I started blogging back in 2011 as a way for my family to keep up with our lives in Utah. I was a 3rd grade teacher documenting my days in the classroom, sharing recipes, outfits and fun travel spots. So many things have changed for my family in these past 7 years. We've added degrees, kids, changed jobs, lived in many different states and homes.
This blog has been a constant in my life through all that change. I'm so thankful for it.
The other day someone asked me if my blog was successful when they found out I was a blogger.
My immediate reaction was YES!!
I quickly clarified that my blog is successful according to MY measuring stick.
After 7 years of writing, editing and photographing I still love it.
I still look forward to sharing all of my favorite things with you. I have a long list of posts I'm hoping to write at any time. I have more content that time to share and I've improved over time. My pictures are much better than they were. I have made many friends through my blog and I very much love this space. I have collaborated with fun companies, make a little money for my family and meet new people all the time.
I have LOVED writing this blog. I still say it's my favorite hobby and something I look forward to doing every week. I am so thankful to have documented all of the good times and the hard times in this space. I'm not much of a scrapbooker anymore and I don't have detailed baby books for each of the kids. I do have a blog filled with tons of precious memories. I refer back to the archives regularly for recipes, vacation details, holiday ideas, birth stories and more.
Thank YOU for reading, commenting, emailing and being interested in what I write.
I really appreciate it. I'm so thankful for your friendship!!
I'm excited for the coming year. I'd love to know what YOU enjoy reading here. Tell me how long you've been reading my blog and what types of things are your favorite posts to read from me.
Here's to another great year in blogland!!
Thank you for blogging..It has kept me so involved in your family’s life.. Look forward to it each and every day..You are very good at it and hope you keep it up...
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I think I started reading around when Olive was 6 months? I can't remember really, but I love your style tips, birthday parties, and updates with the kids. We will have to meet up sometime since we are so close! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! I love following your blog and your family! Keep it up please!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogversary!!
ReplyDeleteHappy bloggy birthday! I love your positive voice and your friendship!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 7 years of blogging! It really is my favorite hobby too, and now even my kids love to go back and read about our family adventures. My favorite posts are usually the books and product recommendation posts, but I love them all. Your little ones remind me of mine when they were younger...they are 18 months apart.
ReplyDeleteSeven years! That's such an impressive accomplishment! I think I started reading your blog right after you moved to Arkansas, which was basically when I started blogging. It was through the old H54F linkup over on Lauren's blog, I believe! It's been so much fun to follow your families' adventures, birthdays, parties, holidays and more! Thanks to you I have picked up some great recipes and entertaining tips, outfit ideas and have learned how to put together fun gifts for my niece and nephews. I love all your posts - so just keep sharing what you have on your list and I'll be here! :) Congrats on your blogiversary! <3
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary- 7 years is no small feat and you should be so proud! I love reading your blog :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Seven years is a long time. I can say that I love following your blog. I may not comment on every post but I've read them all. I enjoy seeing and hearing all about your family. I have learned many great ideas from you and also many recipes. Thanks for all the work you put in!
ReplyDeleteI love your store haul posts - Target and Aldi, book reviews, recipes, tips, and weight loss inspiration.....keep it up!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is pure JOY. It exudes positivity, kindness and just an overall beautiful way of living life! It is one of my FAVORITE blogs to read every day and I am so thankful it connected us together as friends!!💗
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 7 years of blogging. I enjoy reading your posts. I think I started reading your blog right after Fletcher was born. I've been blogging for nine years now and still love it.
ReplyDeleteI love your blogs! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on seven years of blogging! I've enjoyed getting to know you through your blog over the months.
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