2017 in 12 ( Photos, that is!)

I can't get enough of others' stories.

And that's not due to a voyeuristic streak or anything----

It's the need I have to get a sense of  how others structure 

snapshot - ing  their lives.

The ordinary-ness, the extraordinary-ness.
How do we create  a window into a moment 

---or even a day or a year ---- in the life

and make it  memorable, gripping?

That's  something I can't get enough of.

2017, for my family, was landmark in many ways.

Ways in which I cannot elucidate here,
 as much of it is not for public eyes and ears.
(even though I do love my readers!)

However, I'm grateful for the opportunity

to look back through my photography
 at the past twelve months.
There is always, always something to be grateful for.
That's my focus.... I'm a  glass 1/2 full kinda gal
and silver linings are my thing.
A huge thank you goes to Bobbi for hosting 12 in 2017.
It's been a treat, Bobbi. 💙

Here we go~~! 

January 

a light dusting the first week of the new year

February
wintry beauty on Valentine's Day

March
my fellas made me a cake!!!
It was red velvet and delish

April
my youngest, for the second time, has the honor
f portraying our Savior at our parish's Good Friday Stations

May

We celebrated the sacrament of confirmation
and, can you believe, our family's  l-a-s-t sacrament 
 until one of the kids gets married!
My son chose St Dominc as his patron saint 
and no, it was not his birthday.... those 7 candles
represent the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

June
My most  favorite flowers in our yard...
I just love tiger lilies

July
A trip to one of the seven wonders of the world again this summer.
If you'd like an in depth peek, here's my story:
Descent to the Colorado: 7 Tips for Hiking 5000 Feet 
and 10 Miles in 120 Degree Heat to Grand Canyon's Phantom Ranch

August
Our annual week in paradise n earth, The Adirondacks

September
My son made varsity soccer !
DE - fense!
As you know, I don't share pics of my family on
the blog any longer....
soooooooo I thought  this shot would be apropos.

October
One of our many autumn evening fires

November

 A peek at  one of our Thanksgiving decorations.
By the way, I picked up the banner here!

December
A mid December birthday!
Yes those are LOST references!  Saw the memes...needed to frame them!
We're huge LOSTies here, folks...you know that!

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