In an effort to start blogging more, I have decided to take on Gwen Bell’s Best of 2009 Blog Challenge.
First, before I start, let me tell you what little I know about Gwen. She is
A M A Z I N G. Seriously, google this lady.. she’s a rockstar, no doubt about it. I have never met Gwen in person. I saw her at Blogher ’09, but never got around to meeting her. Since then, I had the pleasure of working on a small project with her and she is just awesome! And get this.. her hubby is 1 of 7… I think she thinks I am somewhat normal. (hehe) Seriously though, Gwen is a total inspiration.
Soooooo… my best trip of 2009? Well, we don’t travel much at all (ya know, the 8 kid thing). I had a blast with my mom and my 2 girls in Chicago this past summer. The whole fam travelled to DC over Easter this past year as well. I visited NYC (for the first time!) last November, but that was in ’08.
I think that my best trip of 2009 was in June… the 23rd to be exact. It was slightly unplanned, meaning that this trip was not supposed to take place until July, but due to unforeseen circumstances, I had to travel a bit early. It all worked out for the best though. Where did I go you ask? I went to the hospital, and 2 days later came home with Lucy.

Yes, that was for sure the best trip of 2009!
Thanks Gwen for challenging us! This will be fun.
-S

1. December 2009 at 11:50 pm
Thank you for sharing part of the journey of 2009 with me, Shan. This photo is precious beyond words.
1. December 2009 at 11:53 pm
thx Gwen… perhaps we will meet IRL in 2010… somewhere along the way.
2. December 2009 at 2:11 pm
Oh my – what a BEAUTIFUL little one – congrats on your wonderful adventure. A vacation, maybe not so much… but a rewarding and lovely journey, oh my yes. The very best kind