blogiversary

today my blog turns one year old. incredible. truly remarkable. blogging is definitely an interesting & peculiar way to keep track of time. one thing is for sure, it's one great big reality check. where did the past year of my life go?

but enough of that. this is a time for celebration! for a long while now i've been wanting to change a few things around here. & what better time to do it?

my header for starters has long since needed an update. & through my new header, i'm proud to introduce you to two of my very favorite people in the entire world, kelsey & kaylen...oh, & i mustn't forget my adored alphabet magnets.
kelsey, the sassy redhead on the left, keeps me from getting too serious. she introduced me to flight of the conchords (looong before there was ever an hbo series) & mad men. frankly, she's awesome...what more do i need to say?
kaylen (of happy notions), the adorable one rockin' the pink shades, is an absolute doll. she is the very reason i am part of the blogging world & she loves punctuation as much as i do. i am counting down the days until i live a stone's throw away from her so that hopefully we can become even better friends.
i love them both to pieces.
oh, & i'm the ridiculous one in the middle in case you were wondering.

also, you may have noticed that i'm attempting to condense & clean up my side bars. all of the link lists will soon be in scrolling boxes. if you notice a link isn't working please let me know. & if you have a link to quirkology on your blog but you don't see your name in the 'laura loves linkers' list please, please let me know so that i can add you!

& on that note i just want to say thank you so much for making my first year of blogging so enjoyable. i love the warm community that you all have built & i hope to be a part of it for some time to come. sorry for the mushies, i just wanted you to know. now let's go eat some cake!

photo via pinkiestyle