2013 was a big year, a lot happened. A lot. Here is our photo story of the moments that have mattered to us in 2013.
A lovely family holiday – our last as a family of 4. At 8 months pregnant, it was a gentle one. Walks along the beach and breakfast with a view. Sat on this balcony early in the morning before anyone else was awake, watching the sunrise and thinking about how our lives were going to change in the next few weeks. That’s a moment that mattered.
A new addition. Our long awaited baby arrived, in a hurry, leaving us all shocked and emotional. Premature and with breathing problems, holding Max for the first time – that was a moment that mattered.
After a tough start, bringing Max home was one of the best moments of my life. A real moment that mattered, without doubt. The start of our journey as a family of 5, a mummy of 3.
Once Max had settled in at home, and summer arrived, we went to watch Sports Day. Yes, it’s just a small thing to some, but it was Jacob’s first sports day, Gemma’s last sports day in the ‘infant’ section of the school. Another moment that mattered to us.
Another family holiday, this time with 5 of us! So many lovely times were had – Max’s first paddle in the sea, making a sand boat with Gemma and Jacob, watching the older children go up on stage and take part in games – confidently and independently – during the evening entertainment. A whole host of moments that mattered.
We rounded up the year with Christmas. Always a special time, purely because it means time spent with family. A time to slow down and enjoy each others company. Lights, good food, laughter, a frosty morning that takes your breath away, smiles on little faces. Moments that matter.
It’s been a big year. Huge. A lot has happened and there have been so many moments that have mattered – too many to list. The everyday things – fun family days out, a new job, building dens in the kitchen, birthdays, parties and the things we do day in day out. Reading my children a bedtime story is always a special time. Then there are the ‘firsts’ – the first smile, the first laugh. Watching Max learn to sit up, crawl and eat. There are too many to mention here. I think we all need to slow down, take a moment and cherish the small things. Time passes far too fast, and before we know it the little moments are gone. So stop, and remember this beautiful quote:
It’s all too true. Those moments matter. Treasure them.
I am linking up this post with Oh So Amelia and Lloyds Bank ‘Moments that matter 2013’ competition.
Lovely post and lovely moments to remember and cherish x
Thankyou – a lot happened in 2013!
Such a lovely read for you to share, your right the moments are to precious and would never be able to get them back
Time just runs away with us sometimes doesn’t it? Just need to slow down and appreciate the small things a bit more – like you say, you don’t get them back!
Let’s hope 2014 will bring you even more fantastic memories to cherish
Lets hope so!
Wow – what a year, and another gorgeous blessing and addition to your family. Thank you for sharing x
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Thanks for stopping by, it’s certainly been a busy year!
Aww such a lovely post and so true. Such a happy family 🙂
A very happy family, I am very lucky 🙂
this is such a lovely post, beautiful. x
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Oh thankyou, so glad you enjoyed it!
Such a lovely post, full of precious moments and beautiful photos. It is important to stop and look back like this, I think. Thanks for sharing it with #WotW x
Thankyou – some very special moments last year.
Lovely post, what a year for you all, a lovely happy family!
Thankyou – it’s lovely to look back over photos isn’t it?
Wow what a full year! Your kids are very cute. #WotW
Yes, we certainly had a lot going on last year, that’s for sure!
Beautiful post and beautiful family, 2013 looks like it was an awesome one 🙂
Beautiful post. Moments turn into memories which sustain us.
Get a sense you are very wise inside
What a lovely family and amazing post. Appears that 2013 was a very very great year for yall. These moments are what makes us. 😉
I’m loving sports day with the tongue out. Kids always seem to do that when concentrating!
What a wonderful post Kate – you’ve certainly had a lot of special moments. Fabulous photos too, thank you for sharing with #whatsthestory and best of luck with the competition 🙂
what a lovely family. great memories x
I found this post so moving, tears in my eyes reading it. Visiting from #countrykids, lovely to discover your blog and what a year, your family is beautiful x
What a lovely post with lots of moments that mattered. Beautiful.
What a lovely post Kate. Beautiful photo’s or your lovely family! #MagicMoments
Beautiful Post. #magicmoments
What a lovely post. Definitely lots of moments to treasure x
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