January was frigid. Cabin fever melted our cooped up minds. All six of us.
"Give me sunshine or give me death!" I declared.
"To St. George!" Directed Chup.
When the car was packed we headed down south to visit our cousins. We swam, we ate, we slept, we saw the stars again.
And within the walls of Zion's Canyon I found my sunshine.
In February I hauled all of the furniture out of our front room in hopes of a spacial make-over. The children were leaving to go live with their parents and it was time to change things up.
"Spice." Jane called the transformation.
When I think about the children living with us I think about this photo. It represents the daily interaction of Chup and the children. There was always enough room on his lap, or shoulders.
The spice of a new living room was hardly comparable to the loss of spice we felt when the children left our home after six months.
"Spice." Jane called the transformation.
When I think about the children living with us I think about this photo. It represents the daily interaction of Chup and the children. There was always enough room on his lap, or shoulders.
The spice of a new living room was hardly comparable to the loss of spice we felt when the children left our home after six months.
But we survived.
March made me 32.
My favorite number.
It was April that delivered back our sunshine after three dreary months.
We found this Easter bunny hopping on our wet grass.
Just kidding, that's The Chief (with bunny ears we bought at the dollar store).
Stay tuned for more photos tomorrow . . .
23 Pieces of Opinion:
I love these...they are all lovely.
Happy New Year to you and yours!
Wow, the year has gone by quickly! Great to see those pics again...can't wait for the next installment.
I know this isn't your question and answer blog, but I remember you a while back about changing the size of your pictures on our blog. I WANT to do that but really don't have a clue. I can get them really huge, but that isn't a great way to greet your fellow bloggers and family. Please help me! You are the info guru.
Love your blog and the cheery thoughts you share in your whimsically funny way.
32 is my favorite, too.
Lovely pictures - they tell their own stories. Thanks for letting us peek into your lives this year.
This winter... I am already longing for the sunshine and warmth! It seems winter came in mid October...
A big year for you-- looking forward to more pictures...
Cute, love the bunny ears :D
Happy New Year! Thanks for sharing your pictures.
i love this. it makes me excited for spring. and ready to be cold for january. i'd rather be cold than hot, but i'd rather be just right than either of the two extremes.
WOW it is hard to believe it was all a year ago.....that makes me smile to realize spring will be here before I blink YEAAAAAA!!!
Beautiful look into the past....
Makes me think how beautiful this year will be.
Wendy
Mommy to 7. 9 and under.
Your site has been a daily favorite for over a year. Thanks so much for giving us pieces - don't let us over stay our welcome!
Courtney I remember so well all of these posts you refer to! I remember you getting spicy hahaha! That's probably one of my favourite posts.
Cannot believe that was a year ago, cannot believe I have been reading about your life for so long
Awe! What a beautiful year! : )
You and Chup are lovely. Love the photo of The Chief. What a cutie that little one is.
Happy New Year!
I can't wait to see tomorrows photos. I love The Chief as the Easter Bunny-priceless.
Love the photos...I am new to your blog! Adorable bunny...I hope to find one soon!
The Chief is simply delicious. I adore him!
i just love your blog and photos!
the cheif looks supoer cute with those bunny ears.
Im sorry i only started stalking your blog like a few weeks ago so where did he go for 3months?
It's been great reading through the year with you--thanks for all these great posts.
P.S. That last photo sure could've fooled me ;)
Nice idea and way to document the year. Lovely pictures!
Love the picture of The Chief in the Easter Bunny ears. He's still just as cute, but he sure has grown up a lot this year! :)
nicolas is looking too cool there.
my, how your little bambino has grown.
such sweet families.
happy new year!
may your 2010 be filled with lots of love and blessings. :)
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