Farewell, 2013!

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Happy New Year's Eve!! What an amazing year 2013 has been! It has been so much fun looking back on all of our memories & seeing how Harper has grown over the last year, so I thought it would be fun to do a little 2013 in review! Links to some specific posts are included, but this is mostly just a collection of my favorite pictures over the last twelve months! We kicked off the year with Harper taking her first steps, what an accomplishment! ;) We celebrated Valentine's Day & Harper's Birthday feeling so blessed with lots of friends & family in town.

It wasn't long before Harper was running circles around the house, eating all sorts of new foods & learning new words.  St. Patrick's Day & Easter were so close together this year, but we still had so much fun celebrating them both back to back! Harper may not remember all of the fun we had, but that didn't stop me from going totally overboard with a oversized stack of green pancakes at the time. I live for this stuff! ;)

We also completed our backyard masterpiece, the Hammock Farm, where we spent lots of Spring & Summer nights drinking & listening to music under the string lights. And we celebrated my 27th birthday with a Cinco De Mayo themed fiesta & beergaritas!

  This summer, we took our first family vacation to Florida, where Harper got to see the beach for the first time & the most epic hotel room incident took place. Harper's personality really started to develop, she loved to swing outside & play with her golf clubs in the yard. And of course, she loved eating lots of messy summer foods like fruit & popsicles. We had family visit for the rainiest 4th of July ever & celebrated Brandon's 28th Birthday!

  In early Fall, we found out that we were expecting baby #2! We couldn't be more excited for Harper to become a big sister! :) We spent lots of time outside enjoying the beautiful weather, Harper had her "first day of school" when she started her mother's morning out program at our church two days a week, & had a fun Halloween party & did lots of Trick-or-Treating!

 And most recently, we hosted a huge Thanksgiving at our house, did lots of crafting & baking, and had the most amazing Christmas ever!

      And last but certainly not least, we had so much fun sharing our lives with all of you through the blog! I will never be able to express my gratitude for each and every one of your sweet comments & support. Blogging has truly been an adventure & I look forward to another year filled with lots of exciting things. I love you all & wish you the HAPPIEST New Year!!!! Cheers! XO

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Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to Facebook52 Responses to “” Tiffany YorkDecember 31, 2013 at 4:28 PMHappy New Year, Garvins! :]

ReplyDeleteMeghanDecember 31, 2013 at 4:55 PMYou sure do live a fun life! Happy New Year!

ReplyDeleteStacieDecember 31, 2013 at 5:04 PMI have enjoyed being a new follower in 2013! So many exciting moments to come in 2014. Your photos are so beautiful! Did you use your phone or camera for them (because of the square and filter, I'm thinking Instagram)? Your lighting is so good in all of them! And the pancakes combine my daughter's 2 favorite foods. We will have to try it this year if I'm not in labor with baby 2!

ReplyDeleteAnonymousDecember 31, 2013 at 5:30 PMGreat post! Happy new year and god bless! Thanks for sharing your life with us :)

ReplyDeleteAmanda @ More Like MeDecember 31, 2013 at 5:36 PMIt is amazing how fast these kids grow in a year! Following along with your family has been such a treat. Enjoy your NYE and best wishes for 2014! The best is yet to come!

ReplyDeleteCrumbs and CurlsDecember 31, 2013 at 5:39 PMLove this! Harper is adorable & has grown so much this year! You are the cutest family!

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ReplyDeleteJamie VespaDecember 31, 2013 at 5:57 PMBest wishes for a happy 2014!!!!

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ReplyDeleteSarahDecember 31, 2013 at 6:07 PMshe is THE sweetest girl. and growing so much. i love that you share these pictures with us because i am obsessed with how her personality shines through! happy new year to you and yours! xxo

ReplyDeleteAdeleDecember 31, 2013 at 6:48 PMHappy New Year & wishing you all a MOST WONDERFUL 2014!!!!!

ReplyDeleteEmilie RiveraDecember 31, 2013 at 7:13 PMI still remember your farewell to 2012 post. It's been so much fun reading about your adventures this past year. I can't wait to see what 2014 brings for your sweet family. Happy New Year, Garvins!

