This year has been a bit of a blur since March 7, 2016. And even though this was the year I lost my twin sister, other stuff happened too. Here’s my 2016 recap in pictures:

It started in Fort Sill, Oklahoma and my baby turned 9 months.

And I successfully completed the Whole 30 diet.

I worked out at the hotel gym (we lived in a hotel apartment).

And I cut my hair off.

This girl was my best friend in OK and kept me sane and happy. She also helped me get back into shape.

Oklahoma weekends with these two.

Lost Kristi.

Celebrated ONE year!

Received flowers from Eric.

Moved from Oklahoma to Cedar City, Utah into the same house we lived in while attending school.

Went on a couple dates.

And lots of hikes.

Spent lots of days training for the new museum with an incredible group of people.

Went on more hikes and a spent a fun-filled week with these two nephews.

Spent a peaceful day in Zion with my older sis.

Opened the Southern Utah Museum of Art.  And cried joyful tears.

Celebrated July 4th with family. (I don’t know why the picture is so small).

Played Pokemon GO for like a week with Eric and then got sick of it.

Enjoyed some plays at the Engelstad Theatre at the Utah Shakespeare Festival

Finished a wreath I started five years ago.

Landed a dream job with a dream team and supportive boss.

Released balloons for Kristi and to educate children to NEVER NEVER take drugs.

Trick-or-Treated with Superman.

Spent days working with a toddler.

Spent time with this toddler. And loved every single minute.

Survived over two weeks without Eric and took Lewis to visit Santa solo. He had SO much fun.

Painted some walls at the museum. And realizing that there is a lot to manage in a museum. And learn. And grow. I love my job.

Survived Lewis’s first violent flu episode on our way to Provo for Christmas break. Poor kid in Kristi’s sweater to keep from freezing to death in puke-covered clothes.

Celebrated Christmas…

without Kristi. And it was ok. This picture is of my mom and I at her grave on Christmas.

 

I am excited for a new year. There are many good things ahead.