January started with Luke's whole family here in Colorado. This doesn't happen often and was a blessing.
The four of us went to Mueller state park and did some sledding
Julia turned 13!
In February Julia sung in the Colorado all-state middle school choir
We went skiing on a Friday and the nearby hot springs on Saturday. As you can see the weather was perfect! Snow one day and swimsuits the next...that's Colorado.
Lauren and Luke built a snowman
In March Lauren got to compete in a Rubik's cube competition
Julia played a cello solo at school
Lauren got the lift the Giraffe draw-bridge at the zoo
Children's choir spring concert
St. Patrick's day parade
Fabulous trip to New Orleans to visit Aunt Annie
Palm Sunday choir at church
In April Julia finished her massive latch hook rug
Easter eggs
Easter Sunday
Hospital selfie...emergency back surgery and rehab for me.
In May - crazy hail storm - that's not snow!
7th grade choir concert with all girl accompaniment on one of the songs
End of year handbell concert
National Junior Honor Society
We watched a nesting robin
Lauren's school project
In June - a trip to Lake Tahoe
Camp with the cousins
Reunited!
In July - a trip and family reunion to Hilton Head
Luke's birthday
Orchestra camp
County Fair
Our new dog - Pippin
In August - Luke performed with the Half Glass Full band
Luke and I saw the Foo Fighters!
First day of 4th grade
First day of 8th grade
Zoo trip
Cello performance
In September - day trip to Breckenridge
Hike and pictures with friends
In October - a day trip to see the colors...picnic and Bishop's Castle
Ninja Kids program for Lauren
Lauren's music program
School pictures
Julia and I went to North Carolina for a wedding
Halloween - an Ewok, Cello and Car Hop girl
In November - Lauren's party and 10th birthday
Snow fun
Thanksgiving trip to Illinois
In December we decorated the tree
Lauren had her 4/5th choir performance
Sung in annual Christmas Joy concert...Julia for the first time
Julia had her school orchestra concert
Dressed Pippen up
Star Wars!
Family music
Traditional frosted sugar cookies
Girls on Christmas Eve...they played their instruments for the Children's service and Julia and I sung 4 regular services
Christmas morning
Christmas Dinner with friends
New Year's Eve with neighbors
2 comments:
Oh, how I love this post. You are inspiring me to do the same. We'll see. ; )
But seriously--loved the photos! Your girls' school pictures. I CANNOT EVEN. How are they so gorgeous?
The Halloween costumes! So creative and adorable!
Loved seeing your folks again. : )
And the pic of the Plett and Long kids--so great to see them all. Makes me happy. I can't get over how grown up all our kids are getting. But somehow esp. Julia and my Gwynneth seem to be young ladies overnight. Sigh. : )
Much love to you, and Happy New Year!
That's some year! All the best for 2016.
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