In January I bought a new blouse, but the really exciting thing for me was the fact that instead of buying a 5X size like I had been wearing for about 20 years, I was able to buy a 3X and it fit! I have posted a couple of times this year that I've lost 80 Lbs this year. I've got more to go until I'm happy but this was a really big deal for me.
In February we had this beautiful fiery sunset.
In March my brother came for a visit. This is me and my brother. I'm 2 years older than him.
In April I used my new food processor and made tangerine sorbet for the first time. This came out so good and was great during the Summer months.
In May my daughter got me these beautiful flowers as part of my Mother's Day present.
In June My daughter's friend fly here for her birthday. While they were out celebrating my daughter and her friend brought me fancy donuts from Saint Honore. They were so good!
In June my daughter and I went out for Ice Cream.
In July My daughter, grandson, grandson's father, my daughter's best friend and her girlfriend who both moved into my courtyard this year set fireworks off for the 4th of July. But with my camera it just looked like an explosion of light. lol I stayed inside with Falcor so he wouldn't be scared and watched from my bedroom window. Falcor wasn't too scared he just barked every time there was a boom anywhere in the neighborhood.
In August my daughter and I put together 3 new shelving units and painted the kitchen a dark green. And she bought me a new desk. We have so much more shelving space now.
In September my daughter started decorating for Halloween.
In October we did a bunch of Halloween baking. This was pudding cups with pumpkin marshmallows and crushed Oreos that my grandson is holding.
In November we had this fiery sunset. It's one of the best photos I've ever taken.
In December we decorated for Christmas.
Falcor Santa
What a fun to look back on your year. And I like how you're wearing that blouse from the first picture in the picture where your brother came to visit. That tangerine sorbet looks good. And I always like seeing those pretty sunrise and sunset pictures, so pretty! I like your decorations for Halloween and Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. It was a good year.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely sky capture. The treats all look delicious. I love the Christmas tree and the cute dog. Great collection of photos. I wish you all the best in 2026, a happy and healthy New Year. Take care, have a wonderful week.
Thank you so much. I hope 2026 is good for you too.
DeleteIndeed it looks as if you did have a wonderful year. Hope the new year is just as good to you. And don't I love that last picture the Santa hat on Falcor.
ReplyDeleteHe wouldn't keep the hat on for long so I had to hurry and get the picture.
DeleteAwww, Falcor is so cute. It's been a good year, and well done on the weight loss, that's a fantastic result. I love looking back on the year like this, so much to be grateful for.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I hope 2026 is good for you.
DeleteYou had a wonderful year! I am happy for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThat’s a nice retrospective. Special congrats on the weight loss. Doesn’t it feel good to require smaller-sized clothes?
ReplyDeleteThank you, it really does.
DeleteWhat a lovely post! It's great that you made some health changes and they paid off.
ReplyDeleteI was so thrilled to be able to get a few new things and have them be a smaller size.
DeleteYou did so well with your diet, and you were rocking that blouse! I'm so glad that you managed to find at least one good thing per month in the middle of your usual Apartment Hell chaos - I can't say the same. I hope your 2026 is even better!
ReplyDeleteBTW, Falcor is built like an elf more than a Santa LOL - but he looks so cute.
Thank you so much. Falcor needs some Elf hats for next year. I'll have to see to that.
DeleteGreat highlights! Your weight loss is inspiring! Your sunrise/sunset photos are always good. And Falcor -- well, what a little sweetheart he is!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. It was a good year. Falcor is always cute in his little costumes.
DeleteIt looks like you had a beautiful year. Those donuts look amazing!
ReplyDeleteThose donuts were so good.
DeleteWhat a great year!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteA great recap of your year... I have been putting off writing my post on the year's end. I want some tangerine sherbet!
ReplyDeleteThe Tangerine sherbet was so good.
DeleteYour weight loss journey is amazing! Congratulations! I agree on your best picture ever. It’s fire, as the younguns say!
ReplyDeleteHa! It's fire. I love that. Thank you.
DeleteWarm wishes to you and your family during this holiday season and. May this season bring you peace, happiness, and good health
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Thank you so much.
Deletewhat a beautiful recap to a nice year!! Congrats on the health journey - I know that is hard to do but it's worth it.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, it was worth it.
DeleteWell my highlight would certainly be you losing 80lb.!!! Well done! I can only imagine the effort that took! You get some great sunsets too!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. It took quite a bit but I'm not done yet.
DeleteThe year in review. Perfect time for it.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteGreat photos Mary. Thanks for your kind comments about my accident :-D
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. I hope you're doing better.
DeleteWell done on your weight there Mary.
ReplyDeleteLovely sunsets there such beautiful colours.
All the photos are lovely.
Happy New Year.
Thank you so much.
DeleteHuge congrats on your weight loss!
ReplyDeleteThat’s such an amazing achievement!
Falcor in the Santa hat is adorable.
Wishing you even more happiness and memorable moments in 2026!
Thank you so much.
DeleteThat is such a lovely blouse and such a stunning weight loss! I think I lost about 4 or 5 kilos in last 30 days because I had terrible stomach problems and food made me puke LOL so that was a good thing within the very bad one. I still eat like a sparrow while recuperating.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I sure hope you are feeling better now. I wouldn't want to eat much after being sick like that either.
DeleteWhat a year, Mary. Love your photos, they really are beautiful and have nice memories attached to them. Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2026.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Happy New ear to you as well.
DeleteOH, I love all of the photos. What a great way to capture the year. There were definitely a lot of good things for you! The sunset photo is amazing - The water on the parking lot makes it look like waves in an ocean. Great job on your weight loss! Also, the sorbet looks amazing. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI loved the trip down memory lane. You had a good year and a lot to be thankful for.
ReplyDeleteYes I did.
DeleteA year full of blessings, Mary! A huge congrats on the weight loss! Here's hoping you have all good things coming your way in 2026. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThat fiery sunset is all sorts of amazing
ReplyDeleteThank you, I love that picture.
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