I know, I know, totally unoriginal to do the obligatory round up/wrap up post. But it’s fun and I loved scrolling through the archives and reading back through the last year.
I’ve picked a post from each month that either I think is my best, is part of a favorite memory or just spoke to me. I hope you’ll take a few minutes and re-visit 2008 with me before we leap into 2009.
January – Granny
February – The Squat and Wiggle
March - A Stranger’s Power
April - Manic Mom Dash: Naked in Target
May – Mother’s Day or The Day The Vagina Nearly Wrecked the Car
June – Seven, I’ll Take Seventy
July – When Daddy Puts Monkey Down
August – Shades of A Memory
September – The Hidden Me
October – Notes From a Garage Sale
November – Happy Birthday Bebe
December – The Christmas Eve Story
I had planned on doing the year in pictures like her but before I got my new camera my picture organization was junk. So that’s something for 2009, picture organization.
So here is one of my favorite pictures of 2008.
It is one of my favorites because I think it embodies all that is Princess. Reckless, powerful, trusting, exuberant and taking life head on with no reservations or insecurities.
Blessings, love, laughter, peace, health,happiness, joy, faith, friends, family and all your heart’s desires.
That is what I wish for you and yours for 2009.
I love this idea, but I havent been “around” here for a whole year YET!!
The picture is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!
I hope you & your beautiful family have a Happy New Year!!
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Whoa… I have been around for a year and remember all of those posts! I too am planning and better organizing my pics.
Have a very Happy New Year girlfriend!
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Will spend some time this evening going over all those gems. That picture is amazing. May we all be able to experience that exuberance for life…
Happy New Year to you and the Fairytale family!!
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Great photo! Here is to a new year of organization and fabulous photos! Happy 2009!
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You know what is great? That I too have been around for a year.. and I enjoyed every one of the highs, lows, yumminess and wonderful photos all year long.
I cannot wait to see what 2009 brings for you Rachel.. You are an amazing Mom, Women, Friend, Daughter.. etc..
Cheers to you and your family on a Happy New Year!!!
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I love that picture of Princess!
Happy New Year sweetie and I hope you guys have a wonderful one =)
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Hey can you believe the year is over! Yikes! Thanks for the link yesterday, you are awesome! Best to you and your family in 2009.
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Happy New Year, darlin. I hope the year brings you lots and lots of fun and tons of great blog fodder. xoxoxo
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What a neat idea–I remember some of those posts but many are new to me–thanks for sharing!
The picture of princess is awesome
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i look forward to having a few minutes to go through those posts (since you and i haven’t been blogbuds for the entire year…)
may 2009 bring you nothing but good health, happiness and joy.
oh, and some tonguegasmic treats for us too!
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Okay, I’m going to have to come back and read some of these! But, I love that picture.
Happy New Year.
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Happy New Year, friend. May 2009 bring you even more blessings.
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What a great photo and a great post liyst.
Happy 2009!
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Happy New Year!
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How’d I miss the pop-a-squat post? I loved it. And, I’m certain it was a lady-like trickle, mother. But, the vagina post is still my favorite.
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Happy New Year dear one!
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what a GREAT picture!
Happy New Year and may you find much goodness in life in 2009 (including picture organization!! LOL)
Loving the Princess picture!
I so need to organize my pics. Will I ever do it? I don’t know:P I envy all the bloggers who have it all together like that:)
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Happy New Year to you and your family!
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oh my gosh LOVE the Vagina post. I included a vagina post on my year-end round-up too! Love it!!
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Same to you, Rachel. Wishing you all things wonderful.
I like the idea of wrapping the year up by looking back! If I weren’t puking every five seconds, I might have done it too!
That’s an absolutely gorgeous picture! Loved the way you did you wrap up, too!
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