Time does not stop. It does not slow down.
It marches forward, minute by minute, hour by hour.
Each day brings a new gift, a second chance, a promise of hope.
And, each day passes with missed opportunities, failed intentions, and mournful regrets.
The calendar pages turn and fall.
The hands of a weathered clock, tired and frail, continue to tick, tocking, tick,
Singing us all a lullaby.
Reminding us to make, each and every minute count,
Breathe life into every moment,
Make it matter, make it mean something, make it a memory.
Here are a few moments from 2012 that are now stitched into the fabric of my family’s past.
In April, God sent me another niece.
After a full school year of tears, trials and tribulations; Lauryn’s teachers and I, let out a collective sigh, as Lauryn received the highly esteemed, preschool diploma!
We were so Proud! Heh! Heh!
We took a little trip to Hilton Head Island for some fun in the Sun and Sand!
We added a whole slew of baby chicks to our farm register and Skylyr became a Master Chicken Catcher! The Chicks lost a lot of feathers to prove it!
Lauryn learned how to ride a bike without training wheels. Yeah!
Skylyr logged more hours on his Daddy’s tractor than any other farmer in the tri-state area, and he didn’t even use a drop of fuel!
In September, I passed a pregnancy test with a big, fat, Positive! Baby number three will be here in May 2013!
In October, we rode a real train to a real sincere Pumpkin Patch, but we didn’t catch a glimpse of The Great Pumpkin! Aww, Peanuts!
Lauryn lost her two front teeth and Santa did not bring her new ones.
We discovered that Lauryn is a Natural in the kitchen at Christmas! Santa thought her cookies were sooo Nice, they were Naughty!
2012, also, brought lots of love.
I hope 2013 brings even more for you and yours! God Bless!
a charming tapestry of life, love and memories. happy holidays, tammy! — neil
Thank you, Neil! I hope 2013 brings you many blessings!
Such a lovely post – wishing you an amazing 2013
Thank you and wishing you the same! May God Bless!
You have a most beautiful family and look at all the wonderful memories made this past year!!
Have a wonder New Years Eve and all the best for more wonderful 2013 memories!!!
Thank you and I hope you have an AMAZING new year!
Such beautiful sentiments and photos. Thank you for sharing yourself so poetically all year long. I am so excited for the blessings that lie ahead of you in 2013.
Thank you, Alena! You and your blog have been such a blessing to me this past year. I hope 2013 is your best year yet!
What a lovely look back at all of your blessings this past year.. it must make you smile from ear to ear!! What a lovely family you have!! Happy New Year.. and wishes for another year filled with joy!! xx
Thank u, Barbara! I have to say I really LUV your blog! Your photography and sweets are amazing. The best to you in 2013!