It is hard to believe that I wrote my first post on this blog five years ago. What an adventure it has been! Thank you for your support, feedback and endless grace as I display my imperfect self and struggles, post after post. This milestone is a precious opportunity to reflect on the voyage we’ve shared thus far.
This week is Nettie’s Confetti’s second birthday! What a journey it has been. After taking forever to start this project of love it has now become an integral part of my life and those around me can’t escape when I have an idea or start a project. I have been humbled by the support for my (sometimes crazy) endeavours and for the feedback I have received from friends and readers from all corners of my life.
I had the privilege to arrange my baby sister’s baby shower for her miracle princess Isabella. I was assisted by a fantastic team of excited family that came together to make a safe Covid-friendly party a reality. We had a drive-by shower followed by a virtual get-together.
I once heard a mother remark that the biggest reason for celebrating her toddler’s birthday is that she kept the child alive for another year. That is almost how I feel about my blog baby. This weekend I celebrate one year of Nettie’s Confetti!
If you’ve been on the blog for a few seconds you would notice that I love a good celebration. I love commemorating birthdays and anniversaries, but enjoy even making a big deal of small things. This week Prince Charlie and I celebrate the tenth anniversary of the day he asked me to be his wife. This special anniversary reminded me why it is so important to celebrate every day.
My birthday has always been the most important day of the year for me. As children our birthday is simply an opportunity to be celebrated, be the centre of attention, and eat our favourite cake to our heart’s content. As we get older, birthdays become an opportunity to reflect on our growth and achievements.
This year we celebrate 8 years of a beautiful, blessed marriage. I am very excited to celebrate this special gift of a marriage with you and I am looking forward to seeing what God has in store for the next 80 years.
This week my adorable nephew turned two years old! My sister did a great job organizing a car-themed party for him and I got to add some DIY magic to the day.