2011: Looking Back

As far as blog posts go, my 2010 year-in-review was one of my favs. 

I love a good tradition, so here comes a look back at 2011.
{And a chance for you to link up your 2011 highlights}

January

We hit the 'Hamas.

I write the first of my many lists for the year {11 for 2011}

We get serious about getting organized.

February

My car-loving boys do the auto show.

A love/hate relationship with morning swimming is born.

Mady has a new seat at the table.

March

I run my first ever 5K!

We enjoy family time in our favorite big city.

Mady's first fuzz cut.

April

There's a new {used} van in the garage.

Job change: Matt's back at Grand.

We Walk for Water (again).

I discover the connection between my heart and my hands

and the relationship between the spiritual and the physical.

{it was a big month}

May

Mady is 18 months old!

We celebrate our first decade together.

My four year blog-versary.

Ella graduates from preschool.

June

Dylan finishes up Kindergarten

and plays his first season of t-ball.

We relax {kid-free} in Punta Cana.

I run my first 10K.

July

We try to stay cool during our Wolf Lake cottage week.
We scoot, bike and swim our way through the summer.

Dylan's teeth are dropping like flies.

August

Ella learns to swim.

Our picture blog turns one year old.

Hello, Year 32.

We're still organizing...this time it's our toys.

September

We send a Pre-K-er and a 1st grader off to their first day of school.

Ella's back at 'nastics.

It's soccer season...again.

I discover Pinterest and my inner craftiness.

Ella cheers at her first football game.

October

Couples Retreat: wine country.

Craft night is born.

It's applesauce canning season!
We almost have a run-in with a hurricane.

November

I run my first 15K.

Mady moves up to a big girl bed.

Birthdays five, seven and two.

Eek! Mice!

An unforgettable weekend away in Chicago.

December

We did it! 52 weeks of working out complete!

Wrapped and done by December 1.

Now that's Pinterest-ing, kid edition.

We stage our annual Christmas close-up.

And now it's your turn to take a look back...