August marks one year since I began blogging and boy has this year flown by!

Keeping a blog going  is a lot of work, but it’s worth it though when I get comments from you guys letting me know that what I’ve written has helped you in some way, made you laugh or think more about what’s happening in your own lives.

Blogging has also helped me become more aware of what’s going on in my life and how I feel about it. Taking a half hour to take a step back and really think about what’s happening around me, what I’ve been doing and then getting it out in words has given me the ability to live in the moment and appreciate my blessings.

In honor of my second year of blogging, I’m working a refresh of my design that will be more simple and allow me to share larger photos and create galleries of my favorite topics like all the Sunday Supper Series and Wedding Planning posts. I can’t wait to reveal it to you guys!

Thanks for sticking with me throughout this year. The support you’ve shown me throughout the wedding planning process, wedding day and married-life has been invaluable and very much appreciated.

I hope I’ve been able to provide you with at least some entertainment in return. If not, here are some of my favorite posts. One of these should surely make you smile!

http://old.abattylife.com/2009/08/10/the-proposal-according-to-luke/

http://old.abattylife.com/2009/08/24/keeping-perspective/

http://old.abattylife.com/2010/07/06/the-right-way-to-hit-on-a-girl/

http://old.abattylife.com/2009/11/17/fashion-tips-for-a-happy-bridal-party/

http://old.abattylife.com/2010/04/17/to-my-love/

http://old.abattylife.com/2009/08/07/how-i-got-a-first-date-upgrade/

Here’s to another great year!