2013

I’ve gone back and forth on writing this post for the past two days.  Instead of trying to remember everything that happened (or even look back to remember) I think I’ll share 13 of my favorite posts from this year (and I snuck a few more in too!)  They’re not in any special order. 

So, here are my favorites for 2013:

1.  Wordless Wednesday in January

I love these photos.  They are some of my favorite. Also, I can’t believe how much she’s changed in a year!

2. Me, 8 Months Later

I’m thankful to say that seventeen and half months later, I’ve worked through most of the issues I was having.  I’m still sad I had the c-section but I no longer think of it daily (or even weekly, YAY!) 

3. 4th Anniversary

We celebrated 4 years of marriage this year.  I love my husband and am so thankful we chose each other!

4. Wordless Wednesday, The Dog Park

We love trips to the dog park.  I got some very cute photos this day.

5. 10 Survival Tip for New Moms

Being a new mom is hard.  Some of these were told to me before Munchkin came along and others I wish people had told me.  I hope they are helpful and encouraging for others.

6. Goals for Motherhood

I enjoyed writing this post as it made me think about what kind of mom I want to be. 

7. Glacier Bay, Alaska

This was easily my favorite day on our Alaskan Cruise (though zip lining in Juneau was fun too!)  Glacier Bay is gorgeous and I’d love to go back some day!

8. 10 Reasons I Love Breastfeeding

I love breastfeeding, so much more that I thought I would.  This is a partial list of why.  I was also super excited to reach my goal of breastfeeding for 1  year.  I’m thankful that I was able to get some breastfeeding photos taken.  I know I will treasure these when Munchkin’s older and nursing is a thing of the distant past:)

 

9. Sobriety- 3 Years

We’ve come so far in three years by taking it one day at a time.  I don’t talk a lot about The Man’s alcoholism on my blog but it is a very real part of our lives.  Writing this post was good for me and allowed me to be encouraged by where we are now.

10. Building a Baby Library on Budget

Reading is so important and I think every child should have a library.  I know it can be hard to build one when funds are limited.  I wrote this to help give others ideas on how get books for their child.

11. Walking

My baby started walking!  I love that she’s mobile.  She’s so much fun.  This post also has the only personal video I posted this year (maybe ever on the blog?)

12. Munchkin’s first birthday

My baby turned one and was the first of many (I hope) birthdays.  I think she’ll enjoy cake a little more at her next birthday!

13. The House

It was hard saying goodbye to my childhood house.  Writing this post helped to find some closure. 

13.5  Swimming

We love taking Munchkin swimming!  She loves it, we love it and it’s great family time!

Happy New Year!

Favorite Things: Coffee Mugs

I love coffee mugs.  We own more than will fit in our cabinet.  I don’t have the desire to get rid of any of them though!  I don’t know what it is but I do love me a good mug.  I have a few favorites at the moment.  Toping the list is this baby:

My mom bought it for me for Christmas.  It’s made in Washington and is perfect for keeping your hands warm in the winter.  I reach for it whenever I’m going to have tea or hot cocoa.

For coffee, I reach for this one.  I love the little giraffe inside!  It’s like a little surprise each time he appears.  I like that the coffee makes it so I can’t see him.  Drinking tea in the mug just isn’t the same!

When I want a lot I reach for my elephant mug.  I love elephants and I did a little happy dance when I saw this one at Pier1.  Pier1 always has great mugs.  In fact, all of them except the first one came from there!  The Man has one like this, except his is a gorilla. 

When I’m in the mood for something pretty, I reach for these:

They’re just dainty and pretty.  They make me happy whenever I look at them.  I know a coffee mug is a little thing but it’s amazing how big a little thing can be.  I promise that my coffee/tea/hot cocoa tastes better when I drink them out of my favorite mugs!

Do you have a favorite mug? 

What does it look like?