Here’s a quick recap of my year! It’s amazing how quickly it goes by and how so many things change!
In January, I had officially been a member of Instagram for one year!
My first photo? Food, of course! Low fat turkey and veggie lasagna since I was still in the process of losing my baby weight!
In February, we bought our first house!!
In March, Haley turned 2 years old and we threw a Mickey Mouse birthday party! And I made my first cake with fondant!
In April, I got the coolest machine ever made!! The Silhouette Cameo! And we used it to add a chalkboard menu to our new kitchen wall!
In May, we got a super adorable new kitten! Oh and a dog too, unfortunately.
In June, I decided to begin focusing on my photography and I started upgrading my equipment.
In July, on my 26th birthday, I decided to officially start my own photography business – Pixel Clicks Photography!
In August, Haley had her very first haircut – by the same woman who gave me my very first haircut (and Natalie’s too).
In September (maybe even late August), my 64-year-old dad was officially diagnosed with Stage 4 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). His life expectancy without chemo was only about 3 months. Luckily, he just finished his last round of chemo and he’s alive and well.
In October, I quit smoking (in light of my dads cancer) and my baby girl turned 4 years old.
In November, my hubby and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary and I got a brand new Canon 6D as my present!
And in December, Haley got to play in snow for the very first time in her life!
It’s been a great year! I can’t believe how quickly my girls are growing up. I’ve learned so much about running a photography business this year and I can’t wait to see what 2014 brings!
What a year it’s been!!
Your post made me smile, love the snow photo!!! Also, huge hugs to your Dad. I’m sure he’s very proud of you!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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What a fun recap! I love your cakes – they look amazing!
What a wonderful year! Thanks for letting us share in your memories. I love the cakes. And the kitty is so cute. I feel like I am recognizing some of these pictures too.
Looks like you a pretty awesome year! I so want a Silhouette Cameo. That chalkboard menus looks fabulous!
Also, I think your husband should talk to my husband. Our ten-year is coming up in July and camera upgrade would be make me a very happy wife. 😉
Have a happy new year!
Loved your post with some fun photos too thanks for sharing 😉
Have a very Happy New Year & best wishes for 2014 😉
Wow, you had an amazing year, didn’t you? I am so sorry to hear about your dad’s cancer, but so happy that his chemo went well and he is fighting it! And YAY for you quitting smoking!!
WOW! A new house, dog and cat. I’m so sorry about your Dad’s diagnosis, but ecstatic that the Dr’s were wrong and you still have memories to make with him! Praying 2014 is a very blessed year for you!
What a wonderful year your family had in 2013! My son loves both Mickey Mouse and Curious George – and the cakes you had for those parties both look yummy!
Sounds like you had a great year! Thanks for sharing!
that’s definitely a lot of highs and lows in one year. hoping 2014 brings more happy memories and time with your dad.
I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed reading each of your yearly milestones. I love that your dad is cancer free, you bought a home, and quit smoking..wtg!
You had a huge year! I’m so glad your dad is doing well!
What a fantastic year. You have lots to be thankful for. Love that chalkboard menu by the way.
It was interesting to be able to go back and review the year with you. A lot of interesting thing occurred.
A perfectly fabulous year! I am so proud of all you have done, and SO HAPPY to hear that your dad is finishing his Chemo. My aunt was just diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer this week. I hope a cure for all of this comes soon. Much love for 2014!
Sounds like a wonderful year. Here’s to more of it: Happy New Year 2014!
What a fun year you had. Let’s hope for the same in 2014 for ya!! I’m now following you on Instagram. Happy New Year to you and yours!
KIM
Mommie…Again
We are happy to hear your dad is doing well after his chemo. Wishing you and yours a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR! Please stop by BeBetsy and check out our new setup, we think you will enjoy it! Thank you for hosting this great party. We love your blog!!
~~ Seasons Greetings,
Sharon, Denise & Aubrie
Happy New Year! Sounds like you’ve had an eventful and busy 2013. Exciting stuff 🙂
You had a lot of really big things happen in 2013. I am so glad to hear your dad is doing well.
Your house is gorgeous!! And Your kitten and my Kitten look an awful lot alike! I love orange tabbies 🙂
What a great year! It’s so nice to go back through it in pictures. Happy New Year to you!
You had such an amazing year. I can’t believe that was your first time making a fondant cake! Awesome!
So happy for you with the new house, and I must say that I really love that chalkboard menu. (And the first snow!)
What an amazing year for you and your family. I am glad to hear your father is doing well. Congrats on your new home!