2011

2011 will go down as one of my favorite years ever (even though I've only live 17... and can't even remember the first few). Beginning with me apply to go with our church Nicaragua team and ending with fundraising for my trip to Uganda! A great way to start the new year! Anyhow, this year has a billion happy moments. From walking in a park with the rain dripping from the leaves and overlooking the lake with my dad, to praising God in a land so foreign to me with the thunder cracking and the rain pouring and God's presence so filling. Holding orphans. Digging a septic tank. Making videos with some crazy and amazing friends. Getting a crazily cute puppy for my golden birthday (17 on the 17th). Meeting some of my cousins for the first time ever, seeing my aunt after 10 years (which should never, never happen again), visiting with my Gran, seeing my grandpa after 10 years, meeting great grandparents, and great-aunts and uncles, and 2nd cousins and some people related in a round-about way. Attending my cousins wedding. Opening a preschool. 2 CYT shows with amazing people. The adoption of our babies-finally! 12 flights with my dad. A handfull of inside jokes with my mom. Tons of laughter with my siblings. Lots of memories made with my dearest friends. It's been a good year. Looking forward to all that God has in store for this year! 2011 went so quickly, but I have faith that 2012 is going to be amazing.