Girl Near the Bay

* Celebrated one full year of marriage with the love of my life

* Adopted Penny Lane, who is so full of energy and love

* Got the biggest promotion of my life

* Spent my first Christmas at my own home with family

* Discovered my love for gardening and had quite a successful year

* Discovered my love for cooking

* Spent Thanksgiving in Oahu with friends and family

* Taking hikes with Frankie through the forest

* John Mayer concert

* Yosemite in snowy February with friends

* Birthday in San Francisco @ the de Young museum and Melting Pot

* Enjoyed some fantastic books

* Spending my 4th new years with my wonderful love