It seems like just yesterday that I was sitting at Nate and Kayla's New Year's Eve party, wondering what the year would bring. Ryan had mentioned the possibility of a "secret vacation" and I was excited but trying to make sure I didn't expect him to propose on the trip. As I started thinking more about it, I decided to look back and appreciate all that has happened this year.
January
- Officially started my website and this blog!!
- Started the month off with a nice round of freezer cooking (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/01/oamc-january-2012.html)
- Made an adorable gray and yellow diaper bag for Tammy (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/01/diaper-bag-done.html)
- Made some awesome popsicles with my new Popsicle Maker
- Started the Shoebox Swap!(http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/01/shoebox-swap.html)
- Went on a fun Bachelorette Party Cruise to the bahamas for Kayla (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/01/bachelorette-cruise-details.html)
- My bff Ashley started her own etsy shop selling some bath and body products (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/02/rare-earth-bath-body.html)
- Ryan surprised me with roses and a steak dinner for Valentine's Day (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/02/happy-valentines-day.html)
- Ryan and I participated in our first garage sale together (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/02/first-garage-sale.html)
- Ryan and I attempted Polyphasic sleeping for a while but it was hard to be consistent with the naps
- I made some fun cornhole bags and repurposed clutches
- University of Kansas won the march madness basketball National Championship (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/03/march-madness-sadness.html)
- Watched our good friends Nate & Kayla get married
- Started an advisory position for Alpha Phi!
April
- Ryan and I got engaged!!! That's more than enough excitement for the whole month! (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/04/best-weekend-ever.html)
- Chose a wedding venue (Vero Beach Hotel & Spa) and photographer (Thirteenth Moon Photography)
- Went to a crazy birthday party called the Lincoln Lazer Olympics (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/05/i-am-exhausted-already-lol.html)
- Went to a super fun bachelorette party for my friend Michelle
- Went on the most awesome vacation ever! Flew to Seattle and then drove down the pacific coast to San Francisco. Saw some pretty awesome stuff along the way (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/06/secret-vacation-pt-3-northern-california.html)
- Selected a Cake Baker (Creative Cakes by Dawn), Florist (Pink Pelican), DJ (Rhythm of the Night), and officiant (Sensational Ceremonies)
- Chose the bridesmaids/groomsmen and designed the wedding invitations
- Completed a tshirt quilt for Gwen and got an order for THREE quilts from my Etsy shop
- Got engagement photos taken and sent save the dates
- Ryan bought a VW bus! (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/06/my-new-triathlon-run-stitch-wed.html)
July
- I got a new logo and website design
- My dad, stepmom and brother came to visit for 4th of July
- Chose bridesmaid dresses, made wedding invitations
- I got an embroidery machine!! (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/07/cool-new-toys.html)
- Finished a baby clothes quilt for RJ (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/07/rjs-quilt-finished.html)
- Ryan ripped out the floor of his VW bus
- Went to Legoland for our nephew's bday and Epcot for Ryan's bday
- Had a weekend of wedding crafting with mom (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/08/crafting-with-mom.html)
- Finished a double sided Tshirt quilt for Danielle and a baby clothes quilt for Victoria
- Watched our good friends Michelle and Aaron get married
- Ryan and I went with friends on our first Scalloping trip - many more to come! (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/09/happy-labor-day.html)
- Welcomed our new nephew Greyson into the world (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/09/welcome-to-the-world-greyson.html)
- Made a quilt for the Alpha Phi Red Dress Gala and learned how to do machine applique on my embroidery machine
October
- My bachelorette party (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/10/c-r-a-z-y-week.html)
- Went to the Alpha Phi Red Dress Gala where my quilt auctioned for $250! (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/10/red-dress-gala.html)
- Made some adorable Halloween outfits for our nieces and nephews
- Hosted a kick-butt Spooktacular halloween party and then survived 2000+ trick-or-treaters (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/10/spooktacular-2012.html)
- Finished up pretty much all the wedding crafting (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/11/17-days-until-the-wedding.html)
- Made some thanksgiving outfits for our nieces and nephews
- Spent a lovely thanksgiving with Mary and Corine and then went to the tree farm
- We got married!! (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/12/happy-wedding-day-to-us.html)
- We had the best wedding reception ever, so fun! (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/12/awesome-wedding-reception.html)
- We went on a beautiful honeymoon to Aruba (http://www.quiltedaffair.com/1/post/2012/12/the-honeymoon-part-1.html)
- The world did NOT end!!
- Ryan and I tiled Mary's guest bath, master bath and entryway
