As we are drawing closer and closer to the end of the year, we bloggers like to do the same thing.  We like to look back at the year past and review.  So I guess I will too!  Here are 11 things that I learned this past year.

• Winter in Southern California is way better than in Oklahoma or Texas.
• Israel is one of the most amazing places on earth.
• There is a ton that goes into getting ready for a baby.
• Contrary to statements made by me in the past, I am willing to be a commuter to live in a place I love and call home.
• Huntington Beach is THE coolest town in Orange County.
• Watching a baby grow is really incredible.
• The iPhone is possibly the best phone to date.
• The older I get the more I HATE mornings.
• All you child bearers out there are my freakin’ heros.
• No matter how genuine a person appears to be, Craigslist people should not be trusted.
• When times get rough, when I wanna quit, when I don’t know how to _____, when I just want to scream my God is faithful.

As my mom has always said, time flies when you are having fun.  It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone.  I’m glad I can look back and see so many things that I have learned and so many things that God has brought us through.  This next year is going to be an incredible one for sure!