I love doing a Year In Review post each year. It’s so fun to see everything that happened during the last 12 months, and to see how much everyone grew! (And they grew a lot!) But more than that it reminds me of all the blessings that last year has brought.

J A N U A R Y

I was suffering through the tail end of morning sickness while pregnant with Joey. Alex started his new job as a PA in ENT. (Wow! That means he’s been there a year already!) We got better at playing outside, and at being cozy inside.

F E B R U A R Y

Alex and I took our first ever trip without kids to NYC. We had a great time checking out The MET, lots of yummy food, and Purl Soho!

M A R C H

Winter would not be complete without some good knitting projects. This photo is reminding me that this sweater still fits Trixie and that I should have her wear it (read: bride her with chocolate). We also found out that we would be having a baby BOY!! I started making mental preparations for the arrival of another baby.

A P R I L

Winter last year went out like a lion, dumping a giant blizzard on us right in the middle of April. But spring did eventually come and we went out into it as often as we could. I entered the third trimester, during which I documented my favorite maternity things in this post.

M A Y

We got the garden in and I had so much fun cutting flowers to bring into the house. Johnny turned 5! And the royal wedding got me thinking all sorts of thoughts about marriage.

J U N E

Summer break brought lots of time out of doors - rain or shine. Puddle walks inspired by Peppa Pig, naturally.

J U L Y

I read Hannah Coulter and it basically changed my life. I also waited and waited and waited for my baby to arrive, And then, nine days after his due date, he finally came! Welcome Joseph Terence!

A U G U S T

We soaked up lots of baby snuggles and adjusted to being a family of 5.

S E P T E M B E R

The kids started school! Joey and I got to go to Arizona for the Blessed is She Team Retreat. It was a wonderful time with wonderful friends, including my dear friend Jacqui, whom I have now been on more trips with than with my own husband. : )

O C T O B E R

We enjoyed the last of the warm weather. Trixie turned 3! And Alex and I celebrated 9 years of marriage.

N O V E M B E R

Sweater weather! Joey just loves wearing his hand knits. And I love making them.

D E C E M B E R

While we were in the thick of Advent and getting excited for Christmas, Johnny lost his first tooth! I got my kids matching pajamas and they wore them for about 4 days straight over Christmas., which was fine by me.