Highlights 2012

Just like last year, I'm a few weeks late on posting this, but I still want to have it documented. Here are some of our favorite highlights from 2012:

Top Moments of 2012

• Finding out that we are going to be parents. Hearing our baby's heartbeat, and seeing it squirm around on the ultrasound... so so so unreal :)
• Running a half marathon together, and with my father as well.
• Seeing some incredible concerts at the Ryman (Death Cab, and Mumford)
• Starting (another) new job! Thankfully though, one that is full time with benefits.
• Watching my favorite aunts get married in Key West with great friends and family.
• Moving into a new house that is way more cozy than any of the last ones haha

Favorite New Restaurants

• Lockeland Table
• Marche 
• The Pharmacy
• Maddonna's for brunch
• Hattie B's

Favorite Albums

• Fun: Some Nights
• Mumford and Sons: Babel
• John Mayer: Born and Raised
• Dawes: Nothing is Wrong
• The Head and the Heart: Self Titled

Top Movies We Saw

• Silver Linings Playbook
• The Dark Knight Rises
• The Guilt Trip
• The Avengers
• Moonrise Kingdom
• Five Year Engagement
• The Vow

Favorite New TV Shows

• Newsroom
• Duck Dynasty

Best Trips We Took

• East coast road trip to VA, PA, NYC and DC!!!
• Baseball trips to Atlanta for opening day and Chipper's last home game
• Keywest
• Destin
• Bonnaroo
• Georgia and Florida for Christmas (and baby announcing!)

Favorite Pictures

and here's to many MANY more memories in 2013! Already off to a great start haha

Cotton Anniversary

I've posted so many photos from our wedding that it seems silly to go back and force you to look at them again year after year. If you'd like to walk down memory lane with me, here is my initial wedding day post, photos of us, the ceremony, bridal party, other important moments, dancing, our send off and then last years First Anniversary flashback.

These past 2 years have been such a whirlwind. We've lived in like 4 different homes and each had 3 different jobs. The only really solid thing that we've had is each other, and of course, Theo. I wouldn't trade any of those experiences in, they have shaped us more than we can understand right now and I CANNOT wait to see where the next year will bring us (maybe we could stay at the same jobs though? maybe the same house too?)

As I've been thinking back on our wedding day recently, the one thing that keeps coming to mind is how much FUN we had. For as long and as stressful as the whole thing was to plan, we all had SUCH a blast! Flipping through the reception photos again and seeing everyones smiling faces is the best compliment that I could have ever asked for and I'm so glad that everyone got to party with us on that very important day. Here are some of my most favorite "fun" pictures from August 14, 2010:

People talk about renewing their vows, but can we just go relive that dance party? Without me having to wear a floor length dress in the middle of summer and look presentable for pictures? Because as long as I have Keith by my side the only other things I need are friends and good times. Love you all! My, how time does fly...

Highlights

I admit that I'm a little late on this, but at least it's still January? Obviously I've already done a recap of our year, but I thought it would be fun to make a few lists of highlights and favorites from the past year... this is mostly for us to have something to look back on in another year, so I'm sorry for bombarding you with 2011 nostalgia.

Top Moments of 2011

• Both of us starting new jobs! 
• Buying a second car
• Celebrating our first anniversary
• Going back to Philadelphia for the first time since we left
• All the awesome weddings that happened and babies that were born!

Favorite New Restaurants

• Burger Up
• Mas Tacos, Por Favor
• Eastland Cafe
• Mitchell Delicatessen
• Grilled Cheeserie

Favorite Albums

• Adele: 21
• Mumford and Sons: Sigh No More
• Ryan Adams: Ashes & Fire
• Florence and the Machine: Ceremonials
• Iron and Wine: Kiss Each Other Clean

Top Movies We Saw

• Moneyball
• Midnight In Paris
• The Help
• Bridesmaids
• Crazy Stupid Love
• The Muppets
• No Strings Attached
• Love and Other Drugs
• Larry Crowne
• Black Swan

Favorite TV Shows

• Parenthood
• New Girl
• Modern Family
• Parks and Recreation

Favorite Food Network Shows because that warrants its own category haha

• The Great Food Truck Race
• Next Iron Chef
• Worst Cooks in America
• Chopped Allstars

Best Trips We Took

• Philadelphia!
• Thanksgiving and Mom's wedding in Georgia
• Summer and Winter in Florida
• Lake Junaluska
• NYC in January
• Day trips with visitors: Mammoth Cave, Lynchburg, Lexington

Most Disappointing But Made the Most of it Trip

• Bald Head Island (thanks Hurricane Irene, womp)

Favorite Pictures of Us excuse our narcissism

Now in 20 years we can look back at how fun and young we used to be. Here's creating many more highlight worthy memories in 2012!