ReplyDeleteArleyDecember 31, 2013 at 7:18 PMWhat a precious year you had. Cherish it, because they FLY with kids....We have almost 8, and have no idea where the time has gone. Happy New Year!

ReplyDeleteCelesteDecember 31, 2013 at 7:20 PMThat was fun! You and the stroller is still my fav shot hands down. Happy New Year, having one for you ;)

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ReplyDelete~JLynn~December 31, 2013 at 7:26 PMHappy New Year to you and your beautiful family! Thank you for sharing bits of your life and humor with us! I always look forward to your blog posts. Happy New Year!

ReplyDelete~JLynn~December 31, 2013 at 7:28 PMHappy New Year to you and your family!! Thank you for sharing bits of your life and humor with us! I always look forward to you blog posts. All my best wishes to you and your family for the New Year!

ReplyDeleteMeganB.December 31, 2013 at 7:33 PMHappy New Year Garvin Family!

ReplyDeleteCo. In. A. BoxDecember 31, 2013 at 9:12 PMHappy New Year Garvins! Loved the 2013 recap!

ReplyDeleteAshley {Newly Kozell}December 31, 2013 at 9:48 PMHappy New Year to you & your fam! I love following along :)

ReplyDeleteSue IuloDecember 31, 2013 at 10:21 PMHappy new year!!!

ReplyDeleteJulie MaloneDecember 31, 2013 at 10:33 PMI rarely comment on your posts but read them religiously. I have design in my blood but you just put me to shame! Love watching your family grow! www.lifeasamalone.blogspot.com

ReplyDeleteCaseyDecember 31, 2013 at 10:54 PMI love reading your blog; Harper is such a gem! Hope 2014 is amazing to you and your growing family!

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ReplyDeleteJodiDecember 31, 2013 at 11:18 PMWhat a great year! 2014 with be your best yet with your two girls...Happy New Year!

ReplyDeleteCourtneyDecember 31, 2013 at 11:23 PMWhat a year y'all have had! Happy New Year Garvin's!

ReplyDeleteValerie ScottDecember 31, 2013 at 11:55 PMHappy New Year to the Garvins! Wishing you all the very best, loved the recap!

ReplyDeleteCamille PontvianneJanuary 1, 2014 at 1:05 AMHappy 2014!

You have inspired me to make holidays a lot more special! Especially for my children. Thank you for sharing your creativity and personal life with all of us. Can't wait to read about your 2014 adventures and two little girls!

ReplyDeleteEmilyJanuary 1, 2014 at 1:38 AMGreat Post! You express so much in these photos. Love your blog as much as since the beginning. Happy New Year. Cheers to our new babies!

ReplyDeleteNatashaJanuary 1, 2014 at 2:30 AMLove this, happy New Year Garvins!

ReplyDeleteNatashaJanuary 1, 2014 at 2:31 AMLove this, Happy New Year Garvins!

ReplyDeleteMakeover With AspenJanuary 1, 2014 at 11:05 AMI love this! Harper has grown SO much this past year. (Can I just say I'm loving that pic where she is pulling on her hat)


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ReplyDeleteNoodleJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:25 PMI can not BELIEVE how quickly time goes by. I remember Harper's birthday party post like it was just yesterday! And here it is already January! Happy New Year to you and your adorable little family. :-)

ReplyDeleteLuisaJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:36 PMWhat a beautiful collection of photos! My favorite is the one where your sweet girl is sitting and holding the book :-)

ReplyDeletenatasha {schue love}January 1, 2014 at 3:22 PMSuch a great recap and so many darling pics of Harper! Still love the one of her dancing!! xo

ReplyDeleteandshelivedhappilyJanuary 1, 2014 at 6:09 PMI have been a silent reader of yours over the past year, but I have loved watching Harper grow. My daughter was born in early November, and reading your blog throughout my pregnancy made me so excited to be having a little girl. Congratulations on your pregnancy, 2014 will be an exciting year for the Garvin family!

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ReplyDeleteHackwell4January 1, 2014 at 7:34 PMThank you for sharing your lives with us! Your blog is so sweet and entertaining, can't wait to see what 2014 brings!

