2012 ... so far.

2012 is in full swing and my little blog is way behind. what can i say, i was so wrapped up in participating in the new year that i didn't make time to blog about anything. oh well. i hope each of you have had a beautiful start to the new year!!

as for the boatmans, we are doing our best to take it one day at a time and soak it ALL in. as 2011 came to a close, we took a step back and reflected on the events of the year. it was truly a roller coaster year for us. the highs were wonderfully high and the lows were tragically low. i can say without hesitation that we were blessed beyond measure in so many areas of our life. as painful as the periods of loss and disappointment were, they served us well. we kept our hearts open, our minds clear and let each one helped us to grow as individuals and as a couple. they forced us take stock of the things we thought were important and reevaluate many of our priorities. i am grateful for the good times, but i am profoundly thankful for the difficult times. our hope is to take the lessons that 2011 taught into this new year and beyond. 

2012 has been busy already, but we are looking forward to the adventures that lie ahead!! 

{we rang in the new year and celebrated scott's birthday in las vegas}

 {our pups still rule the roost over here and piper has settled in nicely}

{our littlest peep charlie is getting so big & we just love her to bits!}

{we are always busy sewing, sanding, stripping, building or painting something}

{more alterations to our humble home - carpet, paint, organization}

{picking out paint colors is a regular occurrence. i've putting my knitting/crocheting skills to work on a baby blanket for some dear friends -- HUGE Florida fans.}

{lots of regular work & fitting in time for some gym work}

 

{this winter/spring/winter back & forth is pure madness, but sometimes we get to build a great fire to snuggle up next to ... so i'm not complaining too much}

{i gave our blog a little facelift for the new year}

   

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yeah. i'm a bit backed up on the posts here. i LOVE the insta-friday posts though. so {lucky you} this friday you get THREE weeks worth of instagram pics to enjoy. believe it or not ... i had to narrow down the available photos for this post. it's official,  i might need an instagram addict support group. just sayin'. happy friday all!!

{i met one group of super funny ladies to watch the midnight showing of twilight: breaking dawn. kristina made these priceless wolf and vampire cupcakes for the occasion. i met another group of  fabulous ladies to attend the Indie Craft Experience & delicious brunch. i love my girls!!}

{i finished sing you home by jodi picoult. a beautiful, well written story with a great ending. i've been checking out recipes in the juice book. i've only had the nerve to try a few. i am a juicing joke. i started and FINISHED the hunger games triology. the movie comes out in march 2012 ... who's going with me? of course, my trusty reading/cuddling buddy reese. he's the best.}

 

{work, work, work = lots of Trendy Toolbox orders done & we finished our garage!!}

{post thanksgiving. reese is such a quitter. i would say i have been running lately, but that would be an egregious exaggeration of what i do. for the record i think i could safely call it walking briskly.} 

{UGA vs. GA Tech game. i love this campus.}

 {quite possibly the two most hilarious gifts. the marketing/packaging is too much.}

 

{we picked out my first live christmas tree at farmer john's. and because we could & they are delicious, we bought some of his boiled peanuts too. the dogs giving final ornament approval.}

Insta-Friday {6}

{i enjoyed a fun girls night & then brunch with my hubby at Chicken and the Egg in Marietta.}

{lots of banking this week. work and personal. getting close to reaching my 2011 financial goal!!}

{i found this amazing city scape cake in a magazine. gorge right?! i want this rug in XXXL.}

{we have the BIGGEST acorns in our yard. our dogs think they are treats. it's pretty ridiculous.}

{colorful trees and 70 degrees. i'm so thankful for the amazing fall we've had so far.}

{i felt like poo most of this week. i hate colds and this one is hanging on strong. i'm over it. even homemade soup in the complimentary bowl didn't help. sad day.}