Happy New Year, and a Look Back at 2011

The start of a New Year brings big ideas. Most people are ready to say, "Out with the last year. It's time to start fresh!" But for The Pelto's, 2011 was an amazing year. We spent our New Year's Eve together, playing games and having a nice dinner by candlelight, and then reflected on all of our "Firsts" from 2011. We had such a fun time thinking of all of the firsts each of us had this year. I realized how proud I was of each of us for trying so many new things and how much FUN we really had this past year together. 2011 will be hard to top, but we are already coming up with ways to try!

Lauren
-rode 2 wheels
-soccer camp
-ears pierced
-rollerskating
-met princesses!
-drove the Gator in Monticello
-sledding on Mt. Hood

Andrew
-braces
-triathlon
-kid pitch baseball
-struck someone out!
-new piano teacher
-loop-de-loop rollercoaster
-overnight camping trip with friends

Chris
-Sabbatical!!!!!
-4 patents

Cyndie
-certified group fitness teacher
-taught Stroller Strides
-formed a Girlfriends Running Club
-Triathlon!
-Hood 2 Coast!
-snorkeled

Chris and Cyndie
-vacation without the kiddos
-Hawaii...sigh
-swam with Dolphins...seriously.

Andrew and Lauren
-visit Madison
-all 4 Grandparents in town together...without Mom and Dad!
-toured a cave

The Family
-Disneyland Vacation!
-Mid-West Road Trip!
-ate (and LIKED!) Brussel Sprouts
-Great Wolf Lodge (twice!)
-trip to Seattle
-Mariners Game (and Yankees)
-Neighborhood campfires and potlucks


I know there are many other events that took place this year, but this was our list of highlights. Our "Firsts." 2011 was an amazing year. We are so very grateful for the opportunities we had, and the people who helped make them a reality.

Here's to an amazing 2012 filled with many more FIRSTS!