2011

1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before? Went to a casino for my work's Christmas party...turns out- I haven't been missing much. 2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I don't take resolutions very serious. My main goal was to adopt a baby...this is also my main goal this year! 3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Lots of friends and some family. 4. Did anyone close to you die? Yes. A man from our community. 5. What countries did you visit? None. And that really disappoints me. We need to start doing mission trips in Africa. 6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011? A baby :) 7. What dates from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? Going to pick up, who was to be, our son. Our 2 year anniversary. 8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Growing more in our faith. Sponsoring a "H"...our sponsor child in Africa!! Love him! 9. What was your biggest failure? Not doing more to serve God and others. 10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Not really. 11. What was the best thing you bought? Keurig 12. Where did most of your money go? Bills, bills, bills...gas, food...everywhere but where it should. 13. What did you get really excited about? Adoption. Spending time with family and friends. Christmas. Camping. Buying the farm (hopefully)! 14. What song will always remind you of 2011? Oh I don't know...something from The Band Perry maybe? 15. Compared to this time last year, are you: – happier or sadder? About the same...maybe happier – thinner or fatter? Probably a few pounds heavier...bleh! – richer or poorer? Richer. 16. What do you wish you’d done more of? Camping. Traveling out West. Church. 17. What do you wish you’d done less of? Worrying. TV. Facebook. 18. How did you spend Christmas? Our tradition is to always spend Christmas at home. We love it...it's so relaxing and fun to spend it with my parents as well. 19. What was your favorite TV program? Desperate Housewives...as always :) 20. What were your favorite books of the year? Where to start...Kisses from Katie (my favorite!), Twilight (yes, I gave in), New Moon, Mary Higgins Clark books, Chelsea Handler books... 21. What was your favorite music from this year? George Strait is always my favorite...anything country 22. What were your favorite films of the year? I haven't really watched many...none that stand out anyway. 23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? Cake, gifts...just relaxed and kept it low key. I turned 26...bleh! 24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Bringing home a baby...do you see a pattern here?!? :) 25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011? Same...jeans, boots... 26. What kept you sane? Chaske, my family, our adoption goal as something to look forward to and work towards. 27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011. A little bit of faith goes a long way!!!!!!