I can hardly believe that 2011 is winding to a close in just a few short hours. This year has provided me with much joy, growth, and even a few challenges.
The best way I could think to commemorate our year was to show a few photos from each month that represented what we did, saw, learned, etc....
I've had such fun looking back at our year, especially seeing how much Connor has changed since one year ago.
January
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| Connor was finally big enough for a "big boy" carseat (although he is still rear-facing) |
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fun trip to Gatlinburg (with the Egnew and Davidson grandparents)
February
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| Connor's first-ever stomach bug :( |
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| Date night in Nashville for Valentine's Day (Connor did not go along) |
March
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| Connor received, from Mimi, his beloved "guppie" (Yo Gabba Gabba blanket), which he still sleeps with. |
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| Connor also received, from Aunt Mary Beth, his favorite stuffed figure of all time, Muno, which has he only, begrudgingly spent one night without since its arrival. Muno still goes everywhere Connor goes. |
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| fun times at Leila Grace's birthday party in March |
April
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| Connor and Daddy cheering on the Cats in the NCAA tournament |
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| first time ever attempting to recreate Lynn's Paradise Cafe's bourbon ball French toast |
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| Easter 2011 |
May
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| Jason and I were blessed in May to be able to help chaperone the senior trip for RCHS. (Thanks, Candice!) |
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| Dream come true -- I got to play the "Big" piano! |
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| after seeing Wicked on Broadway |
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| about to see the Statue of Liberty |
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| Times Square |
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| My Mother's Day breakfast-in-bed from Jason and Connor |
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| Mother's Day 2011 |
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| Mother's Day 2011 |
June
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| Connor's first plane ride (to Seattle) was in June 2011 |
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| best part of June -- Alaska -- Tracy Arm Fjord was the most gorgeous sight ever |
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| Mendenhall Glacier |
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| Ketchikan |
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| hiking to Mendenhall Glacier |
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| cruising to Alaska |
July
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| our birthdays |
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| my big boy |
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| We spent part of July in Chicago -- favorite food there is definitely Giordano's pizza |
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| Lincoln Park Zoo |
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| the most rewarding part of our Chicago trip -- volunterring at PGM |
August
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| fun family trip to Nashville before starting back to school |
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| Gma and Paca took Connor to a Louisville Bats game |
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| bath time -- C loves baths! |
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| first-ever merry-go-round ride |
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| lots of time was spent outdoors in August |
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| time with my sis |
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| Connor had lots of good days with his friends at daycare |
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| made my first carrot cake |
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| Lindsay's baby shower |
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| Kentucky State Fair annual trip |
September
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| more time outside on those mild September days |
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| Connor's birthday celebration (on his actual birthday) |
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| Connor's 2nd birthday party |
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| more party guests |
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| opening gifts |
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| hugs to his pal DJ Lance (aka cousin Jared) |
October
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| Fall Break brought a romantic getaway to Asheville -- the best |
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| Grove Park Inn |
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| Bearwallow Pumpkin Patch with Mimi and Pops |
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| pumpkin patch with the Jessops |
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| pumpkin patch with Grandma and Paca |
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| St. James Court Art Fair |
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| Halloween 2011 |
November
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| the highlight of Connor's month was getting to see Yo Gabba Gabba live |
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| at Gabba Live |
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| Mom turned 50 in November! |
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| Thanksgiving in Lville |
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| Thanksgiving in Cincinnati |
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| November photos by Candice Robertson |
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| my sweet 2 year-old (by Candice Robertson) |
December
(many more photos of Cmas to come in my recaps)
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| Ugly Christmas Sweater Party |
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| more ugly sweaters |
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| and even more hideous outfits |
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| decorating Gran's house |
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| dyed my hair brown for the first time ever |
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| December was full of several Christmas Movie Mondays |
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| Christmas Eve Eve at Gran's |
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| Christmas night in Lville |
Here's to hoping that 2012 has as many wonderful memories and experiences as 2011! Happy New Year, friends!
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