2010 was a great year and here’s why…a compilation of my favorite posts and photos from each month of the year.
January:
Just seeing this post again brought back those heebie jeebies…and no. They have not had more babies.
My favorite January photo is this one, from a trip to Hawaii that I did not get to go on. Instead Pat went with strict instructions to take as many photos of his family as possible. I have to tell him to take as many as possible because three quarters of them come back like this:
February:
While writing this I was looking for a serious pat on the back after surviving my first 100 days of a child at school. What about the parents!?!
My favorite photo is of my favorite little Valentine. Scrumptious he is.
March:
My post about a mother’s guilt that just doesn’t go away.
My favorite photo is this picture of Laina making her way through a snow covered forest.
April:
I wrote about why having babies is harder for me then it is for other people. Clearly.
My favorite photo is of our good friend Rudy the Labradoodle. We sure miss this guy!
May:
I posted a video of Maile secretly making a vlog when she was supposed to be in bed. I died laughing when I actually listened to what she was saying!
And I love these little girl feet. My kids love spending time with their cousin!
June:
It took years of “not caring”, but I finally made the The High School List and naturally had to write about it.
My favorite photo is this one of the girls being the loving little creatures they are.
July:
When you’re seven and your Dad dies it really sucks…but you’ll end up with posts you really like. So that’s good.
I love this photo of Kainoa finally doing something useful around here.
August:
I loved touring my old neighborhood and writing about all the things that made me…me.
My favorite photo…errr…collage is this one of the family on a strawberry picking excursion.
September:
A post where my brother gave great advice to my nephew about girls.
I love this photo of Laina getting on the school bus…don’t ask me why all my favorite photos of Laina are of her walking away from me. I really do love her.
October:
I wonder if Pat regrets not appreciating me when I was single and childless and un-distracted. This poem I wrote perfectly captures that ironic twist in our relationship. Love you darling.
The only reason this photo is my favorite of the month is because it’s a rare occasion where our family is all together in a photo and none of us are screaming. WIN!
November:
Ahhh, my sweet girl. Sometimes Laina just makes me all warm and happy on the inside. At the end of the day, these are the posts I enjoy re-reading.
And I love this picture of the new little fella we brought into our home. Jack sure is special!
December:
I really should listen to her, but sometimes living simply is easier said than done…so I write about it instead.
And finally I love this picture of me and Kainoa because he’s a trouble maker, and I love him. I feel like it really captures his rambunctious spirit along with my hesitant face, like “oh geez, what are you going to do to me now?” How can you not love that face?
Erin says
You did a great job! I couldn’t never pick just one post a month from your blog as my fav! They are always so fun to read!
...love Maegan says
too too too TOO CUTE! {I’m going back to click “blogger in the making”} ;)
Karen, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry" says
I love your blog because you write so funny and have very interesting posts and great pictures. I’m scurrying off to work now but will come back later to read some of these.
Angel says
I love your pics and vlogs and blog and dagnabbit I missed you these last few weeks. No more vacations for you.. lol
Jen says
That is a great family picture.
It is just you.
And that is beautiful.
Pam says
What a clever post. But then, I’m not surprised. You always seem to come up with good ideas!
erica says
I think my favorite photo of all of them is the “love” heart one. Perfect!
Wendy says
Hi
I saw you on blogfrog. Love your pictures it was a tough choice but I think March is my favorite.
Happy Blogging :)
Wendy
Lynn MacDonald (All Fooked Up) says
It’s rare that i miss having little kids but seeing those cute pictures made me miss that. Then i blinked and remembered what a pain in the ass it all was…so now i’m ok again.
Cute kids…love the names
Jennifer says
The photo of the snowy woods is amazing. It reminds me of that Robert Frost poem, “Stopping by the Wood on a Snowy Evening”.
Vicarious Chelsea says
As a relatively new reader (I’ve actually blog stalked for a while…) this is a fun recap. Baby mice? Ewww. Freak. Me. Out.
I like January’s pic too. Because, you know, you can almost tell that there are… err… people in it.
Megan (Best of Fates) says
My favorite is the love photo.
(That is, the one with the word ‘love’ in it, not a sweet sentiment about the photo filled with the most love.)
Booyah's Momma says
I love the way you did pictures in your year in review. You captured some of those moments perfectly!
I am a little surprised to not see one single stick figure drawing in there. But the pics were great nonetheless.
J.R. Reed says
I’m glad you enjoyed writing all the posts because I enjoyed reading them…
Khara says
Great year Kat! These will all be awesome for your blog to book!
Tiaras & Tantrums says
what a great idea for a post – Happy new Year!!
InspiredDreamer says
Love those photos!!! Hard to pick a favorite but I will say I’m inspired by the collage–I have so photos from events that look ok by themselves, but I bet they’d all come together to be awesome if I combined them. Hooray for new ideas!! :)
Have an Extraordinary Day!
Angelia Sims Hardy says
Adorable picks (and pics!). I love all these and it made me realize I’ve been stalking (lurking) for a year. Wow. :-)
Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation says
You did a great job picking out just 1 post per month! I couldn’t do it- some I picked like 2-3! A lot of my favorites were inspired your Writer’s Workshop prompts!
Alicia @MommyDelicious says
Hi Mama Kat! Thanks for following me on Twitter! I am so happy you found me because it led me here — to your fabulous and funny blog. Plus it gives you the attention that you crave (that was SO funny!). I’ve also connected with you on FB and “liked” your page (www.facebook.com/mommydelicious).
This is just a great recap and a great way to introduce new readers, like me, to your blog. Love it!
Now i’m off to catch up on my reading!
Can’t wait to connect with you more through our writing.
Emmy says
Great recap! And very fun pictures. You are right, that last one is awesome. And very impressed that you could narrow the whole year down so well. I don’t think I could only pick a couple of things from each month.
Ashley says
What a perfect entry to find your blog on. I absolutely LOVED the vlog from your daughter, as well as the other posts.
Looks like you have a pretty fantastic year to top. :)
Matt-Man says
I dig the September picture. The trees partially hiding the bus is just a pretty cool perspective with contrasting colors. Cheers!!
Kristy says
I remember that vlog in May! So funny.
Kim says
Well, I think those photos of Laina with her back turned to you are great too – especially the snow one! And after seeing the photos of Rudy, I now know what my dog Oscar is – they look like twins!! Great summary of your year of blog posts!
raine says
I’ve really been reading your blog for a year? And still love it :)
raine says
I’ve really been reading your blog for a year? And still love it :)