Much to be thankful for in this new year!

I have been going full fledged into "new year, new you" and enjoying every minute of it  Looking back at last year has made me understand a lot more about my life than ever.  Justin and I have so much to be thankful for despite any losses we've had through 2011.  We are happy with where are lives are headed and trying to stay positive for the future.  We will have a baby when it's meant to happen.  
I have made some sincere and endearing friends in Grand Island.  When we moved here, I didn't know a soul.  Traveling outside of town to finish my internships made it all the more difficult to meet others and get involved in things throughout town.  Until starting at GIPT in May, Justin and I pretty much hung out by ourselves.  Since working, I have met the most fantastic people!!  I love my coworkers and have made some friendships that I see lasting for a long time.  You all make me days at work so pleasant!  I love their nickname for me "Hollywood" because it's the farthest thing from the truth.  I enjoy playing volleyball with a group from another clinic and look forward to it each week.  I have even improved my setting skills :) We are lucky to have some friends move to town after we arrived.  We've been able to spend so much time with them and their girls that I cherish!  I learned to play Bunko (I know...real tough to roll a dice and count) with some ladies I work with and some mutual friends.  Recently, I joined the YMCA to start swimming and try out a few classes.  I love being back in the water.  I have missed swimming and forgot how good of a workout it is!  I have a few friends who are pregnant and expecting their babies any time.  It's so exciting to be part of baby showers and lending an ear when they need it.  I haven't experienced a full term pregnancy but I can imagine what it's like to make it through delivery and hold your baby.  We've been able to visit our families over the holidays and spend time with them.  We always like getting to Omaha and North Platte.
Basically, I love our friends and family!  We've had some rough months behind us but that's where they are staying.  We are moving toward the future and hoping for the best!!