- We added two new additions to the Carter Clan- this one & this fellow too.
- We enjoyed lots of holidays together- Halloween, Christmas, New Years, Valentines Day, St Patty's, Easter, Father's Day, 4th of July, & Pioneer Day.
- We took a couple trips- here, here, & here.
- We did lots of fun stuff as a family- creating, playing pretend, snuggling, playing games, visiting museums & museums, and playing pirates of course.
- We celebrated too- Linc's birth, Sydney, our love, Scott, Bearto & my big 30th.
The 5 different packages are:
1- some of my favorite PARTY GOODIES (including these from my tiny Etsy store).
2- my favorite WRITING SUPPLIES (including one of my favorites of these).
3- some items that INSPIRE ME (including a set of these).
4- one or two of my FAVORITE BOOKS (maybe one by this author).
5- a couple of my favorite supplies for making TREATS (including some items to make these)
So, that's right people, 5 chances to win 5 different fun, random packages! Just leave me a comment (I'll leave it open until Wed 29th) & maybe tell me a couple of your favorite things & if you aren't already a follower an anniversary would be an awesome time to start!
And go forth & have a great day- you all deserve it!
yay! I love your blog. I can't wait for 5 more years of fun posts! I would say a few of my favorite things at the moment are summer dresses, learning how to crochet, and Ice water! :) ohh yeah and shade. He is always my favorite!
ReplyDeletei love pandering for giveaways----my favorite is your sunday pictures----but especially seeing which shoes you are wearing! right now my favorite things are grape fruit bars, kings rolls and Face-Off!
ReplyDeleteGive aways rock!! I dont know if you are making it international but if so here are a couple of my favourite (absolute favourite that is) things.....my babies, Sofia and Flynn!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog'aversary!
Love keeping up with you, your creativity and darling family....some of my favorite things, mornings that are cool and crisp after a rain, reading novels, the enthusiasm of elementary school kids.
ReplyDeleteOh man aren't Sharpie pens addicting? It is nice to just sit and look at them. As if I had time.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite things is sewing supplies. It is fun to find such a great deal on them, and then dream of what you can do with them. Like zippers, and buttons, and pretty fabric.
I have enjoyed following your blog, thanks to Kristal who told me to... some of my favorite things are..baby booties, pens with flashlights on the end and triple dipped whopper balls!!mmmmmm
ReplyDeleteI hooked up with your blog through Missy's link (Handbags & Handguns). Been enjoying reading old posts and picking up new authors to check out! One of my favorite things is Trader Joe's Candy Cane Green Tea. They start selling it after Thanksgiving. I don't live near a TJ's, but friends and family stock me up for the year. If you live near a TJ, check it out!
ReplyDeleteI love blogging, traveling, reading, and trying new recipes. I love entertaining friends and family on our patio out back. And I love your upbeat approach to your blog. It's fun to read and I look forward to it.
ReplyDeleteI read your blog daily. I've known you since you were born. And Erin has won twice. It's totally my turn!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary Olivia! Some of my favorite things right now are limes, chocolate pudding, painted furniture, and fuzzy slippers.
ReplyDeleteYou're the cutest! I love your spunk and creativity! We hope to visit Utah this Christmas... would love to meet your little family :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! The Sunday pictures are the best, and I'm now making smoothies out of things I couldn't imagine a couple years ago. The only thing that could make it better is bloging more often. Oh, yes, my current favorite things: Portland summers, Nutella, grandkids, and Dwell Magazine.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog. It's real, inspiring, clever, hip, and fun! My favorite things include anything chocolate, great books, cooking gadgets, and fun times with family.
ReplyDeleteMy absolute favorite thing this morning is this picture!!! Totally worth the confetti hair at Barnes and Noble! ;) I also like poke dots, carmel popcorn (homemade only), and taking people by surprise. YAY FOR FIVE YEARS!
ReplyDeleteHurray for my favorite blog! Happy blog anniversary!
