It's that time again. Time to look back at the year and remember all that has happened, the good, the bad and the memorable! Looking back at last year's round-up post I apparently said that I hoped to not only post my daily photos weekly, the 'Back Through the Lens' posts weekly (of which I did both), but also a monthly summary...I guess I forgot about that entirely. Either way, I did still compile each month into a little calendar so as to see it all in one place.
You'll find those below, along with one photo from each month and a summary of its memorable moments.
January Moments
- An early morning call on January 1st wasn't my parents wishing us 'Happy New Year' but telling us my Dad had been rushed to hospital in the early hours.
- We booked our Honeymoon to Disneyland Paris.
- A walk at Marsden Bay was exciting when I finally got to photograph the Fulmer there in flight.
- Dad got home from hospital, but also ended up back there in the latter of the month.
Above Photo - Mr H interviewed for some new jobs and we took the opportunity to visit all our animal friends at the wonderful Saltwell Park
(our local park when we lived in Gatehead), while we were in the area.
Click here to see all of January's photos.
February Moments
- Athena joined our family.
- Mr H and I went to see Dolittle at the cinema.
- Mam and I drove to Edinburgh to have Nana's ashes interred where Granda is.
- Laura and I visited Tynemouth Aquarium.
Above Photo - The Knife Angel came to Newcastle and Mam and I went to see it.
Click here to see all of February's photos.
March Moments
- Our last trip to the cinema, at least for the foreseeable future, was to see Onward.
- We completed a jigsaw that had sat unfinished from before we moved house.
- Vegan Pizza Hut takeaway was a highlight haha.
- The first of a few monthly couple portraits that had to be taken at home.
Above Photo - Athena was settling in and we got her first photo to add her to the board.
Click here to see all of March's photos.
April Moments
- I got to talk to my friend Amina on the phone, all the way from South Africa.
Stuff like that makes me realize how insane technology is.
- We had some super nice hot weather spent with ice lollies, books and our feet in Bakers paddling pool.
- I did some sewing projects, made the girls some little beds and blogged about it for the Cats Protection blog.
- The Disney Store Castle Collection stress started haha!
- Our back garden transformation happened, complete with a new greenhouse.
Above Photo - On the 23rd March, far too late, the government placed us in 'lockdown' and only in the last couple of days have these messages appeared on signs.
(Mr works alone as a head chef in an NHS Ambulance Service building, meaning our travel was essential as I would drop him off and pick him up to avoid public transport.)
Click here to see all of April's photos.
May Moments
- More book reading in the sun.
- I made a crazy cardboard castle for the cats.
- We painted the kitchen a nice natural colour, away from the weird blue choice it was.
(Then painted the Guinea's hutch to match.)
- Mr H got me a new photo after mine had seen it's last day.
- On the 27th we finally got our first woodland adventure of the year!
Above Photo - We went to the beach at 6am on the 16th of May for my first time leaving the house since February 29th.
It was nice to breathe fresh air, feel the sand on my feet and see the wildlife...but we were surprised how many others were out so early and cut the walk shorter than we'd have liked.
Click here to see all of May's photos.
June Moments
- We took a trip over to a (semi) local farm shop so we could get some fresh fruit and veg. I had a panic attack and stayed in the car while Mr H popped in quickly.
- Another bee had to be saved after he fell into Bakers pool.
- On the17th we had a rainy/foggy walk at Headley Hall Woods and took our monthly portrait a day short of an exact year that we took the same photo in 2019.
- It was our 1-year house-iversary!
Above Photo - A nature mandala create using leaves, petals etc from my gardens to celebrate 30 Days Wild!
Click here to see all of June's photos.
July Moments
- We decorated Bakers bedroom!
- I took an at-home blood test and ended up passing out.
- Hela and Freya had their own photoshoot.
- Our honeymoon to Disneyland Paris got cancelled (our decision).
Above Photo - Mr Hoggle came to us needing help and stayed a little while before being re-released.
Click here to see all of July's photos.August Moments
- Beamish re-opened and we renewed our Friends of Beamish membership, although we only got to visit once.
- Our huge order of camping stuff arrived for our re-planned Honeymoon in October.
(Before it also got cancelled).
- The reptiles got viv upgrades.
September Moments
- We installed security cameras on our house.
- My car went in for it's MOT, finally!
- I finished sewing a little wildlife felt garland
- A drive in the countryside ended up in an unexpected stop
visiting my Great Granda, Great Nana and Great Auntys graves.
Above Photo - The business park where Mr H works is right on the river with a lovely woodland walkway.
We popped along quickly once he finished work, while it was quiet, to get our monthly portrait.
Click here to see all of September's photos.
October Moments
- I got to photograph a gorgeous Peregine Falcon who was just hanging around when I picked up Mr H from work.
- Our special commissioned artwork for our 1st wedding anniversary arrived.
- I turned 30.
- We celebrated Halloween/our anniversary, carving pumpkins and eating pizza.
Above Photo - Our Halloween decor. The only holiday we celebrate, therefore decorate for.
Click here to see all of October's photos. November Moments
- I got my annual personalized calendars made.
- At the start of the year I'd collected pebbles from the beach and finally got round to painting.
- My RAC break down insurance came in handy when the battery I'd replaced only 15 months prior died.
- The bathroom got a well-needed paint.
Above Photo - We had Sparrows in our garden! A rare occurrence.
Click here to see all of November's photos. 
December Moments
- I finally got my old inhalers back.
- We got a new jigsaw and completed it in 2 sessions.
- More car trouble came in the form of a flat tire...
- We found a new vegan takeaway that was amazing!
Above Photo - Only our second visit to Eden Place and Beamish Woods this year, complete with a dusting of snow.
Click here to see all of December's photos.And that's a wrap on 2020. It wasn't too different for us compared to many people, just fewer walks and outdoor explorations sadly. I also missed out on starting work for an animal charity in February when all of the regulations started to take force...that's probably one of the main things I'm sad about along with not getting our Honeymoon obviously.
Thanks for following along with my 8th year of daily photos. Remember you can see them in real-time over on my Instagram -
mrs.hall0w . Some of the days also have many more photos to see but I cap it at 10 for this project, so pop onto my main blog -
Underland to Wonderland - to see posts including those as well as much more.
Until next time...
