Top 10 Blog Posts of 2007

This is a post that I do each year. It is a lot of fun to look back at the year and pick the top 10 posts that I have made to this blog. This year there were 25 that really stood out. So I'll have a top 10 and also honorable mention. There are so many memories from 2007 that stand out. The biggest are the improvements Aidan has made. He went from not talking at all in January 2007 to talking like a wild man in December 2007. He has grown a BUNCH.

Here is a link to last year's Top 10 List: 2006 Top 10

And without further ado... or A Do-ez (laughs):

#10: A Great Time at the Game Sunday, August 12th: This was the only Astro game we attended this year. But, it was a lot of fun. Aidan had a great time.

#9: The Nightly Battle Sunday, June 17th: This was a little video I put together of Aidan's nightly dance to sleepdom. It really is pretty cute. Little guy does a much better job now of getting to sleep. We'll definitely look back at this one years from now and laugh at how much work he was!

#8: Pictures from Aunt Katie's House Wednesday, July 18th: This was a really great day during our trip to PA this past summer. We had a wonderful time seeing everyone. Aidan enjoyed playing with all the kids. The pictures are really great because he so rarely gets to see everyone from PA. We are looking forward to seeing Aunt Katie, Uncle Tim and the girls in January.

#7: Aidan's First Trip to the Dentist Thursday, June 07: This was a great day because it went soooo smoothly. No problems. Aidan didn't even want to leave the dentist office. That is not something we expected. We are lucky to have such a great dentist for him.

#6: A Proud Teacher Tuesday, November 27th: This was really a special day for me. To think that I have had an impact on the students I teach is very fulfilling. I am a lucky person to be able to teach and help impact others.

#5: Old Town San Diego Sunday, July 15th: This was a post recapping the trip I took to San Diego. It was definitely a high light of the year for me. Learning about becoming an AVID teacher and enjoying San Diego was great. I really got to know some of the people that I work with a lot better and that has made this year even more special.

#4: Aidan's First Movie Experience Monday, June 25: The movie was Shrek the Third. The place was Huntingdon, PA. It was a lot of fun to see Aidan enjoy something that was a 'big boy' kind of thing. He really grew up a lot that day in my eyes.

#3: Galveston Trip 2007 Wednesday, July 25th: This is an annual event for us. End of summer trip to Galveston. We had a wonderful time.

#2: Christmas Pictures 2007 December 25th: This was probably Aidan's favorite day of his entire life. (all 3 years of it!) He had a great time opening presents and we had a great time watching and playing with him.

#1: Teacher of the Year Friday, March 23rd: This is the greatest honor that I have ever been given. Representing my school as the first teacher of the year in the history of the school was incredible. I am a very lucky person to have so many great friends and people in my life. Most people never get that pat on the back and appreciation from those that they work with during their entire career. I had a really great year!

Honorable Mention:
I wish I could call my Dad: Friday, March 09
Aidan says, "Aidan!": Wednesday, April 11
AVID Opportunity Wednesday, February 21
Zoo Trip 2007: Thursday, March 15th
Newborn Lullaby: Friday, January 26th
TOY Ring: Saturday, May 05
A Successful Wedding: Saturday, June 30th
Playing in Pappy's Yard: Friday, June 29th
Em: Thurdsay, July 19
We are Simpsonized: Wednesday, August 08
We are the Champions!: Sunday, December 23
Wow, What a Day!": Saturday, August 04