Here I am! Here it goes. For reals, y'all, I want to document this sweet and shining thing called Life with Lovelies in Idaho. (Should I change the name of the blog?)
So, before I ring in 2012, I need to give 2011 a wee shout-out, like, Hey 2011, I really did appreciate you. Thanks for everything.
Highlights.
January 2011
Mirabel turned one year old.
Great Grammy Leona has the first of many serious tumbles.
February 2011
Valentine cookies. Homemade frosting dyed with berry juice, natch.
March 2011
I attended a Stroller Strides enhanced instructor training in Seattle. John came along for the ride, and we enjoyed a couples' weekend exploring the city, which we really dug. Digged. We liked it.
I turned 34. Apparently not a big deal, since I can't enlarge this picture for the life of me.
April 2011
Sister Eryn came to visit again. John posed with his girls.
Luciya Sunshine celebrated her 4th birthday.
And got to go to the dentist for the first time. On her birthday.
My girlfriend Kelly and I took a weekend roadtrip to Durango, Colorado, which included a magical stop at Arches National Park in Utah.
We named her Muscle.
We adopted 3 chicks: Shybone, Hina, and Pokey. Pokey would later succumb to Mila's insticts on one horribly fateful afternoon (I started a blog post called "A Clucking Nightmare"...).
Hina and Pokey are still big, broad, and beautiful egg-laying family members and pets.
Sir Elton John, I presume.
Luciya Sunshine celebrated her 4th birthday.
And got to go to the dentist for the first time. On her birthday.
My girlfriend Kelly and I took a weekend roadtrip to Durango, Colorado, which included a magical stop at Arches National Park in Utah.
We named her Muscle.
We adopted 3 chicks: Shybone, Hina, and Pokey. Pokey would later succumb to Mila's insticts on one horribly fateful afternoon (I started a blog post called "A Clucking Nightmare"...).Hina and Pokey are still big, broad, and beautiful egg-laying family members and pets.
Sir Elton John, I presume.May 2011
For Mother's Day, Luciya and her preschool classmates gave their moms pedicures.
We spent Labor Day weekend at the cabin with Adam, Danielle, the girls, and Michael and Nancy.
Mirabel has just about had enough of your shenanigans.
Meet the mud pie masta.
We spent Labor Day weekend at the cabin with Adam, Danielle, the girls, and Michael and Nancy.
Mirabel has just about had enough of your shenanigans.
Meet the mud pie masta.June 2011
Ton Ton celebrated the big cuarenta y uno.
Mirabel posed as a fairy.
If you're wondering, all of our sweet family portraits, including these and the one of the girls at the header, are taken by the fabulously talented Lala Harms at Shady Lane Studios. She's been our photographer since we won a shoot for Luciya's first birthday.
The See Jane Run 5K with our Running Club.
July 2011
Boating at Lucky Peak
We had weekly "Crafternoons" with sweet friends.
Christmas (pajamas) in July.
My brother married an awesome chick.
We took a fabulous two-week roadtrip (a family first!) to Southern California. Memories ensued.
We had weekly "Crafternoons" with sweet friends.
Christmas (pajamas) in July.
My brother married an awesome chick.
We took a fabulous two-week roadtrip (a family first!) to Southern California. Memories ensued.August 2011
A spur-of-the-moment afternoon hike outside Idaho City.
The Dirty Dash 10K. Filthy awesomesauce.
The Dirty Dash 10K. Filthy awesomesauce.September 2011
We spent our fifth Labor Day in a row with dear friends at "The Spread" in Eastern Oregon.
Luciya started her second year of preschool with the delightful Miss Jen.
The Women's Fitness Celebration with the LUNA Moms' Club.
Luciya started her second year of preschool with the delightful Miss Jen.
The Women's Fitness Celebration with the LUNA Moms' Club.October 2011
John and I spent two nights in Sun Valley for a perfect Fall getaway.
Luciya listened very intensely at a field trip to the fire station.
Team Mirabel raised over $1,000 for the Treasure Valley Down Syndrome Association.
The Barber to Boise 10K, again with the Running Club. 56:20 for me.
Team Mirabel raised over $1,000 for the Treasure Valley Down Syndrome Association.
The Barber to Boise 10K, again with the Running Club. 56:20 for me.
Arrrrrr ye surprised we were pirates at a fun Halloween bash? More importantly, arrrre ye surprised John wore eyeliner?
November 2011
"The Sunrise Puppet Theater. Only for cold winter days. With hot chocolate."
Maui. A glorious reunion with Maui. And an introduction for some.
December 2011
Luciya was a saucy Wise Gal for her Christmas program.
Sister Eryn helped us celebrate the season.
We were so excited to watch Luciya experience her first Christmas morning at home, now that she "gets" it. And she didn't disappoint. She was sweet, wide-eyed, slow, and savoring every moment, delighting in the idea that there was another present?? to open.
On New Year's Eve we went for a family walk and attempted a self-portrait.
And now, if possible...
Happy 2012.
Blessed be.
Sister Eryn helped us celebrate the season.
We were so excited to watch Luciya experience her first Christmas morning at home, now that she "gets" it. And she didn't disappoint. She was sweet, wide-eyed, slow, and savoring every moment, delighting in the idea that there was another present?? to open.
On New Year's Eve we went for a family walk and attempted a self-portrait.And now, if possible...
Happy 2012.
Blessed be.
1 comments:
Booyah! Wise gal's intensity with the nail polish is an inspiration in itself. Thank you for sharing your life so vividly, Idaho is lucky to have you.
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