Happy 2020, y'all!
I honestly still haven't gotten used to saying or writing 2020 & it doesn't feel like 2019 was last year yet 😂
I'm a little behind on posting here; I lacked a Christmas home tour (which I'm honestly sad about, but this was a crazy season in our lives) and barely made it through with my gift guides by the skin of my teeth.
I didn't want to let the new year slip by me without a recap of 2019 and also sharing the years most popular posts with you all...so let's jump in!
Christopher & I kicked off 2019 with a bang by heading to New Orleans to attend the American Farm Bureau Federation's conference where we were competing in the Achievement Award. We placed in the Top Ten nationally and were so excited to represent the state of Alabama so well!
We also had so much fun taking Charlie to the aquarium in Atlanta for the first time with some of our sweet friends. He was such a little guy then & had so much fun taking in the whole experience.
He has always loved the farm!
We also got to attend the Alabama Cattleman's Convention Tradeshow and we had so much fun talking to friends, checking out all the new technology, and even adding some toys to our Christmas list.
At the end of February, Charlie took his first trip to Mount Cheaha (the highest point in the state of Alabama). I love sharing my love of the outdoors and adventure with my boys!
The first weekend of March brought Charlie's first trip to the Alabama Young Farmer's Conference.
Chris & I have been going to this conference since before we were married, so it was so fun to bring Charlie to his first conference. It'll be so fun to watch him grow up with the Federation!
In March, this blue eyed guy was trying to crawl around and showing off his ability to sit up all by himself.
In April, we took Charlie out to one of our favorite local restaurants and he sat in a high chair by himself for the first time! This was the restaurant that we took him out to for the first time period, so to have another milestone there was sort of fun!
April also kicked off our season in the hayfields and Charlie's first experience with cutting, baling, and wrapping hay. He was so intent and just took it all in-this year he'll be knee deep in it!
We kicked off May with a trip to the state capital to receive resolutions from the House and Senate honoring our time and efforts spent as Outstanding Young Farm Family. We also had an audience with the Governor and many other notable figures while in Montgomery. We left there feeling even more grateful, proud, and overall just fired up to continue advocating for agriculture!
My first Mother's Day was so, so sweet and it included a Mother's Day lunch with both of our mom's and Chris' grandmother. I love spending holidays with both of our families!
Charlie also got to take his first trip to the lake & "drive" the boat for the first time in May!
We love spending time on the water during the summertime so this was just another sweet experience I was so grateful to share with Charlie!
We don't have a pool at our house, but thankfully my parents have one and Forrest & I took Charlie for his first swim at the end of May. He's such a water baby!
He enjoyed the big pool so much, we grabbed a plastic pool for our patio and Charlie loved playing in it all Summer long!
The Fourth of July was spent dockside at the lake hanging out with our friends, watching fireworks, and snuggling up to his mom.
Charlie and Forrest also had a mini photo shoot at Auburn on one of our trips there for Forrest.
They are such sweet brothers and I will forever treasure these moments and pictures.
On a whim one Sunday afternoon, Chris and I drove up to Mount Cheaha again walked out onto Bald Rock (you should definitely google it if you want to see some pretty views!)
I snapped this shot of Charlie & Forrest and it actually became a magazine cover this past month!
Her Mom was an older cow in our herd and she was unable to care for Minnie, so I became her adopted mom and raised her for several months until she was able to join the other calves out in the pasture. I still make a point to see Minnie each time I'm out in the pasture and to give her some scratches!
We once again were so excited to bring Charlie and he loved the experience, especially the farm tour we went on (evidence below-"driving" the truck at the winery we toured!)
We had a lot of fun attending both nights and it's one of my most favorite small town traditions.
We finished August out with a baby shower for my oldest sister Trystan and her newest blessing, Miss Cleo! It was such a fun shower to throw (which I need to share on the blog 😂 Maybe one day!)
We kicked off September with some fun on the farm, hanging out with Daddy while he was cleaning up fence lines and creek banks at the farm with the excavator.
We went to the Ag-Roundup tailgate and then brought him down to Tiger Walk and the pep rally and y'all-I had literal tears seeing him experience Auburn and game-day for the first time, it was just so sweet seeing how much he enjoyed it.
On September 13th, 2019 Charles Levi turned ONE!
We had a fiesta and it was so fun!
In October, we snuck away for a little getaway to Grayton Beach with some of our sweet friends. I hope this is something we can do each year because it was just the best!
Charlie dressed up as a cow and visited some family and went to a local trunk-or-treat on Halloween night.
