The Mall

So I am not a huge mall person. I can probably count on one hand the amount of times I went to the mall last year (excluding the movies.) But in an effort to "do more" I met a couple girlfriends and their kids at Southpoint Mall on Saturday morning. There is a great kids play area (sponsored by Duke) which has great climbing toys, slides,etc. The floor is padded and the climbing toys are squishy so it's definitely geared to younger kiddos. Harper absolutely LOVED it. We all noshed on Panera and watched our little ones climb, slide, jump and fall for almost two hours. I know Harper had a blast and it was so nice to connect with other moms. I often easily slip into staying home on the weekends so I am proud I got us out in an adventure...even if it was just the mall.

Laurie and Ezra
Kristen riding the high seas with Harper and Owen

Reflection of a Year in One Post

 Jessica told me Sue still stops by...this is for her :)

Blogging fell off my radar over the past year.  It's not that I don't like doing it but I was so focused on Harpers baby book.  I remember being about 10 when I found my baby book and I was SO disappointed that it was blank in so many areas.  I have worked hard to try and stay up with Harpers so the blog fell by the wayside. And honestly after being on the computer for chunks of my day doing notes at work, the last thing I want is to come home and type more.  But the one thing I LOVE to do it take pictures.  I am making a resolution to get to know my camera more and take more photos.  SO since I do document my life pretty well, here it goes...2012 in photos.

  

January and February: Packing begins!



March: We traveled to Spa Neyer to introduce the ladies!



April: We hosted an Easter Waffle Brunch, spent time at the park and enjoyed the beautiful Spring weather.


 

 

May: We moved into our new HOUSE!! The flowers behind us are courtesy of the original owner...so nice!



June: Michael enjoyed a Father's Day with his ladies; we traveled to the mountains to visit Daniel and made a stop at Linville Caverns



July: We hosted a 4th BBQ, attended the Smith Family reunion and spent TWO weeks in Oak Island!







August: My girlfriend hosted a Mom and Baby spa day, we did lots of swimming and most importantly, Michael turned 40!




September: The SWEETEST girl turned ONE!




October: We traveled to Ohio to watch my nephew play football and visit with Great Grandma Range.



November: We did the Color Run in Charlotte and travelled to Baton Rouge for Thanksgiving with the Dunbars!

December: Went to Girls and a Gay weekend (don't worry Jess, no bathing suit pics), Harper had her first major boo-boo resulting in a small scar under her nose, we rode the Santa Train to the North Pole and hosted our first Christmas with 8 visitors!

It was an amazing year...I worry toomuch about the little things instead of sitting back to see how lucky and blessed I really am.  Reflecting over these photos helped remind me. 
Happy New Year!