2014 HAS BEEN A GREAT YEAR!
(So great, in fact, that many of these categories have runners-up!)
Our Biggest Accomplishment: House Renovations!
So far, we've redone the kitchen cabinets and countertops, bought new appliances, removed carpet from almost the whole house, put hardwood in most of the house, stained and refinished the concrete floor in one room, and painted the main parts of the house (including trim and doors - which is very time consuming!) We still have miles to go, but we've loved making our house a home.  |
| Not the greatest pictures, but you get the idea - they were dark brown with beige countertops and brass fixtures before! |
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| Also, our appliances were mix-matched - so we finally got all matching stainless! |
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| David hard at work on the floors. Carpet glue is no fun! |
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| Before we put the wood down, we wrote scripture blessings all throughout on the foundation! |
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| Preview of the gorgeous dark wood flooring! |
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| New floors! And new blinds courtesy of my parents! |
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| We think Moses likes it in here :) |
Runner Up for biggest accomplishment was David starting his own company! He worked so so hard this year (outside of his full time job) - so that we were able to do these renovations... and even upgrade my ride ;)
Our Biggest Frustration: The Blue Jeep
(She's healed and moved on now though, lol!)
It seems like so long ago now, but in the beginning of the year, we were STILL battling Holt Transmission to get my jeep running right! Finally after countless trips back and forth - and countless days driving David's truck to work - We decided it was time to bid her adieu, and upgrade! So in May, we welcomed this beauty to the family!
We did finally get the Blue Jeep up and running smoothly again - and were able to sell it to David's sister Rebecca. This way, if it has any future problems (which it shouldn't...) at least David can still help her out - it is under warranty for another 2 years!
Our Biggest Adventure: Guatemala
In July - thanks to God many of our friends and family - we were able to go on a mission trip to Guatemala! This really deserves it's own post...but I'll sum it up in pictures below. We made friendships despite language barriers, spread the Gospel, and even had time for sightseeing in Antigua! It was a trip we'll both remember for a lifetime. (Hoping to post more about this in the future... though I'm already 6 months late!) |
| SO thankful to experience this together! |
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| Afternoon siesta time :) |
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| Precious Village boys. The one on the left drew David a picture and gave it to him on the last day. |
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| Always the goofball. |
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| The Whole Gang |
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| Anderson was our adopted sibling for the week! |
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| David and Tony our driver - these two formed such a great friendship during the week. Two peas in a pod! |
Runner Up for greatest adventure: Courtney's trip to NYC with Kristen! It was certainly an adventure - two southern sisters tackling the Big Apple in 2 1/2 days! But boy, did we do it all! Our favorite show, FRIENDS, set up a temporary Central Perk for it's 20th anniversary - so of course, on a total whim, (and thanks to two wonderful husbands for letting us go!) we packed up and flew out! We saw Central Perk, Central Park, Times Square, Bloomingdales, Rockefeller Center, Little Italy (with Cannoli's!), 9/11 Memorial and Museum (GO see that!), NY Public Library, Tiffany's, FAO Schwarz, The Met, Cinderella on Broadway, got a Cosmopolitan, and even tackled the subways and a tiny hotel in Queens! We totally earned our street cred - no chaperones! :)
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| Caroline couldn't come - so we brought her a little blue box! |
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| THE Orange Couch - Just call us Rachel and Monica :) |
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| A little rain couldn't stop us! |
These are just a few pics from the trip - for a whole bunch more, click here!
Other great adventures included: Hilton Head for Valentine's Day, Columbia to see Kari Jobe and Rend Collective in concert; Cape Coral, Florida for Thanksgiving; Clemson for a football game; and Spartanburg for Kerri & Aaron's Wedding!
Now, onto the 2014 lists...no real pictures go with these :)
Our Favorite Restaurants:
They're all tied for first!
Sesame for Burgers, Miyabi Sushi Bar, Moe's, and The Shelter for Sunday Brunch
Our Favorite Music:
We both love Elevation Worship!
David: Mumford and Sons, Lumineers, Rend Collective, Citizens
Courtney: Kari Jobe, All Sons and Daughters, Frozen Soundtrack
Our Favorite Books Read:
David: The Tombs, Clive Cussler
Courtney: Return to Tradd Street, Karen White (Runner Up: Beautiful Ruins, Jess Walter)
Our Favorite TV Shows:
We both LOVE Family Feud!! And Grey's Anatomy on Netflix!
David: The Walking Dead (Runners Up: Impractical Jokers and Prospectors)
Courtney: Tie between Friends and Revenge (Runners Up: Nashville, Hart of Dixie, Gossip Girl on Netflix)
Our Favorite Hobbies:
David: Learning more on Electric Guitar, Blacksmithing, and still camping, even though we didn't go once this year!
Courtney: Hand Lettering, Painting, and crafting of any kind!
On the Calendar for 2015?
Cruisin' the Pacific Coast Highway in June!
More details to come as we begin to plan - suggestions welcome!
That about sums up our year!
We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas, and will have a very Happy New Year!!!
With Love & Blessings,
C+D
