2010 reflections

As we were traveling home on the first of the year, (a day later than planned thanks for the lovely winter weather) I couldn't help but think about what an amazing year we have had. A year with a few surprises and of course a few struggles, but none the less a very blessed year. Here's a little review
Jan: Adjustment back into routine after a great 2 weeks in MN and a visit from a friend in Guatemala! (RKJ)
Feb: Many inches of snow resulted in a few snow days for me. Continued growth and development of Zoe, she really started to move this month.
Mar:Zoe and I had a nice visit from Grandma Schnyders as Tony was at the Big 10 Tournament have a blast! I also started coaching track.
April: Zoe turned 1! We had a mini vacation during spring break on lake Erie. I began a full-time high school English position. I spent my Saturdays at Track meets.
May: A surprise weekend in the hospital while Zoe dealt with ITP. We went to our first Twins game of the season. Zoe and I flew to MN for Jessica and Aarons wedding.
June: Lot's of Daddy-Daughter time while I finished the school year. I had an interview for a dream job I thought I would never get. We made the trip to MN for the summer and soon after enjoyed a week in Northern MN with my family.
July; Tony worked many long hard hours in concrete construction while Zoe and I enjoyed time with friends and family. What an amazing husband and father. All the Schnyders were able to get together to celebrate Grandpa's 80th birthday. Oh, and I got the job!
Aug: Back in Ohio preparing for the new school year. Tony made a trip to Philly with his coworkers. Jerry and Sheila made a visit to catch a few Twins games.
Sept: Busyness of the new school year and job. And of course another twins game.
Oct: A wonderful weekend in PA with Scott and Christina. Zoe dressed as the cutest piglet I have ever seen:)
Nov: Many hours outside enjoying the beautiful fall weather. We enjoyed a trip to Chicago to a friends wedding.
Dec: Two trips to MN for hours of memories and Christmas celebrations.
As you can see we have had such an amazing year and we are so thankful to God for all he has blessed us with. I cannot write this honestly without says we do think fondly about Guatemala often and miss it in many ways. We know we are in the right place for right now, but are always looking to what doors God is opening or closing for us.
We can only pray 2011 will be as wonderful as this past year. Thank you all for your love and support of our family. I realize we don't see many of you as much as we or you would like, but we are very happy where we are and very thankful for everyone in our life.
I will leave you with a couple recent photos of Zoe. She is pretty obsessed with Barney and Dora.