The good thing about making lists about the year is that it forces you to remember what you actually did this year. I always feel like I do a lot, but also a lot of nothing. Does that make sense? Maybe just to me? I may just be distracted by the snow we just had and the pain in my back from shoveling so just bare with me please.
Recipes I Loved – There have been so many meals I have made this year and I have seen a big change in the recipes I have done since the beginning of the year. I really want to challenge myself to make even more of a variety of items next year.
Chicken and Gouda Grilled Cheese
Watermelon Sangria
Prosciutto Basil Salad on Watermelon Plates
Projects Completed
Posts to Get To Know Me Better
The Blog Post I am most proud of – Write a Soldier
Blog Friends – I could never name every single blogger I follow but these are just a few that I talk to almost daily. Each one has encouraged me, affected me, made me laugh, made me feel less alone, made me feel less weird, met me in person, related to me, motivated me or just plain made me smile and without this blog I never would have got to know them. *I thought about not including this because I didn’t want anyone to feel left out so please if you are not listed you are still very special to me. I look forward to this next year to get to know you even more.
Steph – Life According to Steph ~ Kathy – Vodka and Soda ~ Jessica – Wonder What’s Next ~ Maddie – The Whimsy One ~ Liz – Fitness Blondie ~ Amanda – Voyage of the MeeMee ~ Lauren – Eat, Drink and Be Lauren ~ Brandi – Realities of Brandi ~ Erin – The Party Girls Guide ~ Nikki – The Pink Growl ~ Emily – Beauty and the Greek ~ Renee – So Fill Your Heart ~ Stacia – The Homey Owl
This is my first year of blogging and I feel like I have learned a lot, grown a lot, and changed quite a bit. I am looking forward to seeing where next year takes me and this blog. Thanks to all who have read or commented, it means the world to me that you take the time to read this blog of mine. To my fellow bloggers don’t forget to sign-up for my 1 Year Blogiversary Giveaway if you want to be a part of it. Click here to sign-up. Also, if there is anything you want to see on my blog let me know in the comments and I can see about doing it in the coming year!
girlfran, you are the best! i can’t believe this is only your first year of blogging; you’re an expert if you ask me.
i love everything you write; it’s so honest and open and even through your writing, i can tell what a great and kind person you are. xoxoxoxox
Thanks girl!! That means so much coming from you, I really value your opinion and your friendship! You are too kind, I try really hard and some days I am not so nice but I try really hard to be kind. Thanks for noticing. You are the best! Big hugs!
I always think that caramel pear pie is just beautiful. That’s a magazine quality pie photo!
I’ve loved connecting with you this year too. Here’s to a great 2014 with continued success!
Thanks for linking up!
Thank you! I was really shocked how it came out. I need to bake more pies!! 🙂 I have loved getting to know you too!! Wishing nothing but the best for us in 2014 and hopefully I get to make a trip to PA to visit!
Thanks for hosting!
It’s a pleasure to find such rationality in an answer. Welcome to the debate.
I loved this post! can’t wait to re-read all the get to know you posts because I am a stalker like that. I also want to eat every one of those dang pictures!!!
Haha!! Stalk away, girlfriend!! 🙂 It was fun going back because I forgot half of what I made this year. Now I get to make them all again!!
What a fun way to write a post! Love all the recipes and projects! Great year girlie!
Thank you! I can’t believe it. I am so glad for blogging because otherwise I would forget just about everything I did this year! 🙂
First, your title made me think of Seinfeld and “The Summer of George!” so that automatically made me happy. Then I wanted to eat the s’mores brownies, now please. And I love random fact posts – they remind me of myspace surveys – so I will check out those that I missed. Thank you so much for including me in your list – I have loved getting to know you via blogland and getting inspired by your Martha Stewart-ness with a fitness flair! Merry Christmas, friend!
