Top 11 in 2011!

In lue of celebrating the New Year, I decided to make a list of the top 11 things that happened in 2011. To be honest, when I reflect on this year what stands out most to me is how hard Brody and I worked. 2011 was definitely a year of work...and not too much play. So though, it isn't super exciting to recount all that we 'worked' on this year, it is exciting to think that we will reap most of the rewards from this years work in 2012.

So here is what I ranked as the most monumental happenings in 2011 (in no particular order).

1. We rang in the New Year in Jamaica of all places (I really consider this trip to have been in 2010 because we left on New Years Day, but it still)

2. Brody changed careers a bit, started working at E Trade(still doing insurance on the side), studied a ton, took the GMAT, applied for school and WAS ACCEPTED to a few MBA programs including University of Michigan (our most likely destination!!)

3. I finished my first year and a half of grad school (and pulled off some decent grades, and was awarded a scholarship)

4. Brody grew his first garden- we actually got to eat a few tomatoes from it too

5. My summer internship at Salt Lake City Council Office turned into a great part time job that will continue into the future (until we move)

6. We said goodbye to the Ford Focus and Roller Skate FJ and welcomed the Infinti and my MINI

7. All of our working has allowed me to save a great deal of money (I'm proud of my savings account, since its never had so much money in it before!)

8. We skiied a ton! 2011 winter had record snowfalls and you better believe Brody and I took advantage of it...even though Brody had to drag me out much of the time, we still had a blast together.

9. Visited some new places like Jackson Hole, WY and Dallas, TX

10. Visited a few old places too, Las Vegas, Lake Powell and Park City

11. Last but not least, we both grew a year older (My bday was celebrated with an awesome surprise party and Brody's was with tons of good food and cheese)--and celebrated our 2 year of marriage.

This year was a lot of work, but I feel incredibly blessed for all the upcoming opportunities we have ahead of us. I am so excited for all the things that will come in 2012. 2012 I have some big plans for you, so you better deliver!! (p.s. I'm sorry if this post sounds like I'm bragging--I just wanted to document all the good that happened this year. We went through some trials too but those aren't fun to mention in the top 11 list)

Happy New Years!