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Today is my blog's "Golden Birthday"

8 years ago on 8-8-08, I was 8 months pregnant with Claire, watching the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and I decided to start a blog.

I had been wanting to start a blog to document our family & I decided to finally start a blog that day because the date was cool 08-08-08 .

Here I am 8 years later with a 9.5 year old Kate , almost 8 year old Claire & soon to be 4 year old Luke (tomorrow!!!!) and I'm watching the Olympics in Rio.

I had no idea how much blogging would enrich my life.
I have meet & become friends with people because of this blog.
I have had a lot of neat opportunities because of this blog.

I have loved having this blog as a creative outlet for sharing recipes, printables & parties & other randomness!

In honor of my 8 year blogoversary, I have a fun week of giveaways planned as a THANK YOU for reading my blog!

 Before we get to the giveaway, I thought I would recap some memorable moments over the past 8 years.

 The most viewed post on my blog is my "Easiest Dinner Ever"

 This recipe has been viewed almost 2 million times. WHAT?!?!?

And, it is my most controversial post....it is the post I have gotten the most negative comments on. You either love this recipe or you hate it. 

We love it...It's one of my go-to recipes. And, it's the easiest!

In the past 8 years, I have posted over 150 recipes (!!!!)

You can see all my recipes in my Recipe Box tab or click HERE

The most "popular" party that I have thrown is Claire's Cowgirl Party.
    I must say, that is probably my favorite party I have thrown also.

It's been almost 5 years since I threw that party and I think there is still some hay in our backyard from all those hay bales....Sorry Kevin ;)

 You can see all my party posts HERE on the party tab!

 In the past 8 years, I have made over 30 free printables.

The most popular downloaded ones have been my Christmas Cookie in a Jar Printable  

A close 2nd to my most downloaded free printable is my Thankful for You Pumpkin Bread Printable:

Other memorable posts over the past 8 years:

When I wrote about Working Mom Guilt....HERE

I wrote about being The Best Mom Ever. Then having kids....HERE

My most embarrassing moment....read about it HERE

 My grossest moment as a Mom....read about it HERE

One of my favorite posts...when I won Blogher's Voice of the Year in 2013:

Yes, I am one of THOSE Moms....read it HERE

 I am curious, since I have never asked....what things do you like me to blog about?

Recipes? Parties? Printables? Shopping? Fashion? Parenting? Randomness?

 To kick off the week of giveaways, I am giving away a $100 giftcard to one of my favorite places...TARGET!

  Oh, Target....how I love thee.

What would you use the $100 Target Gift Card for?

***Use the Rafflecopter below to Enter!***

This giveaway ends on Monday, August 15th

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read my blog, listen to my ramblings, try my recipes, use my printables, look at my pictures & comments.

It surprises me that people actually read my blog.
I am just a normal girl who loves Jesus, my husband, 2 girls & my sweet Luke.
 

It has been such a fun experience these past 8 years! 

Good luck & come back tomorrow for another giveaway!