Addison's Love For Horses (7.5 years old)

For Christmas, Diane (MeMe) gave Addison 2 lessons at this amazing horse stable off I-10 ,towards Boerne. Out of all the places, we have taken for lessons and rides, this is by far the best facility, quality of instruction and has the most well-trained horses. If it wasn't 50 minutes from the new house, Spring Creek Stables would be where we take lessons! 

Megan's NEW Lilly Position - Dermatology

In September of 2015, a couple of new sales expansions were announced at Lilly including at brand new first time ever sales division calling on Dermatologists and launching a brand new biologic for plaque psoriasis. After 2 years with Forteo and 7 years of being part-time with Lilly, I knew it was the perfect time to take on this incredibly exciting new opportunity. I interviewed in October and found out I got the position in early November. I  was thankful for my 2 years with Forteo and how many skills I had learned with specialty pharmacies, the in-depth biologic process, working with key biologic coordinators and would be able to use this knowledge in my new role.

So, January 1, 2016, I officially went back to work full-time, one month shy of celebrating my 13th anniversary with Eli Lilly. I am so grateful for that time at 50%, 60% and several years at 80% work schedule and confidently know that it allowed me the best of both worlds while having my 3 children and getting thorough the "baby" years.

I am writing this in December of 2016, and reflecting back on my last 12 months with this new division. It has been filled with lots of ups and downs. I definitely have felt the most happiest from a sales perspective and having Dermatologists as customers has been wonderful. But most of what I will fondly remember 2016 for is having met 2 incredible teammates that had been with Lilly for many years here in Texas, however our paths had never directly crossed. These women have become my rocks. They inspire me as a sales person, always challenging me and giving me more and more ideas on how to get better and better. They have inspired me with their strong communication skills and how they address major issues head-on in a calm and professional manner. I feel like they are sisters and I don't think we go much more than a day or two with out a "1990 style 3-way call." When we aren't on the phone in between calls, we are sending 50-100 texts to one another a day! I couldn't have gotten throng the last year without these girls and they will easily be the STARS of my 2016 professional year! I have learned so much from my Nicki Turnbow and Nikki Dillard!

Delaney and Mommy

Just shy of 3 years old. It always seems like she comes and finds me in the bathroom and we take a "bathroom selfie."

Addison's 1st Traveling Soccer Tournament - Houston

Jan 30-31, 2016

This was Addison's first "out of town" soccer tournament played in Houston. Her Classics team did so good and even played up to U9. What made this so exciting was that it was a fast paced 5 vs 5 tournament that included goalies. We were all set to head back on Sunday at 11am, when we found out that the girls made the finals and played their final game at 3:00pm.  Megan had to fly out to Indianapolis for training early the next morning and contemplated going back and missing the final game...  boy was she glad she stayed! 

In the end, we ended up tying the game in the final minute that forced us to go to a "shootout" that included penalty kicks. We were so proud of Addie, as she was the first (and only girl) to raise her hand and volunteer to be goalie, in that high pressure environment.  She did fantastic and made a couple of great saves, but unfortunately we did not make any penalty kicks for our team and we ultimately lost. There was a lot of emotions at the end of the game and girls completive spirits definitely came out.

The most memorable part was when fellow teammate, Abby's older sister and her entire team, who played in the U11 part of the tournament, all came running up and cheering Addie on.  Addie was super sad, but had such courage and strength.  All the positive feedback she got from her team and the older team increased her desire to become the best goalie for the team, when they need her.

Carter - Special Lighthouse Leader Presentation

As a Vineyard Ranch 3rd grade Student Leader, Carter was asked to write a speech on "What Being A Leader Means To Me?" and to introduce the school principle - Mrs. VanCleave during a state wide "Leader In Me Open House" that his school was hosting. We were so proud of Carter's leadership and speaker skills at this event and proud that he was chosen to represent the school in such a big way.

Brown Family New Year's Resolutions for 2016

New Year's Eve 2016

Carter got to join us for New Year's Eve at Cindy and Dirk's house. 

*Add pic of eating the black eyed pea and one with Carter at midnight from iPhone!