Hi! Welcome to my longest post of the year....my 2025 recap! Yes, 99% of these pictures have been shown here, but it is good for me to see the good parts of the year. Yes, it had it hard parts, but lots of fun in it as well. Note: this post contains more pictures than usual :)
JANUARY
One of my best friends from NC came for a visit.
I met up with some friends in New Orleans for a weekend.
I saw Michael J Fox and the cast of Back to the Future at a 40th year anniversary event.
The event included me seeing my favorite, Huey Lewis, which was the driving factor of me going down there!
FEBRUARY
I surprised my daughter for her 24th birthday.
I took a weight lifting class.
MARCH
Brook came home for spring break.
Jenn and I giggling as we look at dating apps. Who are we?
Greeting my brother at the airport with Elvis!
Grizzlies game with my co-worker
Tulips with Jenn
And other celebrations with Jenn
April
I had a work event.
I took myself on a date and had a lovely time.
I spent Easter in Charlotte with my daughters and former in-laws.
Took an epic trip to Louisville with these awesome fellow bloggers turned friends!
I loved visiting Churchill Downs the week of the Kentucky Derby.
MAY
Jenn and I went to McKinney, Texas and met up with Tanya.
I took a tour of the Air Traffic Controller center in Memphis.
I wrapped up taking dance lessons.
Brook came home for Mother's Day!
JUNE
Brook, Wade and I went to our AAA baseball team's game.
Father's Day with my dad and siblings
Sunday lunch with Jenn
A sleepover with these kiddos!
I took a trip to Chattanooga and saw my oldest!
I went from there to Lexington, Kentucky for a meet up with one of my other best friends who was there visiting from South America.
We celebrated a co-workers wedding.
I had a brunch with old church friends from the 90's.
JULY
I had my yearly brunch with my elementary school teacher and fellow student/friend.
Jenn and I went to the beach for several days and had the best time and enjoyed key lime pie and margaritas every day :).
Brook traveled to Beaumont, Texas to honor the memory of one her best friends she lost in the Texas flood July 4th weekend.
AUGUST
Jenn and I went to see Darius Rucker in concert and I haven't stopped listening to him since!
We also saw Teddy Swims in concert.
I had a "framily" dinner with one of my other best friends and her family.
SEPTEMBER
I love my co-worker and also fell in love with these 2 precious interns we had at work this semester. We needed each other's laughter at another work event.
Jenn and I went to hear a Huey Lewis tribute band.
I traveled to Chattanooga and then to NC for a weekend. I was able to meet sweet Joyce, hostess from the Hodgepodge, along the way!
Hiking with my friend in Brevard, NC
I stopped in Atlanta and went to a Braves MLB game by myself. Another day date I enjoyed!
It was a thrill to honor my dad with an award he received from the University of Tennessee medical school.
I met my sister's 11th grandchild :), my 12th great (my brother has one).
It cooled off enough to have outdoor fires in the evening.
Fun times with Jenn and Kendra!
OCTOBER
I had a work day at my house with dear friends from church.
I traveled to Savannah to see Brook.
We took a day trip to Charleston.
I went with my sister to take most of the greats to a pumpkin patch.
NOVEMBER
I moved into my rental house and set up for Christmas.
I walked a turkey trot on Thanksgiving morning.
I had a one day college reunion with sorority sisters.
Brook came home for Christmas break!
I officially, finally sold my house I had lived in for 9 years. My marriage of 27 years officially ended earlier this year.
I celebrated my 55th birthday with dear friends.
DECEMBER
A low key Christmas day with my daughters.
Post Christmas day with my siblings
A visit with my Colombian friends, who now live in Australia, in Dallas, Texas! I drove there to see them on a connection from their flight.
I refer to him as my Colombian son!
Lots of Christmas visits with Jenn!
Grizzlies game with Brook
2025....Thank you for letting me see lots of smiles among the tears. I feel like the past 5 years can be summed up like this....
But cheers to a brighter last half of this decade!
I enjoyed reading your recap! You took a lot of great trips and saw lots of friends and family. I love how you pour into your grands and are always up for an adventure. I hate that you´ve been hurt and betrayed- getting to meet and know you better this year revealed what a truly amazing woman that you are. The events of this year are but pieces in the tapestry of your life- you are showing that no matter what comes your way, your faith and resilience shine through. I hope that 2026 brings you everything good, peaceful and uplifting. And I am so looking forward to seeing you again!
ReplyDeleteGosh, I love that last picture. You found all the bright moments in a very tough year. Just selling the house is a big life event. We lived in our last house for 9 years, and it was so hard to leave (even under different circumstances.) Here's to a happy and healthy 2026.
ReplyDeleteYou rocked 2025 Marilyn! So so much fun and JOY in your days-remember how far you have come and I am looking forward to following along in 2026!
ReplyDeleteI know it was such a hard year but look how much you did! You accomplished a ton and also had some fun along the way. I am saying a prayer for your 2026. Keep all this good and your adventurous always say YES spirit and lose all the bad and hard!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic recap of your year! There are so many wonderful moments. Fab photos!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Wishing you all the best for 2026.
What an amazing recap!! That last picture got me. I remember you showing it to me and cracking up with you over this at the time. We have so many great memories together! Gosh, when you put it like that...the last half of this decade...holy cow! Time needs to slow down a bit for me. I don't want it to go by too quickly! I want to savor all the moments with my family and with my friends, and I want to keep on making all these incredible memories that we have. I love you, friend! So, so much. Love you, Byeeeee!
ReplyDeleteYou should be so proud of how you graciously handled all of life in 2025, and I feel in my heart many good things are coming your way in 2026. Happy New Year from Waco!
ReplyDeleteAre you a teacher? Happy New Year. Jen
ReplyDeleteYou had a very busy year! Looks like a good one, even with the hard times.
ReplyDeleteAw, I know it has been another hard year but in looking at this recap all I see is a life filled with great friends, wonderful family, and lots of fun trips! Wishing you a much, much brighter and better 2026!
ReplyDeleteYou had a lot of nice trips and visits with friends and family!
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