2012 went by in a blur – so it’s a good thing that I capture everything through my camera. I’m pretty sure I’d forget about 90% of the year if I didn’t have the photographic proof (hey, that’s right, I went to Vegas… and Austin… and New York… and Australia!).

Here are just a few month-by-month highlights, complete with photographic proof. January to June shared below. July to December coming tomorrow.

January

• Rang in the new year with my brother Ben, sister-in-law Emma and not-so-teeny tiny Charlie.
• Snow on the mountain and a few flakes on our tongues in our own backyard.
• Vegas, Baby… (work-related)
• Shopping with Batman

February

• Samuel spent a lot of time insisting we call him either Superman or Clark Kent.
• Thomas lost his first tooth.
• Surprise! More snow, and on a leap day.

March

• Warm enough for a hike through Forest Park
• Spring break trips to kid-friendly places.
• A quick work visit takes me to Austin, TX

April

• Dry weather inspires sidewalk art
• Blooms of Spring
• T-ball season begins
• TEDx Portland

May

• Celebrating 37 with a Nicole day.
• 13 years of marriage inspires a gift that looks back
• Another work trip takes me to New York City
• Working toward a yellow belt
• My favorite superhero turns 4

June

• Saying goodbye to daycare and kindergaten.
• A marathon flight to Australia
• Quality time with the grandparents
• Catching up with Charlie
• Mid-Winter Aussie bonfires
• Wide open spaces

July to December posting tomorrow.