One year ago today, after a solid snow filled Holiday we were met with a surprise 60 degree first day of 2011. This warm day caused an early morning somewhat destructive tornado. Sirens went off all morning, most of which we slept through. When all of that excitement was over, we headed out to remedy seasonal depression and hike through the muddy trails of Castle Wood.

I believe it this moment that I realized 2011 was going to be a cup half full type of a year. I realized I finally had someone to share the same desire to get back to nature, explore, be creative, and encourage each other's productivity professionally and personally.