a year in photos

without a doubt, 2016 was my favorite and most special year yet. although i know most of you probably already know this. i became a mom (my ultimate lifelong dream), launched a new blog, fawn + linen, re-designed this space (thank you munichparisdesign – please enjoy 15% off any of their beautiful designs with the code JANELLEXMAS15) and i launched my own small clothing business. i prayed a lot about this new adventure and truly believe that the Holy Spirit led me to it. it was a year to remember but i also have high hopes about 
what a year. and it would not have been the same without you all. i have so many things i am looking forward to ahead for the new year and can’t wait to share them with you all. today, i took a trip down memory lane and am sharing my very favorite moments of the past year in photos + posts (cue lots of early morning tears… especially as i wrap up breastfeeding. any advice for that topic? holy hormones?! but am so looking forward to having my body back after almost two years.) 
please grab a cup of your favorite winter beverage and enjoy!
best of 2015 
(this is probably my favorite- my sister captured it in april at earl’s grocery. true love)
january 
parks james, a birth story | our hospital bags | baby boy’s nursery
february 
a grateful heart | remembering the first weeks of parks james | c-section recovery guide
march

april
‘peek a boo’ parks | a mother’s day gift guide | adventures with parks
may
a spring picnic | my first mother’s day | kentucky derby party

june
parks james – baptism | thirty-three candles | simple moments in yellow 
july
i carried you | five things you may not know about me | downtown charleston (a guide) 
august
birthday wishes for mimi | saying goodbye to my classroom | our summer trip to ohio 
september
my adventure is you | most memorable birthdays | a diy wreath
october
favorite fall decorations | a mood board | my new shop
november
thanksgiving decor ideas | a super fun birthday party | windy hill apple orchard + cider 
december
o’christmas tree | our holiday home | meeting santa | our christmas cards
i am looking forward to another year with you all 
and hoping it’s the best one yet 
happy new year 
(and thank you for all of the love and support over the last year)
xo 
what were some of your favorite memories?

Comments (7)

  • Nikoline

    January 3, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    So happy to hear that 2016 was an amazing year to you! Hopefully, 2017 will be just as good to you <3

    TheNormcoreRebel

    1. nelle monaco

      January 4, 2017 at 1:52 am

      Thank you So much!! I am optimistic of a great year ahead. Same to you

  • The Girl who Loved to Write

    January 3, 2017 at 7:49 pm

    What a beautiful year!

    1. nelle monaco

      January 4, 2017 at 1:53 am

      it really was!! almost birthday time <3 xo

  • Catherine Short

    January 4, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    Parks is such a cute boy. I love all of the outfits you dress him in. Cheers to 2017!

  • Anonymous

    January 5, 2017 at 12:50 am

    Wow…. this little boy is the best dressed little baby i have ever seen! Lol…i want all of his outfits for myself. Haha…congratulations what an amazing and blessed year of so many big life changes!!

    1. nelle monaco

      January 11, 2018 at 4:53 pm

      thank you so much!! <3

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