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2009 Blog Recap


When reading Jo-Lynne's blog, Musings of a Housewife, I discovered a fun way to recap the blogging year. Below is a listing of the first line of the first post of every month in 2009. Please excuse my silliness. Remember, I'm new at this!
My name is Kelly Miller and I live in a quiet, rural area in South Eastern Virginia.
*This was my first post, introducing myself. Click on the date to see a picture of my ugly mug and my cute goats
Now that Christmas is over and the decorations are put away (right?), you're left with the paperwork that came with your Christmas gifts.
*Talking about Christmas in February?
Do you ever feel like you are falling behind in the maintenance of your home and car?
*Yes, I do.
Spring Cleaning is one of those chores that has fallen out of favor.
*This was my only post for the month of April. Apparently I was busy cleaning.
OK. It's almost Summer and we need to be done with our Spring cleaning because the beach is calling and we need to work on our tan.
*This was the first of only 2 posts for the month. Apparently I was at the beach.
As we come to the end of the school year, we're faced with a dilemma.
*I had to look up how to spell dilemma.
I love an organized pantry.
*This pretty much sums up my life.
Here is one of my favorite places to sit and think.
*My photography was starting to get better.
As autumn approaches I start thinking about cooking more.
*I really do cook during the other months.
I know I might be the only person on the planet who gets excited about cleaning supplies.
*This is really sad. Do I need to get a life?
Before I start the holiday cooking frenzy I like to replace my worn out kitchen towels, dish rags, and pot holders.
*I'm really easy to please.
Please forgive my tardiness!
*I hate being late!

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