“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault
This post started out as my ten favorites but I found I couldn’t pare it down that low. Even then I’ve cheated because with the featured pic, it’s 21… 🙂

These pictures are chronological. In the beginning of the year, I commented that we never made it full-circle on our favorite hiking trail. By September, we did it – without me carrying anyone!
While I can still pick up my kids together, the days are numbered.


A license plate, a horseshoe and a boot. It’s like the set-up for a great joke- or the most creative birdhouse ever!

Worms (not the first or the last time)
And wishes.


Sliding
Paddling


And blogging friends (the amazing Libby Saylor in NYC)!
Wagons with fake dogs


And the introduction of our puppy, Cooper!
Grandmas and binoculars – because they both add perspective


Training…and patience
My favorite sign of the year. (Which also helps with training and patience)


From youngest to oldest…
And the day the dog ate Miss O’s homework.


Coincidentally finding a Spider-man on the dock when wearing a Spider-man sweatshirt.
The moment the cat decided to be friends.


Getting ice cream.
And Vicki’s great suggestion that I should solicit caption ideas…

(All pictures are my own).

Cooper is falling asleep in the bottom photo. He won’t make it until midnight on the 31st. Surely there must be a Starbucks nearby. Maybe even a Starbucks inside a Starbucks. Happy New Year, Wynne!
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Oh yes, get the dog a pupaccino! I love it, Dr. Stein! Happy New Year to you!
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There are all fantastic, Wynne! Another successful year in the books. Here’s hoping 2024 is even better!
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Thank you, dear Erin! Here’s to a great 2024 all around!
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Love each of these…especially when all the awesome pics and memories…moments…are hanging out together in one fab post. 🥰❤️🥰
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I love the way you put it – the memories and moments are hanging out together. That’s perfect! Here’s to a great 2024, my dear friend! ❤ ❤ ❤
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xo! 💕💕💕
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Great photo wrap up! I love this idea and may borrow it. Heck of a slide, whistling! Spidey sense tingling, and three kids taller than the start (fur babies also grow fast) Happy new year!
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Borrow away, Rebecca! I would love to see your pictures of the year. You’re right – they all grow fast! Happy New Year!
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Thanks, Wynne. It will be fun to look through and pick a few (10? 20? 50?) 😉
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Brings back nostalgic smiles Wynne. Thanks. 12 out of 21 pics featuring your precious children shows your priorities are spot on for a joyous 2024.
Happy New Year!
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Oh, what a delightful and encouraging comment, Fred. You really know how to lift others up! Thank you! Happy New Year to you!
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Wonderful photos! I’m impressed you were able to keep it to as few as twenty.
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You’re right – it was a challenge! Thank you! Wishing you the best in 2024!
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What a year Wynne! It appears you all are thriving, growing, learning, and most importantly you are family, a shelter for each other in an unpredictable world. Can’t wait to see what the Leon’s do in 2024! Hugs, C
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Oh, Cheryl, you know just what to say to make everyone grow a little taller in your presence. Thank you, my friend! Sending you big hugs and great wishes for 2024!!
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That sign is my favorite sign of the year too, Wynne. Robert Brault had it so right…the little things do wind up being the BIG things. Happy New Year to you and yours!
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Cheers to the little things! Happy New Year to you and yours, Bruce!
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Small wonder you couldn’t pare them down. They’re all quite fabulous! More, please!
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Oh, Julia. You are so delightful. Here’s to more and miracles in 2024!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Yes, yes! I’ll buy that!
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Beautiful! Wishing you many, many more beautiful moments like these in 2024! Glad you decided to share more than 20 pictures 🙂☀️..happy last days of 2023
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Thank you for the wonderful wishes. Sending them back to you for a fabulous 2024!! ❤
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Love reviewing the year. It always givese new perspective. Great pictures!
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New perspective – exactly, Gwen! We get to see all our growth! Wishing you a wonderful 2024!
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So many wonderful moments, Wynne. I love seeing the Worms photo and post again. 🙂 I know you’ll have many more of these moments in 2024 and may it continue to be hard for you to cram them into 20 photos!
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I love that blessing. May it always be hard to just choose 20! Same to you, my dear friend! Happy New Year and wishing you all the best in 2024!
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Great pics as usual- I really like that featured pic!
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Thank you, Todd! Wishing you a fabulous 2024!
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What sweet photos. I especially like the grandma and binoculars – perspective. Hope your New Year is filled with fantastic perspectives!
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Fantastic perspectives – I love that, Rose! Happy New Year to you!
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There are so many great moments in life worth remembering and these sweet milestones and memories are priceless! Wishing you and the ‘charming ones’ endless possibilities during 2024!
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Endless possibilities – that’s so good! Thank you, Mary! Happy New Year!
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Grandmas and binoculars. I love that one. I’m not a grandma, but I want to be that person who lends perspective (without judgement).
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Beautiful photos, and even better memories. I love the photo of the sign. Thanks for sharing!
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