Twenty Twelve

Originally I was not going to do one of these post. On New Year's Eve I told Joel, "you know, I need to make 2013 a more memorable year...because I can't even remember anything I did in 2012." He then of course reminded me of a few very important things we achieved over the year, but I figured it was a little late to do the post. Over the last week, and only being into the first week of the year, I decided to go for it. Looking back on 2012 sure made me glad that I blog. Not only can I look back and remember what I did in 2012, I have the pictures to put me right back there in those moments. 2012 was a great year, but I need to make 2013 that much better...
In 2012 I......

redesign my blog with Christa Morris

adopted Oliver

started food blogging, which is one of the main reasons I bought my camera
organized my wardrobe with Hayley Morgan's life changing book
shot my first engagement session
went to a Lights concert
started the summer off right with a trip to my brother's place 

celebrated my 22nd 
celebrated my one year anniversary with my husband at my absolutely favorite beach
photographed my first senior session
found my perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe 

Joined the Poppy Magazine team
created a friendship with an amazing new friend and went to my first RVA farmer's market with her
started a house makeover with this nightstand
purchased my dream watch by Marc Jacobs
finally tried Dixie Donuts and loved it!!
Went to my first VA Blogger's Lunch and meets lots of cool people
FINALLY found the perfect black wedges
started making my own pumpkin butter and love it even more than the store bought
Took Teddy to a dog Halloween costume contest
built lots of bonfires with Joel creating an amazing fall
put effort into my Halloween costume for the first time in years
discovered where my passion is in photography and what I want to photograph
Found out my brother and sister n law are having a baby!
took. lots. of. holiday. photos.
went to a Christmas Tree Farm, my husband is obsessed with cutting down his down tree for Christmas now

All in All, it was a good year