Our 10 Favorite Moments of 2013 — It's Really Happening

Even though we didn't get to any foreign countries last year, we traveled quite a bit across the expansive US of A, and we were lucky enough to spend quality time with friends and family along the way. Looking back on 2013, we feel pretty good about the way we spent our time. So, without further ado, here are ten of our favorite moments captured as photos (in no particular order):

1. Hiking in the US's only tropical rainforest at El Yunque National Park

The day we spent in the El Yunque rainforest in Puerto Rico was our favorite experience on the island.

2. Exploring Yosemite National Park

Woke up after our first night camping in Yosemite to this beautiful view.

3. Pulling together some last-minute Halloween cheer

This was our first year having a house to decorate - and trick-or-treaters to greet! So we had fun.

4. Going to see a jaw-dropping Cirque du Soleil show

This is just part of the amazing set for Ka, which plays at the MGM Grand in Vegas.

5. Pulling over to see this roadside public art installation

After driving back and forth across the country 5 times, we finally stopped at the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas

6. Blowing our minds at the James Turrell exhibit in New York City

We weren't the only ones excited to see the James Turrell exhibit at the Guggenheim in New York City

7. Experiencing mass ascension at Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta

Since we're currently living in Albuquerque, we couldn't miss Balloon Fiesta. It didn't disappoint.

8. Turning 30!

We both celebrated our 30th birthdays!

9. Weddings!! (Congrats to Shannon & Jared, and Ellen & Sean!)

Dancing at our friends' wedding in Palo Alto, CA

10. Impromptu New Year's Eve restaurant crawl in Philly

We closed the year out with a bang in Philadelphia, including gulping down oysters in gin...

(Again, these are just some of our favorite moments as photos. We had a wonderful year and did lots of awesome stuff that didn't always get photographed.)

Cheers to a great year, and an even better 2014!