A Look Back At 2011

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

2011 was quite the year! It was my first year as a blogger and even though most of my friends and family still have no idea exactly what a "blog" is (my Grandma was SO confused when I tried to explain it to her) I had so much fun. I compiled a little collage of events, diys, skincare tips and recipes that were some of my favorites.

I celebrated my first Mother's Day. Look at my tubby little guy :) This was also the last day I was blonde. I miss it a teensy weensy bit.

I attempted homemade ice cream for the first time. This was such a yummy treat but almost too good to make more than a few times a year.

I discovered I love making my own jewelry. Here is one of my first diys.

Celebrated Max's first birthday!

I started the skin care series and this diy vitamin c mask was a favorite among readers.

I became obsessed with polymer clay. My kitchen cupboard is starting to look like a scene out of Hoarders with all the clay I have accumulated. This turquoise inspired piece was so much fun to make...and wear!

Ian and I celebrated 4 years of marriage.

I made a million clay bracelets.

This is one of my all time favorite skin care diys...rose water toner. Feels so refreshing!


Made sushi hand rolls for the first time. I would eat these every night for dinner if I could.

Zucchini fries became a favorite snack around my house.


We announced that we will be expecting a new member into our family! New baby will be here June 2012!


I am really looking forward to 2012 and all that it is going to bring!

49 comments:

Michelle said...

Sounds like a good year! Love the pictures.

Domesblissity said...

Look at that little belly on Max in the first photo. Isn't that the cutest thing? What a journey Lindsay. I was so glad to ride along. I remember everyone of those posts. Looking forward to seeing what goes on in the "Delighted Momma's" world in 2012. If I don't get a chance, have a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year.

Anne xx

prettymeggy said...

you are very beautiful, talented and super mommy! can't wait to see more of your post :)

xoxo, Haus of Gala

Stephanie said...

That's a great picture of you guys from Max's first birthday. Definitely a keeper!

Lauren said...

A great year indeed! And 2012 will be even better :)

simplyvonne said...

Happy holidays to you guys and 2012 is going to be an awesome year for you!

Ali said...

Oh I loved your blond hair!! Also, your skin always looks flawless. Due to the skincare series, huh?

Regina of Live Delightfully said...

What an adorable family! So excited about your new baby and praying everything keeps going smoothly for you. I'm so glad I found your blog, it's wonderful and refreshing. Here's to a wonderful 2011 and an even better 2012. :)

Pich and Roor said...

such a cute post!! This year has really flown by. Best of luck to you & your beautiful growing family :)

Sam W. said...

so fun to look back!! i'm still obsessed with your long pink flowy skirt from your professional pics. so gorgeous!

Ashley said...

Love the re-cap of 2011! Hope your New Year is just as fabulous! :)

Simply LKJ said...

So fun to look back over the year! Love all your skin care tips. Best wishes in the coming year.

Little City Farm said...

What a fun post. Love to see all of the cool things you've done summed up in one place (okay, not all of them, but some of them, lol). I was surprised that you miss your blond hair (even if it's only a teensy weensy bit). I couldn't love your browner hair more - I think it makes you look like a model. Well, you make you look like a model, ha ha,...you know what I mean. Merry Christmas - looking forward to another great year.

Carlie said...

I loved reading the recap since I just recently started reading your blog. It has been a big year for you three!

Magalie said...

I recently discover your blog and it's one of my favorite now. It's so peaceful, beautyful, inspiring and useful that i'm looking forward reading every new post. I wish you the best for 2012. And I like you better in brunette. Best wishes from France :)

Melissa Blake said...

WOW!! Look at all you've accomplished in just one year. So exciting...can't wait to see what 2012 brings. :)

sherri lynn said...

This is a fun recap of your year!

Natalie said...

What a beautiful family you have. :) Hope 2012 is a great year for y'all!

Anonymous said...

Definitely a wonderful year! I really enjoy your DIY posts - keep them coming!

Amy @ Amy Day to Day said...

Lindsay, you are such a beautiful mama! And I've got to say, I love your hair brown :) So glad I found your blog in 2011!

Lindsay said...

Love this post, friend! It's fun seeing the earlier posts that I missed, since I wasn't aware of your fabulous blog at that time. You are one beautiful gal & I am so glad to know you!

