We were snowed in for three days. I probably took more photographs this year than all of the previous years of my life combined. I crocheted and crocheted and crocheted some more. I attended several baby showers. We hosted many a BBQ, and stayed outside in the evening sun as much as possible. I watched more of our friends become parents. I watched a meteor shower from our backyard. I spent a weekend at a cabin in the woods with some of my favorite people, and drank and danced and explored. After leaving home over thirteen years ago my family finally traveled west. I married my best friend in the woods, in a month that was bookended by full moons, and my heart was, and is, very full. We camped near the beach twice and I laid in the warm sand and sun for long, quiet weekends. We took ferry rides that reminded me of why I love the Pacific Northwest so much. I declared summer 2012 the absolute best ever. I took Spanish lessons. In early fall we spent a weekend with friends and stayed in a cabin on the coast of WA. I witnessed two friends marry on the beach just before the sun began setting, and I danced my ass off that night. My niece was born. We traveled to Mexico for two weeks and it was a dream. My faith in humanity was restored, unfortunately this was only temporary. I explored the ruins in Tulum, laid in the white sand, and wondered how the Mayans could have left such a place. I spent a number of nights falling asleep to the static of crashing waves from different oceans. I rediscovered my love of sewing. I went to a parade at night. We had a fancy Christmas Eve dinner, and plan on making this a new tradition. We hosted friends for Christmas and ended the evening with fireworks. We went to first and second birthday parties. I took even more photos, with the determination and support to learn as much as possible. We slept in, a lot. I didn't read enough books. We celebrated the year (and nine years together!) with friends, food, and bubbly. So much bubbly.
Immensely thankful for it all, and ready for a new year and new adventures.
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