That's a wrap.

Here we are again: the end of another year. It is the best time to look back and reflect on what has happened in the year. The best moments (along with the worst). I am going to do my best to recall what all has happened in 2o09. It has been a busy year...and maybe one of the best so far! These are a few of my favorite things that have happened this year.

Steamboat Springs, CO ski trip!

Best trip of my life by far. Hands down.

Hot tub in the snow anyone? Yes please!

New Friends

I guess this ones really more about becoming closer to some friends I already had but also making a couple of new friends that are going to be around for a long time!

New Apartment

Moved into a one bedroom apartment in October.

New Apartment (The Remix)

Got a roommate. Moved into a two bedroom apartment in December.

Chicago road trip

All kinds of good stuff. Andy's Live Jazz Club. Gino's pizza.

Dave Matthews Band concert

Delicious!

Becoming a real life teacher

17 little first graders that always need my attention. Whether its tying a shoe or telling Suzie to stop calling Jane a drama queen, they are the neediest human beings I know. But they are my needy human beings, and I love each and every one of them. They have made me laugh and yell, but, at the end of the day, I have learned more from them than they have from me.

Trying real hard to be skiier (both the snow and water variety)

I fail at both.

Graduating from college

After 4 expensive years, I got to wear a hideous hat and dress to collect my piece of paper.

Charred Mallows and Float Trip/Camping

The one and only camping trip of the year. So much fun.

Kemps and Poker

Game night. Tuesday nights became my favorite night of the week.

Blowing up fireworks under a bridge

Self explanatory. What could be MORE awesome??

KC Music

(Also Plaza, PF Changs, and tripping over sidewalks)

Erin McCarley and Mat Kearney. Good stuff.

I would give 2009 a 9 out of 10. It has been a good year and I feel like I have grown into a new (and better) person. But, I am ready for 2010 and the favorite things it will bring!