my year in review...

everyone likes a productive year

a year they can point to and say

now that was a good year

as i get older

a good year is one i can remember

a great year

is one i can remember fondly

2009 was a challenge for people i care about

and

one that i don't vote to repeat

but if i go with my own criteria

i have to say it was a great year

because there were many fond moments

and my heart still beats

and i have a happy marriage

and a healthy family

and more blessings than i can count

*this year past*

i had a wonderful birthday lunch with friends

bought a charming cabin in the mountains
here, here and here

went on an amazing and unforgettable road trip from california to south dakota (i love you south dakota!)

laid to rest to my lovely and dear father-in-law

hung out at lake coeur d'alene

was reminded how great julia child is/was/is
here

gave a year of service to my alma mater
and lots time to charities
here

took the culinary trip of a lifetime to italy-- grazie mamma!
here, here, here and here

butchered 2 deer, yes two
here

hosted a rockin' thanksgiving
here and here

found lots of new blogs to love
because of here

had some laughs

had some cries
here

had some flashes of brillance

and some forgettable ones

i won some

i lost some

and
 i misplaced some

despite or because of it all
i look forward

to doing all again next year

 2010

Bring-It-On