It's Balloon Fiesta already?

I can't believe the Balloon Fiesta is here again already. How time flies! This time last year, we were standing out on the back patio of our new house drinking coffee with our helpful movers-- the White clan-- and watching the colorful balloons fly right over our heads. While it feels like yesterday, much has happened over the last year. My company moved to a new building, I was promoted, Aaron and I adopted the best puppy in the whole world from a local shelter, and Aaron finished the didactic portion of his PA program. Plus, we survived his two (out-of-town) rural rotations. We even squeezed in some time to create some great memories with family and friends, like hunting for a Christmas tree, ringing in the New Year with local Gruet champagne, experiencing our first traditional Passover dinner, celebrating birthdays, hosting a barbecue, roasting marshmallows, and even chasing hot air balloons to Corrales because the wind didn't send them our way this year (that's how we got these great photos!). In the midst of a gloomy economy and the stress of overpacked schedules, it feels good to remember just how blessed we really are and how much we have for which to be thankful -- most of all, the wonderful people in our lives. I'm looking forward to sharing the holidays with all of you!