Remembering Events of 2007
As we enter 2008, I find myself remembering some of the good and bad times from 2007. Here is a photo history of just some of the main events of my 2007.
On March 18, Bryan proposed to me with this ring. We were at the beach, and I was sure I would drop it and lose it in the sand. Luckily, the ring made it onto my finger, and we spent the rest of the day smooching and making others around us sick with all of our schmoopy-ness.
Then, in April, we went for a hike on my birthday.
Later we had dinner with some of my wonderful friends.
Not wanting to wait until summer to use my new birthday camera, Bryan and I went to KFOG's Kaboom in May. Colder than July, but we had front row seats!
Then, in the end of May, we were rear-ended by an airport van. It totaled my adorable, little Honda del Sol. Luckily, we made it out with few injuries, the last of which seem to be almost healed.
After weeks of searching, we replaced my old Honda with a different one. Our first mutual purchase. (I still miss my SPR BERT.)
Over the summer, Bryan and I went to the Monterrey Aquarium.
And also visited local pirates during our site seeing. Yar!
In June, my friend Lisa threw an engagement party for us at our favorite hangout. Many friends came to wish us well.
In July, my friend since junior high, Amber, came to visit San Francisco. We did some more site seeing and went up to wine country on a sunny, summer day.
My friends, Rich and Stacy, had twins! I felt honored to be one of the first people called, and went to see the tiny ones in the hospital, as well as later in their home.
In August, Bryan and I took a trip to Seattle for his friend's 30th birthday. This is the only photo I took during the whole trip. Bryan getting coffee; it happens a lot in Seattle.
In September, our biggest event took place. We got hitched in Arizona! With all of our friends and family there, we decided to have a big pool party the day before...
...and got married the next day.
Then, on to honeymoon in Costa Rica. First, the volcano, which erupted nearly constantly.
Then, the beach and other national parks.
Also in September was Bryan's birthday. We had been on our honeymoon, so when we got back, I made him this lemon-lime jello cake. I know... euw. But, we both grew up with white-trash processed food, so this is basically the birthday cake of the gods.
For Halloween, we were Mr. and Mrs. Frankenstein, after their honeymoon phase ended.
My brother had a difficult year. In late summer, his marriage, very unexpectedly, came to an end. Our family was shocked and broken-hearted for him. He's a strong, intelligent man, whom I believe will continue to work hard on his future goals, despite the setback. In November, I went to visit him at his house in the midwest. We had great fun, as usual.
Also in November, Bryan and I went to the, now infamous, San Francisco Zoo. We actually watched one of the tigers pace for about 10 minutes during our visit. This photo is not of the tiger pen, clearly.
For Thanksgiving break, Bryan and I decided to drive to Austin, TX. We're thinking of leaving the Bay Area in several years, in order to raise a family, so we wanted to check Austin out as a possible location.
On the way to Texas, we stopped in Arizona to visit my parents.
Despite its beauty, we decided not to move to Austin, but we still enjoyed the sites...
...including the state capitol.
Also in November, Bryan's sister had triplets! We've yet to meet them, so it's an event of which I still have no photos!
And, of course, in December, there were Christmas parties and friends to visit.
We also went back to Arizona for some family time. Here is us with my parents at the Desert Museum.
Now, as we cross the threshold into 2008, we hope for good things in the coming year.
On March 18, Bryan proposed to me with this ring. We were at the beach, and I was sure I would drop it and lose it in the sand. Luckily, the ring made it onto my finger, and we spent the rest of the day smooching and making others around us sick with all of our schmoopy-ness.
Then, in April, we went for a hike on my birthday.
Later we had dinner with some of my wonderful friends.
Not wanting to wait until summer to use my new birthday camera, Bryan and I went to KFOG's Kaboom in May. Colder than July, but we had front row seats!
Then, in the end of May, we were rear-ended by an airport van. It totaled my adorable, little Honda del Sol. Luckily, we made it out with few injuries, the last of which seem to be almost healed.
After weeks of searching, we replaced my old Honda with a different one. Our first mutual purchase. (I still miss my SPR BERT.)
Over the summer, Bryan and I went to the Monterrey Aquarium.
And also visited local pirates during our site seeing. Yar!
In June, my friend Lisa threw an engagement party for us at our favorite hangout. Many friends came to wish us well.
In July, my friend since junior high, Amber, came to visit San Francisco. We did some more site seeing and went up to wine country on a sunny, summer day.
My friends, Rich and Stacy, had twins! I felt honored to be one of the first people called, and went to see the tiny ones in the hospital, as well as later in their home.
In August, Bryan and I took a trip to Seattle for his friend's 30th birthday. This is the only photo I took during the whole trip. Bryan getting coffee; it happens a lot in Seattle.
In September, our biggest event took place. We got hitched in Arizona! With all of our friends and family there, we decided to have a big pool party the day before...
...and got married the next day.
Then, on to honeymoon in Costa Rica. First, the volcano, which erupted nearly constantly.
Then, the beach and other national parks.
Also in September was Bryan's birthday. We had been on our honeymoon, so when we got back, I made him this lemon-lime jello cake. I know... euw. But, we both grew up with white-trash processed food, so this is basically the birthday cake of the gods.
For Halloween, we were Mr. and Mrs. Frankenstein, after their honeymoon phase ended.
My brother had a difficult year. In late summer, his marriage, very unexpectedly, came to an end. Our family was shocked and broken-hearted for him. He's a strong, intelligent man, whom I believe will continue to work hard on his future goals, despite the setback. In November, I went to visit him at his house in the midwest. We had great fun, as usual.
Also in November, Bryan and I went to the, now infamous, San Francisco Zoo. We actually watched one of the tigers pace for about 10 minutes during our visit. This photo is not of the tiger pen, clearly.
For Thanksgiving break, Bryan and I decided to drive to Austin, TX. We're thinking of leaving the Bay Area in several years, in order to raise a family, so we wanted to check Austin out as a possible location.
On the way to Texas, we stopped in Arizona to visit my parents.
Despite its beauty, we decided not to move to Austin, but we still enjoyed the sites...
...including the state capitol.
Also in November, Bryan's sister had triplets! We've yet to meet them, so it's an event of which I still have no photos!
And, of course, in December, there were Christmas parties and friends to visit.
We also went back to Arizona for some family time. Here is us with my parents at the Desert Museum.
Now, as we cross the threshold into 2008, we hope for good things in the coming year.
posted by Bert at 9:45 AM
2 Comments:
what a neat retrospective! i loved all the pics. it was a big year for you (and, well, for me too)! here's to a great '08.
and, i agree that austin is cool...i lived in san antonio for a couple of years and austin was a frequent hangout of mine. i gotta say, tho, that the midwest definitely has its advantages (wink, wink), except on days like today when it's bitterly cold.
Nice post. If you lived anywhere in Texas, Austin is a good choice. It's quite affordable, the university is there, and it's the nicest city I visited in Texas. I lived in Austin for a short time (the suburb Round Rock is nice), and I have to say it wasn't horrible. Just prepare yourself for big bugs, true thunder/lightning storms, and the word "y'all". :-P
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