2011 Reflection

2011 was a great year for us!  I started out the year in busy season as an auditor and quickly realized that it was not for me long-term.  I started looking for a new job in March and started my new job in April.  I am so happy with my decision!  Andrew also changed jobs in November.  He left Bernstein to go to work for UBS in their private wealth management division.  We have been so blessed with successful careers, and I have to give all the credit to God for opening the right doors!  It is so amazing to see how God has guided us over the past year to where we are today.

We celebrated our 2nd anniversary this July and went to Colorado in August to celebrate.  We stayed in Vail, which was so nice!  The weather felt great and the mountains were beautiful!  Andrew's been doing very well at SMU and went on a trip to Hong Kong in December.  He had an amazing time there!  Maybe some day I will go back with him.  Andrew should finish classes at the end of June and graduate in August, and I couldn't be more proud of him!

My mom finally took the plunge and retired this year from teaching.  It's been a good change for her!  My parents put aside plans for a pool this year, only to buy a lake house to remodel.  I was skeptical at first, because I had great plans for that pool.  But as soon as I saw the plans for the lake house I forgot about the pool!  The house is still under construction and will hopefully open in Spring 2012!  (Fingers crossed) I can hardly wait!

Andrew and I promoted out of our newly wed Sunday school class this fall, and we are now trying to decide between classes for young married couples.  We have made so many great friends from church!  We joined a Care Group (Bible Study) that meets every other week.

We started training for the White Rock Half Marathon in August and ran in the race on December 4th.  It was raining and cold, but we made it through with smiles on our faces!  I am so proud of us for accomplishing that goal.  13.1 miles is a long run!  We are thinking about doing it again next year, but no plans to ever run a full marathon... half is plenty!

We are so thankful this year for family, friends and our health.  We look forward to a wonderful 2012!  Can't wait to see what the Lord will do in our lives in this year!