a year in the life

I haven't felt real 'bloggy' of late. Oh, there are some goals for 2010 floating around and I'm even wrestling to "heal a wound" right now. But I don't feel like writing about it. Not yet, anyhow. So here's a trip through our 2009...through what pics are on my computer, anyhow. Happy New Year, everyone!

Hope (right) and her BFF, Hannah at their school's spring fair. Cool face painting, yes?
I cheated. This isn't from 2009. But I love this photo. Hope is brave. Mom and Hope. Before a Girl Scout event of some sort. Or a birthday party. Or both.
Black Friday shopping. Our tradition stop for breakfast after shopping from 4 to 7 am.

Hope took up skating this year. She loves it. She's fast.
Hope's traditional "Holiday Cookie Decorating Party." Madness and frosting all in one.
Pure ridiculousness.
Hope (left) and her BFF Hannah AT the Miley Cyrus concert. Party in the USA, y'all.

We fought our way through the pickters and went to the greatest show on earth. It really, really was. Awesomeness.

Backyard fun begins when the pool goes up. I spent my fair share of time here as well.

Lyssie, Hope and Lee - jumping at Ocean Shores. Cracks. Me. Up.

One of the best meals - and experiences I've had in a long time. Amazing organization.

It was "Take Your Child to Work" day. So I did.

We celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary in July. I think this photo might be 16 years ago - BUT, it's what I have. Hello tight shorts. What was he thinking?

BAHAHAHHAHAH! To say my husband would die if he knew this were here is the understatement of the year. But he doesn't read my blog and I love this shot. Priceless.

Former neighbors visited right after Christmas. The orignal "ladies of the hood."

Ocean Shores - August 2009. FREEZING.

My sister Katie took a train trip to Cali with our pop. We aren't slummin' it. This is at the train station. Love. Her. MUCH!!!

And this is my Dad. At the train station. Showing us his ticket. He was, in a word, "EXCITED!"

Hope was a scary white faced girl for Halloween. My pick, not hers. Not sure what else to say about that. :)

One of our favorite people: Miss Danielle. And Hope, of course!

Probably my favorite person on the face of this planet: my baby sister, Katie. She likes to be called Ishmail V. Toenail, but keep that one here.

Two of the most important women in our lives pose with Hope: Auntie Karen and Auntie Sandra. Girls weekend. T'was FUN!

Silliness with my Dad and sister. Love them much. :)

Hope in the back of an Arizona police car. Transport to the airport. Long story. :)

Not sure what mile this was - but on the rock and roll half marathon trail in seattle.

Before the race began. We all look very optimistic. And were not hobbling at this point. :)

That's what I've got, folks. Happy 2010!!! :) Be well and prosper. :) Spock, out.