100 things that made my year | 2024 edition
As 2024 wraps up, I’m borrowing an idea from Austin Kleon and putting together a list—not of resolutions or big achievements, just 100 little (and big) things that made the year feel good. It’s everything from fun moments with my family to random things I loved, cool places I went, and stuff that stuck with me. Honestly, it’s just a fun way to look back and remember the good stuff. Maybe it’ll inspire you to make your own list too.
Took our new remote control cars on a “drive”. Walked through the park for over an hour with Griff.
My aunt coming to visit to help with watching Griff during winter break
Reading in bed with Jack every night
Bike rides on our new bikes with Griff on the weekends
Pizza night with Sarah and her kids
Daydreaming about building a creative studio in my back yard
An awesome one on one pottery class with Bob Dinetz and Danielle
Date night at The Ramen Shop
Got a lot of tattoos. Whoops.
A weekend at my dad’s going sledding
Griff saying “Jackie is on the trail mixer” - meaning she was on the treadmill lol
Afternoons at the soccer field watching Griff kick goals with Jack
First blooming branches of spring
Griff bringing a valentine to the love of his life ( a teacher at his day care haha)
Runs in the rain
A very exciting phone call. Something big dropping end of this year. More to come on that (keep reading).
As Griff was falling asleep one night he said “I had a great day with you”. Usually that’s my line.
Photographed Valley Bar and Bottle in Sonoma for the Elsie Green blog
Completed HARD 75. Feeling extra strong.
Griffy’s easter basket filled with goodies from Merci Milo - our favorite toy store
Trips to the Alameda flea market
Visit to Filoli with Jack and Rach for my birthday
Went to Paris with Jack and it was the best vacation.
Got engaged on said trip to Paris! I love you Jack - for the rest of my days.
Dinner at Early June in Paris
Tattoos and Fletcher concert in Paris. Paris just rocked okay?
My new nephew, Clayton, finally arrived! Happy birthday sweet boy.
Got to photograph my friend Phillipine’s french inspired flat in San Francisco
An incredible amount of pilates classes with Danielle and Jack
Joined our neighborhood pool. It really gives sandlot vibes and I love nothing more than spending every afternoon there.
Lizard time with Griff in the sun
Had our front yard (weed patch) redone by the talented URTH studios. I am so over the moon with it. Please come over and admire it.
Griff learned to swim! He is so proud of himself (and so are we).
Spent Memorial Day weekend with my best friends who came up for a visit.
Was asked to be the god mama for my bestie’s baby. I cried. Everything is fine.
Framed our favorite photo booth strips in a massive frame in our living room. Brings me joy everyday.
Finally got covid for the first time, but the silver lining was I had an excuse to lay around and read for what seemed like ever
Took the first day of summer vacation off to be with Griff and had a water balloon fight
Saw Inside Out 2 in the theaters with all the kids
Griff learned to ride a bike with no training wheels!
Took Griff to Disneyland for his 6th birthday! Core memory.
Celebrated London and Yara’s first birthday!
Started doing some freelance work for the coolest photo booth company - Photomatica. I’m honored to be a part of it.
A date day in Stinson Beach with Jack
Griff started 1st grade
Fun weekend in Tahoe with Rachel
Wet woody’s at Riva’s
Jack and I built a sexy new bookcase. I’m seriously impressed with us.
My brother started working for Elsie Green! I get to sit across from him everyday. What a dream come true.
Photomatica opened two brick and mortar shops this year. One of them was featured on the national news! Go visit them in the new year if you haven’t already.
Jack was having an english muffin for breakfast and Griff said “that’s not a real muffin”. Guess he had never seen an english muffin before 😂
Cried my way through “wild robot” in the theater
A visit to the Eames Institute in Richmond. So inspiring.
Spent a fun weekend in the mountains with the family, my cousin, aunt and niece. I had never been to King’s Canyon and it was so cool.
Created a lot of magic at work with my team
Seeing my dad hold my nephew 🥹
Our wedding tasting at The Ramen Shop. Core memory.
Spent a week at Esalen in Big Sur - truly wild transformative experience
Playing a card game with Griff and he was looking for the “business” card - the card with all the instructions haha
Flower piano at the SF botanical garden.
Married my Jack Jack at city hall in SF
Got a churro at the stand outside of city hall after
The photo booth pictures we took in our wedding outfits
Had a big family dinner at our house after
Pumpkin carving party with Jule and Joy
The new Stephen King book - So You Like It Darker
Halloween at Filoli with Auntie Rachel. New tradition unlocked.
Trick or treating with Griffy in our neighborhood.
My nephew, Clayton, in an elmo costume
Discovering my favorite new shop - Ali Golden
Honeymoon in Cabo!
Our perfect little niece Kaia arrived! (End result of phone call in #16).
A very Californian Thanksgiving on the beach in Half Moon Bay
Christmas tree hunting with Griff and his poppy
Took a lot of photo booth pictures
Glowfari with the O’Sullivans
Wreath workshop with the incredible Natalie Bowen
Took Carson to The Ramen Shop for a birthday celebration
Long Beach to see our babies for Christmas.
Italian dinner with my besties and our partners in Long Beach
Christmas morning with Griff screaming “LOOK AT THIS!”
Making our 2025 bingo cards for the new year
Our Eichler neighborhood garage sale
26 therapy sessions. Therapy rocks.
Walks in my Eichler neighborhood
Wicked. I think I’ll be obsessed forever.
Finally fell in love with working out and moving my body
Planting some night watch man hollyhock seeds from my dear friend Sarah
Dying my hair dark (with a little inspo from rogue from x-men). My hair has never been healthier.
Did I mention I now have a wife?
Our cute little match boxes we made as a favor at the wedding
Read 76 books this year - some of them changed my life. I love to read.
Long talks with my dad about nothing in particular
Fires in our fire place
Lots of games of catch in our front yard
Holiday drinks at the Fairmont with my Elsie Green girlies
Hot cocoa with Griff on New Years Eve
Feeling so grateful for being in such a loving and supportive relationship, love you Jack Jack
Mel Robbins’ new book - The Let Them Theory
I’m so pleased that baggy pants are in. I’ve never been more comfortable in my clothes.
