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I can’t believe another year has come and gone. As I looked back on the posts throughout the year, I was surprised by some of the favorites. Sometimes what I might think to be a dud turns into a favorite and just like that it has made the top list for 2013. Below is the year in recap.<\/p>\n

January<\/strong><\/p>\n

These skinny chocolate muffins <\/a>kicked off the year just right. Super easy to make and enjoyed by our entire family.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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While home for the holidays, the sister and I did one of those “then and now<\/a>” photos as a gift to our mother. You really should check out the “now.” I thought we did pretty good!<\/p>\n

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February-<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of my best pals was having a baby and so another friend and I threw her this Shabby Chic, Simple and Pink baby shower.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0It was intimate, personal and glittery. That’s an A+ in my book!<\/p>\n

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For Valentines Day The Hubby took me on the most romantic Bachelor-esque Getaway Weekend<\/a>\u00a0EVER. He made me swoon.<\/p>\n

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March<\/strong><\/p>\n

This month marked one of my worst parenting experiences.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0Like, I read it and start sweating all over again. I also shared my thoughts on bullying as I reflected previous encounters with my own bully<\/a>. \u00a0 \u00a0 \"photo<\/p>\n

April<\/strong><\/p>\n

April was all about Calvin, turning one and his Very Hungry Caterpillar first birthday. You can see Part One-The Food<\/a>, Part Two- The Decor<\/a>, and Part Three-The Guests \u00a0and Fun<\/a>. \"IMG_1833\"<\/p>\n

May<\/strong><\/p>\n

May marked a lot of biggies in our family. Gwyn turned three and as part of her birthday fun we did a birthday interview<\/a>. It’s pretty stinkin’ cute. AND, The Hubby tackled potty training and transitioning from a crib to a toddler bed<\/a> all on his own while I was in Vegas. Booyah.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a> \"image<\/p>\n

June<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gwyn kicked off summer with her Minnie Mouse 3rd Birthday party<\/a>\u00a0and this was also the summer I realized something really big about myself as a parent.\u00a0<\/a> \"SONY \"\"<\/p>\n

July<\/strong><\/p>\n

J<\/a>uly marked a big milestone for us. This is when we finalized the decision that we were moving to a new city! This was bittersweet for our whole family as we were closing a chapter in our lives.\u00a0<\/a> \"door\" We also celebrated four years of marriage<\/a> this month!\u00a0 \"\"<\/p>\n

August<\/strong><\/p>\n

We had a whole lot of chaos in August. We went through EVERYTHING we owned and had a massive garage sale.<\/a>\u00a0This is when I also realized I was a hoarder<\/a>. \"IMG_4778\" \"IMG_4527\"<\/p>\n

September<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gwyn started preschool this month<\/a> and readers drooled over her first-day-of-school outfit, so I gave one away!<\/p>\n

This was also the month of the pumpkin whoopie pie.<\/a>\u00a0 Yum.\u00a0 \"photo\u00a0\"IMG_5878\"<\/p>\n

October<\/strong><\/p>\n

We had another life-changing event<\/a> this month, one that left us in an abundance of tears.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a> \"IMG_7800\" The Hubby and I flew to San Diego to be a part of a gorgeously vintage wedding<\/a>\u00a0and were surrounded by old college friends and zero responsibilities. \"IMG_7297\"<\/p>\n

November<\/strong><\/p>\n

I realized two things in November. The first one is more of a reflective moment I had about missing important milestones and moments<\/a> in the lives of our children, and the other was that my children hate my singing.\u00a0<\/a> \"SONY\u00a0\"tears\"<\/p>\n

December<\/strong><\/p>\n

The final month of 2013 brought you our Christmas Home Tour<\/a> as well as our first ever family photo shoot.\u00a0<\/a> \u00a0 \"SONY\u00a0\"IMG_9403-2\" We had a lot of changes this year. Ones that left us proud. Ones that left us in a new city. And ones that left us in tears. Overall, we have been extremely blessed with what we have been given and I can only hope the next year brings us as much health, laughter and love as this past year. I look forward to another year of sharing these experiences with you! Thanks for stopping by!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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