Today is the perfect day to give an update.
First matter of business: today is our Anniversary!! Happy anniversary Danielle!! Not sure how to describe the past year. I've never been happier, and I love Danielle for the wonderful person that she is, and her ability to lead her life in a way that inspires me at all levels. I continue to be impressed by her abilities and talents, especially those having to do with loving people and genuinely caring for those around her. I love you Danielle!! Thank you for marrying me! :)
Another exciting announcement: WE ARE GOING TO BE PARENTS!!!! WOOHOO! we've had the hardest time trying to keep it secret, we wanted to wait until we had gone to our first doctor's appointment. But now we know it's official! We are soooooo excited, and fortunate for this opportunity to embark on this next chapter! Our "official" due date is 11/11/11! is that cool? What will the gender be!!!! needless to say, we have so many plans for either boy or girl. Here's our little one's first picture:

it's about the size of a gummy bear right now, but giving Danielle a run for her money. She has been more sick than most, but feeling a little better each day.
The last year in Washington has been a blast. We have made so many new friends, I have been 'adopted' into one of the best families I have ever met, and we have achieved many of our goals. Danielle has enjoyed teaching Spanish at Chiawana High School. She has a chance to interact with a great group of kids. I am loving my job at Bruker, it has been extremely interesting to say the least, and I continue to learn and challenge myself there everyday. Danielle and I have also started our own business which is working out great for us so far! feel free to visit our website www.SummitMaintenanceSolutions.com. We have many mountains to climb in the future, but I couldn't ask for a better companion along side me to do it all.