365Project.2016 | Week 1!

Welcome to 2016!

Last year was one of significant change for our family, and we are thankful for the Lord's grace and blessing throughout all of that. We are excited to see what He has in store for 2016--our first full year in NY.

I'm also excited to be launching the 5th year for my 365 Project! I never imagined it would continue this long ... but now I can hardly imagine not doing it. :) This was the picture that began it all ... January 1, 2012:

Thanks for joining us on our journey ... We'd love to have you leave a note to say hi!

2015 ...

Day 361. We went out for lunch, and Abby-girl was very excited to see the fish tank gracing the waiting area. :)

Day 362. A work trip took Daddy and Grandpa to Philadelphia, so rather than separating the family during Christmas vacation, we decided to pack everybody up and go along for the ride. :) Did you know that Philadelphia is the 5th largest US city?

Day 363. Grandma and Grandpa had a full day of business errands to keep them busy, but we were able to enjoy a family day together. After the craziness which was December, we were very glad for it. :)


We began by exploring the Franklin Institute.

 The "Train Depot" was definitely one of the favorite locations. :)

 So thankful this little lady caved in to sleep rather than fussiness as the day wore on! ♥

After exploring the Franklin Institute, we decided that navigating Philly on foot would be simpler than doing so by van. For the record, a mile is shorter in theory than actuality, but the kids were troopers, and walking truly was more enjoyable than driving. :)

 Our destination? The Liberty Bell. :)

And Independence Hall where it originally hung.

Just one of the many perks of walking ... donuts to fuel the journey! :)

Some pretty amazing views by the time we made it back it to our hotel! :)

Day 364. We were home again by mid-afternoon and enjoyed some evening games of Rummikub with Grandma and Grandpa. :)

Day 365. And Hannah and Grandma closed out our year with their annual snack buffet. :) Thanks, ladies! ♥



2016 ...

Day 1. What is that we see?? Snow!

The kids were very excited to be able to bring in the new year on sleds. :)

Day 2. Mommy's laundry amigo ♥

 Day 3. And this little lady is the very proud owner of a new doll stroller bought with her Christmas money from Great Grandma and Grandpa. ♥ Thanks, Great Grandma and Grandpa!

And thus begins 2016 ... it seems that NY has finally remembered that it's winter and brought in the new year with both cold and snow. It looks like our sleds will be seeing plenty of use! :)