Welcome my pretties to the 2014 YEAR IN REVIEW LINKUP!!! Grab a cup of coffee & join me 
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What did you do in 2014 that youād never done before?
This is SO hard! I canāt think of anything I have never done before off the top of my head. I ate new foods, tried new little things, but nothing too extravagant.
Did you keep your new yearsā resolutions? Will you make more in 2015?
I vowed to lose 25-30 pounds. And no, I probably actually gained MORE weight this yearā¦of course itās right after the holidays. I do want to eat better & not make a goal to lose weight, just to be healthier.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes, someone in Terenceās family is always pregnant or having a baby. I love all my little nieces and nephews.
Did anyone close to you die?
People I knew died. Not any immediate family & for that I am HAPPY.
What countries did you visit?
Stayed in the US this yearā¦next year Iām ready to get out of dodge!
What would you like to have in 2015 that you lacked in 2014?
will-power, self motivation to chase my dreams, not be afraid of being my true self.
More family time.
What date from 2014 will remain etched upon your memory?
My sister had a beautiful wedding this past summer. Iāll always remember that.
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Growing my photography business.
What was your biggest failure?
Oh I fail every day at something. I am far from perfect, but I try my best. I am really bad at meal planning and grocery shopping. I struggle with that the most. The last thing I want to do when I get home from a long day is cook.
Did you suffer illness or injury?
No *knock on wood*
What was the best thing you bought?
A new Nikon D750!!!! So excited!
Whose behavior merited celebration?
My husband. He puts up with me and all my flaws. Heās very structured and disciplinedā¦and I am very free-spirited. He keeps me grounded and focused for sure.
Where did most of your money go?
FOOD. Ugh.
What did you get really excited about?
Photo shoots- My passionā¦.anytime I get asked to take photos or have a new event I get SO excited! I love weddings and the vibe you get from all the love in the air 
What song will always remind you of 2014?
Taylor Swift- Blank Space
Compared to this time last year, are you:
Happier or sadder?
Happier
Thinner or fatter?
Fatter. Blah. I am āPlushiousā
Richer or poorer?
Richer
What do you wish youād done more of?
Exercising & spending time with distant family.
What do you wish youād done less of?
Working
How will you be spending Christmas?
I went to Arkansas and we had Christmas on the farm there. We also had Christmas with Terenceās family in Texas too.
Did you fall in love in 2014?
No, I already am.
How many one-night stands?
Zilch.
Who were your best friends?
I donāt have any BEST friends here in Texasā¦I wish I could find one. My best friends have always been my girlfriends from high school and of course my twin sister Bonnie.
What thing did you do that was meaningful to others?
Capture memories and take photos that will hopefully last a lifetime.
What were your favorite TV shows?
The Goldbergs, The Black List, & so many more!
Do you hate anyone now that you didnāt hate this time last year?
Yes. Not hateā¦just dislike.
What was the best book you read in 2014?
The Crossfire Series (Thanks Nicole!!!)
What was your greatest musical discovery?
Taylor Swift 1989 album= LOVE.
What did you want and get?
A new camera.
What did you want but did not get?
To move closer to my husbandās job so we can have more time together.
What were your favorite films this year?
I canāt even REMEMBER. We watched a LOT of moviesā¦I canāt think of a stand out favorite though.
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
33. Spent the day with my family.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
A personal chef. Ha ha!
What kept you sane?
My MEDS. No joke.
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Beverly Goldberg. Overbearing Mom of the year.
What political issue stirred you the most?
Obama everything. SUCKS.
Who do you miss?
Our old President. My family in Arkansas.
Who are the best new persons you met this year?
I met some great blogger friends and so thankful for them!
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2014.
Life is short. You canāt take it with you. Pick and choose your battles.
Quote that sums up the year:
Your future is as BRIGHT as your FAITH.
Where do I even begin? I love so much about this post Iām grinning like a lovesick teenager. You must have been on Santaās REALLY good list to get that new camera, girlllllllllll youāre amazing. I want to put that camera to good use on family and Mommy-and-Me portraits. Yes, Iām still holding out on the family portrait. I wish we were neighbors, or at least lived closer than we do, because youāre totally best friend material. Maybe I could trade my Camry in for a helicopter jet so weāre not so far apart?! Speaking of transportation modes, is The Crossfire Series not the HOTTESTTTTTTTTTTTTTT thing youāve ever read. Oh. My. Gideon, oh Gideon.