Open to see our 2013 in photos.

Starting with 2013, I'm starting a tradition. Each year, I'll make a photo book that encapsulates our year in photos. I take tons, but people don't always have the time to troll thousands images, or care to like I do.

This plan began when Shutterfly offered me a free 8-by-8, hardcover photo book. I eagerly waited for its arrival, and now that it is here, I'm sharing it with you. If you want to view the entire book, visit my Shutterfly site. You can flip through it, page by page. Maybe you make an appearance. :)

Shutterfly actually makes it the book process easy, so you don't need to be a graphic designer. I got ansty because it limits me more than InDesign, but it's good enough (even for the picky). They offer themes and auto-fil layouts, so with a few clicks, you can be done if you aren't the book-making type. Plus, subscribe for email alerts on the site at the bottom, and free or discount offers like mine show up in your inbox.

Enjoy these pages and I'll be sure to spread the news about any other books I make. Happy Photo Friday!

Jay visits in the spring and tours D.C.

Cole and I travel to Gettysburg, Pa., to celebrate 150 years since the battle.

My family visits form Kansas.

The Malmbergs spend time in the nation's capital.

So many photos, so little book.