Top 13 of 2013

I can't believe we're already saying goodbye to two thousand and stinkin thirteen.

But we are.  So here are my thirteen favorite photos of the year, in chronological order.

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Back in the days of potty training.  It seems like a lifetime ago.  Just recently, Jake and I looked at each other and said "Hey - our kid is potty trained!".  It happened so quickly, and part of me thought it would take several tries.  Once again, Carter surprised us and the techniques worked.  Phew!

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A little guy and his little girl, enjoying their BINGO video.  So, so sweet.  We miss this blonde little bombshell so much....

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I don't even know what to say.  Little belly, smooshy cheeks, hooded towel.  He's almost edible.

{4}

Freedom!  On the beach in Florida.  I can't wait to see how he'll own that beach this year.

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Our little family.  This might be an all-time favorite, folks.

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Such a big, brave boy - leaving '4' and entering '5' - surrounded by his people.  Cry.

{7}

Carter's first year at Vacation Bible School.  With his girl, Rach, by his side - he rocked it.  And it made me realize, once again, that he is capable of so much more than I realize.

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Carter loves this Dad of his so much, and he always has a smile or two for him.  This one, while on vacation up north.  My two favorite guys, makes my heart swoon :)

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And this.  If it wouldn't be weird to hang a giant canvas in the living room of me in my swimsuit, I totally would.  And maybe I will.  Because it's my house.  Well, kind of.

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My little boy, holding the hand of someone so dear to me.  After an afternoon of picking Door County cherries in the summer.

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His little sassy grin just screams 'stinker'.

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Because, FINALLY.

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'HOORAY!' - A pretty great way to end 2013, wouldn't you say?

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And because it doesn't seem right to post a New Years post without a Christmas post, I will give you a quick run-down:
Five celebrations
Forgot camera at four of them
Family love all around
Spoiled 5 year old
Yummy eats
Favorite people

Merry Christmas.

One Thing I Know For Sure: Peeking into 2014, and it looks pretty darn good.