Hi friends!
I wanted to pop on here with a quick pre-holiday post to tell you all THANK YOU!!
This month marks TEN YEARS of blogging! I can’t even believe it. So much has happened with my life and this little blog of mine in those years.
We added three more kids to our family, we moved from Idaho to Oregon, back to Idaho and now New York, we’ve bought (and sold) two homes, Gordon got a great job, got laid off from said job, got his masters and landed his dream job, I reached milestones online, have made and shared thousands of recipes, have consumed even more calories (😬🙈🎉) and have found my place and my voice online.
I probably am not the most popular blogger you follow online with the largest following and that’s ok. My purpose and goal isn’t to be the most popular (though the more the merrier!) It’s to provide the highest quality, most reliable recipes so you can have more confidence in the kitchen.
So, for all of you who have followed along for however long, THANK YOU for trusting me to be a part of your day and for being wonderful and positive and supportive of me and my family. We read every comment, every email, every Instagram message and appreciate it all.
That’s it 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
And don’t forget to find me on Instagram for more NYC fun in real time.
1,890 Comments
Lori
October 23, 2019 at 4:05 amLeft a comment on welcome baby Porter. I just adore you sweet family! Congratulations!
Brandy
October 23, 2019 at 4:06 amI commented on last week’s Brennan update. 😊
Amber Bertrand
October 23, 2019 at 4:07 amPosted on the Breakfast casserole which I cant wait to try!
Amanda Lewis
October 23, 2019 at 4:07 amCongrats on 10 years! Love looking at your recipes and recipe videos. I commented on the picky eater post bc I can relate!!!
Ashley Wills
October 23, 2019 at 4:08 amCongratulations on your 10 years! I commented on Baby Porter’s birth announcement!
Stephanie Waldeck
October 23, 2019 at 4:08 amCongratulations on 10 years! That’s amazing. I’ve followed you for awhile and my family and I haven’t tried a recipe of yours we didn’t love! I also love all your week at the Brennan’s updates. I left a comment on the NYC guide post because my friends and I are planning a trip there so soon and that post has been so helpful!
Barbara Evans
October 23, 2019 at 4:11 amI left a comment on your protein snack box.
Want to tell you on this post, great idea on the giveaway and good luck to all.
10 years has went by fast for you I’m sure and many new things has happen, like 3 more babies.
Well congratulations to you on all you do in the future and it is always nice to read your posts.
Allison N
October 23, 2019 at 4:13 amHappy ten years! Thanks to you, I’ve been impressing my friends with your recipes since 2010! And sending them to your sight too, of course. Commented on the sweet potato rolls recipe, aka the best rolls ever!
Danielle C.
October 23, 2019 at 4:13 amI left my comment on your shortbread cookie post! Congratulations on 10 years! I started following when Blake was just a babe/toddler. So cool to see your family expand and grow up!
Mireya Martinez
October 23, 2019 at 4:13 amCongratulations on ten years of hard work and dedication! Many of your recipes are staples in my home. Like the mashed potatoes, pizza dough, chocolate cake, and I could go on. It’ also been so fun to see your family grow and your genuine personality shines throughout as you voice the hardships and highlights of motherhood. So thank you for keeping it real!
(I commented on the pepperoni pizza rolls recipe post.)
Karen Miller
October 23, 2019 at 4:15 amLeft a comment on pizza dough – a fave- but also want to say the pumpkin cobbler is amazing and I still make your Parmesan pasta constantly.
Leigha Behrens
October 23, 2019 at 4:15 amI commented on the slow cooker chicken and dumplings. I absolutely love to take that meal to my husband and the rest of the farming crew in the field. It is so nice for them to have something hot and delicious after a long day.
Juanita Wong
October 23, 2019 at 4:15 amI just left (Oct 23) a comment on the Guacamole recipe. Happy 10 years! May you have many more ten years!
Regina
October 23, 2019 at 4:15 amI left a comment on the pecan pie recipe.
lisa echsner
October 23, 2019 at 4:16 amleft comment on 30 days of Crock Pot meals – so excited to try some!!
lisa echsner
October 23, 2019 at 4:17 amreally one month of crock pot meals!!
Laurie Smith
October 23, 2019 at 4:17 amMeatballs are my favorite xoxo
Christine O.
October 23, 2019 at 4:18 amCongratulations on 10 years! I left a comment on the shortbread cookies recipe. Thank you!
Sandy
October 23, 2019 at 4:18 amI posted on the pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipe from August. Happy ten year blogaversary!!!
Eileen Lerma
October 23, 2019 at 4:18 amHappy 10 years! I have been following your blog for years! I commented on your pumpkin chocolate chip bread! It is SO YUMMY! 😋
Jeanne M.
October 23, 2019 at 4:19 amI left comment on breakfast casserole.
