My Year in Photos 2012 Part 1

And so 2012 has come and gone. It all seems a bit of a blur in my mind. Every year I’m so glad that I took the time to document little parts of our days with photographs. They help me to remember moments that would otherwise be completely lost.

Here are some of my favorites from 2012:

January

New haircut! That was the shortest I’d had it for quite a while. It was fun for a change, but I’m growing it back out now.

We took several ski trips. This is Reuben, being awesome. The norm.

You can watch a short video of us skiing here and here.

February

I hosted a tea party at our house. So. much. pretty. hair.

Since our uncle was traveling to Indonesia, we decided to have a Rijstaffel (Rice Table) for him, a traditional Dutch/Indonesia feast.

Grandpa’s lilies. Frosty tree. Handsome husband. My Valentines Day orchids. American flag. Pretty sister.

Various captures.

March

I can’t believe how much younger Reuben looks without his “affectation” (what we call his beard).

We did some rustic camping. You can see more photos and read the story here.

I did a mini session for my pretty sister, Amanda.

My adorable niece and nephew, Judah & Elinor.

New skirt.

April

Snow in April!

First sign that spring is truly here: the hepaticas, or Mayflowers as we used to call them.

With the warmer weather comes volleyball!

May

I love fixing little Elinor’s hair.

New addition to the family: baby Susan. Watch a film and read more about it here.

I got very sick. Kind of a scary time of my life.

Springtime. See more photos and a short film here.

My kitchen garden. See more photos here.

June

Corn coming up.

Enjoying the warm weather by traipsing around the yard barefoot.

For our first anniversary we took a trip to the cities. I got to try out some new lenses and settled on a 28mm.

For supper one night we ate at Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza. It was delicious and different from anything you can get at a chain, but the service was (much) less than spectacular.

Tuesday, June 19: I learned that I was pregnant!

STAY TUNED FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR…

4 Responses to My Year in Photos 2012 Part 1

1. Caitlyn 
   January 1st, 2013 at 2:07 pm
   Gorgeous pictures, Erica!
2. Elizabeth 
   January 2nd, 2013 at 12:16 pm
   I have been in love with your blog since I found it a couple years ago. What a lovely life you have. Thank you for sharing. Happy New Year. Feel Good!!!!!
3. Kathryn Grace 
   January 5th, 2013 at 4:02 pm
   I really enjoy your captures of your everyday life! Those purple flowers are just too pretty… I remember you posting that picture the first time.
4. Abbie 
   January 7th, 2013 at 5:18 am
   So lovely to see these glimpses of your year – look forward to seeing the rest of them too! :)

My Kitchen Garden

This spring, my awesome father-in-law (plus Reuben and my uncle Rod, with a bit of help from my sister-in-law Lily and myself) built a walled kitchen garden!

Now, I certainly do NOT have a green thumb, but this little garden is something that I can actually be proud of.

I planted comfrey (it’s much bigger now), lemon grass, strawberries, chocolate mint, chives and thyme, all transplanted from my mother-in-law’s garden.

The strawberries are nice and healthy, though the squirrels got to most of them before I did.

My dill is very healthy – can’t wait to make pickles with it this fall.

Rosemary, also transplanted from my mother-in-law’s garden.

My lettuce is also getting big – I need to cut and eat it before the rabbits discover it!

In my “big” garden I have also planted corn, potatoes, beans, carrots and cucumbers. The corn is above my knees now.

My potatoes haven’t flowered yet, but grandpa’s have. I’m a bit jealous. :)

Even though I pretty much hate weeding, I’m excited about my garden this year. I can’t wait to harvest and put away what I’ve grown for the winter.

What about you? Are you keeping a garden this year? What are you growing?

Love,

Erica Lea

3 Responses to My Kitchen Garden

1. Elizabeth 
   July 6th, 2012 at 11:25 am Moderate
   I love reading about your garden! You land looks so fresh and alive. I would love to continue to read more about it as it grows and how you use it. Thank you for sharing!
2. Moriah Mari 
   July 6th, 2012 at 1:26 pm Moderate
   I love that last photo!
3. Abigail 
   December 28th, 2012 at 7:42 pm Moderate
   I’m looking forward to putting a veggie garden in this year! :) My moms always been the gardener, and it’s exciting to plan my own!! :P I hate weeding too! :S It’s just annoying… But! I’ve discovered a secret. :) Though i havent thoroughly tested it with a veggie garden, it’s worked well will with my blueberry bushes and some of my moms plants.. :) Mulch. Compost too. Mostly mulch though. No weeds, just nice moist mulch. :)