what a year

i never would have believed it if you told me how big 2012 would be for our family. so many moments that make me want to cry with happiness. i'm putting up a few because they are so fun to remember.

we started our year in the desert as a family of three.

in a house in mt. washington...

and spent lots of time at the local park...

elodie started tap and ballet.

we went to marfa with some good friends...(i found out i was pregnant there!)

then bali...

then turks & caicos...

my belly grew...

we went to fairfield, iowa...

and summer came. i wanted to soak up every second with elodie.

we spent our days house hunting and avoiding the heat...

and my belly grew even more,

and so did elodie.

august came with swim classes and a new neighborhood to explore...

and my belly kept growing.

september came. my birthday, labor day, a new school for elodie and a trip to disneyland to celebrate her sleeping all night in her big girl bed.

one last trip to seattle before baby...

then october...a baby shower for me, nesting, house warming, preparing for baby.

i'm as big as a pumpkin.

then...francesca. and our family cocoon.

and the world slowed down. my need to share decreased as my need to be with my family increased. i've loved this technology sabbatical but i also miss writing. i reflect on this wonderful, hard, unsure, beautiful year and give thanks. my resolution for 2013? to not miss a moment of this very full life.

wishing you all a happy new year!