Friday, December 30, 2011

Wow, What A Year!

Going through an entire YEAR's worth of photos is fun, time consuming and brings forth so very many emotions.  I think I said in my head "Oh my gosh look how cute and little "so-and-so" was!!" about a bazillion times, possibly with a tear or three in my eye.

Even The B Man seemed smaller and more like a little boy at the very beginning of the year since he lost his first top tooth back in January.  And now he's getting a mouth full of big person teeth and is well on his way to EIGHT years old.  Crazy.

And we went from having a baby to a full-on talking, semi-bossy toddler and a pre-schooler who knows how to write his name and started playing soccer.

All in all it was a great year.  We did some traveling, we spent time with family and friends, we grew (or lost weight!) and changed and we made the most of it.  And I ran a little... and took other people's photos for the first time(s)...

The cool thing about this life of mine?  It's made up of big, wonderful moments but it's also made up of so many small yet truly amazing ones, especially as I watch my children grow and continue on this journey with the love of my life.

See, that's what going through my photos REALLY showed me - that I am so very blessed.  I think I say that on here a lot because well, it's true.


And even though it was extremely difficult to choose, here's a look back...

Me and my roomies Katy & Erin at Blissdom '11


10K in Baton Rouge - COLD!

Flowers in February

My Mardi Gras monkeys



Happy Easter!


 Mother's Day


Just one of those little moments...


Oh and another...




At the beach

Happy 4th!

And another little moment... yeah... :)


With my awesome roomies from BlogHer '11, Melissa and Jennifer


Back to school...




 Halloween antics

 Just runnin' some more...

First (and only?) half marathon.


My babies, as pictured on our Christmas card


Me and my man in New York City


Christmas family...



Here's to a wonderful 2012 ahead, for ALL of us! 
Happy New Year!







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21 comments:

  1. What a busy, fabulous year! You're little ones are adorable! Hope you have a wonderful 2012. Discovered you on Parenting By Dummies. Off to get caught up on your 2011 now. Happy New Year!

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  2. Happy New Year, Elaine!! And here's to a wonderful 2012 with lots of blogging and fun!!!

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  3. Not only do you have a beautiful family...it looks like you had a beautiful year as well.

    And (outloud) I said "YAY!" when I saw pics of Jennifer...love that girl.

    I hope you have a great new year and I look forward to keeping up with you in 2012!

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  4. What a great year for you guys, love the photo recap!

    Here's to a fabulous 2012!

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  5. I can definitely see your kids grow through the pictures.
    And see you shrink!
    You look great and what motivation!!
    Awesome photos as always!

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  6. What a gorgeous eventful year! Happy 2012!

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  7. What a beautiful & wonderful year you had!

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  8. Y'all look great! You are truly blessed! Happy New Year!

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  9. Oh what a stunning year you've had, dear friend! So honored to have gotten to know you within in!

    xo

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  10. What a year it's been! You choose some great pics to round it out. Awesome!
    Hope 2012 is just as wonderful in the big and small moments. :)

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  11. Love this my friend. Happy New Year! SO glad we met in 2011. xoxo

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  12. looks like you and yours had a wonderful year...

    flowers in Feb...so sweet!

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  13. You had a wonderful year and I'm so happy I was able to meet you. Hope 2012 is great for you as well.

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  14. Amazing year with lots of wonderful photos! Hope 2012 is just as wonderful!

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  15. I still think that the photo of the big one reading to the little one is my favorite ever.

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  16. What a great year, I have so enjoyed getting to know you Elaine, hopefully we will be meeting in peson at one of these blog conferences in 2012!

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  17. oh my goodness, I loved every single one of those pictures..you're amazing :)
    What a gorgeous family, what a gorgeous YOU inside and out. :)

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  18. What a great year! And so awesome that you ran a half marathon- and can I say- I can totally see your weight loss from the start of th year! So fun that you went to so many blogging conferences too- I might just have to try to go to one this year. Thanks for linking up

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  19. Great collection of pictures, and great job at capturing those important little moments in life. I love the one of big brother reading to little sister.

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  20. These are fabulous photos, so many great family shots!

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