ReplyDeleteLiz CaveJanuary 1, 2014 at 8:32 PMLove your blog. such an amazing little family!

ReplyDeleteAudrey WJanuary 1, 2014 at 8:40 PMIs it weird that I've never even met you, but your pictures and stories totally make me cry!? I swear, these preggo hormones are no joke! :) It has been pure joy getting to share in your family's love this year through your blog. Don't you even think about slowing down on your posts once baby #2 arrives! Happy New Year, Garvins!!

ReplyDeleteAlice SJanuary 1, 2014 at 9:34 PMWhat an awesome recap of 2013! Little Harper just keeps getting cuter and cuter! Can't wait to keep reading more posts in 2014!! Happy New Year! :)

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ReplyDeleteTaylor WintleJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:33 PMHappy New Year!!!!! Can't wait to see 2014 from the Garvin's!!!

ReplyDeleteMeganJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:55 PMHarper getting jiggy with it, is one of my favorite pictures!!!! And where is your striped dress from? I totally want to rip that off and wear it, JGarv style.

You all had an amazing year & lots more to look forward to in 2014! Every mile, a memory. :)

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ReplyDeleteElizabethJanuary 2, 2014 at 1:36 AMI loved reading about your adventures the first time and loved recapping them the second time! Happy New Year! Can't wait to read all about your adventures in 2014!

ReplyDeleteAnonymousJanuary 2, 2014 at 9:04 AMHow precious is she!! Love the dancing pic! Happy New Year!

ReplyDeleteShadia BrownJanuary 2, 2014 at 9:52 AMHow crazy is it that we went from seeing Harper as a chunky babe and now as a little lady and now you expecting baby number 2? I love it and I love your blog! Happy New Year! :)

ReplyDeleteAlly BensonJanuary 2, 2014 at 10:39 AMSo amazing to see how much Harper has grown over the last year!! Looking forward to following your family through whatever 2014 brings you! Happy New Year!!

ReplyDeleteBrittanyJanuary 2, 2014 at 10:40 AMWhat a great fun post! It's crazy how much Harper has grown over this past year! Super sweet!

ReplyDeleteJess A.January 2, 2014 at 11:01 AMI just recently discovered your blog, but have quickly become an avid follower. I am pregnany with my first (due early February) and as Harper was born around that time I love seeing where my baby will be (developmental/size wise) at Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. Also- your recap post led me to the "hotel room incident" and I about peed myself laughing. Glad to know we all have our moments (despite how perfect lives appear on the internet). Wishing you and your family the happiest of new years!!

ReplyDeleteJess NordenJanuary 2, 2014 at 11:19 AMWhat an amazing year!!!!! 2014 is going to be beyond-super for you all...I can't wait to continue following along!! Happy New Year!

ReplyDeleteLisaJanuary 2, 2014 at 11:45 AMThe pic of your little girl dancing is amazing - she is just a doll! Happy new year to you too!

ReplyDeleteLeslieJanuary 2, 2014 at 4:40 PMLOVE LOVE all of these pictures!!!!!! such fun good times!!!! and Harper is just adorable in ALL of them!!!! Looks like you guys had a great year!!! and even a better more challenging year this year with another baby on the way! :) Happy New Year!!!! :)

ReplyDeleteCherry BlossomsJanuary 2, 2014 at 5:53 PMYour family is just the sweetest. I want to thank you for all the inspiration you give to us mommas!

ReplyDeleteMichelleJanuary 2, 2014 at 10:04 PMI LOVE reading your blog. It puts a smile on my face, inspires me as a mom and I just can't resist to see what cute little outfit Harper is wearing. A very Happy New Year to you and yours!

ReplyDeletetiffanyJanuary 3, 2014 at 12:52 AMHappy New Year to your family from mine!!! I'm excited to see what this year has in store :)

ReplyDeleteLivi WoodburyJanuary 6, 2014 at 3:38 PMYou are so creative! I cannot wait to see the pictures of Harper with her new baby sister. They will be absolute perfection!

ReplyDeletetina bumblebeeJanuary 6, 2014 at 5:05 PMYou have had such beautiful moments in 2013. I only just began following you towards the end of the year so I'm excited to see your 2014 in full :)

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