Last day of February! Can you believe it? The month of Spring is upon us. And it's my Beautiful SIL's birthday! I hope you’ve had a great week. It's been good around here, warmed up to the high 50's but cold is back. That's ok, cause these lovelies visited me Wednesday (they are 17 months old today) and I am healing decent with a follow up Monday.
They took turns sitting in the rocking chair I had as a little girl. We have mine, Pop Nine's and their Daddy's rocking chairs all in the toy room.
10 YEARS
I was going to make a dedicated post about my 10-year Blogging Anniversary tomorrow. I was going to make this a big deal but last year on my nine-year anniversary,
I wrote a post that pretty much sums it up that I really loved it. You
can read that HERE.
But I do want to say in the 10 years of blogging I’ve gotten more out of it than I ever thought I would have. I almost quit last year, and I never thought I’d be doing it this long. The number of bloggers that have come and gone is crazy.
I looked back on a fashion link up I used to participate in with The Blended Blog (remember that?) and we would have more than 115 people linking up with us. You can see by link ups nowadays that they just aren’t as many of the OG’s around.
BUT I’ve gained THE bestest of friends, growth within myself, helped others and I’ve become a better photographer, lol. Anyway, cheers to 10 years and maybe 10 more, who knows?
HERE was my first Friday Favorites post. Of course I started with the Movie Sound Of Music and Julie Andrews b/c it's my fav of all time!
CHER SHOW
What a delight this Broadway musical was! I did not realize it had won 2 Tony awards. The three ladies who played Cher at different stages of her life were incredible! My mom and I really enjoyed it and then we stopped for yummy pizza to bring home to Mr. Nine.
Outfits....Black and Color
I do love all black, but if you’ve been around long enough, you know that I also love some color so I’m bringing you both today. Aerie is back with the cutest and softest of sweatshirts!
Monday's Post
In case you missed it on Monday, I tooted my own horn with a POST about recognizing things we are good at. Of course, I had a couple trolls come in, one saying I must’ve had plastic surgery on my face, if only? LOL! And another saying I had an inflated ego. Anyway, I delete those comments for the most part, but I have been hearing that many of you bloggers have been getting that same troll, just the kind of recognition she wants I am sure, lol. Keyboard haters at work are part of our world decline in humanity. So sad. Pray for their souls.
Blast from 2015
Instead of doing a blast from last year photo and memory, I’m sharing my top four viewed outfits that first year of blogging in 2015! I think I’ve come a long way but they’re still kind of cute, lol. And camo pants ar back in, lol.
Amazon Link Up Reminder..MONDAY
Jill and I are back on Monday with the second installment of our monthly Amazon link up! We hope you will join us.
Have a wonderful weekend, my friends! I don’t even think we have any plans and that’s ok, lol. But today, my mama and I are on the ultimate Paczki hunt! The cream cheese filled are my favorite. Paczki’s are a big thing around our area in the days leading up to Fat Tuesday this coming Tuesday. I’m breaking my healthy eating for a bite of this seasonal yearly goodness!
YUMMO! Have you ever had a Paczki??
LOVE YA!
Happy 10th Blogiversary! As for the trolls, it’s crazy how some people find the need to bring negativity. Keep shining because it’s clear you’re part of an amazing community here!
ReplyDeleteI have never had a Paczki before- they look delicious! You and your mom are the absolute cutest and I love how close you are. I have been tempted to post a comment in disagreement with something that someone wrote that was opinionated and I didn't agree with the opinion (think politics!). I really wrestled with it because I do think that truths need to be stated and shared. But in the end I didn't, lol. (I have posted comments regarding politics on blogs that are more geared to politics. I just haven't done it on the "mama/lifestyle blogger" blogs that I like to read.) I hope that I would never be tempted to post a comment regarding anyone's character or appearance. If I thought that the writer had a bad character, I just, you know, wouldn't read that blog, anymore? Have a great weekend, Andrea!
ReplyDeleteHappy 10 years blogging! People can be so terrible, it’s sad. Keep being you! Curious, what website platform you have that stores all the things over 10 years?! Wordpress and my host is getting crazy pricey!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, people are ridiculous! Do they have such bad self-confidence they need to hate on others? Did we not move on from middle school yet? Cue eye roll. Happy 10 years girl! I think you are fabulous! Love that black jumpsuit and glad you were able to go to the Cher show with your mom!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogversary! It's really sad that people have to hate on others to make themselves feel better. You are amazing and so is your blog! Love that black jumpsuit on you!
