Not to let 2012 go unnoticed


I was looking through our travel blog, as I enjoy doing every few months or so and I realized that since having our baby in December of 2011 we have not made a post about any of our travels. While we did not go internationally in 2012, we did take a few trips around America, so I thought that I would spend a few  minutes sharing some photos from 2012. We are planning on taking a 3 week international trip next  month, so stay tuned for pics, anecdotes and other cool bits about our Spring trip overseas with baby- set for April 2013. And without further ado here is our collection of trips from 2012...

The Many Firsts of 2012


Rose's first trip ever- the ride home from the hospital

First ride in the Ergo baby carrier and first trip to Earthfare- our grocery store

First Trip to the museum- Discovery Place in Uptown Charlotte, NC

First Hike

First Hockey Game



Eric Had a Few Adventures of His Own!

Eric Touring a wind farm

With friends in Washington State

Seeing good friends in Atlanta, Georgia

NASCAR
No explanation needed

Many Fun Times

One of many trips to Gymboree

Fun times at the park
State Fair in South Carolina

At the State Fair in South Carolina
Enjoying Charlotte's beautiful nature preserve

One of many trips to Hilton Head, South Carolina to visit family

Hilton Head, SC


Hilton Head, SC

Hilton Head, SC
Fun at our local YMCA

Pool time Fun
At a Petting Zoo in North Carolina

Waterpark in Charlotte, NC

Fun day at Freedom Park in Charlotte, NC


Renaissance Festival with friends in North Carolina

Renaissance Festival in North Carolina

Renaissance Festival with more friends in North Carolina
Grape picking in NC
Seeing the Nutcracker in Uptown Charlotte

Botanical Gardens at University North Carolina (UNC)

Other Trips

California

First Trip to the West Coast Beach- Malibu
Hanging with Uncle Jim and grilling out in Cali

Chicago, IL

Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, IL

Art Institute in Chicago, IL
Art in Chicago
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

Freeport, Florida

Meeting cousin London

Building sandcastles with Grandma and Grandpa

Atlanta, Georgia

Children's Museum in Atlanta

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