Jeremy's 2007

What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before?
I rented a 26' Penske truck, filled it, put a trailer on it and a van on that, and then drove it across the country.

Did anyone close to you give birth?
My wife did, I think that's pretty close.

Did anyone close to you die?
My Granda Kerrigan died in March, and My Great-Grandpa died in July. I really miss both of them.

What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
Better scripture study habits.

What date from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Definitely December 12th when Jaina was born.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I would have to say being there for my wife as she tried to take care of Reilly and be pregnant at the same time.

What was your biggest failure?
Probably not serving others more.

What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Lots and lots of things. I got way excited when I first saw the ipod touch and I got even more excited when I first fell in love with my new baby. I also got way excited when I went to get Sara and Reilly from the airport in July here in Iowa.

What song will always remind you of 2007?
Popcorn popping on the apricot tree. I sang that one alot this year.

Compared to this time last year, are you: much happier, richer, nicer?
I would say no to all. I'm just as happy as I was this time last year, I'm a whole lot poorer since I started grad school, and I need to work on my road rage.

What do you wish you'd done more of?
Study.

What do you wish you'd done less of?
Study.

Did you fall in love in 2007?
Definitely. I fell way in love with my beautiful baby girl.

What was your favorite TV program?
What's TV?

What was the best book you read this year?
Definitely Harry Potter. Other than the scriptures, I didn't read any other books this year.

What was your greatest musical discovery?
I learned that even a ward choir can sound amazing.

What did you want and get?
I wanted to become more of our own little family.

What were your favorite films of this year?
I really loved "The Ultimate Gift" and "Transformers." "The Ultimate Gift" made me think and made me want to help others and "Transformers" was just awesome.

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I got a baby sitter for Reilly and I went to dinner with the most beautiful girl in the world. I turned 24.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Living ten minutes from a temple, so I could go every week.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
$1.60 polo shirts on clearance at JCPenny's.

What kept you sane?
A monthly trip to the temple.

Who did you miss?
Definitely my Great-Grandpa Pickles. I really loved my grandpa.

Who was the best new person (people) you met?
I have met tons of great people in Iowa. There are too many to name.

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007.
Life never goes as you plan it.

What are you most excited for in 2008?
Going home to visit family in AZ

What are you least excited for in 2008?
National Chiropractic Boards