Since its still January, I figure I can still get away with doing a Best of 2011 blog post... I guess its my blog so I can get away with whatever I want! I was thinking of our best moments of the year and thought it deserved a moment of looking back... so, I give you...
The Balti Palace's Top 11 Moments of 2011!
In chronological order. Click on the link if you want to refresh your memory on our memories.
It was perfect being iced in with my 6 favorite people in the world.
Just check out this sweet baby boy. Time sure does fly!
Oh, I can't forgot the project that happened during the storm... demoing the bathroom! I realized that I never posted after pics... not to fear, I will soon (because I'm sure the world has stopped for some of you).
Oh, this was such an amazing trip! We had so much fun with family!!! Ali just posted on her blog about baby Ruby's first birthday (CRAZY!) We sure miss living near family, but definitely appreciate the special times we get to spend together when we do. And in such a fabulous place is just awesome!
#3: Bryant's Baptism!
What a pleasure it is to be Bryant's mom. Its just a treat! This was just a special day for our family. So wonderful to see him make a righteous choice to get on the path back to our Heavenly Father. And it was so perfect to share it with our families that were able to come and be with us.
#4: Celebrating 10 Years of Bliss with Ethan
What a lucky girl I am to have such a (enter any number of superfluous adoring words here) man as my husband. Looking forward to the next rest of forever with this guy.
#5: Ringing in the ripe old age of 30
Ten thousand, nine hundred and fifty seven days old. Whew! Glad I made it. And my sweet, sweet husband showered me with love, gifts, and a surprise party to boot! I am so blessed.
Since we were in Utah and we were celebrating two birthdays, Levi's and Bolton's magic birthday. We decided we needed to make it the best party ever. Luckily, all our families joined us so it could be.
#7: Rock On Super Date
I can't think of a time I've been so giggly, embarrassed, silly, proud, happy, fun all in one. My siblings totally rock. What a blast! I just realized that there was never a full blog post about this date in all its glory. I must share the details... but for now enjoy this awesome shot of the group.
#8: Laser Vision
Ethan got one step closer to actually becoming Super Man when he channelled his laser vision super power. He's been seeing more and more clearly every day since. This is quite possibly the most lasting and impactful (totally a word) event of 2011.
#9: Swimming... and more Swimming
The kids and I swam in our pool as much as possible this summer. It was so exciting to see how they each became more comfortable and confident in the water (I got a lot better too!). We'll miss it this summer, since our Realtor advised us to not put it up.
#10: Boston
How can I possibly choose just one photo to commemorate our amazing trip? Do you remember how many pictures I posted about it?! Let me remind you with these, these, and these. And let's not forget these. What a remarkably fun time we had! It was so great to be a couple and to be in such a lovely, historic place. A few highlights of the trip... touring Beacon Hill together, The Constitution, and Cannoli!
This trip is also where we learned that Ethan was selected to do the VA residency! Our next adventure that we will embark upon this summer!
We sure are blessed to be able to see our families as often as we do. November's trip was a real treat for a double whammy of Thanksgiving and a Wedding! A definite highlight of the year! We love our families!
Well, I'd say we had a flippin' awesome kind of year. Thanks for indulging me and my fun post. It was a lot of fun to go back and see all these great memories we've made in 2011! Here's to making the Top 12 of 2012 even better!
7 comments:
What a great idea--I might have to steal it!
I LOVE it!!!! Totally LOVE your recap. And I love that I was involved in some of the events...granted just a couple... but for living so far away...
Such a BEAUTIFUL family! Could your heart be any fuller? Looking back kind of has that effect on me. Count the blessings! If you can count that high and have the time!
LOVE YA!!! Jane
Kim that was so fun! I love the choosing of 11 things that you loved about 2011. One of my 11 would be reading all of the post from my favorite family in Texas. I love being a part of your sweet family's life. 2011 was a pretty awsome year. Loved looking back. Thank you!
Love you all tons. Mom xxxxxxxooooooo here is a kiss & hug for each of you.
love it! it WAS a good year!
So fun to look back- what a great year! That's what I love about blogging- it's so fun to scroll back and see how you've grown, changed and all the reasons we have to be grateful!
wow that year went by fast! amazing recap! your life is so full of good stuff!!!
Awwww, I loved it Kim!!!!!!! Really, just made me so happy to look back and see how great a year y'all had. Your Rock Out party looks freaking awesome!!!!!!!! I love dress-up parties. Can't wait to hear more about it. Our trip to Nauvoo was really really great. Looking at those pictures made me miss my long hair. Except that I shed at least half of it.... anyway... that story's for my blog. :)
2012 is going to hold some great things for your family!!!!
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