2011 Review: September-December

September 2011 we enjoyed the last days of summer warmth, happy to let it linger until the end of the month. Cordelia turned 2!


Eric enjoying a walk along the river


Cordelia began wearing a daily uniform of the pirate dress.


Bumblebee was just as sweet as ever.


Cordelia's 2nd b-day

October 2011 was a fairly mellow month. We had a nice time enjoying the fall weather and had a great time with Halloween.


Daily life


Pumpkin hunting. She named her pumpkin Doh Dok---she still talks about it.


Two mimes and a pirate

November 2011 Eric traveled out of town to CA where he spend time with a close friend working on a film project. We also enjoyed a vegan Thanksgiving!


The leaves began to fall.


Thanksgiving


Decorating the Christmas tree!

December 2011 We spent a little time dealing with illness and Cordelia had to deal with a couple of days in the hospital. She rebounded quickly and was ready for our first Christmas in our new home.


Nutcracker


At the hospital


Back in action


Christmas Eve


Christmas Day

Thanks for reviewing the year with me. What a year it has been! I can't wait for 2012. Have a safe and sanitary New Year's Eve!

Remember tomorrow I will be premiering my new header.

2011 Review: May-August

May 2011 we found ourselves settling into spring in our new home. We spent much of our time outside!


Eric and Cordelia playing organ


Cordelia looking at flowers


Being a kid


Gardening

June 2011 we traveled to Montana. We also celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary. When we were home we spent most of our time outside in our wonderful back yard!


Cordelia playing in the yard


At the Missoula Art Museum


Watching a local ball game


Checking out a stream in the mountains

July 2011 we hung out at home for most of the month, but did end up visiting friends in SD at the end of the month.


Eric and Cordelia waiting to watch the parade


Playing in a fountain downtown


Relaxing in the backyard


In SD, Cordelia was having her silhouette cut

August 2011 we finally graduated, we visited my brother and sister-in-law in NC


Eric with his diploma ***There were our actual diplomas, we made fake ones while we waited for the real thing to arrive in October.


Me with diploma


Cordelia's first flight on our way to NC


Cordelia at the Duke Art Museum---the humidity of NC was great for those curls!


The family in NC

2011 Review: January-April

January 2011 found us living in an apartment, working on our theses, preparing for a gallery show in March. Cordelia was just busy enjoying toddlerhood.


Cordelia, Bumblebee and I out on a walk on a warm January day

Eric and Cordelia enjoying a rare warm day.


Cordelia, modeling for Wyoming Rose


Just a sweet girl


Eric and I also learned a bit of curling. Olympics here we come...


February 2011 was a time of more preparation. We worked hard to have fun in the midst of a very busy schedule!

Family photo


Coloring girl


Bumblebee


Valentine's Day


Valentine's Day

March 2011 was a big month for us. We had a big show, I also participated in a faculty show at the college. We started the process of buying our first home as well!


Cordelia began insisting on the blue coat 24/7


Our show opened


We had a great time


We were interviewed for the paper


April 2011 we moved into our first home!!!!


Sam helped Eric and I move


Cordelia began to take a keen interest in her ensembles.


I turned thirty.


This photo just charms me.


We also took a trip to Durango, CO.