2008 in Review

Recently, it seems as though I have used this blog to vent, and I really don't want to do that any more. I have a lot to be thankful for in 2008. Below is the year in review:

January: My brother Brian celebrated his 30th birthday. Stephanie and I celebrated one year together.
February: My JV boys basketball team won the district title going undefeated in district play and finished with a 24-4 record. I won my 2nd consecutive Cowtown Marathon.
March: Stephanie and I were married on March 15th. We were fortunate enough to have dad perform the ceremony, mom made the cake, and Rocky performed the reception entertainment. Steph and I spent our honeymoon (and spring break) in Hawaii.
April: I turned 28 and started to feel old.
May: One of my runners, Coleby Borchardt, qualified for and competed in the State track meet in Austin (400 and 800 meters). We got to spend the weekend with Monica, Rocky and the kids (Rocky had a runner at the meet too).
June: Steph and I finish another school year. We vacationed with mom, dad, Monica and Brian's families in San Antonio.
July: Steph and I vacationed in San Francisco and enjoyed the cool northern California weather.
August: We bought a dog, Mercy, from the Denton County animal shelter. She is a border collie mix and was tons of fun from the very beginning. Steph began her 3rd year teaching while I entered my 6th year.
September: The Krum boys had their first CC meet with me as their head coach (we won 1st place in our division). We started a Young Marrieds Bible study through Denton Bible. It has been a true blessing to our marriage
October: Steph moved into her new school, the Early Education Center. I finished 2nd in the Steamtown Marathon in Scranton, PA. Steph turned 26--I threw her a surprise birthday party. The Krum boys CC team won the 10-2A District title.
November: My CC team finished a disappointing 4th at the regional CC meet, and became the first team in 8 years not to qualify for the state meet. Basketball season began, and I found myself coaching both freshmen and JV teams. We spent Thanksgiving Day at John and Barbara's house. Stephanie's mom is an excellent cook and I ate way too much.
December: I finished 9th in the White Rock Half Marathon. We celebrated Christmas at both of our parents' houses. Steph and I have been married for 9 months. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful friends and family, and we are excited about what is ahead in 2009.