I was inspired by a fellow blogger to share some of the top highlights from 2009. Create a David Letterman sort of Top 10 like... "The Top Ten Moments of 2009 according to Cassie" or as I like to say trying to remember what happened in the past year. I must admit I had to get some help from iPhoto or I would have struggled to come up with my list. There are many moments that were special this past year but for me these were some of the best:
1. I think Robb and I grew even closer this year. I believe it was a decision I made to want to be more a part of his life and in doing so I would have to do the things he does. In particular hiking and reaching for new peaks or peakbagging as it's called. It's not a goal of mine to get peaks, as I am such a home buddy and at any particular moment would prefer to snuggle up on the sofa, but I have thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors, appreciated the exercise, and been inspired by the sights. And as this list will show it's brought me more joy and accomplishment than I have experienced in a long time.
Okay that first one was a bit long but on to number 2.
2. Seeing my nephew play his 1st Championship Game in soccer. Awesome Coach, Great effort and improvement by Thomas, just great soccer and good fun!!
3. Climbing my first fourteener or a peak that over 14,ooo feet above sea level...White Mountain...not feeling all that well that day but am so glad I finished it.
4. A nasty sunburn hiking in the Baldy Area, probably the worst sunburn I've ever had.
5. Hiking to the top of Red Slate Mountain. 360 degree of god's country...best view from a peak in 2009 or ever possibly:-).
6. Almost killing our dog and ourselves on a hot hot day on Catalina Island to get to the top of Silver peak and back down before the ferry left. Wow did we underestimate the power of nature that day. Lessons learned and thankfully no harm done to any of us.
7. Also in the Baldy area walking through thousands of ladybugs hatching. Quite an experience.
8. Well I can't have a best of 2009 about my Thomas without one about my Tia. It had to be seeing Tia catch a fly ball to end a 3 hour softball game to win the Championship game. This might have been a first Championship game for her as well.
9. I don't really care for running but I thought I needed to push myself to do more, so I did my first and probably only 10k run....the Love Run to help Seniors in our area. A good cause and another great achievement for me in 2009.
10. Well most of the list would not have been possible if Robb and I hadn't joined our meetup group to complete some of our hikes. So thanks to Kathy and Meetup.com. Cheers too to the Wine Snobs of Thousand Oaks and beyond!
So that's about it for 2009!! Happy New Year!!
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Did you find the wine? How did it go over?
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