
*Indiana Dunes at dusk
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6. Fulfilling Work


*The triathletes
*The girl with the green thumb
*Three books released in 2015!
*The Rubik's Cube master 
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5. Exploring Michigan


*Tawas Point Lighthouse
*St. Joseph Pier Lighthouse
*Mackinac Bridge 
*Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
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4. Good Health


*Homemade smoothies
*Lots and lots of running (including track and cross country)
*Grateful my mom is in perfect health
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3. Love 


*Big brother love
*Father's Day with an awesome Dad
*Team Patriots!
*More big brother love

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2. Family
 
*The Fabulous Five
*The Fab Five with their Fab Five Cats
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1. Faith

*Chapel at Valparaiso University
*Celebrating the Ultimate Gift
*The beauty of uniqueness
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Happy New Year from my family to yours!


8 comments:

  1. It's such a treat to see your wonderful family and all the 2015 highlights. Wishing all of you a New Year filled with continued blessings.

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    1. Thank you, Carol! Many blessings to you too in the upcoming year! :-)

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  2. Thank you for sharing! Looks like 2015 was a great year. Happy New Year, Jody, to you and your beautiful family.

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    1. Although not without hardships and difficulties, I am grateful for God's blessings in 2015. Praying that you have a Happy New Year too! :-)

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  3. Happy New Year, Hedlund fam! Hope 2016 is filled with even more blessings and many answered prayers! -- the Osbornes

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    1. Praying the same for your dear family, Betsy! I enjoyed catching up on your family with your Christmas letter. :-)

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  4. What a great year you had. Wishing you and yours all the best in 2016.

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    1. It was a year full of blessings (although not without its challenges too!) Praying that you have a wonderful 2016 too! :-)

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