2010....

So this year in retrospect, there are a good many things that I am proud to have accomplished or in at least witnessed or maintained.

First and foremost, I have to say that I am so glad that my marriage and family have survived another year, and have grown stronger for it. Sometimes that sounds like such a simple thing to say, but sometimes it means much more than words could ever express.

Ford found a job, lost a job and found another one.

Chet is still employed and still making a little bit of money on the side with his tractor.

Megan got graduated from high school and is still working for Subway. Trying to decide which direction her life should take now. (I remember this period in life)

One of my biggest personal accomplishments of the year is becoming more active and getting physically fit. I didn't take the "proper" before and after pictures but in this last year I stressed and worked off 40 pounds! These pictures are the only ones I thought showed the change the best. A huge personal success. One I hope I never have to accomplish again! Maintaining is now the name of the game. I do have to say that it feels fantastic to be in better shape than I have been in years. It is also appropriate to say that it was nice to lose 40 pounds in the same year as I turned 40!

It will be most interesting to see what 2011 we bring our way. Here's hoping there is a lot of Family and outdoor time in the near and warmer future. Happy New Year!