Tuesday, December 31, 2013

2013 In Review: A Video Recap

2013 was quite a year for us.  I'm not one to say anything is "the best ever" because, to me, the best is always yet to come.  But suffice it to say, the big "one-three" left quite a mark on our lives.  We left Ft. Lauderdale in our newly outfitted boat, took our time sailing the Exumas, celebrated Isla's first birthday on the beach in Georgetown, did our longest non-stop offshore passage to the British Virgin Islands, met some of the best friends we could ever ask for, narrowly dodged our first tropical storm, island hopped down to Grenada, discovered we were pregnant with not one but two more little fishes, island hopped back up to St. Maarten and moved back to land to take a hiatus from cruising as we adjust to our impending status as a family of five.  It's been a year full of adventure, fun and love and we're looking forward to the blessings and new adventures that 2014 will bring.

I made the above video compilation of shots from this last year.  Making it brought tears of joy to my eyes as I relived moments from this past year like they happened yesterday.  Time really does fly.  What shocked me the most is the incredible difference between Isla in the beginning and at the end.  I hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed living it!

Thank you, as always, for being a part of our "family" and following along on our journey.  You make it that much sweeter.  Happy New Year everyone!

15 comments:

Corey said...

thank you so much for sharing your lives and adventures. There is nothing more precious than watching a child grow up right before your eyes. Happy New Year to you all, and we are looking forward to your next adventures.

Geoff said...

You guys are such a inspiration. What a beautiful life! Thanks for sharing with the rest of us. It's been an amazing adventure so far. Can't wait to see what's to come!

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for sharing your remarkable life with all of us. I started following you shortly after Isla was 1 and walking so it's lovely to be able to look back and see her blossom under the beautiful sun and to travel with you to the islands. I loved seeing the love blossoming between the two babies and seeing the island girls dancing. Can't wait for the next chapter in your sweet lives. Blessings for all of you as you await the arrival of the twins and can't wait to hear what their names are. I still remember you asking our input. I picked Portia for all the ports you travel to and Starr as you travel under the stars shining brightly to lead the way. Whatever you choose will have awesome meanings for you as Isla does. And thanks for saying her name. I was purnouncing it wrong. I was saying Is la. Not Ila. Love Ila. For Isla as in Island girl. Blessings dear sweet Britt. From Colleen Charlton

Mom2b? said...

I don't think I've ever posted on a blog but your video has me smiling from ear to ear! Checking your blog has become an exciting part of my AM routine - I do feel a little weird about "virtually eavesdropping on your life" but let it be known that I find so much joy following along with your lives. I'm land locked in snowy Colorado but share a similar sense of adventure . So excited about your upcoming addition(s) in 2014! Love the blog - love your spirit(s)! - Amanda/Boulder, Co

Unknown said...

What a beautiful video and such a TRUE adventure. Your family is lovely. Can't wait for more. Happy new year and best wishes.

JP said...

Good luck in 2013 and hope Scott will enjoy being outnumbered with the addition of the two newcomers.

Hope you have a great year and sailing comes into it some how.

Kelly said...

Thank you for sharing these moments with us all! What a grand adventure! It is CRAZY to see the difference in Isla!

Pat and Joan said...

Happy New Year. Thanks for sharing this and all the rest. Best of luck to all of you. See you down south soon.

Vicki said...


OMG. I love this. Absolutely love Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Iz!!

Ben & Terri said...

Thank you for the video, and sharing these moments. Scott, you are a VERY lucky boy! Brittany, what can I say, beautiful. Isla, sweet. I remember many a cold winter day in Chicago, This week looks brutal. Stay close ,stay warm. Looking forward to your next post. Congratulations on the new girls and Happy New Year!

Catherine said...

Thank you so much for this wonderful video!! I can totally understand why Isla likes to watch it over and over. Much love to your family, both those here and those soon to arrive. Happy New Year!

Lisa Hanneman said...

Love this. You guys are the best parents and have started a fantastic little family. Love you all.

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edwin.nijkamp@gmail.com (Amsterdam, The Netherlands) said...

So Daphne (my almost 2 year old daughter) just can't stop watching this video! I found your blog a couple of months ago while I was looking for information on sailing with a baby on board. I showed this video to my wife and child and told Daphne: "Look Isla on a Boat" So ever since she just goes "Isla Boat! Isla Boat!" whenever she wants to watch your video, which is a couple of times a week. During the video she points out everything from "Isla" to "Mamma" to "tsiou tjsiou"(bird) to "Pappa" and so on. It's fun to watch the feel good video. Great choice on the music too! Daphne looks a bit like Isla and I can't wait to take her sailing. We planned our first full week end of August in Ionian (Greece) and your videos and other postings on how to prepare and deal with a kid on a yacht are a great help! So thank you very much for that. Daphne sends kisses to Isla.

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