2013 - 2012
This year is no different.
All in all, I feel that 2014 was a difficult year. We had some amazing moments. (See below.) We made some incredible memories. (Also see below.) And watching our little girlie grow into the confident toddler she is becoming has been the greatest gift of all of life thus far.
But, overall, this was a challenging year. There was loss and sadness, there were trials and tribulations. I've been dealing with an anxiety that never knew existed and it has been so consuming it is frustrating. I have also struggled immensely with my balance of time. (I am ashamed to even admit this, but we are FOUR MONTHS behind on the most important part of our record keeping to me - our family blog. And this you already know because of the lack of fall/winter posts all together... Sorry.)
I know that years come and go like the ebb and flow of waves in an ocean. Some are bigger and greater, some are smaller and less significant. I also know this time is fleeting and I do not whatsoever want to "wish away" my time. But I am looking forward to a new year. A new beginning, a fresh start.
2015 is going to be big, folks! I can't make any promises that it will be easier than 2014, as a matter of fact, it will probably be harder, but I can assure you that we will all continue to learn and grow, we will be grateful for the waves that life sends our way for these are our opportunities, and we will enjoy the ride we're on!
Happy New Year!
JANUARY
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| We started the new year off with a Tiny Trim! |
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| Enjoyed some wonderful company at Der Dutchman. |
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| Honed in on our favorite toys! |
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| Went bass fishing! |
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| An got in as many home snuggles as possible while we were home! |
FEBRUARY
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| We had a pom pom party! |
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| And began the office transformation into the toy room. |
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| Had our first go at Sky Zone! |
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| Enjoyed our Valentine's cookie! |
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| And got creative at while staying cozy at home! |
MARCH
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| Took some time to explore the pool! |
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| Practicing our fine dining skills! |
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| Enjoyed some lovely time with family in town! |
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| Removed the tree leaning toward our house. |
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| And really tasted the rainbow with this colorful magic! |
APRIL
MAY
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| Practiced being a monkey in our closets. |
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| Discovered candy at our 1st local Easter Egg Hunt! |
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| Let our true colors shine. |
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| Melted over our first taste of pizza! |
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| Fell in love with "pops"! |
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| And took our first school photos! |
MAY
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| Enjoyed more family visitors! |
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| Celebrated with a unibrow instead of a mustache for Cinco de Mayo! |
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| Spent some quality time with our in town family! |
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| Mommy turned 32! |
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| We enjoyed the grand opening of the Africa exhibit at the zoo! |
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| Got outside as much as possible! |
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| And enjoyed a visit from one of our favorite Aunts! |
JUNE
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| Sported our very first pony tail! |
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| Relaxed on our Florida vacation! |
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| And even enjoyed a day at Disney! |
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| We also soaked up as much time as possible with Great Grandpa. |
JULY
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| Challenged our shadow at our 4th of July parade! |
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| Continued to rally outside and became as girl-y as possible! |
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| While Daddy enjoyed the World Cup in Brazil and turned 38! |
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| Explored our love of bounce houses and slides! |
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| Truly cherished two very special visitors - here and here. |
AUGUST
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| Hosted a little sip and see for new Baby Winston! |
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| Went to the Ohio State Fair! |
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| Continued to steal hearts with our cute-ness! |
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| Straight up OWNED the park! |
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| And decided NOT to splash with Mimi and Papaw! |
SEPTEMBER
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| Attended a game that we had waited for for SIX YEARS! (Also, GO HOKIES!) |
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| And went apple picking and took some of the.cutest.photos.ever! |
OCTOBER
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| Visited with our Greats! |
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| Played in the leaves at our Fall Photo Shoot! |
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| Soaked up as much park time and nice weather as possible! |
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| Celebrated Kate's 2nd birthday with her Woodland Wonderland theme! |
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| And dressed up as an owl for Halloween and celebrated Kate's real 2nd birthday and Jack's 5th - Our Hallo-Babies! |
NOVEMBER
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| Vowed to bundle up and brave the cold this winter to enjoy some fresh air. |
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| Found a new hiding spot! |
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| Upgraded this little monkey to a big girl bed! |
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| Celebrated Thanksgiving! |
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| Did a little home reno for a new office space! |
DECEMBER
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| Headed back to the pediatric opthamologist for a quick check. |
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| Had breakfast with the Big Guy! |
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| Made a Ginger Bread House/Sampled some candy! |
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| Trimmed the tree in an attempt to get jolly. |
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| Practiced our cooking skills with blueberry pancakes! |
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| Celebrated Christmas with family! |
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| And capped the year off with a little fresh air! |