I love Seinfeld references!! It was fun because now I want to re-make all the foods too. I have loved getting to know you in blogland, you challenge me to branch out and try new foods. Thank you, Martha might flip me the bird since she hates bloggers! Haha! Merry Christmas!
Your blog is wonderful and I can’t wait to read more of your fav posts when I am off work today! 🙂 And that food!? Holy Moly you made me hungry!!!
Thank you so very much! Thanks for hosting the link-up. It was so fun to go back and remember all the older posts! It was fun making them all, hope you make one or two of them! 😉
I’ve enjoyed getting to know you so much! I’m so glad to know that I’ve made a real friend through this little blogging journey! 🙂
I have loved getting to know you and glad to call you a friend!
Loved this post…great summary to your year! Hard to believe we’ll soon be starting a fresh one! I’m guessing you’ll have soooo many more recipes to share in the new year! And I also consider you a great blog friend, so thanks for keeping in touch daily…it’s really appreciated!
Thank you! It feels like time flew! I have many more recipes to share! 🙂 I have loved getting to know you through blogging! To a great new year to come!
That watermelon sangria looks incredible. I haven’t had any sort of sangria in too long!
Angi@ cantbuymelovvve.blogspot.com
Ohhh then you must try it! 😉 Always say yes to Sangria!
I want to try the Gouda grilled cheese!
It is one of my favorite cheeses. I had a similar version last night with smoked gouda, bacon and tomato and it was so good. Hope you try it you won’t be disappointed!
Can’t wait to see what is coming in 2014 🙂 You poor thing and your shoveling! Hoping you thaw out soon!
I am excited for the new year. I want to make so many new dishes. Cookies too! 😉 I am walking a little slower, its a really long driveway, not sure what I was thinking when I bought my house! Though it gives me an excuse to stay in snuggled with Seamus and Christmas movies! 🙂
if you don’t have that sandwich for me next Monday, our friendship is over. haha so glad for the blogging world and thankful that I get to see you next week. and something in this post made me laugh hysterically. because I know you know it, but you must have had brain fog. Guess;)
Haha!! Can’t wait to see you too!! I am so sorry I am an idiot! I was rushing to get it done last night after shoveling. I fixed it. Forgive me?! We call my niece the same thing so not sure what I was thinking.
That pie looks perfect! And congrats on a wonderful first year of blogging 🙂
Thank you! Can’t believe it has been a year. Looking forward to next year!
Smores brownies! LOOK at that photo omg I need these right now. Right. Now.
Haha!! They were good too and not as much fuss!
Yep, now I’m hungry.
Haha! Hope you brought lunch! 🙂
Girl, you made me want to cry with your special shout out. Gah! I just love these little spaces of ours and how they bring people together!!! 🙂 Also, I want to come live with you… your food always looks and sounds so delicious. You cook, I’ll clean?!?! 😉
Don’t cry! So glad to have met you through blogging! You got yourself a deal I really don’t like cleaning lately! 😉
You’re doing really well for your first year of blogging!! Keep it up, girl! BTW, loving that smores inspiration. Me needs some!!!
Thank you! It seems to have flown by. I have had a blast! Those S’Mores brownies were such a treat!
Congrats darling! I NEED one of those pies in my life- ASAP!
xx Kait
Haha!! Thank you! It was really fun to make!
Oh man I tooootally know what you mean about doing a lot and doing nothing. This is my life right ow! That pear pie looks so good!
It is crazy! I can barely remember last week, forget about January! 🙂 Thank you! I need to make more pies next year!
I love being one of your blog friends! 🙂 It’s super fun to see a sampling of some of the things you made over this past year. You have truly made a wide range and come super far. Thanks for sharing!
It has been so great getting to know you. You have such a talented eye with a camera. I look forward to watching each other grow! Thank you!
Congrats to your first year of blogging! I’m so hungry looking at the recipes you tried!
Stopping by (a little late) from the link-up. 🙂
Thank you!! I can’t believe it’s been a year!! Glad you like them, hope you try at least one!