A snowy end to 2012

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This is the view from our loft today, lots of snow to go around and finish off 2012. This year has not been short on adventure for us - we sold a house, bought a house, and moved into a loft downtown while we renovate. Charlie turned 3, Izzy turned 1, and Ryan and I had an amazing 10 day trip to Spain. Life is good. I'm getting so excited for 2013 - our new home is calling!


Nothing like a beautiful winter wedding to finish off the year. Julie put together an elegant, personal and glam wedding that I was so honored to be a part of. They are ending the year as newlyweds and our family is loaded up with sweet memories and images of a most perfect winter night.


I got teary seeing all the cousins lined up ready to walk down the aisle. With Julie being the last sibling to get married, we won't have another family wedding like this. They were all so incredibly cute and each one did their job like they strut in front of 300 people every day! Julie and Dwayne had an amazing photographer so I can't wait to see the pictures. Maybe she will let me post a few here...


Here's to 2012 and going out in style, and with a big smile. Bring on 2013!

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