a look back at 2013

2013. What a year it has been. We’ve been around the world and back, now taking this last opportunity to share with you some of our favorite moments, fun facts, crazy videos and solemn remembrances. Thank you to each and every person who made it what it was – for being a friend and loving us the way you do. We are forever thankful for you!

The above image is a collage of instagrams by both Kevin and myself in chronological order from the top left to the bottom right… Click on the image for a larger version — so many fun moments with people we absolutely adore. And then (and only then), you may read on…

1 Second Everyday

Before Kev and I set off to America for 3 months on March 19, our buddy Dave told us about an iPhone app called 1SE (which stands for ‘1 Second Everyday’). The premise is simple: You take a video each day and then choose a 1-second clip. The clip gets logged and then ‘mashed up’ with the rest into a fun video collage. The longer you stay on track, the longer your collage becomes.

Kev did an AMAZING job of creating the video below. Enjoy this mini-trip into our world!

continent hopping

(Above: Kev and me at the airport in Sydney before I headed off for my 3-week trip to NYC/Malawi)

Quick update on my journey so far: My amazing friend and travel buddy Esther Havens pointed out that I hit 4 continents (Australia, North America, Europe, Africa) in 4 days… I hadn’t even realized it! Pretty crazy. And kinda cool.

Yesterday (Saturday, February 11 — also my wonderful husband’s birthday <Happy Birthday, Babe!>), we had about a 6 hour layover in London. Kevin had suggested I get in touch with our friend Amanda to see if she was free to come to the airport so we could hang out and catch up. It worked out to be perfect timing!

She picked me and Esther up and we headed to her dad’s house for coffee and a yummy egg/bacon brunch. It was glorious. Plus, we saw snow (I couldn’t even remember the last time for me), and sat inside by a cozy fire in the living room. We also Skyped with Kev… so fantastic 🙂

I’m so thankful for little blessings like that. Amanda, we miss you so much! Thank you for taking the time out to make our day. LOVE YOU! Check out some photos below.