When I started this blog, I published a Year in Review post almost every year around this time. They are time consuming to put together, but it’s always a lot of fun to look back on a year well spent, and worth it for my own memory book! Over the past several years, the kids have gotten older, our family was even busier, and somehow these posts fell by the wayside. Today, I am bringing back this tradition with a look back at 2021!
Travel
After the year we had in 2020, we were lucky and thankful to take quite a few wonderful trips in 2021! Here are some highlights.
Baytowne Wharf (Sandestin) | Girls’ Night at the Grand in Fairhope | Rosemary Beach | New Orleans | Napa Valley | Nashville | Serenbe | Family Trip to Fairhope
Family
The kids are growing like crazy! They are all at such fun ages and it has been so much fun to see them grow and change, in the space of just one year. Here are a few “day in the life” posts, birthday recaps, and more!
Day in the Life: Molly: 2 Years, 8 Months old | Brody’s Gaming Bus 8th Birthday Party | Kids’ First Day of School | Day in the Life: Ages 8, 6, and 3 | Molly: 3 Years Old | My Favorite Kids’ Clothing Boutiques
Malone Maison
We have enjoyed our home so much this year! Here are a few requested updates.
Our Paint Colors | Our Outdoor Space | A Peek in Our Bathrooms
Holiday Celebrations
As the kids grow, I have loved celebrating each holiday with new activities and old traditions. Here is a look at how we celebrated a few holidays this year!
Easter | Halloween | Thanksgiving | Christmas
Entertaining at Home
If you have been around this blog any length of time, you know that I love an excuse to entertain. Here are a few of my most memorable parties from this year!
My Birthday + Valentine’s Weekend | Dinner with Daniel | Woodland Baby Shower | Friendsgiving | Thanksgiving | Christmas | New Year’s Eve 2021
Recipes
Here are a few of my favorite recipes from this year…I have used them time and time again. I hope you will try these, and enjoy them as much as we do!
Main Dishes/Sides/Salads
Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya | Crabmeat Casserole | Cheesy Zucchini Chicken & Rice Bake | Crack Potatoes | Antipasto Arugula Salad
Appetizers
Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball | Million Dollar Dip | Bacon, Brie, and Pepper Jelly Crescent Wreath | Cream Cheese Sausage Balls | Tomato, Corn, and Mozzarella Tart | Ham and Swiss Poppy Sliders | Hot Swiss and Bacon Dip
Desserts
Cinnamon Apple Pie | Halloween Desserts | Candy Cane Brownies
Cocktails
Thanksgiving Margarita | Strawberry Basil Margaritas | Summer Brew Cocktail
Tablescapes
No dinner party of mine is complete without a beautiful tablescape! Luckily, I snapped photos of all of my favorites! Holidays, memorable gatherings, and seasonal inspiration – it’s all included here.
My Birthday + Valentine’s Weekend | Matt’s Birthday Lunch | St. Patrick’s Day | Summer Blue Coastal Tablescape | Dinner with Daniel | Back to School/Mom’s Day Out | Fall Neutrals | Orange, Blue, and Amber Thanksgiving Tablescape | Thanksgiving | Christmas | New Year’s Eve 2021
Wow! It has been so much fun to look back. So many wonderful memories were made in 2021. I’m very excited to see what 2022 will bring. Cheers to another great year!
