2014 Smyth family calendar

It's that time of year when I put together the family calendar for the next year*, using photos from the previous year (in this case, Christmas 2012 to Thanksgiving 2013). I started doing it about five or six years ago because my mom specifically requested one, and I continue to do it because she absolutely loves it. I'm thrilled that this little thing makes my mom so happy!

Every year I'm so afraid I won't have enough photos to use, and it feels like pulling teeth to get people to contribute, and every year my family comes through with a TON of hilarious, beautiful, heart-warming photos... and every year I put myself through the overwhelming task of trying to narrow down the ones I'm going to use. Good thing it's hard to choose wrongly 'cause I would love to use them all ;)

In looking through this year's submissions, I've noticed a few trends. These are some of the favorites:

• Crazy facial hair/haircuts

• G-child on an electronic device

• G-child being athletic

• Breezy makes faces while eating

• Zonks and Megan -- best friends!

• My brothers are adorable

• Mom will hate this photo of herself, even though she looks great

(Note: I was wrong about this one. Mom LOVES this one!!)

I admit, it's exciting trying to find the cutest template for the best deal, and putting it all together. Hope that those who requested a copy for the coming year like what they get. I know I'm looking forward to it!

*Is it almost 2014 already? Hope I'm ready!