Memories, Dreams & Reflections 2012

I'm participating in the uber talented Ashley's Memories, Dreams & Reflections 2012. It's always kind of daunting to pull this all together and made my brain hurt a few times but I'm glad I finished it.

This year I used a lot of my Instagram photos so it seems like I have double the photographs to look through. But as Martha says "it's a good thing!".

Below are the prompts, I kept the explanations because they helped me in this process (and in case you want to join in!)

1. Me! – picture of yourself (you don’t have to show your face). What are you most proud of accomplishing in 2012?

Well, at least I'm showing part of my face! I think I'm most proud of getting our first child off to college(and surviving)!

2. I Love You – picture of your husband, boyfriend, children, pets, etc.

You know these three by now.

3. Still Laughing… – a moment you’re still laughing about now…tell us a story.

The photo booth from my daughter's graduation party. This one is actually cute but some were quite funny!

4. Winter Wonderland – a picture that reflects Winter.

A castle in the snow. Last week we were out in the most beautiful snow fall and passed this cathedral. I had to get a photo (from the car with the window down-I wasn't driving!)

5. Birthday – share a birthday picture (your own or someone you love).

Her Grey & Yellow 18th Birthday Party

6. Friends – a picture with friends (this could be your friends or your children with their friends).

 From our Wine Tasting Party

7. I Was Inspired… – could be a picture of your inspiration (person or thing), or inspired by…

Trying my hand at a glitter shot.

8. Spring Fever – a picture that reflects Spring.

Walking through a pretty college campus.

9. Travel or Vacation – a picture taken on vacation or on a recent travel experience…even if it was only a few miles away.

Capturing this Isle of Palms shot on our  vacation to Charleston & Savannah.

10. Summer Days – a picture that reflects Summer.

Our beach vacation

11. A Day In My Life – a picture of a typical day in your life.

This was tough, but I do spend a lot of my time driving around  in my car (my hair's not always this fabulous though..I had just gotten it done!)

12. All Smiles – a picture that makes you smile or of smiling faces.

This photo is like a mystical unicorn...having all of the grandkids together and getting a great photo!

13. Autumn Harvest – a picture that reflects Autumn/Fall.

Annual apple picking trip.

14. Family or Home – a picture of your family or a picture that represents family/home for you.

Father's Day 2012.

{all those long legs...lucky!}

15. Celebrate! – a picture that reflects a celebration.

Her Graduation Party!

16. Let’s Do It Again… – a picture of something you’d like to do again soon.

Let's go back to Savannah!

17. I Miss You – a picture of someone or something you really miss.

So symbolic, from her last event at high school before graduation.  I know she's going to keep on walking but I hope she always comes back!!

18. Beautiful – a picture of someone or something you find beautiful.

My most willing model (well, most of the time).

19. Dress Up – this might be a picture from Halloween or not…but someone who is all dressed up!

Prom 2012

20. Macro – share your favorite macro or close-up image.

I still haven't mastered macro but here's a try from my Conversation Heart Wreath.

21. Holidays – a picture from the Holiday of your choice.

The fire, the bokeh...the winter scene terrariums (new this holiday)..I just like it!

22. My Favorite – share your favorite picture or memory from 2012.

Visiting College Girl!

23. Don’t Ever Change – something you love about yourself, someone, or something that you never want to change.

The things I find on my camera sometimes! Keep on surprising me!

24. Just Because…So There! – share any picture(s) that you really want to share, but doesn’t fit in any other category.

Visiting a plantation in Charleston..I just love the look of this photo.

25. Hopes and Dreams – share what you hope to come or dream for 2013. Feel free to share an image of your choice. 

This cute couple's engagement shoot. 

To improve my photography and continue taking LOTS of pictures in 2013!

Check out all of the other entries here and there's still time to participate if you're interested.

To see what I was remembering, dreaming about and reflecting upon in other years, click on the corresponding year- 2011 & 2010.

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