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2013 Highlights

2013 has been a really great year! God has been so good to me, and I just thank Him and give Him praise for all He has done. I can't wait for what 2014 has in store for me!

Some highlights from this year:

7 year anniversary trip to Gatlinburg
 
Definitely the highlight of my year right here! Absolutely love this little girl so much.

Family weekend in NYC!

My photoshoot with MuscleTech-such an amazing experience that I am so grateful for. Still feels like a dream to me...like, that happened in real life?

As for training, this year wasn't a focus on strength, but I did accomplish a goal I never thought I'd reach of a 225lb squat! (Watch here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkzSyiWxHy4) I was SO excited about this! Hope to only get stronger this coming year and continue growing and challenging myself in new ways.

I don't do New Year's Resolutions...but I do try to think of some things I can focus on and get better at in the coming year. I don't even have any specific goals yet, just want to keep getting stronger, especially on my deadlifts and really focus on building up my legs this year.

Mostly, I want to keep growing stronger in my faith and my relationship with God and to be a bold witness for Him. My mantra for the year is: "Shine the light", as in the light of Christ. We are to be reflections of Him. To love God and to love people is all that matters in life, and I need to do a better job of it. Let this be our goal above all else!

 
What was the highlight of 2013 for you? Do you have any goals or resolutions for the new year? I'd love to hear them!

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