happy 2011!

a few years out of college i remember complaining that every year was starting to seem the same. go to work, hang out with friends, take a weekend trip here and there, see movies, take the dogs to the dog park, work out, sleep in...wait, what was i complaining about, again? :) but it seems that from the moment jay and i got engaged, each year has been a new adventure and a new roller coaster, which i love. i guess that's what happens when you go from a lifetime of taking care of just you and start a life with another person (and then start creating other little people!). gosh, it's been fun.

it always seems like each year flies by, and then i look at pictures and realize how much has really happened in such a seemingly short time. it's unbelievable to see a year on a toddler (teenagers seem to be the same way - every time i see my older nieces and nephews they look five years older!). i thought these "stages" i always heard about would be six months long. heck, some of them are six days long! too funny. anyway, it is hilarious to me to look back at link last january...

just chillin on the couch

taking care of some tummy time

and hanging out with mama

and now...my big boy that can't stop growing...he's grown almost three inches since his birthday in september! when did this happen?!

now he can dunk ;)

run...

and climb up on anything he wants!

read (vanity fair! ha!)...

and jump on the bed with his doggies!

2011 has a lot on the calendar for the pritchards...check in for updates when you get a chance, and keep us posted on you! can't wait to see what this wonderful year full of promise will bring. happy new year to you and yours!