We explored a lot of Utah in the past year. We camped in Moab and visited Arches National Park. We spent time checking out Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks where Riley earned his Junior Ranger badges. We camped in the Wasatch and hiked a number of trails this summer and fall. We've visited lots of places in the Salt Lake and Utah valleys as well.
We also went and explored outside of Utah. We drove up to my cousin's house in Wyoming to visit her sweet family and then headed to Yellowstone National Park and drove through the beautiful Grand Teton National Park on the way home. We also spent a week in North and South Carolina with my parents. Hung out at the beach for a week, soaking in the sun and playing in the waves at Kiawah and then a week in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts.
Riley learned to ride his dirt bike without training wheels last year and spent hours with his Dad riding and learning all he could from him. Kendall mastered riding a scooter by herself as well...didn't want to be left out so she learned quickly! Riley also finally learned to tie his shoes this past year...but now for school he has to wear velcro, so all is sadly forgotten! Kendall has learned another new skill this year. My baby is finally POTTY TRAINED! Whoo Hoo! We still have an accident here and there, but all in all she's done really well.
We had some visitors to see us in Utah as well. My parents came out in February to ski with us for a week which was so much fun. Andy's mom came out in August to visit us and explore Utah for the first time. My college roommate came for a long weekend in September to see me and Kevin. Then my parents came out to spend our first Christmas in Utah with us.
Riley's been doing very well in school this year. He's so happy at his new school and looks forward to it each morning. His teacher is a blessing to us and to Riley. She's exactly what he needs. I truly feel that God lead us to Grace Lutheran School and I know that Riley will succeed intellectually, socially and emotionally there.
Riley also learned how to ski this past year. In March, he took a few lessons at Brighton and this winter he's enrolled in ski school at Snowbird. Kendall made her first attempt at skiing this winter as well. We couldn't be more pleased that both our kids enjoy skiing. Snowbird has a half day lesson for 3 yr. olds that I may have to seriously consider for our little one next winter.
Andy had a fantastic first full year in his region. They survived the year with NO injuries and stayed under their operating budget...He was so relieved at 12:01 this morning when they finished the year strong! He's received congratulatory emails from the COO, CEO and president of his company already. It's great to see all his hard work and dedication to his job pay off! It makes it easier to deal with his travel and absence from our daily life. We are all so proud of him and how hard he works so that we can live the way we do.
When I look back and think about all that has happened in the past 365 days, it makes me feel so blessed. I know we have some incredible things ahead for us in 2011. Some exciting ideas on the "To Do" list that I can't wait for! You'll have to stay tuned to see what the Chunko family is up to next!
Happy New Year!
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