In November we went to see Aubie Claus and you can see how that went...😂
We also snuck in some time to take some quick family pictures for our Christmas cards; they turned out so beautifully!
Also the looks on these cows faces is too funny!
It was a wonderful, wonderful year & we were so blessed to spend it loving each other and loving Charlie. I can't wait to see what happens in 2020, but I have a feeling it's only going to get sweeter!
Now let's dig into the most popular posts of 2019. . .
Ten on Tuesday [No.58]
I always think it's so funny and interesting when y'all really, really enjoy a Ten on Tuesday post as the most popular but this one was much needed. I shared a lot about our trip to the capital, a lot of my summer porch garden, and more.
I always think it's so funny and interesting when y'all really, really enjoy a Ten on Tuesday post as the most popular but this one was much needed. I shared a lot about our trip to the capital, a lot of my summer porch garden, and more.
Top Ten Recent Amazon Purchases
This was one of my favorite posts of the year as well, because 2019 is the year where I more fully embraced using Amazon.
I still love all of these things, but especially the wireless charger and my mop because they are used daily!
This was one of my favorite posts of the year as well, because 2019 is the year where I more fully embraced using Amazon.
I still love all of these things, but especially the wireless charger and my mop because they are used daily!
What I Packed in my Hospital Bag
If you're expecting-read this and if you know someone who is-share it with them!
I wrote all about the things that were in my bag and then all the things I wish I had ditched or brought with me.
If you're expecting-read this and if you know someone who is-share it with them!
I wrote all about the things that were in my bag and then all the things I wish I had ditched or brought with me.
What Charlie Received for Christmas
This was such a great roundup of gift ideas for anyone that has a baby at Christmastime because he didn't really "want" anything because he was too little-so instead we focused on things that would serve him well for the next few months. We still use the booster seat & he adored that play piece until he absolutely outgrew it!
This was such a great roundup of gift ideas for anyone that has a baby at Christmastime because he didn't really "want" anything because he was too little-so instead we focused on things that would serve him well for the next few months. We still use the booster seat & he adored that play piece until he absolutely outgrew it!
Grayton Beach Getaway
Y'all loved our beach trip almost as much as we did!
This post was a labor of love because I was trying to remember to take the pics but also trying to be present, I just knew I wanted to share this piece of paradise with you all and also Charlie's first beach trip!
Y'all loved our beach trip almost as much as we did!
This post was a labor of love because I was trying to remember to take the pics but also trying to be present, I just knew I wanted to share this piece of paradise with you all and also Charlie's first beach trip!
Charlie's First Fiesta
I no joke spent months planning this party and so I was so thankful that y'all enjoyed this post!
So many of the things I used were from Amazon, so be sure to check that out if you're in need of fiesta items.
I no joke spent months planning this party and so I was so thankful that y'all enjoyed this post!
So many of the things I used were from Amazon, so be sure to check that out if you're in need of fiesta items.
Charlie's First Easter Basket
I had so much fun putting together Charlie's first Easter basket and I hope someone out there found this post helpful. I'll most definitely be doing another one of these this year for an older little boy!
I had so much fun putting together Charlie's first Easter basket and I hope someone out there found this post helpful. I'll most definitely be doing another one of these this year for an older little boy!
73 Questions with Jordyn
I just think it's SO sweet how many people interacted with me on this post and shared their answers to some of my questions, too! If you're new around here and would like to get to know me a little bit better, this post is a good one to start with!
I just think it's SO sweet how many people interacted with me on this post and shared their answers to some of my questions, too! If you're new around here and would like to get to know me a little bit better, this post is a good one to start with!
What's Up Wednesday [8.28.19]
This was a fun "catch-up" post where I shared some recipes I had been cooking, my summer uniform, and my favorite book!
This was a fun "catch-up" post where I shared some recipes I had been cooking, my summer uniform, and my favorite book!
And last but not least, one of Charlie's monthly posts made the cut & I adored this one because I feel like six months is when his little personality started coming out big time!
Y'all 2019 was a huge year around here-such a time of growth for our family!
2020 is going to be jam-packed with fun, learning, and excitement and I can't wait to experience it all and then share it with y'all!
Until next time. . .
xoxo,
Y'all 2019 was a huge year around here-such a time of growth for our family!
2020 is going to be jam-packed with fun, learning, and excitement and I can't wait to experience it all and then share it with y'all!
Until next time. . .
xoxo,
such a great year for y'all! he really does look grown up in that auburn jersey and I love your christmas card outfits :)
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