I had big plans for New Years Eve this year- going to see New Years Eve (the movie) in the theater but no I am sick in bed with a cold and a neck ache. Best luck ever- you betcha!
So It’s New Years Eve and I thought I should reflect on one of the best years of my life. (this is probably going to be VERY LONG, my apologizes)
JANUARY
- I turned 23
- I had 2 interviews for internships
- I ended my internship at the legislative office which was wonderful
- I got an internship at the Surrogate’s Court
FEBRUARY
- Started my internship at the Surrogate’s Court
MARCH
- St. Patrick’s Day fiasco lives on
APRIL
- Dad retired from the Fire department- 33 years!
- Bought a bed
MAY
- Went to a fundrasier for a local firefighter who was badly burned
- Got my iPhone
- Graduated College ( distinugished honors!!)
- Disney World
- Kick off to Summer Celebration at the beach
- Memorial Day Parade- Honoring those who gave it all for our country
JUNE
- Networking with Emily at Bamboo 52, St. Marks Hotel and Bar None (Hi Jack the Red Sox Fan from Boston!)
- Michael Buble Concert in Atlantic City
- Living Gluten Free became my life. literally.
JULY
- 4th of July on the Beach
- NKOTBSB concert in Atlantic City
- Beach days
AUGUST
- Mommy and Daddy’s 30th Wedding Anniversary
- Exciting news from the Surrogate’s Court
- Hurricane Irene (sitting in Home Depot for 5 hours)
SEPTEMBER
- Even more exciting news from the Surrogate’s Court
- 10 year anniversary of September 11
- Mommy’s Birthday
- Last day at Victoria’s Secret
OCTOBER
- Dad’s Birthday
- Started my (big girl) job at the Surrogate’s Court
NOVEMBER
- Got my name plate
- National Adoption Day went Wonderful
- Got the hang of the office (and how to dismantle paperwork that had exihbits up to EEE)
DECEMBER
- Happy Birthday Frank Sinatra Celebration
- Christmastime in the Office
- Christmas Day at home
- got the best christmas gift EVER
WOW! what a crazy year 2011 was.
Here is to another wonderful year filled with laughter, surprises, family, friends and joy.
xoxox Elle





























I love your red scarf!
Lauren,
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