Is it even possible to pick one favorite photo to encompass all of 2017?
My initial thought was to take a photo of Sky Harbor Airport. It seems, this past year, hospitality has become our calling as we introduce and explore with friends and family who visit Arizona . It is representational of everything good in our lives.
I also thought the American flag might be a choice with all the work I do with military families. Instead, I scrolled through my albums beginning in January.
The photo that made me stop was of the Jeep’s odometer that read 99,999 miles. We watched it turn to 100,000 that day on our way home from Lake Pleasant. The only miles that don’t belong to us are the six prior to purchase, nine years ago. That in itself is a story, and a reflection of my blog. Today I challenged myself with picking one photo for each month of 2017. The one condition…the Jeep got us there. Ready?
Keep calm and hold on.
January: Soldiers Pass, Sedona. Do you see Coffee Pot rock on the left?
Be so good at what you do that you leave people breathless by your performance. R. Sharma
February: Chocolate Falls, Flagstaff, AZ
Everywhere we travel is a blank canvas with a palate to paint a story.
March: Grand Canyon
Do you ever wonder if we make the moments in our lives, or the moments in our lives make us? – Lucas Scott
April: The wild burros on the trails and banks of Lake Pleasant, AZ.
Never stop wandering into wonder – Suzzy Kassem
May: Pecos Historical Monument, NM
Your future self is watching you right now through your memories.
June: Summer in the desert. Lake Pleasant, AZ
Too often in life we pass by important things. Pause for a moment.
July: White Mountains, AZ
Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventure. – L. Drachman
August: Robbers Roost, Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness, Sedona
Build the story you want to tell.
September: Ghost towns, South Mountain, AZ
How ordinary it is to love the beautiful, and how beautiful it is to love the ordinary? – Marius Veith
October: Snowbowl, AZ
We are the authors of our own stories. 
November: Palatki Ruins, Sedona, AZ
The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.
December: Jeep me!
I do believe it is absolutely miraculous that I could narrow down my year into 13 photos. Thank you for coming along.
Donna
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Wind Kisses 
Inspirational – way to narrow it down to beautiful shots tied to great memories. I love how you started it with the jeep picture! I’ve never been to Arizona, but it looks like a place to add to my bucket list! Happiest of Holidays to you!
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Indeed. I tis a great place to explore. Some wintery day I am sure you will venture this way, I will be waiting to make sure your trip is planned with your spirit in mind. Hugs Shelley.
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I’ve really enjoyed the journey with you Donna, beautiful heartfelt stories and professional photos…a little piece of Arizona at my fingertips everyday! Much love for Christmas and 2018!
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Thank you Marie. Same to you. I have loved our connection and look forward to 2018. Hugs to your family too.
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Amazing how instantaneous our messages are! I have loved our connection too, you are almost like a new addition to my family!
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Agreed. Now off to the dentist….. Had some really Christmas spirit hit yesterday. Hoping I have time to write about it later.
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