2006

 To recap last year... still working on getting our baby. Chinese adoptions are slowing down, but we are in the queue. Book is basically done, just one last big push (final proof review). Used the boat, alot, 2 trips through the locks and 120 hours total run time. Didn't quite hit my dive goal, however I still owe the blog a write up on my Maui trip. Patio is still under construction, but getting close. No new hobbies, mission accomplished. Didn't get much done around the house.

Overall, of my 2006 goals/objectives/resolutions - batting about 50/50. I'm happy with that.

2007

This year I'll get to see my book in print. That will be very cool. It's been a long road, but I think it will be worth it when all is said and done.

Work is going amazing. My new project is very exciting, my team is great, and I think Microsoft overall is just absolutely kicking ass. Vista and Office released this week. I love my XBox 360 (and my Wii). Smartphones are taking off. It's just a great time to be working in the technology industry.

I think the odds are better than 50% that this calendar year we will get our referall for our daughter. I'm super excited about becoming a father, and I can't wait to finally meet her.

The last two years I've talked of balance in my new years post. I'm happy where I am. I leave work at a reasonable time, I'm putting in around 45 hours or so, leaving me a lot of time to spend with friends and family. I like that I've managed to spend some big hours working on projects like the rail for the patio.

Life is good.

07 goals and objectives...

• Use the boat
• Dive
• (new hobby alert) Learn Mandarin
• Blog

I'll think of more later...

Historical

2005 Anniversary

2004 Anniversary

2003 Anniversary

2002 Initial Post