The Year that Was ...

There are as many reasons to blog, as there are blogs in the blogosphere, but for me it's all about family. As much as I love sharing my photos, projects and ideas with you all, my biggest reason for blogging is to preserve our family's memories. I just spent a few hours sitting by a sunny window, sipping tea, (shooing away boys), and looking back over the year that was. Would you care to join me for a little waltz down memory lane, à la By Sun and Candle? Now be warned ... this is a mighty long post!

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Frosty January brought us ...

New goals, the winter woods, Greek mythology, lovely doves, homekeeping routines, shared birthdays, big snows, birds at the feeder, a friendly wager and a miraculous find.

 

Frozen February brought us ...

Flu season, Lost Talk, the agony of defeat, Lenten plans, Chinese crafts, homemade donuts, cherry cobbler, cardinals at dusk and spring planning.

Muddy March brought us ...

Lenten Roses, Shamrock Shakes, Mittenstrings, visiting blackbirds, maple sugaring, a Passion Play, brown bread, baby lambs and Easter Sunday!

 

 

Pretty April brought us ...

New shoots, noisy peepers, signs of life, ladybug friends, the Science Museum, a new nature corner, bubbles in the backyard, the 1st bike ride of the year.

 

Flowery May brought us ...

Beautiful blossoms, more Mittenstrings, a new Daybook, morels, pansies, fairy clocks, nature journals, lilacs, pond exploring, Mother's Day, rainbows and rude birds.

   

Showery June brought us ...

Tidepool treasures, soccer games, a walk on the Battle Trail Road, trips to the farm, morning glories, bug hunts, Daddy's Day, rainy nights, mushrooms, and mermaid stories.

 

Hot July brought us ...

Lesson planning, thunderheads, a day at the beach, fireworks, dragonflies, scorching heat, kite-flying, raspberries on the vine, VBS and broken hearts.

 

 

Lazy August brought us ...

Pumpkins getting ready, strange bugs in the garden, glorious flowers all around, hazy humid days, a new plan for a new year and afternoon movies with friends.

Fresh September brought us ...

Labor Day, Kinder-themes, a feathered nest, raccoons in the night, leaves in the windows, a wayside walk, camping out, Autumn feelings and housekeeping notes.

Crisp October brought us ...

Wondrous webs, apple crisp, purple hydrangeas, an abundance of pumpkins, autumn ambles, applesauce, football mums, first frost, Happy 15 and All Hallow's Eve.

 

Dark November brought us ...

All Souls, lanterns for St. Martin, shadows and light, a book display, a gratitude tree, a walk in the salt marsh, Turkey day, busy times, computer woes and a looong blogging break.

 Merry December brought us ...

A happy return, science lab, first storm, a round of robins, a winter walk, bagels for the birds, cozy corners, a snowy solstice and a new computer - at last! 

Phew, what a year! I am glad to have had this chance to look back, before I turn my thoughts to 2009. Thanks for joining me as I rambled and reminisced ... and I hope you'll stay tuned for our further adventures in the New Year!

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