Seems like not a whole lot happened in January, (other than deciding to move to California and having 2 weeks to pack! haha) or at least I don't have very many pictures of it! But one thing that did happen was Hannah had a wedding in Colorado Springs and it turned out beautifully!
Love little Freya in her boots
Centerpiece from leftover wedding flowers!
And the world was all into the PUBG craze! Even I loved watching the kids play on Xbox. Seems like many many hours of PUBG were played.
Someday you guys will read this blog years from now and go "Oh yeah remember that game?" haha
There is absolutely no way to hit ALL of the highlights, but here is my attempt to hit some of the most memorable ones!
The year started in Florida as we spent 8 weeks furnishing, fixing and decorating a home to set up as a vacation rental.
This is our favorite room in the house and every family member contributed to its completion!
We fell in love with a new restaurant - Chuys!!
With season passes, many memorable moments were enjoyed at Disney!
We went back in April for Star Wars Celebration and for Jacob and Hannah to run a Star Wars 5K
In July, Matt and Maria and Ryan went back to San Diego for Comic Con!
In the spring, Danny and I surprised Matt and Maria and showed up on their doorstep in San Diego! Two days later, I was the one surprised when Hannah and Ryan showed up in California on their own!! While there we got to meet Freya!
In June Hannah had a local wedding to do.
And July brought in an old friend.
It also brought Matt and Maria and Freya who came to live in CO for a while!
Celebrated my birthday "Maryland style!"
Jacob turned 22!
Also during the summer, Danny and Hannah and I had a trip to gorgeous Vail.
Another memory was watching the finale of Game of Thrones with snacks and drinks to match.
In August Danny and I went to visit Jacob in his new residence of Tucson!
University of Arizona is a beautiful campus!
Tucson, not so much. Haha
In September we all went to Minnesota to help celebrate grandpa's 80th birthday!!
Hannah's first memorial arrangement was made for Joann Jones, Tara Daukas's mom.
Most fun and memorable Halloween in my entire life. Maria master-minded doing a Harry Potter theme, and it was a major highlight of the year. The house was decorated inside and out, and costumes were worn. We had many trick-or-treaters and the whole night was just a blast!
Here is a mandrake Hannah and I made
This pumpkin patch was 100% Ryan's idea. All the guests took their pictures out in the yard with this hit.
I even had Hogwart's letters "flying" out of the chimney!
Mad-Eye Moody, Harry and his golden snitch, and Hermione!
So while we were celebrating Halloween, poor Jacob was studying.
Here are a few shots from his year at University of Arizona!
Visited Jacob in Tucson in November! Had a super fun week!!
Also a big happening this year was Matt's second book! It is doing amazing on the charts!!!
Had a little celebration dinner
Fall brought a visit from grandaddy Dustin and a walk in the woods while he was here
Happy 20th to my beautiful daughter!!
One of my favorite Indy shots of the year.
Thanksgiving Day, but already decorated for Christmas.
And one of the funnest trips to Disney EVER just before Christmas with the ENTIRE family!
Celebrated Hannah's birthday while the whole family was gathered
Saw the Hogwart's castle all lit up at Universal Studios
No words needed. You can just see the joy Disney brings!!
Forever now known as the "fun couple!!"
Hannah started a new line of floral Mickey ears to sell...
As well as a line of princess bouquets for weddings.
Yeah, they still love Indy. Haha
Celebrated New Year's Eve with a wing challenge!
MORE HALLOWEEN!
After gathering everyone's pictures of Halloween, I just had to throw in some more. Some of these were just too good!
