So without further ado, here are my Top 11 memories from 2011, in no particular order because their were too many good ones to choose a favorite:
11) Concerts- I became a fan of concerts this year and went to many of them, thanks to my parent's becoming VIP members at Quest casino! Anyway this year I had a blast at the summer concert series including Steve Miller Band and Lynard Skynard. I even braved through my first hard rock concert at the 2011 Rockstart Uproar Festival with none other than my lovely husband.
Steve Miller Band
Dave and LeeAnne Entel celebrating their anniversary at Steve Miller Band
Getting ready for Lynard Skynard!
Lynard Skynard
Bullet For My Valentine
Seether
Three Day's Grace
10) Caleb Jude- On April 12th, 2011 my second nephew was born. Weighing in at a whopping 8lbs 10oz and 21 inches long and I was there to see the whole thing! It was a miracle and I couldn't have been a happier Aunt. This little boy, now 8 months, puts a smile on anyones face and lights up the room and if my children don't come out as cute or as mild-tempered as him, I will ask God for a refund!
Caleb right after he was born
Such a sweet little angel!
Proud mom, dad and big brother
9) Weddings- The summer of 2011 was a busy one with a ton of weddings. My baby sister got married July 23rd and it couldn't have been more perfect! It seems so surreal to watch your youngest sister walk down the aisle. It seems like just yesterday we were riding bikes together or pretending we were Shannon Miller and Dominique Dawes on the balance beam ha! Well it was absolutely beautiful and Holly and Kyle have an amazing first year of marriage ahead of them.
The beautiful bride
A week and a half later I was in another wedding! My best friend from high school, Kellie Malsom. Kellie and Chuck exchanged vows on August 4th and even though it was a Thursday night, that didn't keep us from having fun! It is one that I will always remember, not only was the Pastor an hour late for the ceremony but he pronounced them as Mr. and Mrs. Galloway instead of Knowlton haha! Anyway it was a blast and the bride looked stunning as always!
Making sure the bride eats
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Galloway, I mean Knowlton!
Besties
Yes, they had blow up guitars to play during the reception
8) Anniversary- Phillip and I had an amazing 2 year anniversary on July 18th. He surprised me with a picnic at Manito Park, a room at Hotel Lusso, dinner at Raw, desert at the Melting Pot and the last Harry Potter movie in 3D! It was amazing and a nice relaxing weekend. I couldn't have asked for a better day and husband who spoils me year after year.
Enjoying the beautiful sunny day at Manito
Duncan Gardens
Our top floor suite at Hotel Lusso
Desert at my fav, Melting Pot
7) Carter's 3rd Birthday- My first nephew Carter Jacob is one of a kind. He is so smart and full of life. It is such a blessing to be able to see my nephews growing up and changing so much with each time we see them. Phil and I got to go to Portland to celebrate his 3rd birthday in October. It was a blast to be with my family and make a mini vacation out of it. We even went to Roloff Farm's! On the way home we stopped by the waterfalls on the scenic byway back to spokane and stopped in at Full Sail brewery in Hood River to go on the tour.
Birthday boy
Amy and Carter
Pinata time
Roloff Farm
Carter and Caleb going for a ride in the pumpkin patch
6) Hoopfest- The last weekend in June is a national holiday in our family, Hoopfest weekend! Who wouldn't love to be downtown in the heat with thousands of other people watching and playing basketball? Well the girls took second again but we had a ton of fun doing it.
Amanda, Lilly and Greg
Annual Hoopfest bbque, Gram holding Caleb
5) Leavenworth- For the last two years Phil and I decided to make it a tradition to go to Leavenworth for the Christmas Lighting Festival since it was right after my birthday it would be a birthday/Christmas celebration. We went the second weekend of December and it was magical. From all of the lights, music, the smell of chestnuts roasting and eating our weight in German food, who could ask for a better, romantic getaway!
2011 Christmas card
Hat Shoppe annual picture!
We even met Santa and his elves
There is no place more beautiful
4) Clarkston- Well Phil's parents finally sold their house after a few years of trying and are headed to the Tri-Cities. Since we had to work Thanksgiving and were in Spokane for Christmas we made a trip down to Clarkston to have one last dinner in the Entel house. It was bitter sweet, after living their for two years during nursing school and knowing that the kids grew up their and shared so many beloved memories it is sad to see it go.
Famous view from the deck
Even Lilly has fun playing here
Last pic of all of the kids in front of the house
Harding's favorite spot, the deck
Entel Family pic 2011
Uncle Phil and Lilly playing in the living room
3) Duke turns 5! Seems like a bit much to be highlighting my infamous Pug's birthday but he deserves the spotlight once in a while. Although he is one of a kind and I may or may not be getting early gray hairs from him destroying everything in sight, he is the cuttest, cuddliest, most stubborn dog around and for that we love him.
2) Christmas- Probably my most favorite holiday has got to be Christmas. My decorations go up as early as possible, much to Phil's dismay, I bake all month long, listen to Country Christmas on Pandora and love to look at the lights. This year was our first Christmas in our new home and we decided to host the Ridings family this year. Everyone made it to Spokane for Christmas morning breakfast and gifts. The Lunds, Snells, Ridings, Entel's and Sjoquist's. Everyone had so much fun, especially the kid's and I felt so blessed and honored to spend all that time with my amazing family!
Christmas Eve at Gram's
Dad, Gram and Mom
Christmas card 2012 haha!
Santa Baby
Phil, Ryan, Amy and Caleb Christmas morning
Josh, Devin and Crystal
Kyle and Holly
Carter helping Papa open his gifts
Gram got a new sweater
1) Love- Is the only reality. I would be nowhere in life without the love and strength of my family and friends, they are what made 2011 my year.
I am beyond blessed. Although it hardly seems possible, I know 2012 is going to hold just as many surprises, memories, and new experiences and may end up being an even better year!
Happy New Year and may yours be filled with as many surprises as mine!
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