Happy New Year

Welcome 2012! So glad to have a fresh start.  Christmas went by far too quickly. It surely doesn't feel like January either.  It's 65 degrees out and sunny.  I sure hope it gets as cold as promised tomorrow.  I'm ready to go full steam ahead in 2012, but first, let's see where we've been.

In the last year:

We spent New Year's in the mountains skiing*I got a new job*I went to New York twice*I linked up for my first ever recipe swap*I hosted a Facebook page giveaway*I signed up for and later resigned from Bamboo Pink*I started a short-lived Westie Wednesday post*My nephew, Walker, was born*Started the Shout Out segment*We planted our first summer garden*I received my first starter for sourdough bread*I did a stint as art instructor at Wine and Design in Jamestown*Spent a week at Holden Beach with my husband's family*Started running and found out what endorphins really do for you!*Ran my first 5K in September*Found out both my sisters are expecting this year*Participated in the 2nd Annual Mendenhall Turkey Bowl*Enjoyed a wonderful New Year's weekend in Banner Elk with my husband...not enough snow to ski this year.