Well…here we are…the end of one year…and on to another.
It’s been a really fun year….and i want to thank you for hanging with me…
like when i got my nose pierced….and thought i might have to amputate it…
or from the time my kids crank called 911 and the fire department showed up…
{hey…at least i got to watch a really HOT fireman have a “talk” with my kids}
or what about that one time…you remember the one…
when i left my kids unattended outside of T.J’s for a split second….and was accosted by someone
who said they were from Child Protective services…..oh yeah…i remember that one vividly.
Thank goodness that was a good year and a half ago…because i still have nightmares.
They don’t have wine in jail…so i don’t think i would do so well.
You’ve also hung in there when i do my little fashion shows…
and show you some of my “what i’m wearing”…like my favorite $10 Target dress….
to some of the places i’ve gotten to travel this last year…
like going with my family to Hawaii for three whole weeks…..
{by the way…i want to go back….really bad….just letting you know}
to taking my kids skiing for the first time at my parents home in New Mexico…
or heading to France with one of my besties….
and taking Lola on a girls only weekend up to Minnesota.
You’ve been around when i’ve had some of my friends…
The Real Housewives…..over for mimosa’s…
You’ve seen me take my kids out dancing in the streets on one day….
then handing out money and words to those in need on another.
You’ve been really encouraging when i talk about how i used to be a size 4…
but now i’m a little thicker then i need to be….
and i can barely squeeze into a size 8….
but bryan still bought me a Victoria’s Secret gift card for Christmas…
so it really must not be that big of a deal….
right?….
or maybe he really doesn’t want me to keep eating Mason’s ice cream…
because i think we….
{cough cough}
have gone thru at least 6 gallons this week between us.
I’m a mini {van}….not a mini {cooper} driving mom…of three…
who might rather be driving a 1989 Jeep Wagoneer….
but as of right now….
i’ll be ok with what i have….
because i can fit a whole bunch of screaming kids in this thing.
{even though someone…and i’m not naming names…but they cut the cord of one of the sliding doors..
and now the left sliding door does not open….but who cares right…it’s a car..and it runs}
I’ve caught my kids in compromising situations this year….
and had to show you some of them…
and i truly love that i can….
you know…
show you without judgement.
Because really…i am a mom…just like most of you.
{note to self: get rid of the jelly once and for all}
It’s been a really great year.
So…thank you for hanging out with me….thru the thick and thin…
the good and the bad…and for sure the fun.
Thank you for letting me capture it on film for you….
so…i thought…maybe you would want to capture some of your own events on film also….
because i just love my Fuji Instant Camera.
Love.
And…..just one more thing to go with it…..
because you never know…you might want a cute outfit to wear while out and about
photographing your daily events….
Yes…you read that right.
Thank you…..from me to you.
All you have to do is comment. One winner will get the camera and the gift card….and if you decide
to twitter about it…then come back and comment again. Want to link to Facebook?…then you get
to comment again….three chances to win.
So…i thank you….it’s been a great year…and i appreciate each and every one of you.
{even those of you that just lurk…i like you too}
*winner will be chosen on Wed. January 5th.*
Love reading your blog! You crack me up every time. Thanks for the chance to win! ~Aimee
you forgot to mention getting bangs….that inspired me to get them at my last appt. and then to decide i didn’t like them the next day. drat. thank goodness for bobby pins! it will be a long year of growing out for me!!
I’m so glad to know that you like us lurkers, too!
I’m glad to read that your kids cut very important cords as well.
You are a daily read for me so I can’t wait to see where the KY ends up in 2011.
Plus, your name is Kasey — which means you rock.
Happy NEW YEAR!
Kacey
what an awesome giveaway! you had a great year!
Happy New Year!
Diane
I just found your blog through another I follow and already LOVE it. Thanks for the chance to win. I would love to have a new camera to capture my three kids screaming in my mini van!
You always make me laugh. I just love how you view everyday things. Thanks for the great year of reading as well. -Kate
you are so fun kasey- cute post and so very generous.
wishing you the very best in the new year!
Shoot yeah, I’m in!
I soooo need a new camera!
Such a creative post!!! I loved the little cutouts. And I am ALWAYS up for an Anthro shopping spree.
Lovely giveaway, Happy New Year!
Such a cute post! Love the dollies. 2010 was good to you. Here’s to a happy, healthy 2011!
Your blog is the one I check most often…..you’re so much fun!
My birthday is next week and either would be a wonderful birthday gift!!
Jan. 5 is my birthday!
Love your blog. Love Anthropologie.
I love reading your blog and would love to win the card. I don’t have anything from Anthro and would love to buy something for free
I went into Anthropologie for the first time, cute place. I’m going back, card or not
Your blog is so refreshing! Anthro is my all time favorite store. It makes my week to stop in and see what’s new!
Kasey, your blog is a must for me - you’re brave and bold and make me laugh out loud every day. Not to mention that you also make me feel better about my own child rearing, housekeeping, ice-cream eating and alcohol intake
I’ve so loved discovering your blog! Love your perspective-please keep it up this year.
Love your genuineness! I am still a minivan mom with teenagers to boot but I would love to covet one of those fun Jeep Wagoneers too. Looking forward to the new year!
you are too funny! happy new year
i tweeted about it, too!
You should totally pick me. I’m super cool.
Would love to win this giveaway!
Hi!
I sitt here in Norway and read your blogg all the time - and I love it!
Looking forward to follow you this year to:)
Love Birgitte
Happy New Year! Ihave enjoyed reading your year full of fun, mishaps, fashion, and beautiful photos (especially the one of the cutie French man). Keepingmy fingers X’ed for the giveaway, it’s amazing!!!
xoxo
Judith~
Just twittered the giveaway too!!! Crossing my fingers and toes!
