***Highlight Of The Year 2009***

[florida sun]

I know a lot of us have had our share of ups and downs this past year, but thought it would be nice to end the year on the happier moments of the past 12 months, so what has been your top highlights of the year?

I will start-

Finding out my Daughter Vicki had secured a place in the Uni of her choice comes top.

Other highlights were - Seeing Placebo live in Birmingham, having my first tattoo at the age of 47 and reaching a 30 year milestone of working for the same company.

Who's next........

 

[wicket2005]

That's nice Sue.

For me finding out that my sister was getting married and expecting her first baby on 10th January 2010. Both had been long wished for.

 

[PoppyAnna]

I'll go next.....

On the family front we finally managed to get the docs to agree to taking eldest DD's tonsils out. They're not too keen on doing it anymore and although we had to have it done privately it was worth every penny for the change in the girl
My MIL was seriously ill with Breast Cancer this time last year and spent christmas in hospital, it's been fantastic to see her recovery and see her enjoy christmas this year and the return of the "Nanny" that we love.

We've also had lovely family holidays, including DLRP for the Christmas season.

On a lighter social note, I have made some really lovely friends this year, at home and on here I have been fortunate enough to go to the Strictly tour and this years christmas special as well as the parties after, but the entertainment highlight of the year has to be the Take That concert at Wembley Stadium on a hot day in July

 

[wideeyes]

mine and DDs trip to Disneyland Paris in January. My graduation in July and getting accepted on to my Post Graduate course.

 

[Muscateer]

Some nice highlights so far

For me it was seeing my daughter pass her driving test and her face when she picked up her car.

My friend of over 20 years having her first child after many years of trying and then a few months later finding out she was pregnant again. Second child born just before Christmas.

My DH climbing another rung in the corporate ladder and good luck to him starting his new job on 2nd January. I am finally on board with our move and getting a wee bit excited about it.

 

[ukstitch]

I've got a couple I could mention, so I'll just mention a couple...

So - for me, firstly I think it has to be the completion of my MSc in Human Computer Interaction. It took me 2 years to complete and cost me £6,000 in fees (not to mention a lot of spare time of sanity) but I eventually completed it with straight A's and a distinction.

secondly - my trip to Disneyland and the opportunity to interact with the Beluga Whales at Sea World. I love marine and water life in general - I keep 2 fish tanks at home including 1 marine, so to be able to interact with them like I did at Sea World was such an amazing experience.

Finally making it to Magic Mountain was a highlight as well because I love my roller coasters, but the Beluga Whales really stand out from that trip.

 

[Tinks1984]

Lovely idea for a thread

I have a couple too, which are:

My best friend's wedding in May, I was chief bridesmaid and loved every second of the day, my friend looked stunning and everything went along perfectly.

My brother's graduation. When he was younger, at High School, my parents were told he'd never amount to anything (as he's had learning difficulties), so to see him graduate with a 2:2 in Computer Science & Networking was one of the proudest moments of my life so far

 

[craigs bride]

i have a few too //

first ds was born on the 2 jan
then we went to florida and got married and the best one was having my brother travel from Auz for our wedding ...

 

[natalielongstaff]

My highlight was our trip to wdw in october with the Alcocks, it was a brilliant holiday made so much better that we got to share it with friends

On the home front i had a great OFSTED report this year and was also pleased that dh kept his job and got promoted in the GAP re-shuffle

 

[Dimplenose]

Definitely our trip to WDW in the summer. (Our first for 4 years) A little sad too as we were celebrating DS leaving school (why didn't I say that at check in?).

 

[florida sun]

Lovely highlights so far

 

[wickesy]

I've got a few highlights from this year:

3. Meeting Michelle (Snowy-girls) and her family for lunch at T-Rex.

2. Riding a Segway 'around the world' at EPCOT.

1. Seeing a wild bear strolling past our cabin in the Smoky Mountains.

 

[natalielongstaff]

Lovely highlights so far

Great idea for a thread, amid the doom and gloom its good to be reminded of the things we are thankful for

 

[thelittlemermaid83]

My highlights are

1- Staying in the Disneyland Hotel at DLRP.

2- Seeing Kyra in her first Nativity at school.

 

[scojos]

i agree, what a lovely idea for thread ill add my 2p sworth!
1. Still being alive. nearly died over the summer from a massive infection of gall bladder then had to have emergency surgery to have it removed 2 days before my family flew off to Eygpt wihout me. one plus of this has been dh "allowing" me to book a 3 week stay in WDW next year.
2. Dh being offered a full time job which he loves. h is a chef by training and he now works in a school (as aLSP) for severly autistic children (our own child has ASD). he loves it!
3. getting promotion at work, im now 2nd in dept, though cant see what all the fuss is about, i still teach the same!
4. eldest ds starting big school, which he loves
5. DD 7 has passed all her ice dance badges and has now to start skating at club level.
Tracy xx

 

[buzz for boys]

First I have to say I asked my dh what the highlight of this year was for us and he stated "THE END!!"

So my top 3 highlights of 2009 are;

1. The End
2. Landing in Florida
3. Finding Cams star of hope on ceiling at GKTW.

Cant wait for 2010!!

 

[MyBubbles]

I love thi thread - fab idea!

Mine would be:

1. Getting a long awaited promotion
2. Going on my first solo holiday to Vegas - loved every minute of it
3. My niece coming into the world and our crazy family
4. Being blessed enough to be able to book WDW for next year and surprise my sister with a trip all paid for her.
5. Leaning that everything happens for a good reason and accepting it!

Roll on 2010!

 

[gemmybear83]

This is a lovely thread! Here are mine:
1. Getting engaged jan 2009, and planning our wdw wedding
2. Being an incredibly proud big sister watching my little brother move to south Korea for a year to teach English. He has really settled in, and I think it has been a fantastic experience for him!
3. Getting our kitten marie in oct 09
4. Both me and henry taking on more responsibility at work, and I won an award at work for performance.
5. A fantastic wdw holiday, will never forget the concierege upgrade and our 5 year anniversary dinner at the California grill!

 

[jjk]

mine are

1 Hubby being totally well again and off all medication for the 1st time in 5 years

2 birth of my lovely Nephew Oscar

3 Jordan passing his exams and going on to do his A levels

4 our wonderful holiday to Florida

 

[wayneg]

#1, Matt chosen to be Head Boy.
Close second being asked to be a Moderator.

Others,
Celebrating 20 years of marriage while in Florida. Only a handful of arguments in over 20 years
Flying Biz class & DDP enjoyed both a lot more than I expected.
Meeting friends off the DIS, August DISmeet at Poly, August aboard the Disney Magic and this week in the Midlands.
DMIL giving us a cheque for our anniversary that will pay for another 3-4 trips to Florida