5 Year Blogiversary

It's crazy to think that 5 years ago I decided to enter this unfamiliar world people put their lives out in the open. I knew nothing about having my own website, but loved keeping our distant friends and family aware of what we were up to. Little did I know it would become such a passion of mine and lead me to make so many wonderful friendships. I feel as though I've grown so much in these 5 years and lot of it is due to this blog. From taking better pictures, to improving my writing skills, to simply finding good recipes, I've loved every step.

Want To Know Some Interesting Facts?

Number of posts written: 919 (including this one)

First Post: Europe Trip Recap!

Most written about topic: Drew (shocker!)

Hours spent writing posts and arranging/editing pictures: 89,455,357

Number of snarky comments received: only 2 (thank goodness!)

Interesting search terms used to find Our Journey:

     - "Pinch Collar"

     - "Naked toddler bum" (..umm... creepy??!)

     - "Michael Buble"

Posts with the most views:

     - Baby Malayan Tapir (sooooo random)

     - Apple Cake

     - Google Reader Change

     - Letter to My 17 Year Old Self

Lacy's page up top has been viewed more than Bailey. 

The main reason I blog has never changed. I'll continue doing it as an online journal writing posts of things I care about and being as real as possible. I once vowed to never make a penny from my blog and to this day I have kept that promise. I don't judge anyone that does, it's just not the purpose of my blog! 

Lastly, I have to give a big shout out to all my blog friends and readers out there. Your words of encouragement, advice, support and downright hilarious comments are what fuel my fire. If I could make a full time job of reading your posts and writing my own, I would! 

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing in Our Journey!

And yes, in celebration, I have a giveaway coming within the next few weeks. It just involves Drew's new room and therefore I can't take pictures until it's done! Stay tuned for that.


And lastly, you know a post of mine just isn't complete without a picture. This picture from the FBI Fun Day finally came in and I'm obsessed! This better be the only mugshot this kid EVER poses for. 

In case you can't read it, the crime is "being too cute" and his build is "stud".  :)