Bloggy Highlights of 2012

It's 11:00 p.m. and not my favorite, but really my only, time to write. I have to say that it's been kind of nice to be unplugged from the blogosphere these past couple of weeks.  School has also been on pause, the computers and television powered down as much as possible, and all of the electronic hibernation has created deep and wide open spaces in our minds, hearts and arms for the lives of loved ones, for peace and quiet, for swapping stories, playing games, gazing at tree lights and nibbling goodies over a cup of tea or a glass of wine.  I really don't want it all to end, this slow, savoring of life, but I feel the pulse of life quickening, like it or not.

So, here I am, stumbling (crawling would probably be more exact) into a New Year and wondering where the past year went. Do you ever find that in the midst of the daily hoopla, it's easy to forget about the good times that have passed? Sometimes I love to snuggle up with the boys and scroll through pics of them on i-photo.  Those snapshots are little reminders of how blessed we are, little nudges to be more thankful for our blessings, past and present, and more inspired to not just survive the daily rigors of life, but to LIVE each day more fully and faithfully.

Now, in order to put off folding the laundry that is cascading off of my dining room table, I have assembled a few little bloggy highlights from this past year.  Grab yourself a cup of joe and a comfy chair and maybe a blankie just in case this all puts you to sleep.

Thanks for hanging around here, all 252 of you. If there's more of you precious followers out there, then I thank you as well. Happy New Year, my friends!!

Best of All Things Bright and Beautiful (where this blog really began):

Like Father, Like Son

Youth Sports and Trophy Kids

Perfectly Imperfect Plans

The Best of the Boys:

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

State Wrestling Tournament

Lay's Potato Chips ~ My Precious!

Highlights From the County Fair

On The Farm Friday: Butter Baby

Best Family Adventure:

Fly Fishing in Grand Lake Colorado

Most Read Post:

I'm Fat ~ Letting Go of the Lies. 

Most Popular Recipe:

Coconut Creme Pie ~ A Little Slice of Love

(All of the recipes I share on this blog can be found in the Topics section under "Recipes.")

Favorite Health & Fitness Post: 

Leah's Busy Mom's Workout

Favorite Homeschool Post:

Keva Planks ~ 10 Tips for Beginners

Favorite Faith Post:

Getting Back on the Wagon ~ Begin Again

Favorite Parenting Post:

Freedom From Fighting ~ Wishing I Had Peace Pipe

Favorite Funny:

Don't Make Me Smell 'Em!