January
Both of my January photos are from my brother Derek's wedding. I just love how they are looking at each other as they dance in the first photo, and the second photo of him is my all-time favorite from that day. The look on his face is pure happiness!
February
I must have lost my camera in February because I really didn't take any photos. This one is from my Blackberry. I took one day while driving to work and I kind of liked it. :)
March
In March, Jason and I went to Disney to attend a few Braves spring training games. This was the first time we enjoyed the Toy Story Mania ride. We've been hooked ever since! (And now own the Wii version!) We also had a cousins' night out at a local establishment. This photo is my youngest sister and my youngest brother. They're 15 years apart in age, and I don't think I've ever taken a photo of the two of them together before. It amazes us constantly how she is growing up into a little adult right before our eyes.
April
I had a hard time choosing which photos to include from our April getaway to Grand Cayman. This was one of the most fabulous vacations... it was truly a week of relaxation and fun. J did a lot of diving, I did too much sunbathing, and we enjoyed fine food, spirits, and adventures all week long! I can't wait to go back!!
May
Lindsay was confirmed in May, and this photo of my sisters and me is one of my faves from that day. We went to watch Reece play t-ball at the end of the month, and I snagged this photo of J and my goddaughter, cutie Katie.
June
June into July was phenomenal as we spent two weeks in Hawaii. My sisters even joined us for one of the weeks! We spent most of our time in Maui and also ventured to Oahu/Waikiki for one weekend. These are some of my favorite memories from that trip.
July
We were married 07/07/07, so we celebrated our two-year anniversary this past July. Although we didn't capture a photo on 7/7/08, we decided we would try to take a photo of the two of us on our anniversary every year. Say cheese! The other photo features Chase, my soon-to-be 10 year old black Lab who lives on my parents' farm. He doesn't get to visit too often but he came for a visit this day and enjoyed chasing a tennis ball and romping around the yard! Now he and London are the best of friends :)
August
Wedding preparations time... Laurie's shower was held on a sunny August day, where I snapped this photo of adorable Miss Katelyn and this candid of my two sisters. It depicts their relationship perfectly. And, of course, August is the month London came home to us!
September
My brother, who is completely smitten with his new Mrs., was married in September. The wedding was in Vegas, and we had an amazing trip there to witness that event, but these photos are from their reception the following weekend. I cannot recall if I took this photo or if it was J, but I love, love it. It's not often that the five of us get together for a complete "siblings" photo, but something about the colors and the smiles on our faces make this a favorite of the year.
October
Finally some more London photos. :) One crisp day in October she and I ventured into the yard for a fall photo shoot. She is such a beautiful dog. In October our family welcomed young Layne, my cousin's new son, and this is my first day meeting him.
November
In early November J took us on a short flight to take aerial photos of my school. And here is sweetie London resting in front of our tree. We decorated for Christmas the weekend after Thanksgiving.
December
Yes, we're one of thoooooose couples- dog owners who do photo shoots with their pup in front of the Christmas tree. :) I know the month isn't quite over, but I am sure these will be two of my faves for the month. It was a merry Christmas, indeed, at our house!
Thanks for journeying back through 2009 with me. This post helped me see what an amazingly lucky person I am. Happy new year to you all!
