the best of 2011

~we grew one year older and wiser too 22 and 25!
~SHE didn't graduate {yet}...an almost alumni cougar. good thing there is 2012
~HE changed job positions. 
~ SHE and HE visited where their marriage began. the ST.REGIS hotel for the big 1 year after a hot air balloon ride.
~ they ventured to puerto rico for a honey moon. flamenco beach- we haven't stopped dreaming about you...
~ SHE started selling diamonds for a job. and loves it.
~ SHE realized jobs aren't all they are cracked up to be. along with being a grown up.
~they became an aunt and uncle to a niece named ellie layne.
~HE fell in love with the new niece pulling him onto the baby train.
~they made new friendships that are here to stay
~also hosted an engagement of L-HAM and brycen. <planned to wed April 28th, 2012).
~they found out about an additional niece coming June 14th, 2012. Courtney <the champ> is having #5. 
~loved a quick get away to quaint st. george
~ditched the vitamix for a blendtec (we'll see how that goes)
~they had an additional roommate for not long enough. 
~SHE went to CA for 24 hours. 
~they welcomed a new brother in law.
~HER 1/2 a thumb celebrated her 2nd birthday
~SHE backed into her husband's car.. {for the second time} {{yikes!}}
~SHE and HE learned more about each other, marriage, and things in between.


the year of 2011 will be a memorable one. life is simple right now. and they arne't lying when they say there is 

beauty in simplicity 

closing out one year and off to the the next is always bitter sweet. we have a lot to look forward to in the new year but we are most excited about the things that will be surprises!


CHEERS! to another beginning