Merry Christmas! [The Best and Brightest]

I am a few days late but....

Merry Christmas!!

I am still here in Salem with my family enjoying some much-needed relaxation.

Here are some of us on Christmas Eve:

Little sis and I, "little" brother and I... and on the right is me and the babe!

I am also linking up with Christina Bainbridge to share my blog's best and the brightest of 2012:

These are my top 2 posts of the year:

#1:

Writing Through the Seasons {Fall & Winter}

 

#2:
My inventive spelling freebie!

 
My favorite freebie:

My star of the week booklet

My favorite product:

My favorite products are my writing packs! They have helped me sort through the CCSS writing standards for first grade and they took a lotttt of time and effort.

If I had to pick one, I would say my personal narratives pack is my all-time fave!

 
My favorite blogs:

I have "met" so.so.SO many amazing bloggers/teachers/friends this past year through giveaways, product swaps, linky parties, and just good, ole-fashioned emailing :) Some of my faves are below. Be sure to check them all out because they truly are out-of-this-world!

Kelley:

 
Katie:

Stephanie:

Reagan:

 A Kup of Katie:

 (^adorable, quirky, and fun personal blog^)
 

As the last few days of 2012 come to an end, it has been fun to look back on my crazy 1st year of blogging/TPT-ing. I am proud of my successes in the blogging world and have learned a heck of a lot from my mistakes! 2013 is a big year for me as I plan to:

-buy a house

-get married

- go on my honeymoon!!!!

-get pregnant (hopefully)

among many, many other things. I am so excited to see what is in store. Hopefully you'll be able to follow along the crazy journey with me!

Happy almost new year everyone!!