Yearly Letter--2006

Hot List of Events for the Sjolseths in 2006

● For those who voted in 2005’s “Ugly UT Sweater Competition”—Sheila won!
● Erik transitioned to a different management consulting firm, Deloitte Consulting in June. He is also working with a start-up company, enjoying the faster pace.
● In June, Sheila graduated from her educational policy fellowship at the Institute for Educational Leadership. She also transitioned to a new position at the Department of Education in Title I, a program designed to support the most disadvantaged students.
● Everett Albritton Sjolseth was born a month early on October 19, 2006. Thrilled to have him in our family, we have enjoyed every fussy, stinky, funny, and cuddly moment.
● Erik was the winner of our “Who Do I Look Like?” vote, designed to demystify the pressing issue of who Everett looks like.
● Sheila and Erik celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in December.
● We are celebrating our 3rd Christmas in a row in the same home, and we don’t plan on moving for a couple more.

And, a Bonus:
Brief Thoughts From the Sleep Deprived--
● You know you are sleep deprived when the waiter offers you a sippy cup because you have spilled several drinks during the meal.
● You know you are sleep deprived when you get in the shower fully clothed.
● You know you are sleep deprived when you keep dialing your husband’s cell phone number when trying to find your lost cell phone and don’t ever realize it.