Today is my 4-year blogaversary. Is that a word? I doubt it, but if there is one thing I have learned from four years of blogging is that I can write whatever I want. I am my own editor. Scary, no?

For those of you who have been reading for four years (thanks, mom!) know how much I appreciate you coming by. The same goes for those of you who have been reading for four minutes. The best part of blogging comes when I get to connect with people, make new friends and learn new stuff.
So go ahead and leave a comment so we can connect!
Congrats on the four years! I love being my own editor and writing on subjects that inspire me.
Thanks for sharing with all of us!
Suz @ Slow Family (www.slowfamilyonline.com) got trapped by the Capcha Code. She wrote:
“Happy Blogaversary, Mel!! You definitely deserve a cupcake, and much more. Thank you for 4 years (!!) of wonderful and inspiring posts about nature, family, food, play, childhood and the beauty and wonder of the outdoors. Cheers to many more happy years!”
Dear Mel, I found your blog when the 9th street bridge washed out. I moved back from Livingston to Wichita to help my dad in 2/08. A daily check in with your log keeps the dream of returning alive. Thanks for loving the life–and the kids are just extra fun. A big Thank You. ann
This is me singing you happy blogaversary to you. Wish I could be enjoying that cupcake with you, too! Seriously … yours was the very first blog I ever subscribed to, or even read. Glad you’re still here. ๐
I’m kind of blushing right now. I need to congratulate myself more often ๐ Thanks so much to all three of you for the kind words!
Blogging for four years is quite an accomplishment, Mel. Congrats! I always look forward to your great photos and even though my little ones are teenagers now, you inspire me to get out and adventure. Thanks for that ๐
Happy blog anniversary!! Hope you keep writing for four more years – because I love reading! I’ll try to be less of lurker and more of a commenter.
Happy Blogaversary! Eat a cupcake for me! You inspire me. Someday, I will blog more like you! = ) I love following you!
@Abbie- thanks for the inspiration that YOU dole out daily! I don’t know how you do so much…
@Suz- You too, are an inspiration to take the time to enjoy life!
@Ann — So glad to meet you…thanks for commenting! I hope you do make it back to Livingston; it had to be one of the best places in the world.
@Debi- I am so honored to be your first ๐ One of the best things about blogging is making friends and then getting to meet them IRL.
@Minor Catastrophes– thanks to you for showing me what a future with teenage boys looks like!
@Michele– yes, less lurking, more commenting ๐ So glad you are here, whether you comment or not.
@Noelle- Thanks! And thanks for being one of my oldest (longest) friends and still listening to me babble on and on and on….
You know I can’t get enough of your fun world! Happy Anniversary to you! I’ll eat a cupcake for you too!