happy new year

happy new year 2011

enjoying some sparkling apple cider

the awesome folks we rang in the new year with

you know me, it's not a post without a random picture...


well, another year has come and gone.

and what do we have to show for it?

some would say: a few more pounds, a few more wrinkles, and maybe a few more grey hairs {not me, mark- i'm grey free! just saying}

i would however say it was another year of:

love from one another
time spent with those we cherish
great meals {that might explain those "few pounds"}
travels to near and far
adventures in our own backyard
pictures to capture all that life has to offer
life
death
birthdays {37 x 2, 14, 9 & 5}
milestones {awards, grades, boyfriends, starting school}
opportunities to do the things we love
friendships {new and old}
understanding
patience, either learning to have some or never having enough
flaws that you don't like others to see
life lessons
thankfulness for the life we live
forgiveness for ourselves and for others

the list could go on and on for sure.

i am thankful for another year as a mom, wife, and friend.

and thankful to have friends and family in MY life that make life complete.

so, here's to another great year of:
love
food
adventures
birthdays
milestone
opportunities
friendships
life lessons
friends
and many more...