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December 5, 2013 by: Shell

Review Extravaganza: Week 1

It’s already December- a good time to look back on the year! Join in the Review Extravaganza. You have until next Wednesday, December 11, to link up your week 1 post, recapping January, February, and March. You can get creative with your recap. I like to share a pic or two, along with a favorite blog post for each month.

There are over $600 in prizes up for grabs, but you have to join in to be eligible to win.

You can see the full list of prizes as well as details on the full month of the Review Extravaganza.  Grab the button to join in.

January

January was when we added basketball onto soccer. My oldest two played- my youngest is thrilled that he gets to play this year, instead of just hanging out in the stands.

January was when we added basketball onto soccer. My oldest two played- my youngest is thrilled that he gets to play this year, instead of just hanging out in the stands.

Blog posts:

  • My Husband is an Asshole one of my most popular posts, though I think women who find it from googling are probably disappointed in my take on the subject.
  • A Goodbye is the reason my first grader has me almost convinced that Santa should bring him a kitten for Christmas this year.

February

My youngest niece made her appearance at the tail end of 2013. My heart explodes at the cuteness of her first Valentine's Day.

My youngest niece made her appearance at the tail end of 2013. My heart explodes at the cuteness of her first Valentine’s Day.

Blog Posts:

  • A Blogger Goes to Yoga Once you’re a blogger, it’s hard to turn off the “this would be a great blog post” part of your brain.
  • I’m Not Apologizing for Being on My Phone Despite all the posts out there about why we need to disconnect and the ones criticizing moms for ignoring their kids to be on their phones, I refuse to apologize for having my phone with me.

March

wedding photos

In March, Hubs and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary.

  • It’s Not Okay  The hardest post I wrote in 2013.
  • 6 Reasons My Kids Will Never Have Perfect Attendance

 

Your turn! Link up your January, February and March review between now and Wednesday, December 11th. And be sure to visit other linkers! Come back next Thursday with your April, May, June reviews!



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Comments

  1. Nicole says

    December 5, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    Wow, soooo many of your posts have me wanting to go see what they’re about. Especially the asshole one… not gonna lie. You intrigued me.

    • Shell says

      December 10, 2013 at 11:13 am

      Ha! It’s a little different than the title implies!

  2. Kenzie says

    December 5, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    I am definitely going to have to check out the posts you showcased, they all sound really funny! 

    • Shell says

      December 10, 2013 at 11:13 am

      Thanks, Kenzie!

  3. Emmy says

    December 5, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    I remember that It’s Okay post, it was a powerful one.   Yes I am sure most googling are disappointed with your My husband is an Asshole post, but I loved it 🙂  We are about to start basketball here, well Alex is, so we will see how it goes.  Thanks so much for hosting with me.  

    • Shell says

      December 10, 2013 at 11:14 am

      Thanks for asking me! This is a fun way to look back!

  4. Alison says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:05 am

    I loved all of those posts. And that wedding picture – gorgeous!

    • Shell says

      December 10, 2013 at 11:14 am

      Thanks, Alison!

  5. Natalie says

    December 6, 2013 at 11:22 am

    I remember all these!  So fun co-hosting with you!

    • Shell says

      December 10, 2013 at 11:14 am

      Such a fun event! My parents were in town last week, so I’m going to get caught up reading all our linkers today!

  6. Jennifer Hall says

    December 6, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    I’m not sure I read the one about being on your phone. Will go back up and click on it now!

    • Shell says

      December 10, 2013 at 11:14 am

      Glad you liked it!

  7. Janette @ www.thejohansonjourney.com says

    December 7, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    Very fun post and review back!  Reading your hardest post for 2013 was pretty good.  I dread having my kids or my son stuck in a situation getting pushed around in a game of any kind.  Your Pour my heart out posts are always great.  I always have my phone… referring to your reasons its okay…. b/c without it, I wouldn’t have the pictures of our daily life to reflect on… 

    • Shell says

      December 10, 2013 at 11:15 am

      I use mine for pics, too. I capture memories I wouldn’t otherwise have.

  8. Cheryl says

    December 8, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    Your niece is absolutely adorable! I appreciate you highlighting past blogs as it’s only recently that I found you. It’s a great idea to look back – thanks for the inspiration; I think I’ll be joining you in the this extravaganza.

    • Shell says

      December 10, 2013 at 11:16 am

      Isn’t she a cutie? I just want to take her and keep her!

      Glad you are joining in! We had company all last week so I’m just getting caught up on reading all the links today!

  9. sisters from another mister says

    December 8, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    LOVE this, should totally get my act together … and I have read all of the posts
    #pats self on back 😉

    • Shell says

      December 10, 2013 at 11:16 am

      At this time of year, about all I can manage is to do look back posts!

  10. JDaniel4's Mom says

    December 9, 2013 at 6:16 am

    What a year! I still love the picture of you and your husband on the beach.

    • Shell says

      December 10, 2013 at 11:16 am

      Thank you! It’s one of my faves.

  11. Barbara says

    December 9, 2013 at 7:48 am

    I loved reading some of these! That wedding picture is gorgeous!

    • Shell says

      December 10, 2013 at 11:17 am

      Thanks, Barbara!

  12. Julia says

    December 11, 2013 at 9:47 am

    OMG, your niece I just want to squeeze her cheeks. The post about your husband was a memorable one and I really liked it.

  13. Stacie says

    December 11, 2013 at 10:09 am

    Congrats on 10 years, we will hit that milestone next year! And as the person who tabulates those absences and tardies for a living, I get it. I wish there was some leniency, so I wouldn’t feel like the bad guy all the time!

  14. Ashley says

    December 11, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    This is such a fun idea, and a great way to look at the year as a whole! I’ve loved your posts this year (as always) and these are definitely some of the best. 

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