Three years ago today I started this blog without any real expectations, just a need for a space to share my thoughts and passions. And that is what I have done, but not without learning a lot about people, human nature and life along the way.
My blog itself has evolved a lot over the years. It started with Blogger as Musings of a Crunchy Domestic Goddess, changed to WordPress and then, after I registered my own domain, it got a groovy blog makeover and a shorter name – Crunchy Domestic Goddess. In three years, I’ve gained many readers, as well as lost some along the way. I’ve participated in blogging carnivals, theme days, contests, and giveaways – even done a few gift guides. I’ve met (virtually, anyway) so many amazing women (and a few men) through blogging. And I’ve learned a great deal about a variety of things – from photography to composting to vegetarian/vegan cooking, from Waldorf education to making butter (a post on that coming soon) to politics, from honesty in blogging to learning you attract more flies with honey than vinegar.
It’s been a fun, interesting and sometimes exhausting ride and I have enjoyed sharing it with you all. I look forward to another year of learning, laughing, sharing and growing together. Before I get too sappy, I just want to say thanks for being here. :)
I know I said I was going to have a giveaway ready for today to celebrate my 3rd blogiversary but time slipped away from me this weekend, between the beautiful and productive day we had on Saturday and Jody’s birthday (brunch with my sis and her beau, making chocolate banana bread and blueberry bread, grocery shopping, making dinner, etc.) on Sunday. So I didn’t get the details ironed out for the giveaway yet, but it will happen soon, probably later this week. Stay tuned.
And now, onto Best Shot Monday…
While I picked up my point & shoot camera often to take a lot of snapshots this week, I didn’t pick up my SLR much except to capture another beautiful sunset out our office/playroom window. We’re fortunate to get such beautiful skies on a regular basis here in CO. This is my best shot for the week.
You can see more from Best Shot Monday participants over at Mother May I.
Stumble it!
Penny says:
happy bloggerversary!
February 11th, 2008 at 1:09 am
To Think is to Create says:
That’s a long time in blog-land, great job. Love the pic!
February 11th, 2008 at 1:26 am
Heather says:
Happy Anniversary! I have to credit almost everything I know about blogging to you- MOACDG was the first blog I ever read, and I have learned so much about you, and through you, about a variety of subjects.
I feel very fortunate to know you IRL as well and to count you as a friend- you are a wonderful friend, mother, and blogger! :-) Thanks for all the posts over the last three years- can’t wait to see where CDG goes in the next three!
February 11th, 2008 at 1:32 am
DanaB says:
Beautiful sunset…I never get enough of sunsets. Sunsets happen everyday–what an amazing miracle!
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February 11th, 2008 at 4:35 am
Half Pint Pixie says:
happy blogiversary, beautiful pic too!
February 11th, 2008 at 4:43 am
phyllis says:
happy blogiversary! (who knew the words we could make up:-)!?)
i love the pic. i love that you can still go outside and take it — it was so darn cold here this weekend…
February 11th, 2008 at 6:31 am
MelodyA. says:
Happy Anniversary to you!
February 11th, 2008 at 7:27 am
Kyla says:
Happy Blogiversary!!!
And I love that photo. Lovely.
February 11th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Greenstylemom says:
Congrats on 3 years! You’ve definitely done a lot of impressive work over that time.
February 11th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Maya says:
Happy blog anniversary! And what a beautiful shot!
February 11th, 2008 at 8:37 am
Adventures In Babywearing says:
Very Happy Blog Anniversary to you!!
Steph
February 11th, 2008 at 9:14 am
megan says:
lovely. it looks as if someone carefully painted stripes in the sky!
February 11th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Andrea says:
What gorgeous sunset colors!!
February 11th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Anonymous says:
Happy blogiversary, beautiful shot!
Mines up: http://itsnotaboutthatanyway.blogspot.com/2008/02/best-shot-monday-icu-bloopers.html
February 11th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Liz says:
Yep, that’s a great shot – Happy Blogiversary!
February 11th, 2008 at 11:14 am
Christina says:
Congrats on 3 years! My first anniversary is coming up soon. :o) I love the softness of that shot.
February 11th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Jenty says:
Happy blogaversary! I love the shot!
February 11th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Maggie says:
Fantastic shot! And congrats on your blogiversary too…three years, so exciting!
February 11th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Alana says:
Happy Blogaversary! Keep up the good work!
February 11th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says:
Happy Blogiversary! And I love the photo – just gorgeous. :)
February 11th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Bonnie says:
Happy Blogiversary !!And I love the photo ! I miss the beautiful Colorado sky !!!
February 11th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Tiff@The Shopping Fund says:
Happy Blogiversary!!! I love reading your blog. Great photo by the way!
February 11th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
natalie says:
Happy Day to you!! Wow…three years. That’s a pretty fantastic accomplishment.
Beautiful photo you have to share today. What a nice view!
February 11th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Cindy says:
Wow…that is STUNNING! Happy Blogiversary, by the way!
My BSM is up, too!
February 11th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Bunny says:
Very nice shot! And happy blogiversary!
February 11th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
erika says:
happy, happy blogiversary!! :)
February 11th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Tara says:
That photo is gorgeous!
Happy Blogiversary!! Exciting! I wish I could have been here in the very beginning. Thank you for all of your insights and comments – I really enjoy reading your blog.
February 11th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Rebecca says:
Happy Blogiversary!!!!!!
February 11th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Blessed Nest says:
happy bloggerversary…to you!!! Wow what an amazing picture…so beautiful!
February 11th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Sherie says:
Congratulations! And thanks for showing me what I’m missing in my own backyard! I really must get out more :-)
February 11th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
Christine says:
Happy Day!!
February 12th, 2008 at 12:47 am
liesl says:
What a beautiful sight to welcome the day :) Thanks for sharing, and Happy Blogiversary!
February 12th, 2008 at 1:21 am
Mike says:
Serene.
Mike
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February 12th, 2008 at 6:28 am
Anna at Hank & Willie says:
Love it, Amy!
And congrats on the blogoversary. I remember our days on the summer 04 babies AP list, and now here we are!
P.S. Tried to call you yest, will try you again today!
February 12th, 2008 at 8:36 am
Stacy says:
Happy 3 years! Beautiful shot, too. You are lucky you have that right out your window. I occassionally get some pretty sunsets in the west, but there are some lovely power lines in the way. They detract from the beauty just a bit. ;)
February 12th, 2008 at 9:46 am
pinks & blues girls says:
Wow, three years!! You’re one of the pioneers! :) Congrats on 3 great years!
Jane, Pinks & Blues
February 12th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Scout's honor says:
Congrats! I’ve struggled with keeping it going for just over a year!
I am really enjoying your blog. :)
February 12th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Isil says:
Happy anniversary!I think I have been reading you since spring 2005.You’ve always been inspirational for me,I’m glad to have met you.
I also love the pic.!
February 12th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
waldorf says:
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