The year is rapidly drawing to a close and I've run out of time to post the vacherin recipe - sorry - in the new year I promise!
I wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of you who have read my blog this year. I've been having such a beaut time writing it and I'm thrilled with how many of you take a few minutes each week to read whatever I've concocted!
Here are some highlights from my year.
The Little Sister did some pantry arranging for me.
I molested a fish on stage at the Good Food and Wine Festival
I kissed Darren Percival!
This butterfly popped in to supervise the construction of the veggie patch.
I watched the Roulettes in awe from the roof at Uncle Craig's.
I won first prize for my pickled onions at the Maleny Show.
Manuel made me a few (too many) cocktails
I wondered if this grasshopper knew how 'on trend' he was.
I went to the coldplay concert and instantly understood why Gwynnie let Chris name their kid Apple. After that concert I'd have let him name my kids after fruit too!
This bloke hitched a ride into the kitchen on some veggies
We had our annual holiday to Fraser Island.
I loved this firey redhead and her industrious Big Sister
I told the Big Sister to take a good look at herself
The Little Sister helped me set up the blog.
We caught up with family to mark Nanny's birthday
The girls played happily together for five minutes at one point. Totally worth capturing for prosperity!
We watched the moon eclipse the sun and got Jack back.
This bloke was hunting in the bathroom window.
We farewelled this beautiful lady to a faraway land and a fancy new job.
I curried my first mud crab.
Lucille, Ruby and Elvira hit the Gympie Muster as Kenny's Angels
The Big Sister and I kissed goodbye to MS.
I went to a meditation workshop at a Buddhist retreat
I lost an icecream war to a redhead
I took the Big Sister to the Ekka to check out Mummy's prize winning pickles
I made my first "blog recommended' purchase - thanks Nikki from Styling You.
I wrote my first guest post about organic pest control for Veggie Mama after the birth of Pepper.
This guy helped the Big Sister and I do some colouring in
I realised that Bearhands and I will probably never manage to celebrate our anniversary!
I fried zucchini flowers just six hours after they were picked!
The girl's insect birthday party was buzzin'
I rubbed shoulders/wings with some special guests at the Steve Irwin Day Gala Dinner
We played too many games of Mouse Trap
The Little Sister had her first trip to Fraser
Soni and I "gave five for kids" at the Orro Diamonds by the Sea lunch
I was momentarily transported to Asia by this piece of driving in Buderim.
I attempted to make zucchini's sexy
We stayed at Bethany and tasted Lady Flo's famed pumpkin scones
I discovered thermochef and a whole new level of margarita!
The Big Sister lost her first tooth
We taught some of David's mates how bones is played
I fed the kids nuggets and alphabet pasta for dinner, cause I'm a bad arse!
We hit the Gympie Muster!
Merry Christmas and thanks again for all of the lovely comments you've left for me on the blog this year. See you in 2013 for more Meals, Motherhood and Manure!
Cooker and a Looker is out!
ofinkandflowers says
I've just found your blog through FYBF. Can't wait to read back over your previous posts. Hope you have a wonderful christmas and new year.
Rachel Wernicke (@RedcliffeStyle) says
What a wonderful year! It's great to be able to put it all out there like that. I have really enjoyed ready your 2012 blog and look forward to 2013. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Rachel x
Mum of Adult Kids says
You've been busy! I'm exhausted from just reading down the page. Have a lovely Chrissy break.
redlandcitygirl says
Love all the piccies! Look forward to following your blog in 2013 🙂
iSophie says
I love the format you have used, it is really cool to look through your 2012 in pictures.
mamagrace71 says
Love your wrap up! Can't believe you got to kiss Darren Percival! What a highlight! I so wanted him to win The Voice.
Have a beautiful Christmas, Amanda! x
cookerandalooker says
I know Grace - how lucky? I don't watch much TV, but D and I were really into The Voice. It's amazing how talented some people are, isn't it?
Ness says
Wow, you've had an amazing year. The Coldplay concert sounds awesome. Have a great Christmas!
cookerandalooker says
I hope you had a great Christmas too Ness!
Danya Banya says
What a great visual wrap up! Merry Christmas Amanda.
xx
Danya
cookerandalooker says
I hope yours was wonderful too Danya!
Rita Azar says
What a great year in photos! Looking forward to read more of your posts in 2013. Best wishes for the New Year!
cookerandalooker says
Thanks Rita! I hope 2013 is a fantastic year for you too.
Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit says
That's such a clever way to display your "year that was". How'd you do that? Far too technologically advanced for me.
Happy New Year!