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Hi everyone! I just got back from a very exciting trip. However, before I share my photos of my adventures, I have more posts to share about my memories of the past ten years. In this photo, I'm enjoying New Year! My family celebrates with a "elka," or New Year's Tree.
![Inky's New Boots](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6772550725_de6328a9b0_z.jpg)
This is me in my courtyard in my rainboots that my dear friend Alaina sent me from Germany. I'm also wearing a beautiful sweater made by Qute from etsy.
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On Valentine's Day in 2012, my moms gave me a giant balloon bouquet with red heart balloons, pink balloons, and a special balloon that says "I love you" in Russian. I was adopted from Khabarovsk, Russia when I was little, and my family loves Russian culture.
![Pueblo Bonito Overlook](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5467/7097702355_624b137d80_z.jpg)
In April of 2012, I took a trip to New Mexico with my moms to visit my family there. While I am Russian, my Mama is American Indian and her family lives in New Mexico. This photo is of me after my family climbed up above Pueblo Bonito at Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
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That summer, I traveled to the southwest again! In this photo, I am visiting Petroglyph Forest National park.
![Summer & Inky at Jacob Riis Beach](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8178/7998033155_d049d20130_z.jpg)
My family loves going to the beach. Here I am wading in the Atlantic Ocean at Jacob Riis Beach at the Gateway National Recreation Area.
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In addition to big trips, my family also takes shorter trips. This picture is outside the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC.
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Another favorite family tradition is our annual trip to see The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center. I normally don't like to wear dresses, but it's so fun to dress up when going to the theatre!
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In 2013, my friends Zoya Yumiko and Violet celebrated the Japanese holiday of Hina Matsuri with me. We set up a set of Hello Kitty imperial dolls and Zoya gave me a special greeting card!
![Happy Easter from Inky!](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8531/8628513741_925310d4de_z.jpg)
My family loves to celebrate Easter! Here I am wearing a dress (yuck!) and enjoying my Easter basket. Some years my family celebrates Orthodox Easter and some years we celebrate Catholic Easter, so I get to experience both!
![Inky & Uglydolls](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5540/9362585162_61c6a66cee_z.jpg)
I'd have to say that my favorite toys are Uglydolls! In the summer of 2013, there was a special Hello Kitty Icebat! See it in the back with the red bow?
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Fête Paradiso was a really cool French-themed fair on Governor's Island. My parents took me to ride the rides and earn a Junior Ranger badge there. It was so cool to visit an island in New York harbor!
![Hamilton Grange National Memorial](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7391/9648901967_bdb2aae1ce_z.jpg)
I also became a Junior Ranger at Hamilton Grange, the home of Alexander Hamilton. Little did I know how famous Alexander Hamilton was about to get!
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In November 2013, I celebrated my birthday with a Totoro-themed birthday party! My friends Piper, Coral, and Violet were in attendance. Don't you love my Totoro hat?
![Inky's Holiday pics](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5343/10006250384_8da9a24c02_z.jpg)
I wore a beautiful gold dress to the Nutcracker that year.
![Inky at the British Museum](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3719/12061298596_65b2e2793b_z.jpg)
My biggest trip of 2013 was to London in the United Kingdom! My Auntie Liz and Uncle Terry got married at the end of December and I was there to celebrate with my family. In this picture, I'm exploring the British Museum! It was amazing.
So those are the highlights of 2012 and 2013. Wow! When I look back at each year, I'm amazed at how privileged I am to explore our world. What were your favorite memories of those two years? See you next time as I remember 2014 and 2015!
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