March - The scent of Skunk Cabbage in spring wafts from marshy and wet spots alongside trails. Bright yellow and highly fragrant, this plant is unmistakable. We saw this one on a hike at East Sooke Park.
April saw the family gather for the 90th birthday of my Dad, seen here with my grandchildren. A fun time of celebration!
May - The Northern Lights put on a spectacular show at a beach near us. Seeing the lights dance and sway in the sky was truly a highlight.
June, and we were off to Europe, spending time in Leiden and seeing part of the Netherlands. I was charmed by all the canals and homes in the medieval quarter. Would love to return one day.
July, and our trip continued on a cruise to Iceland and Scotland. Nootka Lupins covered the hills with gorgeous blue flowers. I loved the vast landscapes, the charming towns, and interesting history of Iceland.
August - A family camping weekend with the tradition of making donuts one day. Everyone helped with the glazing. An indulgent tradition that is a lot of fun.
September - A camping trip to the Rockies. Hiking, swimming, kayaking, and watching bears watch us filled our days. We live in such a beautiful country.
October and we returned to the wild west coast to watch the waves crash in from the Pacific. Exhilarating!
November - A little girl blowing bubbles in the garden provided a bit of magic. What fun she had making them, and what fun I had watching her delight.
December has been a busy one. I did complete the pajamas for the grandchildren - flannelette bottoms for the elder three and nightgowns for the little girls. I asked them to bring them here on Christmas so that I could photograph them together. What a fun bunch of lovely humans.
Wishing you all a joyous beginning to 2025!
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What a gorgeous selection of nature photos throughout the year Lorrie. I think the Lupin picture is my favourite, with the icy mountain background. Well done Grandmother with the sewing. Such lovely snug nightgowns and flannel pyjamas. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing your special twelve. What a great year. Those grandchildren of yours are gorgeous. So much to enjoy. A happy new year to you and I look forward to seeing your new travels. B x
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ReplyDeleteI wish you and your family all the best for the New Year!
A nice way to recap the year. Love the pajama tradition! Happy New Year to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and your family. I enjoyed all the pictures of your 2024. What a lovely idea.
ReplyDeleteIt may have been a hard choice, but you chose well -- both beautifully artistic photos and those that have such warm personal connection. It looks a good year. Onward and happy new year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a year with pictures full of reasons for joy - I was lucky enough to visit Scotland and just missed out on Netherlands - next year I hope... but I didn't see bear! You do indeed live in a beautiful place. Blwyddyn newydd dda - as they say here in Wales.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is very difficult to choose twelve photographs from those taken over a year but you did well and I enjoyed them.
ReplyDeleteTaking the opportunity to wish you and yours a happy and healthy 2025, and my thanks to you for your blogging friendship this past year.
All the best Jan
A beautiful pictorial re-cap of 2024! Happy New Year to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteI'm never organized enough to highlight a year that was. The lupine picture is beautiful. And the bubble a nice capture.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun retrospective of 2024! Happy New Year, Lorrie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely collection of memories from 2024! I especially loved the Northern Lights in May and your family camping weekend in August. It’s clear you had a year full of beautiful moments and adventures. Wishing you even more joy in 2025
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