Monday, December 31, 2012

2012 remembered

This post is mostly for me. I started doing a re-cap of the year in 2011 and I liked it. It helps me to remember the blessings we had during the year. We have been very blessed this year!

January
Summer is in high gear. That's Celcius.


February
The good:
Trip to Natal

And the bad:
House gets broken into. While we sleep! My laptop with years of photos.....GONE!!

March
Michelle goes to China!

I lose 20 lbs and can fit into a dress from 15 years ago.


April
Visitors from Canada. Our friends Esther and Rudi.

Huge rainfalls. Many roads flooded and need to be repaired. Many homes under water


May
My parents get to move home from the "assisted living" facility.

June
A very cold wet winter. Plans to go to Buenos Aires fell into the water, because there were not enough participants to make a group.
More rain. 100 mm.


July
Engagement! Marisa and Mark decide to get married.
 My sister Jenny comes for a visit (from China)


August
Spring has sprung. Beautiful blooming trees





September

MOTB dress stress. Wedding preparations. Marisa's first shower.


October
It's only spring and we are melting.
A post from fb:
Oct. 22, 2012
Does walking at 40 C (110F) equal double the amount of calories burned??? It sure feels like it!!

November
Another engagement! Michelle and Dominic decide to get married. March 2, 2013 is the wedding date.

 December
Our first wedding.



13 comments:

Maribeth said...

Lovely pictures and a great way to look back over the year. Blessings to you and your family, Betty. Wishing you a great New Year!

Mari said...

Loved the pictures! Looks like you had an amazing year!

Brenda said...

What a great way to do a review! It's been a big year for you!

Jeanie said...

You have had a very eventful year with lots of really good things to look back on. Best wishes to you and your family for the year to come.

That corgi :) said...

Looked like it was a great year for you and your family Betty!! And 2013 sounds like it will be just as wonderful year with another wedding to look forward to!

Happy New Year!

betty

Debsdailylife said...

Despite the negatives, there sure are a lot of positives!! What a blessed year!

Karin said...

Those are such lovely photo - what a great way to recall the events and special memories of the year! Can't believe the heat! High five on your weight loss! Sometimes I just can't tell your girls apart! Beautiful family! Happy New Year!

Empty Nester said...

I had not seen that last picture! I LOVE IT! Everyone looks lovely! So much excitement and still more to come. I'm not sure if I envy you or not. LOL Happy New Year!!!

Julie said...

I love this. Your second wedding is Mike's 21st birthday. A great day it will be.
Take are Betty and have a blessed new year!

spunkysuzi said...

You had a great year! No doubt this year will be another good one :)

Joyce said...

Lovely photo of all of you at the end. Your next wedding is coming up quick! Happy New Year!

Shannon said...

You had quite the year! I've loved reading about the wedding! One down, one to go! Sounds like 2013 will be just as special!

Kay said...

Wow! What gorgeous photos! And you've captured your busy year perfectly. You have such beautiful daughters. That wedding photo is fabulous!