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Congratulations on 10 years!!! Can you believe we have been at it for that long? I knew we started at about the same time, but I don't know if I realized it was that close. I am so glad you got to go to the show with your mom. And yessssss to paczki! We don't have great sources nearby, but my mother-in-law got some for us last week. The strawberry and cream cheese one was ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!
ReplyDeleteAww! The little one's are just adorable. 17 months already, time flies!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 10 years blogging!! I have noticed the same with blogging here in the UK. There's not many of us left that were blogging 10 years ago.
It sounds like you had a great time at the Cher show!
I love that last outfit with the blazer!
I love how bloggers talk to one another, especially about that troll. hehehe I know exactly who you are talking about.
I worried about you when you stopped blogging for a while! I'm glad you're back.
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea! I have never commented before but I’m a long time reader! Girl, the genes in your family are excellent! Your granddaughters are beautiful, both you and your mom are gorgeous, and your hubby and sons are hot! lol( I’m a mid 30s lady so I think I can say that about your hubby/sons without it being too weird)! I come back because you have great style and you’re funny! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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ReplyDeleteI always remember your blogiversary because mine is just a week later! Congratulations on 10 years! That is truly amazing! I'm so glad we found each other on this journey all those years ago.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! Don't let the haters get you down, my friend! They are just miserable people who are jealous. You are a beautiful, bright light in this world. Anyway! I love your outfit and your mom's that you wore to the Cher show. The twins look so adorable sitting in your rocking chair, and I didn't know what a paczki was until I moved to Chicago! Haha. Have an amazing weekend, and sending you a hug! XO, Caroline
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Paczki and those look amazing! I am loving that pale yellow polo sweatshirt you got! That color is so pretty and perfect for spring! I hope I won't forget your link up this Monday. I am still loving link ups because it reminds me to visit blogs I might forget and I find some new ones to read. I spend less time on the blog nowadays, this year seems to be busier, but I still love it and the connections I have made through it. I think my blog anniversary comes up in March.
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Congratulations on 10 years! Blogging has sure changed a lot along the way, but I still love it. I've never seen Paczki's before...we have king cake down here! Hope you have a good weekend and continue to feel better.
ReplyDeleteI've been reading your blog off and on for about a year but you got me today with the Paczkis! I, too, live in Indiana. The middle school I worked at a long time ago would bring in donuts for the staff on Fridays but during Lent, we got Paczkis - oh sweet heaven! I've never met another who shared my love for the simple cream cheese. It doesn't need fruit or any other addition, it's absolute perfection as it is. I don't live in the same area any longer and haven't found a good Paczki in my area.....I may haved to hunt now, too! Congrats on 10 years!
ReplyDeleteThat jumpsuit is fabulous! Congratulations on 10 years. I was just scrolling through someone's old post and looking at all the people that had commented on it thinking "oh yeah, I used to read their blog, and their blog, etc." So many come and go and I actually miss those that stop blogging! I was so thrilled when you started blogging again-- I was terrified at first that something had happened to you or a close family member at first when you had stopped. But once I knew you were okay I figured you might have just had enough. Glad a little break from it all was all you needed.
ReplyDeleteHappy 10 years!! So thankful our paths have crossed!!
ReplyDeleteKeep shining. I love you friend. Happy blog anniversary. I miss the linkups with 115 blogs to visit. I’m glad you’re still blogging. I want a Paczki now. Yum.
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10 years is a huge accomplishment and it's fun to look back at the older articles
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I am admiring the Aerie sweatshirt and the Packzi. I have never had one.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! I love every one of your posts - and anyone who is accusting you of having plastic surgery is jealous that you look so great! (I'm jealous of your arms, btw ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy blog anniversary! I hope you will continue for many more years. You remind me that I think I am blogging this year also 10 years have to look it up. Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteHappy 10 years. Don’t people have anything better to do than leave nasty comments. Keep doing you. Rita
ReplyDeleteHappy 10 years of blogging! We've only been at it for two and we love this community! I'm so glad you and your mom were able to go to the Cher show. It looks like so much fun and how special to share it together!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 10 year anniversary!🎉🎊
ReplyDeleteHappy 10 years of blogging and what an accomplishment! I am so inspired by you and your blog and I'm glad that we are blog friends! :) I hope your leg is healing and you and your mom looked so nice for the show. Enjoy the weekend.
ReplyDeleteHappy 10 years!! It goes quickly, I'm at 15 this month!! It has changed a lot but I'm so happy to have this diary of my life. Those outfits of yours are cute! Babies are so sweet, I can't believe they are 17 months already. I've never had a paczki! They look amazing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 10-year blogging anniversary! I've been blogging since 2013, so over 12 years. It is hard to believe some days! Those paczki's look wonderful! Blessings to you :)
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