Last Day of 2011

As we say goodbye to 2011....we look forward to what 2012 will bring us.

When we reflect upon the year we are happy to say that it was a fairly mellow year. 2011 was deemed the year of healing.

1. We were happy to have a surgery-free year.

2. Kalista celebrated many milestones -walking, crawling (almost at the same time), her 1st birthday, first set of teeth (now she has molars-top and bottom), talking a little and most impressive is her willingness to try various textures and types of food flavors. We even got her to use kiddie toothpaste (fruit flavor) with her toothbrush and she didn't flinch. =)

3. The dogs, Bella and Joey, are still healthy and active as ever. Kalista would agree that they keep her on her toes too.

4. Matt and Jen still have jobs...whew!

5. Kalista got to finally meet the infamous Karsie (our NICU nurses and doctors use to mention her in passing as they compared our similar medical marvels). The girls got to compare belly scars and stories last month during our first playdate. We hope 2012 will bring more playdates.

6. We got to venture up to the Bay Area for the Christmas holidays this year. Our last time up there for the holidays was almost four years ago. It was great being able to see everyone in our extended family and having all of them meet Kalista for the first time.

We hope that you and your family had a great 2011 and an even better 2012 to come.

Here is to a fabulous year to come.....HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Cheers.