Life Got Away From Me!

Hi all! So life kinda got away from me over the last 2 years. Jon and I are now married which I am sure all of you know. We also have an almost 1 year old boy; Harley James Pickard. Alyssa is now 16 (almost 17) and Jacob is 14 (almost 15). Alyssa will be a senior this coming school year and Jacob will be a freshman. Boy, don't blink or time just speeds by.

We have had a crazy, yet wonderful past two years. I am very blessed to have such an amazing family by my side for support. I have posted some recent pictures of kids below and will try to make an effort to post monthly from now on. No promises. LOL.

Recap of 2011

Wow! I can't believe we are into 2012 already. 2011 was a great year...so many wonderful memories and great opportunities have come our way.

Jon has been at Northpoint Institute for Public Management for over a year now and is doing great! He got a promotion this year and has now had the opportunity to travel back and forth to their Golden, CO office a couple of times now and has an upcoming trip this month. I even was able to go with him in October...it was truly amazing!

I am still working at Allstate in Traverse. I also started working my own business...Thirty-One Gifts! I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to work for such a great organization with wonderful beliefs and support! www.mythirtyone.com/taramarie.

Jacob and Alyssa turned 12 and 14 this year...wow can't believe how fast time goes by! They are both doing great in school and enjoying their new activities and friendships!

Below is a recap of all of our trips, memories and fun times together this past year. Happy New Year...looking forward to a great 2012!  Enjoy!

Camping

New Haircut

Beach Bums Game

Mackinaw Island Camping Trip (Alyssa being goofy!)

Camping

Mackinaw Island Trip

Heather & Josh's Wedding (Alyssa's New Haircut)

My Mom & Dad (Fathers Day Brunch)

Jacob's 12th Birthday

Cedar Pokafest

Alyssa at Cherry Idol (It was 100 degrees that day!)

My Niece Charley Jo

Me and My Friend Megan (Watching Jon play softball)

Fun Day at a friends Pool

Playing Disc Golf

Alyssa's First School Dance! 

Picking out Pumpkins

Molly came too! :)

Kodak Moment! lol :)

Kids, Jon and His Parents at Pumpkin Patch

Halloween

Alyssa's 14th Birthday

Jon and I on NautiCat Boat in TC

Oh ya, did I forgot  to mention we got engaged! :)

Jon proposed to me on Christmas Morning!

Christmas 2011, Alyssa got some Broncos Attire!

Alyssa's Christmas Choir Concert

Alyssa and I...Waiting to Open Presents.

Broncos Game, Denver Trip.

Alyssa, Josh, Jenean and Jacob. Christmas 2011.

Jon and I

Rob's Christmas Party

Our Christmas Tree 

Rob's Christmas Party

Colorado Trip. October 2011.

Royal Gorge. Colorado.

I took kids to Dillion's Candy Bar! :)

First Picture after Getting Engaged!

Jacob Opening Christmas Presents

Jacob's First Band Concert

Me and My Mommy

Who could forget the MI vs State Game? State Won Again! :)

Molly at My Work