ReplyDeletecongrats on five years! I'm a sucker for peppermint tea when I write, too!
ReplyDeleteWoot!!!! I read your blog everyday! And I know I don't always comment, but you know that I am always thinking about you guys and that I love you!!!!! (I know, I love exclamation points!) My favorite things right now are White Collar, fresh cherry tomatoes, and watching my monkey child dance. Can't wait for 5 more years!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo for anniversary giveaways! Aside from family, some of my favorite things are fruit snacks, the smell of fresh garden tomatoes (I know, so weird), flip flops, and bright colored nail polishes!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite things us your blog. Duh. I kind of want to copy your Sunday Family posts- would you be honored or offended if that ever happened?
ReplyDeleteHappy 5th Bloggy Anni.. What an awesome giveaway! :o)
ReplyDeleteI'm always excited when your posts come up in my Google reader feed. I'm so impressed with your ability to write so often! It's really been an inspiration to me as I try to find the time to blog more often. If you can do it, I can do it too! Happy 5th and keep posting! (I showed my husband your Sunday family pictures and he said, "When we have kids we should do that." Aww.)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! Some of my favorite things are Avon's Moisture Therapy lotion, Hawaiian Punch drink singles that make bottled water drinkable, my nook, and new clothes/shoes/handbags (I don't know which new thing is best, I'm addicted to all 3).
ReplyDeleteyou look too cute in this photo.
ReplyDeleteneed i say more? pick me!
your blog is darling, i LOVE how you do the weekly sunday pictures. i'm obsessed. i would love to do that with my family one day but i don't know how on earth you make time for that.
ReplyDeletecongrats, that's a big deal!! i absolutely LOVE your blog! you are so talented and intriguing!
ReplyDeletethat's a really great list of favorites...you're drink stirrers are awesome! some of my favorites are paper, chai tea, ribbon, mascara and diet coke...that pretty much sums me up! :)
Woot Woot Happy 5th blog Birthday! Thanks for always giving me some awesome entertainment :) Your blog is one of my faves!
ReplyDeletethe best part of this is the confetti in your hair. you bring the party wherever you go! congrats on five amazing years. that is such an accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteWell, you know I'm a fairly new follower so it has been so much fun be catching up on 5 years of posts:) Congrats! Every time I read your blog it brightens my day. Here's to 5 more years (or more)...
ReplyDeleteOlivia, I love your blog! It's one of my favorite things. Congrats on your 5 year anniversary and your 2630 (WOW) post, quite an accomplishment. Keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteI love reading about all the fun things you do with your kids (still amazes me), your book reviews, and the cute pictures of you...especially love this one! You're awesome Olivia.
ReplyDeleteHappy 5th!
ReplyDeleteSome of my favorite things right now -- candy corn being in stores, instant viewing on Netflix and Batman. I love Batman. :)
Happy Blogiversary!
ReplyDeleteSome of my favorite things right now are walks in cooler weather, strawberries and swim time with my daughter.
my kindle and home grown garden goodness (from my grandpa). crossing my fingers for the peppermint package;).
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! A few of my favorite things: a real breakfast, date night, the kids excitement when I pick them up from school (and the fact that I now have kids in school :)), and Milky Ways.
ReplyDeleteI get a little teary-eyed thinking of five years of your blog! Is that silly? I don't know...I just know your blog is one of my favorite things!
ReplyDeleteSome more of my favorite things: looking out my back window to see my crepe myrtles in full bloom, pizza,a good sweat, reading in bed,and peeking on my kids while they sleep.
I am so glad I have been able to enjoy your blog for as long as I have. Too bad I didn't meet you sooner. Happy 5th! I have loved your blog and weekly Sunday pics. Yeah for more years to come.
ReplyDeleteOh yes...u SHOULD throw in a pair of those earrings :) Just sayin
ReplyDeleteLove your blog. It's seriously the only one I check now a days. The only one. I need to get on the computer more often so I can keep more caught up so I don't miss out on things like your fun giveaways! :)
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