This January I’ve spent more time than usual thinking about the highs and lows of the past year and brainstorming habits, activities, and books to read in the coming year. I’m not finished yet, but I did put together this visual list of firsts from 2023. It’s more for me than anyone else, but I hope you enjoy it and may you be inspired to reflect on the past and try something new this year!

1. Got YMCA Memberships

2. Cut My Hair to Chin Length

3. Saw Replicas of Machines Invented by Leonardo da Vinci

4. Celebrated Konudagur

5. Flew to the Atlanta Airport

6. Visited My Friend Olivia’s House, Church, and Bakery

7. Went to Florida

8. Swam in a Cave Spring

9. Purchased Food from a Luxury Bakery (and a Jamaican Buffet)

10. Walked to the Real Kim’s Convenience Store

11. Requested a Tree for the City to Plant in Our Yard

12. Had a Kid Get Stitches

13. Trimmed Someone’s Bangs

14. Had Our Girls Go Away from Home for Two Weeks

15. Rode in a Side-by-side

16. Had a Water Birth (sixth time’s the charm!)

17. Visited the Marine and Rail Museum

18. Shopped at Keady Market

19. Had a Kid Get a Cast

20. Camped in an A-frame

21. Went Out for a Fancy Drink by Myself

22. Toured the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory

23. Toured the Ben & Jerry’s Factory

24. Hiked on Skinner’s Bluff

25. Packed Shoe Boxes for Operation Christmas Child

26. Made a Ladybug Cake

Honourable mentions (without pictures): made raisins, put up curtains, went to a puzzle swap, used an Instant Pot!

What did you do in 2023?