The Morning of January 1, 2012
I met one of the best blessings God has ever given me at the end of 2011; Gage. Gage and I went out to celebrate the new year. Gage stayed in the den at my home and had left before I woke up the next day. When I got up I saw this by my bed on the nightstand. I thought what in the world is that doing here? I don't remember using any paper towels (haha). Upon closer examination, I discovered it was a note. Gage couldn't find any paper so he wrote it on the first thing he could find. I guess he found a paper towel roll. His presence in my life has been unlike anything I have ever experienced. For the first time, I have found actual love. I cannot put into words what his love and our relationship means to me, only that I'll forever be changed because of it. I never expected to meet anyone like him but God knew what he was doing when he created Gage. I hope I am lucky enough and blessed enough to have many more years with him.
Moment 1: Hello 2012 and The Love of My Life, It's so Nice to Meet You
Grad School
When 2012 came knocking I was in the thick of things with my grad program. That spring semester was one of the hardest semesters of school I ever had. I remember this moment very vividly because I sat at my kitchen table studying thinking, "WHY DID I CHOOSE A MAJOR THAT REQUIRED A MASTER'S DEGREE!?" Looking back, I am so glad I stayed determined, stayed focused, and reached my goal.
Moment 2: What was I thinking? JK, keep going Katie. You got dis girlfriend.
Mom Turned 50
My Mom is so much fun. So naturally, she had to do something 'totally awesome' for her 50th birthday. She had a throwback birthday party. The year: 2012/the guests: the graduating class from 1980! So much fun! People thought I was really drunk, but really, I just love the 80s. Yes, there was some Cyndi Lauper sang in the garage.
Moment 3: Take Me Home Tonight: Wait, I already am.
New Beginnings
My little sister Tessa, graduated High School this year. I was one proud sissy watching her walk across the stage and get her diploma! I was so excited to see her begin a new chapter of her life and can't wait to see what the future holds for her!
Moment 4: Get it Girl, Get it
Farming Like a Boss
I planted wheat in 2012! It was a LONG day in the tractor, nearly 12 hours, but it was so worth it! I enjoyed spending quality time with Gage and we never ran out of things to talk about! It was so great to be a part of something that benefited others and was/is the backbone of our nation! I have a great appreciation for our country's farmers and thank them for what they do!
Moment 5: If You Can Spend 12hrs With Your Boyfriend in a Tractor And Not Kill Each Other, You Can Make it Through Anything
Colorado Bound
I brought my friends home from Grad School to meet my family, have some fun, and to see how the other half lives! I love these girls with all of my heart and it was so nice to spend time with them in one of my favorite places on this Earth...home. We had Tessa's graduation party, Baja, and ended the weekend with some sharp shooting in Peetz. It was the first time we had all shot a shotgun, and I can safely say, we made memories that day I'll never forget!
Moment 6: Sniping Like It's Our Job
Just a Small Town Girl at Cheyenne Frontier Days
I got to see a Journey concert in 2012. IT WAS STELLAR! I HAD SO MUCH FUN! The music was great and the company was even better! Such a fun night with friends set to the music stylings of a legendary band!
Moment 7: Don't Stop Believing
Grad Girl Retreat
My friend Christina from Grad School, planned a little Nebraskan get-away for us girls to celebrate finishing up a crazy semester of school. She and her husband got us a cool little cabin outside of Ainsworth, Nebraska and we had so much fun! We spend the weekend relaxing, hitting up the local hangouts (hints the longhorn in the picture from the Longhorn Bar), and Christina's husband whipped up some great food! So much fun!
Moment 8: Small Town Big Fun
Karaoke
Every summer the second year graduate students take the first year graduate students out before they start the program. I promised one of my friends that I'd sing karaoke before I graduated from the program and on the night we took the new upcoming grads out, my class got together and sang a song. I don't have any pictures of us singing because I was signing (obviously haha) but it was such a fun night and I miss my friends from school dearly!
Moment 9: Mic Check, Mic Check
China
My sister got a modeling job in China towards the end of 2012. It was so hard having her away from home for Thanksgiving, her birthday, Christmas, and New Years. She had so many wonderful experiences, life changing experiences, and discovered a new found appreciation for home! This was a picture from one of her jobs!
Moment 10: My Sister is a Bombshell
Meeting Beautiful People
I did not meet Gage's family until several months after we started dating. I told Gage I would drive out early one weekend when I was home and help him with Morning chores. Gage lives 30 minutes away and he started chores at 7:00 am. That's right. If you do the math, I had to leave no later than 6:30 am to make it there on time. Little did I know, Gage made his entire family get up so that they could meet me before we did chores. Needless to say, I was embarrassed. I had no makeup on and was wearing flannel. Great first impression right? BUT everything went fine and I had an awesome time that day! Morning chores, waffles, board games, and a movie. I had a fantastic time meeting people that have grown to mean so much to me now. I love them all dearly and am blessed by their presence. I took this picture on my way out to Peetz that morning. It was such a beautiful, peaceful morning that set the tone for the wonderful things to come.
Moment 11: Peetz, CO: Home Away From Home
Losing My Dog
This was the hardest and most prominent moment of 2012. Losing my dog is something I will never forget. Having to put him down and be there with him during the last moments of his life will be something I carry with me forever. I knew I loved my dog, but I didn't realize how much or how deep that love was until he wasn't there anymore. I still miss him every day and I'll always have fond memories of 'my first dog'. I had a dream about six months after he passed. I was walking through a gorgeous old house to the back door that overlooked an amazing yard. I swung open the screen door, stepped out onto the sun lit porch, and when I turned back I saw Buster laying by the house. He looked up saw me, I saw him, and then we had such a nice reuniting. I think I got a glimpse of heaven in that dream [or at least my heaven]. Thank you Buster for all of the memories. I love you so much and always will. I will never forget you. Hope you are being good and keeping Grandpa company!
Moment 12: My Buster Brown
Well, there ya have it! Twelve Moments in 2012 that brought me to where I am today. Twelve moments that shaped my life into something beautiful, and above all, something unforgettable.
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