Patty
October 23, 2019 at 4:21 amPecan pie recipe because it’s my favorite thing to eat this time of year! Going to try yours for Thanksgiving this year!
Cynthia Stott
October 23, 2019 at 4:22 amLeft a comment on your breakfast casserole post since it’s the most recent recipe I’ve tried and it was fantastic. Love your recipes! Congratulations on 10 years!
Kimberly Kendell
October 23, 2019 at 4:23 amI left a comment on the Easy Chicken Fajitas (Oven and Stovetop Recipes)
Linda Rossiter
October 23, 2019 at 4:23 amI left a comment on your Sweet and Sour Meatballs recipe for the slow cooker. Can’t wait to try them!
Staci Holloman
October 23, 2019 at 4:23 amLeft comment on ultimate double chocolate pie recipe. Love your recipes.
Melissa Saunders
October 23, 2019 at 4:23 amCongrats on 10 years. Thank you for sharping all of these great recipes.
I’ve left my comment on another post (Skinny Banana muffins…they are my fav).
Karen Shackett
October 23, 2019 at 4:24 amI left a comment under the picture of you and Eddie discussing your ten year anniversary. Congratulations !
April
October 23, 2019 at 4:24 amI left a comment on your shortbread cookies!
Karen Shackett
October 23, 2019 at 4:26 amI left a comment under the picture of you and Eddie discussing your ten year anniversary.
Julie
October 23, 2019 at 4:28 amCongratulations on 10 years!! I have loved your blog for a long time, since it was just you, Gordon and Brooke. Thanks so much for sharing your life and recipes with us!! I commented on the shortbread recipe, I can’t wait to try it! I love shortbread but have never made it myself.
Kristin
October 23, 2019 at 4:29 amI commented on the chewy chocolate chip granola bars, I need to try making these for our daughter’s lunch again!
Karen Shackett
October 23, 2019 at 4:29 amI left a comment under the picture of you and Eddie on the couch.
Amanda Mitchell
October 23, 2019 at 4:29 amI commented on the shortbread cookie post!
Christy Phillips
October 23, 2019 at 4:31 amLeft a comment on the pumpkin donut post! 🍩 congrats on 10 years!!
Kendra
October 23, 2019 at 4:32 amI left a comment on the hard boiled egg post! It’s amazing how well it works in the instant pot!
Nicole Steckiel
October 23, 2019 at 4:32 amI left a comment on the apple coffee cake recipe. Congrats on 10! Keep up the great work, love reading about your family and trying recipes. 🙂
Misty Pearson
October 23, 2019 at 4:33 amCommented on the meatball recipe. Congrats on 10 years and so many milestones!! Looking forward to new yummies!
Terri King
October 23, 2019 at 4:34 amPosted on your simple scones! Making me hungry & wanting to go home and make some!
Cambi Mann
October 23, 2019 at 4:36 amI left my comment on the Chow Mein recipe. Thank you so much for all your hard work on your blog & for sharing your family with us.
Marni
October 23, 2019 at 4:36 amLeft my comment in the amazing looking meatloaf
Becky
October 23, 2019 at 4:36 amI commented on the ”bacon in the oven” post. I love making it that way. I love your blog and updates!
Rhaelyn
October 23, 2019 at 4:36 amCongratulations on ten years! That’s incredible and it has been such fun to follow along with your journey. I love your recipes! I’ve left a comment on the shortbread cookie post that I can’t wait to try out soon! xoxo
Natalie
October 23, 2019 at 4:38 amI posted on your famous butter rice recipe because it is my family’s favorite! Love all your recipes!
Samantha Lemke
October 23, 2019 at 4:39 amI commented on the salty brown butter chocolate chip cookies. Made them last week & my family all agreed they were the best cookies I’ve ever made! I found your blog on IG about a month ago and it’s been my favorite to get recipes from. Real ingredients that I can easily find and family friendly (picky kid eaters). ❤️ Happy ten years!
Cindy Kingston
October 23, 2019 at 4:39 amLeft a comment on your yummy breakfast casserole.
wanda young
October 23, 2019 at 4:40 amI commented on your ultimate sugar cookie recipe on October 8. You are my favorite for recipes, and love seeing and hearing about your family and exciting life!
Becky
October 23, 2019 at 4:40 amThank you! I commented on the french toast casserole recipe!
Caressa Marvel
October 23, 2019 at 4:41 amPosted on Cowboy Caviar. Thanks!
Susan Updike
October 23, 2019 at 4:42 amI posted on the PB fudge recipe, which I actually think I can make successfully. I enjoy your FB posts. Congratulations on 10 years, and here’s to many more of happiness and success.
Liz
October 23, 2019 at 4:42 amI commented on the Halloween Oreo pumpkin cheesecake cookies, thinking maybe I will make them this weekend 😋