2020 is coming to an end. It has been an interesting year to say the least. Last year at this time none of us had any idea what 2020 would hold. Now as I sit here reflecting back on it all I can say is wow that was a wild ride!!
So much has changed in the world this past year and we all have a new normal we are slowly getting use to it all. Even though some of us are fighting the change with a fierceness, it is unfortunately inevitable. It is all just crazy that now masks, social distancing and the pandemic scare is now our everyday life. We are all also so up in the air about our future government leaders, this is scary to me. The new president is very scary to me and I am afraid of what kind of guidance they will bring us. I think the America we all knew is changing slowly for the worse right in front of us and no one is fighting for it!!! I wish I could make a difference in the world, just thinking maybe I will just keep praying for us all.
This year has been a challenge for us but we also had some really good times. We made some GREAT memories with our family and friends, tried new things and crushed some goals!!! Of course we also had our setbacks but we overcame and conquered it all. Derek has been the BEST husband ever, taking care of me. All in all we can say we survived to live another day!!!
So from here on out I plan on living my life to the fullest!! So bring on 2021! It will be as amazing as we make it!!!
"There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind!" -CS Lewis
2020 Year in Review:
January
Started the year out with our family: riding bikes in Arkansas
Back to New Mexico for a fun hike: Guadalupe Mesa
February
Pagosa Springs: sledding, snowshoeing and skiing at Hesperus (not for me!!!)
Hikes: Eye of Sandia, Slot Canyon
March
Hikes: Kelly Mine, Las Conchas, Jemez Mountains (Obsidian finds!!!)
Utah adventure: North Canyon hike, House on Fire Ruin hike, Cedar Mesa Area, Natural Bridges Trail
Covid 19 scare started and everything shutdown
April
Poor Maxx didn't get the gigging birthday party he wanted, stupid Covid 19
Hikes: Las Conchas trail
May
Got our new Cyclone!!!!
Quick visit home to see kids!!!
June
Started at Taos NM
Hikes: Williams Lake, Middle Fork Lake
Bikes: Angelfire Bike Park, GRAVITY PASSES
July
Bike: Angelfire Bike Park
Kids in for Vacation: Jemez Hike, Overnight backpacking up to Middle Fork Lake, Maxx trip to ER in Taos after cutting eye, Frisbee golf
Hell Hike: Las Minas Trail looking for Staurolites (no luck)
Moved to Albuquerque for new contract
Angelfire holiday
My cousin Lenette had heart surgery and is better!!!
August
Mountain Bike wreck at Angelfire broken shoulder for me, surgery then rehab
Moved back home to recoup
September
Family time (love love love)
Monster Truck Rally in Miami OK
Kanen and Alexis wedding shower, new baby coming in April 2021
October
Accepted Jesus Christ into my heart❤
Jesica and Chaz celebrated 7 years of marriage, Maxx was very upset he wasn't at their wedding and Jett was....LOL
Kanen and Alexis married, beautiful ceremony and nice weekend away
November
Survived therapy
Started riding with Cara in NWA, also rode in Siloam Springs
Moved RV to Cave Springs and started working at NWMC in Bentonville, AR
Lost my Aunt Onnie
December
Christmas shopping fun
Holidays with kids
working again
last hike of the year in Elm Springs AR around Partners Lake