Thursday, January 5, 2012

reflecting

Normally deciding which photos make the cut for our annual year-end slideshow isn't too difficult.  This year it was painful.  We had so many fun adventures this year, and I had almost 600 photos in my "favorites" folder.  So here is the very condensed version of 2011, including...
  • horse back riding 
  • rodeo
  • gem and mineral show
  • selling our first house and moving across the country
  • selling two cars and buying a new one
  • a new cousin
  • spending a good chunk of the year on the road.
    • total days away from home: 64 
    • places visited: Denver (twice for me), Idaho (twice for me), Illinois (twice), Montreal (twice), Quebec City, Boston, Portsmouth, NH, and York, ME (as well as many day trips exploring Vermont) 
  • new friends
  • a half marathon, and a 10k
  • lazy days at the beach
  • 3 visits to the ER (luckily nothing too serious)
  • a new found love of farmers markets, berry picking, and fresh apple cider
  • lots of bike rides
  • my brother's graduation
We hope 2012 brings many more adventures.  First on the list...skiing. 

6 comments:

Erin L said...

So fun to watch!!! We are so glad 2011 brought you here!

Bryan and Christy Clark said...

That was darling! And I LOVE the picture you had on your christmas card. It was perfect.

Peggy said...

Looks like 2011 was an adventurous and great year for your cute family!

Troy and Nancee Tegeder said...

Loved it. Totally makes me miss you guys. Vermont looks beautiful. Who sang that first song? I really liked it. Thanks for the Christmas card too. Hope you are doing well.

Groff Family said...

I am not sure why, but I totally got teary-eyed watching this! I miss you! Such cute pics, you have amazing talent.

Marci said...

Looks like you guys are loving your life! We sure miss you! I didn't have you address to send a Christmas card! Loved you New Year's card!