Annnnd… we’re back!
While most of you are one week into your New Year, I feel like mine has just begun. We had a wonderful 2nd half of Christmas celebrating with family and I definitely could have stayed a few more days– but sadly, reality dawned and it had to come to an end. So, Lance is back at work. Lucy’s back at school and Abby and I are making the effort to try to get our house back in one, post-Christmas piece. Well, I’m making an effort… Abby is helping by “un-doing” everything I do. Ha! Toddlers. Speaking of, she is going to be TWO in one month. WHOA.
So, here are my favorite highlights of 2013—
JANUARY:
We took a little two day trip to Disney– thinking it would be a good time to go, but we were dead wrong! Apparently everyone else was NOT back in school like we thought! But, we still had an AMAZING time. Next time we hope to go in a less busy season. Lesson learned. 
In late January, Lance and I also had the chance to take a quick weekend trip to one of our favorite places and former home: Raleigh, NC! Some of our dearest friends were moving away so the girls got some Nana & Papa time and we zipped up there for a couple days.
February:
Abby’s 1st birthday!!!
March:
Our favorite March event was Lucy’s first Ballet Performance in the Roar of Love. She did so great and we loved seeing our little almost 4-year old dance in such a wonderful performance.
April:
Our beach vacation was certainly the highlight of April! We stayed at a great little condo in St. Simons Island and enjoyed a relaxing week together.
May:
Lucy’s 4th Birthday!
June:
After a pretty busy spring and early summer, in June– we just RELAXED!!!
July:
Lance’s 34th Birthday!!!August:
September:
My favorite part of September was the DotMom Conference! The fantastic weekend in Chattanooga with a couple close friends from church was just what this tired mama needed! 
Honorable Mention: Painting the Fireplace!!!! This was a project I had considered for a long time and I’m so glad we finally did it! 
And as much as I liked it in September, I was blown away by how it looked when dressed up for Christmas! I should have done it sooner. 
October:
ALLUME was certainly a memorable part of October. I learned so much, was stretched beyond myself and found the freedom to keep writing. 
November:
Definitely, without a doubt, Lance’s new job which God provided, started in November. We are still a bit awestruck at this blessing.
December:
It’s hard to put a finger on one particular event in December, the whole month was full of blessings and love. It was so nice to be able to spend a lot of time at HOME this year. For that I am very thankful!
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