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    Home » pondering

    By Amanda Smyth 14 Comments

    that's a wrap

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    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.

    Lucille, Ruby and Elvira hit the Gympie Muster as Kenny's Angels
    Lucille, Ruby and Elvira hit the Gympie Muster as Kenny's Angels
    Soni and I "gave five for kids" at the Orro Diamonds by the Sea lunch
    Soni and I "gave five for kids" at the Orro Diamonds by the Sea lunch
    We taught some of David's mates how bones is played
    We taught some of David's mates how bones is played
    The Big Sister lost her first tooth
    The Big Sister lost her first tooth
    I curried my first mud crab.
    I curried my first mud crab.
    We stayed at Bethany and tasted Lady Flo's famed pumpkin scones
    We stayed at Bethany and tasted Lady Flo's famed pumpkin scones
    I was momentarily transported to Asia by this piece of driving in Buderim.
    I was momentarily transported to Asia by this piece of driving in Buderim.
    I molested a fish on stage at the Good Food and Wine Festival
    I molested a fish on stage at the Good Food and Wine Festival
    We caught up with family to mark Nanny's birthday
    We caught up with family to mark Nanny's birthday
    This guy helped the Big Sister and I do some colouring in
    This guy helped the Big Sister and I do some colouring in
    The Little Sister helped me set up the blog.
    The Little Sister helped me set up the blog.
    I watched the Roulettes in awe from the roof at Uncle Craig's.
    I watched the Roulettes in awe from the roof at Uncle Craig's.
    I loved this firey redhead and her industrious Big Sister
    I loved this firey redhead and her industrious Big Sister
    I kissed Darren Percival!
    I kissed Darren Percival!
    We farewelled this beautiful lady to a faraway land and a fancy new job.
    We farewelled this beautiful lady to a faraway land and a fancy new job.
    I told the Big Sister to take a good look at herself
    I told the Big Sister to take a good look at herself
    I went to a meditation workshop at a Buddhist retreat
    I went to a meditation workshop at a Buddhist retreat
    We hit the Gympie Muster!
    We hit the Gympie Muster!
    I attempted to make zucchini's sexy
    I attempted to make zucchini's sexy
    I won first prize for my pickled onions at the Maleny Show.
    I won first prize for my pickled onions at the Maleny Show.
    I realised that Bearhands and I will probably never manage to celebrate our anniversary!
    I realised that Bearhands and I will probably never manage to celebrate our anniversary!
    I fed the kids nuggets and alphabet pasta for dinner, cause I'm a bad arse!
    I fed the kids nuggets and alphabet pasta for dinner, cause I'm a bad arse!
    We had our annual holiday to Fraser Island.
    We had our annual holiday to Fraser Island.
    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!
    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!
    We watched the moon eclipse the sun and got Jack back.
    We watched the moon eclipse the sun and got Jack back.
    I wrote my first guest post about organic pest control for Veggie Mama after the birth of Pepper.
    I wrote my first guest post about organic pest control for Veggie Mama after the birth of Pepper.
    This bloke was hunting in the bathroom window.
    This bloke was hunting in the bathroom window.
    I lost an icecream war to a redhead
    I lost an icecream war to a redhead
    We played too many games of Mouse Trap
    We played too many games of Mouse Trap
    The Big Sister and I kissed goodbye to MS.
    The Big Sister and I kissed goodbye to MS.
    The girl's insect birthday party was buzzin'
    The girl's insect birthday party was buzzin'
    I fried zucchini flowers just six hours after they were picked!
    I fried zucchini flowers just six hours after they were picked!
    The Little Sister had her first trip to Fraser
    The Little Sister had her first trip to Fraser
    This butterfly popped in to supervise the construction of the veggie patch.
    This butterfly popped in to supervise the construction of the veggie patch.
    Manuel made me a few (too many) cocktails
    Manuel made me a few (too many) cocktails
    This bloke hitched a ride into the kitchen on some veggies
    This bloke hitched a ride into the kitchen on some veggies
    I wondered if this grasshopper knew how 'on trend' he was.
    I wondered if this grasshopper knew how 'on trend' he was.
    I rubbed shoulders/wings with some special guests at the Steve Irwin Day Gala Dinner
    I rubbed shoulders/wings with some special guests at the Steve Irwin Day Gala Dinner
    I discovered thermochef and a whole new level of margarita!
    I discovered thermochef and a whole new level of margarita!
    I took the Big Sister to the Ekka to check out Mummy's prize winning pickles
    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 made my first "blog recommended' purchase - thanks Nikki from Styling You.
    The Little Sister did some pantry arranging for me.
    The Little Sister did some pantry arranging for me.
    The girls played happily together for five minutes at one point. Totally worth capturing for prosperity!
    The girls played happily together for five minutes at one point. Totally worth capturing for prosperity!

    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!

    Merry Christmas and a safe a prosperous new year.

    Cooker and a Looker is out!

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    1. ofinkandflowers says

      December 21, 2012 at 1:45 pm

      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.

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    2. Rachel Wernicke (@RedcliffeStyle) says

      December 21, 2012 at 5:00 pm

      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

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    3. Mum of Adult Kids says

      December 21, 2012 at 5:10 pm

      You've been busy! I'm exhausted from just reading down the page. Have a lovely Chrissy break.

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    4. redlandcitygirl says

      December 21, 2012 at 5:27 pm

      Love all the piccies! Look forward to following your blog in 2013 🙂

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    5. iSophie says

      December 21, 2012 at 7:02 pm

      I love the format you have used, it is really cool to look through your 2012 in pictures.

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    6. mamagrace71 says

      December 22, 2012 at 1:28 pm

      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

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      • cookerandalooker says

        December 28, 2012 at 3:30 pm

        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?

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    7. Ness says

      December 22, 2012 at 7:49 pm

      Wow, you've had an amazing year. The Coldplay concert sounds awesome. Have a great Christmas!

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      • cookerandalooker says

        December 28, 2012 at 3:28 pm

        I hope you had a great Christmas too Ness!

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    8. Danya Banya says

      December 23, 2012 at 5:52 am

      What a great visual wrap up! Merry Christmas Amanda.
      xx
      Danya

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      • cookerandalooker says

        December 28, 2012 at 3:28 pm

        I hope yours was wonderful too Danya!

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    9. Rita Azar says

      December 27, 2012 at 10:55 pm

      What a great year in photos! Looking forward to read more of your posts in 2013. Best wishes for the New Year!

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      • cookerandalooker says

        December 28, 2012 at 3:27 pm

        Thanks Rita! I hope 2013 is a fantastic year for you too.

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    10. Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit says

      December 30, 2012 at 5:56 am

      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!

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