Is it just me, or did 2011 fly by? It certainly was a busy year, thanks to some great opportunities to travel. Here’s a little look back at some of my year’s highlights.
We completed our biggest renovation project in three years…
Before & After: Bonus Room Renovation
Which was promptly ruined…
We explored our land in the winter and snapped some pictures of our wild tenants…
Special Winter Photography & Peek-A-Boo Deer
Jason and I visited the Milwaukee County Zoo for the first time in ages…
I entered photos into a photo competition, a first for me. I didn’t win, but it was a start…
After making it into the Yosemite High Sierra Camps for the 2011 season, Jason and I made preparations for our trip…
Which were promptly decimated…
Back to the Vacation Drawing Board
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We kicked off summer by camping in the backyard with our niece, Reagan…
Great American Backyard Campout 2011
July brought our revamped trip to California, where we visited three national parks – Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon – instead of the originally planned one.
Complete California Vacation 2011 Series
And thanks to a family wedding in Washington, DC, we were able to add a fourth national park to our itinerary this year, bringing our total to 4 of 58 national parks visited…
DC Road Trip and Shenandoah National Park Series
2011 was a pretty good year. Can’t wait to see what 2012 brings!











