2011: Year in Review

It’s hard to believe another great year is over! 2011 brought with it fun experiences and abundant blessings. We got to travel quite a bit, always a favorite of mine, to both familiar and new places! I started off the spring with an annual visit to Round Top. My mom and I hopped into Tyler’s old pick up and headed out first thing to meet up with Whit and her mom. We had a ton of success and came home with 2 new pieces for the house! I also enjoyed two great girls’ weekends in Austin and Galveston. Though when we get together, our conversations are different than they used to be, I have so enjoyed getting to see the different paths our lives have taken; new jobs, new loves, new places, and old familiar friendships. Life is so much richer with dear friends who know you better than you know yourself!

Here we are enjoying a delicious seafood dinner in Galveston.

Tyler and I also enjoyed a few weekend getaways including a weekend with Haley and Justin to Port A for Memorial Day. We had yummy pina coladas and got plenty of time in the sun. We did our annual Florida trip over the 4^th of July and had a blast being with the whole family, including our precious niece and nephew. It always feels like home being on the beach in Florida. And finally, Tyler and I went to Chicago over Labor Day to celebrate my birthday and visit some really good friends. We packed every minute and had so much fun exploring a new city, mostly on foot and then on a 4-mile bike ride (geez!) Chicago quickly became one of my favorite cities and I look forward to going back.

Haley and me soaking up the sun in Port A.

Jax Beach, Florida. Home away from home.

We rented some beach cruisers and went bar hopping.

Tyler and I with the Chicago skyline behind us.

I’m still really enjoying our cozy 50 year-old house and the process of slowly but surely making it feel more like home. Tyler and I joined a co-ed soccer team in the fall and love getting to do something competitive together. Our spring season starts again in a few weeks and we’re already looking forward to it. We still adore our home team, which has really grown this year with three little bundles of joy. Our home team is such a constant source of comfort, support, fellowship and fun, and I am forever grateful that we joined over 2 years ago. And finally, Tyler and I recently celebrated 2 wonderful years of marriage. I so enjoy getting to experience life-both the day to day and the really extraordinary with him!

Home team girls. Love them!

Us on NYE!

We have so much to be thankful for this year and always, and owe it all to Him. So, as 2011 has now passed us by, I wish you a fulfilling and adventurous 2012!