2012 Year in Review

So, I'm a little behind on this one, but thought what better way to kick off 2013, then with a quick year in review of 2012! They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so here is the Harper Family Top 12 of 2012!!

1. January - We kicked off the year with some fun winter activities. Including teaching Mike and Kensley how to skate on the McQuillan family back yard rink and teaching me how to Ice "fish" at the Kramer cabin up north. Turns out ice "fishing" is just about drinking in a warm shack with a few holes in the ice below...turns out I'm a pro :)

 2. February - Mike and I celebrated our Honeymoon with a trip to the Dominican Republic. It was AMAZING. Our resort (Iberostar Grand Bavaro) was the most amazing hotel and the service and beaches were unreal. We truly enjoyed the time together celebrating being married, relaxing by the pool and hanging with our bartender Nicolas at the swim up bar. We cannot wait to go back some day!

3. March - In March, we celebrated some great birthdays and my Irish heritage. Our Godson Mason, turned one, and we continue to be SO blessed to have him in our lives. His smile can light up a room! We also celebrated friend Amy and cousin Erin's birthday on St Patricks day in the "homeland" (aka St Paul). Another great year being Irish (you can change the Irish girls last name, but you can't take the McQuillan out of the girl :) )


4. April - We got to spend a few long weekends watching Kensley and Mason this year. We even successfully navigated the zoo with two kids (actually 4 since the Henrys and Bartletts came with us) So much fun!

5. In May, we headed to Mexico to celebrate the Wedding of Nick and Brittany Davis. It was a great time, with great friends, celebrating one beautiful couple!




6. June - We got an amazing chance to travel a few times this year for weddings, including a trip in June to Greenville ,South Carolina for the Conzett wedding. Another beautiful spot and another beautiful couple!

7. July - we spent another fabulous 4th of July up at the Johnson cabin! The weather was great for another year, the lawn olympics were a hit, and the Lakes Cafe provided fantastic breakfast everyday. We were so lucky to be able to spend sometime enjoying northern MN this year thanks to our friends and family who so graciously hosted us at their cabins. We can only hope to repay the favor some day by inviting them to our future cabin!


8. August - Amy and I again spent 20 or so summer nights cheering on the Twins. Another disappointing season for the team, but another amazing season spent with great friends, great drinks/foods, and a beautiful stadium! Better luck next year!

9. September - FOOTBALL!

 10. October - October was a month of firsts, including our first 5K and our first Anniversary. Mike surprised me with a trip to Chicago. It was amazing! Great food (pizza), shopping and entertainment (Second City)!

 11. November - We kicked off the holiday season with a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with both the Harper and McQuillan families. So much amazing food!!! Not only did we celebrate with Family, but the Nielsen's hosted the Annual Friendsgiving at their house, and as usual, it was a blast!

12. December - Finally, we spent much of December celebrating Christmas with family. We took a trip to Wisconsin to celebrate with the Harper and Eng sides of the family. Despite a monster storm in WI the day before we left, we made it without a hitch and had a great time! We then came back to MN to celebrate Christmas Eve and Day with our immediate families and ring in the 2013 with friends and family.

All in All 2012 was an amazing year. Mike and I continue to feel so blessed for the wonderful people in our lives, and the amazing time we have spent with all of them. We look forward to what's to come in 2013!! Happy New year from our house to yours!