Some highlights of 2011...

One of the main reasons behind this blog was to keep a journal of public facing thoughts and a surface look of what I've been up to. 2011 has been another great year for me. Here are some highlights...

• Helped with my son's YMCA basketball team, also helped him with Pinewood derby car
• Discovered TS4arts.org
• Conquered Advance Wars on Nintendo DS
• Visited National Museum of USAF in Dayton
• Saw the Toasters & Polka Floyd @ Frankies
• Traveled to Turkey with the kids (what?! yeah, I know...)
• Saw Brian Van Der Aark @ Finn's
• Went to Orlando for a conference and spent time with friends
• Saw Sting in concert with some friends
• Went golfing many times
• Was amazed by the girls in http://www.GlassCitySynchro.org/
• Visited Ft Wayne for step sister's wedding
• Visited Erie PA for 3 day family reunion
• Visited Pokagon on annual family gathering
• Visited Lexington KY for work (check this out: http://www.thecastlepost.com/)
• Summer road trip (Cedar Point, Pittsburg, Hershey, Lancaster, Philly, Easton)
• Coordinated community yard sale
• Harvested much from our garden (at least what the deer left for us)
• Tailgate parties @ UT
• Went back to Philly for work but stayed on for friends and family (what a great city!)
• Followed the Sing-off and Survivor (not a big TV person but these two keep me coming back)
• Hosted thanksgiving dinner for family
• Failed miserably in two fantasy football leagues (but had fun in the process)
• Delivered donations to Cherry Street Mission (look 'ma, I'm on TV!)
• Hosted an all night winter party of games and good food for friends
• Finished Christmas shopping with more that 1 day to spare!

Looking at this list recharges me and reminds me that I'm a lucky person. I'm thankful for friends, family, and the world that God gives.