2011: a look back

2011 has definitely been a roller coaster! There have been so many ups and downs, but there has been one major positive this year that I am so very proud of and thankful for....finally graduating from college with my bachelor's degree. This has taken me so very long but all of my hard work finally payed off and I couldn't be more excited! I have been so dedicated to school and work for the past 9 years that I feel so lost not having to attend classes every night of the week and work three jobs just to get by. Receiving that piece of paper was the best feeling in the world!
Along with my new piece of paper came a new job that I am very excited about! I started at the District Attorney's Office for Bowie County in November. It was a very unexpected turn for me but definitely a positive change and I'm so happy about my decision!

I had a blast this year from surprise birthday parties, baby showers, canoe trips, concerts and even a mini vacation to VA. I made lots of memories with some of the best friends and family a girl could ask for and I'm so truly blessed and thankful.

There were lots of memories made in 2011. Some I want to remember forever and some I wish never happened but nontheless it was a very good year and I can't wait to see what's in store for 2012.

Happy New Year!!!!

canoeing. with. my. friends.

I have been wanting to go canoeing for the past three summers and I finally got to go with some of the most amazing people ever. We had the best time and I can't wait to go again!!

awkward picture of the guys.


me, melinda & hannah. love them!


john riley & melinda. super cute couple!


trying on the life vests.


love this one!

   
group pic!


we were the dorky hat couple, but i was ok with that!