Weekly Photo Challenge – 2017 Favorites in Review
“This week, we’re proposing something a little different to celebrate the end of the year. Instead of a specific theme or topic, we invite you to share your most meaningful photo from 2017” – Ben Huberman
It is our tradition to watch the New Year around the world and here is the New York city welcoming the Year 2017.
In February, when we walked around our favorite Laguna Lake, we watched the lovely family of Mama ducking and her seven ducklings.
In March, we visited Mercy and Will in Portland, Oregon and found out the exciting news that Mercy was pregnant.
In April, a group of friends from church visited the President Nixon Library.
In May, we visited Mercy and Will again and they treated me for an enjoyable Mother’s Day Brunch.
In June, a group of ladies from church went on a short trip of “walk and brunch” in Newport Beach.
In July, we started several home projects. One of them was to paint the interior of our home.
In August, Mercy’s friends gave her a wonderful Baby Shower. She was showered with abundant blessings.
On September 28, we welcomed the precious baby Autumn. She brought so much joy into our life.
On October 15, Autumn had her first pumpkin patch visit.
In November, we had a great family gathering of Thanksgiving dinner.
In December, Miriam participated in her fifth year of performance of Handel’s Messiah.
Mercy went back to work two days ago after twelve weeks of maternity leave. She missed Autumn so much and was happy to pick her up from the daycare.
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The Showers of Blessings 
What a remarkable and blessing-filled year, Miriam! 🙂
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Yes, yesterday was Mercy’s birthday and we talked about I spent Christmas in the hospital when she was born. She knows well what it means, with the little instance with Autumn having the cord wrapped around her neck. We are grateful.
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How fun to share those memories, Miriam!
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Yes, Teresa, we particularly had taken a picture with “3 girls” of 3 generations.
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How fun!
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Yes, thank you!
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Merry Christmas ma’am
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Merry Christmas to you, Subbashini!
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Lovely photos, love the post . Thanks for sharing your memorable photos.
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Thank you very much, Subbashini!!
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Thank you so much, Rob!
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This is an excellent idea. Thank you for sharing your favorite moments with us. I hope the holidays and the coming new year are good for you!
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Thank you, Bob. Best wishes for your 2018!
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I remember most of those photos, but the last one is just the cutest. You have a beautiful family! Happy holidays!
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Thank you, Cheryl for remembering the photos. Yes, the last one was taken on Wednesday after Mercy picked up Autumn! Happy holidays to you!
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Happu holidays Miriam!!💕💕
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Big hugs to you, Garfield! Have wonderful holidays!! 🙂 🙂
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What wonderful memories. Love this idea.
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Thank you, Sherry. I have many categories of photos that I could post as 2017 favorites. I decided to post about friends and family. I like gardening. I’ll take time to visit your blog more to find out about your garden!
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Beautiful family! You ar like my Mom, the shortest person. She is 5’2” tall. Loved seeing all your photos thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas!
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Thank you so much, Mandi! In fact, I shrank to 5’3/4″ and is only up to my hubby’s chest as you see in the photos! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
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Thank you
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You’re very welcome!
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Hi Miriam,
I enjoyed seeing your photos because I got to know you a little better! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!
Betsy
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Oh, hi Betsy, welcome to my blog. Thank you for your comment. Would you email me your blog also! If you want, you could follow me by email since you haven’t had a WP blog yet. Will talk more with you! Miriam
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Hi Miriam, I am already following you by email. And now I am plugged back into WP properly. You can follow me at http://www.sparklinghope.net. I share a lot about how I parented my boys when they were young. Being a parent of special needs boys was extremely challenging and I learned a lot along the way. So when my friends comment to me today, “You are such a patient person!” my response back is always, “Only from years of practice!”
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Hi Betsy, I bet you have a lot of practice of being patient. I’m glad your WP blog is active now!!
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I signup up. Do you have a follow button?
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Hello Miriam. I hope 2018 is as wonderful for you and your family as your photos make 2017 appear. Wishing you ha very happy and festive Chrismas as well. xxxx
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Thank you so much, Kim. Wishing you a wonderful holidays and the best in 2018!
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They are beautiful.
Wishing you all the best and happy holidays
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Thank you so much. Wishing you a wonderful holidays also!
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Lovely pictures, Miriam. Going back to work is sooooo hard. I remember it well. It is still hard now and Michael is nearly 12 years old.
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Yes, Robbie! She was brave not to cry. I know, even at 12 years old, your mind is still thinking of what Michael is doing out there at school, with friends, and pray for his safety. You still want to be with him as much as possible because time flies!
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