As a digital court reporter, I've encountered my share of 'software errors' in the past 4 years. Usually, it's really annoying, but sometimes, if the audio feed I'm listening to gets stopped for a minute or two for whatever reason, after the glitch has worked itself out, the voices come through trying to 'catch themselves up'. The attorneys, Judge, witnesses, or whomever was speaking, rush through my headphones with these adorable Chipmunk characteristics (if you've never heard someone say, "I object! That's hearsay!! in a chipmunk voice, you're missing out. I like to take it a step further and imagine a little chipmunk standing on the podium in glasses, a little tie, maybe a briefcase. It's the 'small things' that get me through the day.)
So....imagine...there was a glitch in my system. And now, here I go, playing catch up on my favorite moments of 2011 in my very best chipmunk voice....
8. The day Michael built a fort under my desk at work, complete with lights, cameras (of the iPad variety), and of course action. It was a 'full circle' moment, recalling days of old when I used to do the same under my Dad's desk.
9. During a Chicago getaway with Jim, we were wandering the streets of downtown when we stumbled upon a free classical concert in the the park. We pulled up a patch of grass (of the real Illinois variety), grabbed some cheap wine, and had one of the most romantic evenings to date. It seems our unplanned dates are always the best!
10. If I didn't condense them, they would take up 10 spots, so in the spirit of #10: the ten nights (and days) I spent with one Liam Edward this year!!!!!! I do love that nephew of mine.
11. Any and all nights out spent with the best friends in the world: Mandi, Samantha, Kristina, Lauren, Alec, Vanessa....some of my very favorite people!
12. A fall cub scouts camp out with Michael and Jim---there is nothing better than watching your children grow and learn!
13. A peaceful conclusion to a trying chapter in my life. Many thanks to Heiko for that.
14. A trip to NYC with one of my best friends!! Don't underestimate the stamina of 2 girls, a great pair of walking shoes, lots of layers, and 3 wide open days in the city!!
15. Gettin' Buggy--Michael's very first stage performance!!
16. And speaking of--a weekend of 'theatah'. Michael and I attended Shrek the musical at Bob Carr and James and the Giant Peach at the Orlando Repertory Theatre (a favorite spot for us). He's my little budding actor!! Or audience member...either way, appreciating the arts just like his Mama :)
17. My [future] Mother in law taught me how to make buckeyes!
18. Sunset on a plane. On our way home from a wedding in Ohio (Kyle+Sarah!) Jim and I had what felt like a front row seat to the earth's rotation....it was hauntingly beautiful from that altitude.
19. A gazillion Friday night sleepovers with Michael. He's a bed hog...but it is the best tradition EVER!
20. Jim, myself, Michael, Samantha, Kevin, and Mackenzie spent an entire day at Animal Kingdom in the rain. It literally did not stop raining once, we were totally soaked. It was soggy and messy, (and empty!) and absolutely will go down as one of the best trips to Disney ever in my book!
21. Les Miserables!!! Every time I get to see this, it will rank high on my list...(look for it AGAIN in 2012!) :-D
22-24 will be posted tomorrow, and look for a big finale on Christmas day :-) (I've promised the Chipmunks...this time it won't be late!)
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