2013.

It is easy to get caught up in busy. I often find that little moments in life capture my heart. I want to soak in the memory, the sounds, the smells, all of it...the moments that leave my heart feeling full and happy. Sometimes, I am lucky enough to capture those moments in a photo. 

2013 recap //  had a 6th birthday // made this cake // got an american girl doll // lyla learned how to walk // went to d' bronx and union station more times than I can count // visited to lego land // got snowed in by a blizzard // we couldn't sledding so the hubs brought the hill to us // had a 1st birthday // had a 4th birthday per request of the birthday boy we turned our house and backyard into a "wipeout" course // milked a cow and finished kindergarten // painted, colored, and had tea parties on the porch // had a backyard make-over // learned how to ride a bike // had a 30th birthday // attended two weddings // celebrated 9 years // went to swim meets, used the slip n slide, and spend endless hours and the pool // worshiped god, went to church, served others, and danced in the kitchen // read books // studied the good word while drinking coffee// saw the polar bears at the zoo // went to the living history farm // we golfed // we pickled and canned over 100 jars of cucumbers // had days at the park and days where we baked // broke jesse james porch // chased down the ice cream man // had play dates with cousins // started 1st grade // had a 31st birthday // went to st louis and cheered on the cardinals // went to the pumpkin patch // picked apples at the apple orchard // dressed up as wendy, tink, and the hulk // made pumpkin bread and christmas cookies // celebrated all holidays in style // finally my top 2013 memory was the time we fed baby goats.

2013 you were a good year, and I can't wait to see what 2014 has in store.

What is your favorite memory or memories from this year?