My favorite post of the year is here, and this might have been the most amazing year yet. There were some big ups and downs, but welcoming Elle into this world was one of the best days of our lives.

It’s an interesting year to be doing our “favorite things” because so much has changed from when I wrote this post a year ago. We’ve watched fewer movies and TV shows, attended fewer live performances, and had less time for new music. Yet, when I look at our lists, I remember all the memories and feelings I associate with each of them.

Our annual look back on all the TV shows we watched in 2024 is here and we have two very similar lists this year.

When we look back on 2023 it will be the year where everything changed. It was a beautiful year, filled with memories I could have never dreamed of, adventures that would fill our hearts, and the start of something truly miraculous. 

The year started with a sprint. I ended 2022 quite sick (COVID take two or three?), which led us to cancel our holiday plans in California and coming home for Christmas to Frasier in New York. Since I was unable to see Dad for Christmas, he decided to visit me in mid-January, which was such a wonderful time for us to connect, have good eats, walk along the park with Frasier, and enjoy being in NYC as father and daughter.

It’s no surprise that one of my “favorite” posts to do every year is this one. I look back on these as often as my year-in-review because of how well this captures some of the beautiful moments throughout the year. 2023 was no different with incredible TV, movies, live performances, and memories that will last a lifetime.