Happy New Years!

Happy New Years! I just re-read my post from New Years last year (here) so I thought I would follow up on that for the next year. First a review of 2016. My biggest accomplishment of 2016 and probably one of my biggest ever was running a full marathon (here). I also turned freaking 30 this year and took a trip up to flagstaff (here and here). I went to D.C. for the first time earlier this year and then again in the fall (here here and here). We also had a big family reunion in New York this past summer which was a blast (here). Of course I can't forget about our Disneyland trip for Everly's golden birthday (here). I feel really lucky to have been able to see all of the places I did this past year. We have plans to see my favorite band in Vegas this March and then also I plan on trying to visit my Dad in Michigan for his 60th birthday this May. Other than that, I don't have any big travel planned until fall 2018 (Germany!). I have no real fitness goals on the horizon for this year. I enjoy running and lifting weights and mixing in some soccer and hiking and I plan on continuing to do that. I also am very consistent with my exercise so that is not an area I think I need to set any big goals in. I do need to work a little but more about balancing out my eating, but who doesn't. I am not exactly sure how I am going to do it, but this next year I would like to get more organized. I am sure a lot of parents feel overwhelmed at times and I think if I was a little more organized it would make the busy times go a bit smoother. 2016 has had a lot of ups and downs but I really feel lucky and happy with our life. I love my family, I like my job, and we are healthy so everything else is just details. Hope everyone has a safe and happy New Years! Here are my #2016bestnine pictures from Instagram:

Timehop App

So sometime after Aspen was born Justin and I both finally got the timehop app on our phones. I don't know why we never did it before. It is really fun. Every day it compiles pictures and posts from social media that you made 1,2,3 and more years ago. You can link it to instagram, facebook, twitter, and more. I mostly like it for instagram but facebook is nice for those years before I had instagram. What I really love about it now is getting to see pictures of chunky Everly from 1 and 2 years ago and also pictures of Everly from 3 years ago to compare with Aspen now. It is so fun to see them in the same outfits and to see them look so similar! Justin and I often text each other pics that came up in our timehop that day so it also fun to share them. Here is one picture from timehop (on the left) from 3 years ago of Everly that I put next to a picture of Aspen this weekend. Both such tiny little babies!

New Years and 2014 in Review

We had a great year in 2014. We moved into a new house with more toy space! We welcomed baby Aspen into our family, celebrated Everly's 3rd birthday, and took a trip to Disneyland. We took it easy this new years eve and just enjoyed some pizza and beers because honestly, sometimes you just need an easy night. We have a lot to look forward to in 2015 as well as Aspen and Everly grow and welcome a new cousin. Also, Justin and I will be celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary in the fall. The only thing that could make things better is maybe if we won the lottery...haha! Here is a quick Instagram summary of 2014!

Instagram Photos

Here are some of our photos lately!

Instagram Photos

Here are a few of our recent favorites! Also, I am loving all the new people I can follow now on instagram since they have added it for Android!

Wooden teether's via Little Sapling Toys

Dog Park!

super tired!

We have had a lot of tongue pics lately!

The hound dogs and their easter bones!

Crazy Cameron getting into the electronics! Such a boy!

Easter present from Aunt Kimmy!

Afternoon easter outfit!

Morning cuddles with papa!

Finally big enough to use her wagon!

Friday's with bark puppy

My easter present from my sister!

too cool!

Oh hey!

Kitty Love Friday

So I took this picture last week for this photo a day challenge I am doing over on instagram. The day's challenge was to take a picture of a reflection so I snapped this pic of me and Everly looking into a big mirror that we have hanging in our stairwell. I didn't even notice until Justin pointed it out to me later that our kitty Oscar snuck into the picture at the top of the staircase! What a cutie! Happy Friday!

Instagram Photos!

Time is flying by. I didn't realize it had been so long since I did an instagram photo post. Enjoy....

Our new Prius V's first trip to Ikea

Ahi Tuna Wontons from Kona Grill on Jusitn's Bday!

Bundled up at Aunt Katy's first high school soccer game!

Angel in the AM

Church with papa

Buddies when they want to be

Tummy time

From our anniversary dinner at OHSO 

Little hands

Cousins!

Chilling in Cam's playpen

Minnie and Ev

Cutie...right before a meltdown

Building some neck strength

Cousins with matching hats 

Likes having her hand held

Oscar

Roi and Ev