Alexa said...

What a wonderful year Lindsay! And here's to an even more fabulous 2012. Love your blog and can't wait to see what the new year brings! :)

... said...

Love the last picture! :) Your family is beautiful!

Anna Elder said...

This was SO fun to look through. I can't believe you've only been blogging for a year. I swear, I have no clue how to gain readership.

Ahhhh the clay bracelets! I still need to make mine. Every time I'm at Hobby Lobby I hope to stumble across polymer clay. Because I'm always there for specific things I haven't had a chance to seek out the clay.

So many firsts! Love it. Hope 2012 is even better. :)

calikatrina said...

What a sweet year-end wrap up! Love that last pic, too gorgeous for words! xo!

Unknown said...

It looks like you had a great year! Can't wait to see the baby!

Unknown said...

I love this look back at the year...you have had so many beautiful accomplishments!!! I am seeing many, many more in the next year :) {not that i am a fortune teller or anything!} xoxoxo brynn

henning love said...

oh hello blonde! personally i think you look way gorgeous in either color but i tinsy bit more prefer you as a brunette. you had quite the year for sure!! and 2012 will be even better :-)

Jane said...

what a lovely reflection of your year. best wishes to your little family for a happy christmas and a very exciting 2012 with a new person coming into your lives. Jx

L.A. in the bay said...

you are so gorgeous! and your baby is a little stud!
Congratulations on welcoming a new member to the family!
Also, those clay bracelets are genius!

Ladybug said...

The food looks delicious and you have a great sense of style!!

Gail@Sophisticated Steps said...

What a great recap! First Mother's Day and announcing #2 are biggies!!!! :) I like you as a blonde, but as a brunette myself, I have to say I'm digging the brown. :)
I have never made my own sushi, but ohhhhh, do I love to eat it.
Okay. I actually got on here to find that apple cider vinegar gem! Off I go!

Grace (The Stripe) said...

What a great round-up. I love all the DIY projects!

Sarah said...

Congratulations on all your blogger success!!! Your projects are amazing. It's so funny seeing you as a blonde since I'm so used to seeing you at a brunette.


- Sarah
http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com

Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted said...

Oh, what a wonderful round-up of your year. Cheers to another fun and successful year of memories!

Tilly said...

wow.....looove the last pic:)

Unknown said...

SO many things to be thankful for...our house LOVES zucchini chips...same as your fries...so delicious and YES the parm is a must! :-) Have to check out the mask. Congrats on the new addition! xoxo from Trinidad

Brianna said...

Loved this post! So many great things for you in 2011! Those zucchini fries look so yummy, I may have to try them (: Hope 2012 is just as happy for you and your cute little family (:

Chunny said...

Aww! This post is one of my favorite. And I am lucky to be a reader of your blog. Keep safe always. =)

http://sassychunny.blogspot.com/

The Bases said...

Such a cute family... congrats on your new addition!

Sarah Roads said...

Love that you did a recap since I missed some of this. Congratulations Lindsay! Looking at that gene pool, there's no doubt your going to have another beautiful baby! Happy Pregnancy! xo

Contemplating Beauty said...

Neat, truly lovely post, it was fun to get to know you and see your year at a glance, and I am so excited to get around your blog! And congrats on baby number 2!

Unknown said...

Looks like a really fabulous year! Hope your 2012 is just as fabulous, if not more so!!

My-cliffnotes said...

Such a great idea, and all of them are amazing, beautiful family, fabulous skin care tips, tasty foods, and way cute crafts!!

Heather @ Finding Beauty in the Ordinary said...

oh my gosh, can your family be any more beautiful!?!! you definitely pull off both blonde & brunette perfectly!!!!
merry christmas, mama!! :) xo

Hannah said...

Those sushi hand rolls and zucchini fries look so yummy!! I may have to try these since those are my favorite foods. Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog, may you have a great, new year!

Nicole said...

such a wonderful year. and seriously girl. you are so so inspiring. thanks for that.

xoxo

lori said...

great year!! i am SO craving sushi! that looks delish. congrats on the baby, so exciting :)

Suz and Allan said...

What a wonderful year for you!

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