Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Looking Back - 2012 in Pictures!
2012 was a busy and special year for our family! It was Emme Jade's first full year home! We are so thankful to have her major back surgery behind us. There were many special moments in 2012. Thankfully most of them documented in pictures: Volleyball, Swim Team, Gymnastics, new friends, new teachers, new schools, new teeth, graduations, recitals, birthday surprises, Napa, cabin time, family time, Grandma and Grandpa, Skating, a New President in the Family, Girlfriend time at the cabin, the Christmas tree saga, etc.. So many special memories from a very special year!
Here's a recap in pictures of our 2012!!
JANUARY
Here's a recap in pictures of our 2012!!
JANUARY
January 1st this was taken.. One year from the first time I asked Jeff to look at
Emme Jade's file..
Emme Jade's file..
One of my favorite pictures I have every taken of the "Middles'!" It's blown up and on the wall in their room.
Dancing with her teacher the day before surgery!
Dancing with her teacher the day before surgery!
Emme earns the name, "The Agitated Empress!" during her time in the PICU!
Five days after major surgery, The Empress was discharged!!
Five days after major surgery, The Empress was discharged!!
A little photo shoot with Sienna Grace!
FEBRUARY
Emme's first time sledding with her Big Sister!
Hanging with the "Little Bean" while she was under house arrest after surgery!
Valentine's Day! Three Weeks Post-Op!
MARCH
Ruby was re-united with her Yugan Foster Sister for the first time since they were both adopted in 2007.
APRIL
Emme's First Easter!
Welcoming Home Grandma and Grandpa! A special re-union with my big brother and family too!
Emme's First Easter!
Welcoming Home Grandma and Grandpa! A special re-union with my big brother and family too!
My Birthday, and I finally have a picture with my 4 daughters!
The crazy girly crew at our house!!
Winding down the Spring Volleyball Season with her first JO team.
MAY
Precious Sisters!
Pre-School Graduation!
Kindergarten Graduation!
One of my Emme Jade Favorites!
Ruby's first Team Meet.. She placed 3rd overall!
"Spring Showers!"
Kicking off Cabin Season!
JUNE
Ainsley Turns 11!
Ainsley Turns 11!
Representing "Team Ivy!"
First Dance Recital for all three!
Ainsley's Birthday Photo Shoot with her CHA friends!
First Summer of Swim Team Practices and Wednesday Meets!~
First Summer of Swim Team Practices and Wednesday Meets!~
Kate - Helping me with a Photography Class Assignment!
At the cabin working on a Sister Photo to give Daddy for his birthday!
JULY
Kate and Ainsley at their first overnight camp!
First 4th of July for Emme Jade!
Sweet Moment between Emme Jade and Ruby....
The Pearl!
First 4th of July for Emme Jade!
Sweet Moment between Emme Jade and Ruby....
The Pearl!
Cabin Life!
Loyal Friends!
Daddy and his beautiful girls!
Jane and Glenna Surprise Jeff for his 50th!
SURPRISE - Wakeup Breakfast for Jeff!
One more Surprise - Boat Cruise and Dinner with "Camp H!"
A Cabin Favorite!
Sienna's Birthday Dinner!
Sienna's Birthday Dinner!
Sienna Is 7!!!
They were so excited to celebrate with Emme Jade!
4 Year Photo Shoot!
Ruby represents Bear Path in Breast Stroke at Champs. We were so proud of how hard she worked and improved!!!
Ruby Turns 6!
SIX!!
AUGUST
The "Yellow Truck" at the Cabin
Sienna rides her bike for the first time at the cabin with no training wheels!!!
How did she grow up so fast?
How did she grow up so fast?
Bangs!
A Fall Picnic with the "Little Bean!"
First Day of 6th Grade!
First Day of First Grade!
SEPTEMBER
New Friends.. Emme and Bella!
Team Ivy - Lemonade Stand #1
Sisters helping Mom with a Christmas Card!
OCTOBER
NAPA to celebrate 50 years with Mr. Handsome and Friends!
Grapes ready for Harvest in Healdsburg, CA
Aunt Tina and Little Grandma take over so we could go to Napa!
Aunt Tina and Little Grandma take over so we could go to Napa!
A Butterfly Duet...
Halloween!
NOVEMBER
Pretty in a Pink Petti!
Aunt Bop is named the 14th President of Illinois College!
Aunt Bop is named the 14th President of Illinois College!
Two of my BFF's with Mr. Handsome!!!
Another Christmas Card Attempt!
DECEMBER
A weekend to remember at the Cabin with some very special friends!
A weekend to remember at the Cabin with some very special friends!
Celebrating 40 with Miss Liz!
"Leigh's Blanket's!"
Winter Break!
LOVE this pic of my crew!
Emme skates for the first time, and absolutely takes to it!!
The Foursome on Christmas Morning..
The Foursome on Christmas Morning..
A priceless Photo of Grandpa and Ainsley on Christmas Eve!
Thank you for faithfully following along with our family in 2012! I wish you joy and great blessings in the New Year!!! What's in-store for me? Hopefully a little more organization, planning ahead, time with Mr. Handsome, work-outs, family time, and quiet time in 2013. And a much anticipated trip this spring to China to love on some very special Pearl River babies!! I look forward to what God has planned for our family! Like all of you, I pray for another year of good health, protection, and the opportunity to be a light in this dark world..! I am so thankful for all of God's blessings!
Happy New Year!
"I have come so that they may have LIFE and in it ABUNDANCE." ~John 10:10b
"I have come so that they may have LIFE and in it ABUNDANCE." ~John 10:10b
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14 comments:
precious! beautifully done, diana. AND, how thankful to see that we got to be a part of your year! "for i know the plans i have for you...plans to give you a hope and future..." jeremiah 29:11 xoxo
I have been following your blog forever- I love this post. Thanks for the kick in the butt to get my big camera out more in the new year. I have been lazy about it after a big move this year but I miss it so much. You also make me want to adopt again- I so want our youngest to have a sister. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Oh my sweet friend I love this!!!! What a year we have had with our newest little ones!! I am blessed having you as my friend!!!
Hugs!!!
The girls are so adorable I can not even stand it! What a great first full year home, right? I hope this new year is filled with just as many adventures and wonderful things as last year was. Wishing you a beautiful year. Love, Becky
This was an awesome post!! What a beautiful recap of a beautiful year in your family. It truly is a pleasure watching your beautiful crew growup!
simply beautiful...thank you for sharing
Love your pictures! Happy New Year! God Bless! Lacey
What a lovely recap of a wonderful year for your family! The girls are growing up so fast and their beauty shines from within. What a happy crew!
What a wonderful recap of 2012!!! Loved looking at all these beautiful photos. May your 2013 be filled with many more of His abundant blessings.
Always enjoy visiting your blog.....love the look back. so amazing to look back to see how much kiddos change over the course of the year.....
Now I am all caught up on your gorgeous gaggle of girls. Happy New Year Diana!
Your girls are beautiful! I wish you were going to be visiting mine on your China trip!
Oh My...do I love this post!!! I loved seeing all these amazing pics. Those summer pics with the gorgeous tans gives me a bit of spring fever!! I love you, friend! China...here we come!!!! Whoo hoo!!!
Emmie was looking at all of the pictures and said, "Wow, that's so beautiful!" She's right!