Best of 2014

Time for the "Best of" literally I could make everything into a best of this year was full of so much bests!  So let's get started! 

We had a polar vortex and got dressed to the nines.

We did several remodeling projects, but the best one was the baby's room.

My favorite quilt was the scrap vomits!  I also loved the girlfriend one.  I will revisit this concept later.

Ahh the magic was everywhere.  The most magical was obviously jones.

I set out to make 25 breads I made like 8 but our favorite was by far pretzel bread. Yummy.

We went on many trips and visited new places but by far we enjoyed Oregon the most.

The best tourist outfit came to Florida with us.  

The worst/best cry was my unexpected ball session and Jono and Lolos wedding.  

I made a lot of stuff but by far the best thing was this guy.  He's so much fun and joy.

Man was he soooo small back when he wore his 80s track shorts.   Too cute.

We had such a nice time at Cremona that by far this was our favorite family event.  I hope when jones is older we have new traditions ourselves.

We only had a few BBQs this year but Labor Day was pretty sweet.

My favorite photo which is going on the wall.  I love it.

Hello bacon!

The favorite toy was the gourd.  Jones are it until the bacteria in his mouth ate it away.

These girls were by far my people this year.  I love them all.

Lynleys and Johns wedding was the best backyard wedding ever.  Also the best color scheme and lipstick - I know want to wear red lipstick everywhere.

This is my favorite family photo although closely behind were several others.

Best trip to my past life was our boston trip, it was so nice see my people back in MA. I miss them so

And best new tradition jonesy adding the star to the tree (he wanted to keep it not leave it).

And last but least the best selfie has to be with our new selfie stick.

Best of 2011

And the winners are...

Best Big Thing - Big Gus Worlds Largest Chainsaw

Best Weekend Layover - Toronto with L's (they also close seconds for best hosts)

Best Roadtrip Taken in a Cube - Burlington, VT (I'm thinking we should rent a cube once a year)

Best Summertime Activity - Italian Street Fair (clearly we need to work on getting Bri-town to smile.

Best Record - Scandalous Music for Nice Girls (Michele I need to still make a copy of this puppy).

Best Room with a View - London - County Hall Marriott Honey Moon Suite

Best Ferris Wheel - London Eye

Best Dance Moves - Momo at Schreve's Wedding sadly I cannot find a photo of her just me.

Best Wedding - Schreve and A

Best White Trash Activity - Brickyard Practice (I got in for free but still got a wicked sunburn)

Best BFF Time - Lafayette

Best Sun Rise - Sandstone Beach UP (might also be best swim)

Best Penguin Adventure - August I cannot wait to come back years later and find these.

Best Hosts - John and Jo Ann (thanks for the stories, food, hospitality, and memories)

 Best Castle - Rosenborg

 Best Photobooth - Wedding Booth

When I look back 2011 was awesomesauce I have been truly blessed with the best family, best friends, and best adventures more than I could have asked for.

Best of Quotes 2010

Here's the Best of Quotes from 2010, we've been recording them in the phone I think in most instants you needed to be there but I still want to remember them so they are blog worthy ... 

January -
Someone to Aunt Jo - "who colors your hair".  

Aunt Jo -  "God colors my hair"

someone else "but it looks professional"

To which Aunt Jo replied "god is the best professional."
March -
JJ - "Why do you have a hammer and hatchet in the car?"
Katie - "Because its a family vehicle"

A - "Is there an app for the alcohol content of your beer."

Schreve - "Sprinkle a little on the phone and find out"
 

June - 

Jono - "You can have a mini horse in city limits."

Katie - "Good let's get one it can eat the weed that's not my strawberries"

Jono - "No it will eat your potato instead"

July -
Momo - "I want to go to the Ho-chunk casino because I am a chunky ho!"

September -
Katie - "I want a Reese ice cream".
Guy at mc donalds "no we only have oreo, m&m, and Reese"
Katie - "yes Reese"
Guy at mc donalds "no we only have oreo, m&m, and Reese"

Katie - "okay I'll take Reese"

November - 

Lita - "You can't talk to me I'm in a Bubble."

Bruce - "No I am in the bubble first"

December -
Katie - "Holy awesome Christmas miracles!  I think I am going to jump-off the wagon into a pool of patron!"

JJ - "Holy hell"
Mom - "Don't thank Satan, thank god!"

Best of Life 2010

Time for some awards for the Best of Life in 2010.  It was a year of ups and downs, but you know I had a blast and I wouldn't change a thing except maybe that trip the the San Jose Flea Market.  In keeping with the spirit of giving away awards for best-ness seen here are the winners...

* Best Lighthouse - York, ME

* Best Karaoke and Dance Moves - Chipshots (I wish I had a better picture)

* Best Big Thing - Jolly Green Giant (The coke cup was a close second but it was attached to a building)

* Best Laughable Experience - Thea, Katie and Lita - (I can safely say we are better off on dry land)

*Best Holiday Activity - Tree Getting and Trimming

* Best Covered Bridge - Vermont

* Best Foot Pic - Badlands

* Best Roughneck Football Playing - Logan (Isaiah is a close second & and I thought for a second about giving Big D an award for getting scolded).

* Best Hats - Midland Antique Mall

* Best Holiday Event - Thanksgiving Great Hosts + Great Food

* Best White Trash Activity - Monster Truck Rally

* Best Man on the Street Discovery - Stikman on Maryland (Oh and I almost got run over for this shot)

* Best Moving Truck Driver

*Best Photobooth Photo

* Best Remodel - Schreve/Steve's Room

* Best Rip Off Tourist Attraction - Mystery House

* Best Soup - Italian Wedding Soup

* Best Dancing in the Street - Momo I wish we had photos this will have to suffice

* Best Time at a Bar - Dreamland 

* Best Weekend Roadtrip - Ohio Cup

* Best Whacky Sporting Event - Wiffle Ball at the Sandstone Beach

Awards from last year.