Memories, Dreams and Reflections of 2011

Ahhh 2011, where did you go.  My parents always told me the older you get the faster time passes.  They were right.  I think I am going to change the purpose of this blog.  The original intent was for me to use it almost like a website to advertise my sewing and all of the baby things I was making.  I used to do alot more sewing and making things for people.  I still do occasionally make and sell some things at two local stores here in town but my passion that I used to have for sewing has fizzled a bit.  I still haven't written it off but for now I just feel so busy with other things in life.  My blog then sort of morphed into a journal of sorts.  I found myself writing alot about my kids, my life and my love of photography.  This blogs purpose now is to let me have an outlet to talk and write about things going on in my life.  It is going to be for my kids.  I heard somewhere that you can get your blog entries bound into a book.  How cool would that be to get it book bound yearly.  I know if I had documentation from my Mom in book form from back when I was a kid I would really love that.  So from here on out I will be writing about the good, the bad, and the ugly.  I'm not here to write about a perfect life that I have but about reality so I can truly remember this amazing time in my life....good and bad!

Ashley Sisk over at http://www.ashleysisk.com/ presented a new photo challenge for the end of 2011.  She is the one who sponsers the weekly photo scavenger hunts that I have participated in (although not lately).  She has 25 prompts this week.  I think it will be a good representation of how our year was in photos. So without further ado:

ME:

A new way I am trying to wear my hair.  Jury is still out.  And...I should really have lipstick on!

I LOVE YOU:

My Rock.

STILL LAUGHING:

This is how we eat spaghetti over here.  Gotta problem with that?

WINTER WONDERLAND:

This isn't really a winter wonderland but I figured since it has snow in it then it will do.  Maybe this one is better?:

I was trying to capture the falling snow with clarity.  I still have alot to learn!!

BIRTHDAY:

My baby turned two!  The excitement and look on his face is PRICELESS!!

FRIENDS:

Although she is my mother I feel blessed to also call her friend!

SPRING FEVER:

Whenever you see a tulip you know spring is right around the corner.

TRAVEL/VACATION:

We took our family vacation to Texas last summer.  Whenever we stay at a hotel it means hotel hallway golf for the boys!

SUMMER DAYS:

OK this is a cheat since it was really a summer of 2010 picture. It is one of my all time favs though!

ALL SMILES:

I just love this little one's big bright smile!

AUTUMN HARVEST:

This was my front porch this fall.  I got a little excited and had all of this up in early September!  I also had it as my blog header picture for awhile!

                                                               FAMILY/HOME:

These 4 are my family and my home.

                                                             CELEBRATE:

My sweetie is officially over the hill!

                                                             I MISS YOU:

My beautiful Grandmother, Thelma Cipullo.  I miss her like crazy.

                                                             BEAUTIFUL:

View from our room at the the J.W. Marriott for a getaway with my husband without kids!

                                                              DRESS UP:

My little buddy at his Christmas program all dressed up.  Although he was very scared and timid he sure was cute!

                                                           HOLIDAYS:

4th of July.

                                                     MY FAVORITE:

Something about this one.  I just love it!

                                                     DON'T EVER CHANGE:

I hope thise three stay genuine and true to themselves.

                                                      JUST BECAUSE-SO THERE!:

Another one of my favorites!

My hopes and dreams for 2012 are to open my arms to whatever life throws at me.  I want to try to really work on organization, healthy living and bettering myself for my kids and my husband.  I really did have a fabulous 2011 but I am ready for a fresh start to 2012!

Jules