"We are excited and looking forward to 2011, as there is much more change to come! I dedicate 2011 to finding our way. What happens this year can set the road for the rest of our lives."
This is a quote from last years post about the new year. The best thing about blogging is having everything written down, so you can go back to a moment in time and read exact how you felt.
Wow, did our lives change from that moment. We are finding our way and what happened this year did set the road for the rest of our lives. Little did we know the big changes that were about to take place. Here is our year in review!
January
January 30th, we celebrated Ethan's birthday. Little man turned two and celebrated with two Toy Story Extravaganzas, one in Colorado and one in Wisconsin.
What we didn't know is that while we were home, the Midwest would get the biggest winter blizzard leaving us stuck in WI for a few extra days.
Look at all that snow!
February
In February, we made our biggest photography purchase when we bought the Canon 7D. Photography has been my passion and I love this camera :) Here's one of the first photos I took with my new camera!
They are much more precious when they are sleeping ;)
March
March
March 25th, we celebrated my 23rd birthday, along with the 2nd anniversary of Shane's return from Iraq. Also as we remember it by, the day Shane met Ethan for the first time!
In March, I got the privilege of photographing my beautiful friend Lindsay. You can check out more photos here.
Along with the cutest little boy in town and his momma. More photos here.
April
April, we moved from the tiny town of Sugar City to Pueblo, CO. To be closer to my husbands work.
Along with the cutest little boy in town and his momma. More photos here.
April
April, we moved from the tiny town of Sugar City to Pueblo, CO. To be closer to my husbands work.
Good-bye country life and baby goats
May
In May, I graduated from OJC with my Associate Degree. After 5 years of school (on and off) and 5 different colleges, I was able to see a little step of accomplishment.
I didn't end up going to graduation, so no picture. But I did get to spend my whole summer, no text books or studying, with my little man :)
June
June marked a full year of running with my Nike+. In which I recorded over 410 miles.
Not too bad for a beginner!
July
In July, Lindsay asked me if I would do a family photo shoot for her. This is the largest group of people I've ever taken photos for before. Everything that could go wrong, did! It was dark, rainy, and windy but I learned so much about photography this day.
The end of July is when we made the decision to move back to Wisconsin. We made the decision after Nana and Papa's visit to Colorado and my Dad's health scare. At this time our hearts were just telling us it was time to go home. We saw our futures in WI and we wanted our families to be apart of Ethan's life.
The end of July is when we made the decision to move back to Wisconsin. We made the decision after Nana and Papa's visit to Colorado and my Dad's health scare. At this time our hearts were just telling us it was time to go home. We saw our futures in WI and we wanted our families to be apart of Ethan's life.
August
In August, we said good bye to our good friends in Colorado.
Ethan still misses his best friend Cooper
And his good friend B.
September
In September we made our last trip to the Mountains.
In September we made our last trip to the Mountains.
Part of my heart will always be there
September
On September 16, 2011 we packed up our trailer and cars and officially made our move from Colorado to Wisconsin. It was hard to give up everything to move back, but we took a leap of faith. Looking back, it was one of the best decisions we've made.
& we made it back to WI just in time to celebrate Shane's Grandparents 50th wedding anniversary.
October
In October, after all the big changes, I decided to start up blogging again. I made the commitment to blog for at least a whole year. I am so glad I did because I have met the most amazing people so far!
We also celebrated Halloween in style!
We also celebrated Halloween in style!
November
In November, my husband was offered a temporary job, so we moved to Tomah, WI. This time we were only 2 hours away from family, as oppose to 18.
In November, my husband was offered a temporary job, so we moved to Tomah, WI. This time we were only 2 hours away from family, as oppose to 18.
This was our beautiful view!
Why can't it always be fall
December
In December, we celebrated our first Christmas back in WI with family.
And that was our 2011! What a whirlwind this year has been! Looking back at the beginning of the year, I definitely didn't think we would be where we are now. It's been a crazy journey, but it seems to only be the start for us. I foresee many great changes for 2012. It's going to be a good year!
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Now I'm off to ring in the New Year with these silly boys.
I wonder which one will make it to midnight...
my moneys on Ethan.
my moneys on Ethan.
Happy New Year's Eve!
10 comments:
New follower from Colorado ~ I live in the Springs! I'm glad I found your blog! :)
So glad I found your blog :) Your photos are absolutely amazing...it looks like your family had a great 2011...wishing you all the best in 2012! Can't wait to keep reading :)
What a big year! Congrats on the associate's degree and getting one step closer to stability in WI. We're four hours from family and think of moving "home" often, but it certainly isn't 18 hours. And I love your photos. :)
love your photos!! it was great seeing what you have been through this year! :)
Looks like a great year! I found your blog through Erin's blog and it's so lovely! Such great photos especially.
Wow! That is a big move! I didn't know you moved that far! I moved from Illinois when I was 16. Moving is always a challenging thing, but how amazing that you are enjoying your new home! :)
You have some great moments captured this year! Wishing you all the best in this next year!
-wHiT
www.blacklittlebutton.blogspot.com
You have such a beautiful family :)
Wow, what an eventful year you had! I am a Wisconsin girl too -- didn't realize there were too many WI bloggers out there. Yay!! I am your newest follower :)
PS - You're lil man is soo darn cute!
Wow, y'all did a lot of moving last year!! I totally agree about wanting to be closer to family.
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