Where did the time go??

The last several months of 2010 were a whirlwind for our family. There were some changes at my company that that took the pace of my work life to a whole new level. We had lots of tests and Dr.'s visits for Georgea and we grew by one with the addition of an Au Pair. I'm catching up on four months of adventure, love and memories, mainly via photos that we have accumulated. It's been busy, but it's been good. And while I'm really ready for and happy about the arrival of 2011, I cherish all that our family experienced last year. We have learned and grown through the joy, laughter and tears.

These photos are all from September. We took a road trip to and through California. James & I both worked, and we also took a few days off to enjoy the beauty of the Pacific coast as well as some time with one of Georgea's cousins. Here miss Vida savors some time in her favorite spot in all the world. The beach at Santa Barbara...

Nearing the top of the 100+ steps we have to take to get down to the beach where Vida can run freely.

Daddy and his girl. I love this photo. The contrast of James big strong frame and the fragility of our sweet feminine little angel.

Enjoying one of a few breakfasts we had on the patio of a quaint little breakfast joint in Pismo Beach.

Central coast wine country. San Luis Obispo is a beautiful, low key, peaceful place to spend an afternoon.

"Hello cousin!" Georgea's cousin is a budding photographer & he captured some fun shots of her, as did her Daddy during our visit to L.A.

Georgea was a crack-up "marching" over the grassy sections on the driveway.

The sun hitting her hair is a beautiful thing to behold.

Dog lover!! Georgea adores dogs & was in heaven with two of her favorite pooches.

"Lipstick." (aka: Chapstick)

More doggy smooches. We couldn't stop it, it was true love all around.

And these are the smiles that Georgea's cousin is the recipient of. Our baby girl really loves her family, and that fills my heart with such joy.

Our dear friend Ginger from Cincinnati spent a week with us in September and wrapped her arms and her heart around Georgea in a big way. And Georgea lovingly reciprocated.

Go Ravens! Aunt Becky sent Georgea a jersey to rally her support and Georgea wore it proudly.