Xoxo
Judith~
Paris Atelier
YEY! Great giveaway from an amazing blog!
…And,just FB’edthe giveaway as well
http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fkaseybuick.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fits-been-quite-a-year%2F&t=It%27s%20been%20quite%20a%20year
All the best to you in 2011!!!
xox
Judith~
What a wonderful giveaway. Christmas all over! I love reading your blog in the morning because it puts a smile on my face for the rest of the day. Happy New Year.
Leslie
lovely giveaway. fabulous 2011 to you.
Pick me! Pick me!
Happy New Year!
Newest fan! Thanks for giving your readers this fun opportunity!
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You got bangs, I got bangs.
You got your nose pierced, I did not.
You have three kids, I have three kids.
You drive a mini van, I drive a mini van.
You are hilarious, I am not.
Please pick me!!
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OMG!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your site…it reminds me of me and my daughter and our daily adventures to say the least. Happy New Year…it will be a fabolous one….
I have the same Target dress! It’s too big on you! You must be a size 6 and are wearing clothers that are too roomy
I have a fun time reading your posts, keep up the great work!
love your honesty! I come hear often to read your posts. sometimes they crack me up, sometimes they are touching, and always they remind me that I am not the only mom out there that has a perfectly imperfect life!
Happy New Year from the NW suburbs, Kasey!
Would love to win!
A geekmomma twitter for ya!
I’ve always loved reading your posts…and knowing that you live only a couple of suburbs away makes it feel like we really are friends!
And a facebook link for ya!
Because I REALLY want that instant camera. You know - for documenting important things like… beer runs to WI.
Placed a link on FB
I agree - thanks for appreciating us lurkers!
fun post:) thanks for the chance!! happy 2011!
I just found your blog through Decorating Addiction and love it. What a great post and what a great giveaway.
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Just came across your blog and I a love it! Thanks for the chance to win. Happy New Year!
love you, love your site, love anthro
I love anthropologie! Great giveaway!
tweeted!!! @Neelykins
Those paper dolls are so cute. I would sooooo love to win either the camera or the Anthro gc. Thank you so much for the chance at them. Happy New Year to you and yours!
I just found your blog and absolutely love it! I will be a faithful follower from now on!
I just found your blog today and absolutely love it! I will be a faithful follower from now on!
Wow! What a great give-away! I have never actually bought any clothes at Anthropoligy, cuz I’m too cheap! I do love reading your blog. It always puts a smile on my face. Thanks for many smiles.
Michelle
you make me smile.
and sometimes laugh right out loud.
Happy 2011! Great post! And, woah! Great giveaway
Love your blog! Always very entertaining! Thanks so much for offering such a generous giveaway!
Found your blog about a month ago…have been following, reading + laughing since
Hey Kasey, Happy New Year! Thanks for entertaining the masses with your tales. I laugh every time you lust for a wagoneer- you would have LOVED my 1949 Jeep Willys Overland…looked like a woody station wagon and Jeff made me sell it after discovering I was driving around in it without knowing how to drive a stick!!! ( hint- just coast thru the stoplights). peace & properity M hope to see you at the 3 French Hens Market this Summer!!!!
No- THANK YOU!!! We have very much so enjoyed spending the year with you!
You are crazy fun!
shell
gypsylemonade.blogspot.com
I linked you to my facebook! yay!
love shell
I am addicted to your blog, my kids a little older now, but I really appreciate that you are willing to show your life, and is the true reality for most of us. The perfect imperfect. I would love to win the camera, but I really need the gift card. I hope you have another lovely real year.
I am so happy I found your blog. Its very fun and inspiring and I am look forward to following in 2011!!
I love to visit you here-you are hilarious and have such great taste! Mostly though, I love the “realness”-good stuff! Both of these generous gifts would be put to great use!
Happy New Year!
Thanks for so many good laughs… I look forward to see what’s going on in your life in 2011.
Happy new year! Looking forward to reading more of your life in 2011!!!
Shawn
I’ve been a lurker for some time, but just had to comment! Love your honesty & the way your writing makes me laugh after a tough day of being a mom. Happy New Year!
560 comments so far…. oh well, the chances of winning are slim but wanted to tell you I have been following your blog for awhile… I am glad I found it, your blog is really fun to read. A long, long time ago I lived in a city a couple of miles east of you and miss it very much so it is fun for me to see some of the local picutures you take as well.
Have a great year!
beth
Gotta love Anthro!
Happy New Year! I have been enjoying your blog 
I LOVE reading your blog, thank you for a fun year! Anthro is my FAVORITE store
wow. now that’s a prize!!! love your blog - i love to see the cute clothes you wear too!!!!
Oh thank you Kasey! With or without “prizes”, I’m following you through another year…because you are awesome!! Wishing you & yours much love and happiness in 2011:)
Quite a year indeed! Looking forward to another year of great reads…Leslie
Happy 2011! Love your blog!
Just found you a few weeks ago and think you are my kind of girl! I hope to win but will be checking in from time to time regardless!
I love everything about your blog-the real everyday life situations you share, your cute outfits, Anthro ravings, the photos, everything-and look forward to another year of fun here with you. Thank you for sharing, Kasey!
I have loved spending the last year with you and your family. I have blog-stalked you since November2009 and it’s been a blast. Awesome give-away, pick me!
I put your link on facebook.
Just found your blog and I feel as though you’re someone I’ve known since college…. I enjoyed the year in review. Thanks!
Would LOVE an Anthropologie Gift card…and the camera would be perfect for my New Year Resolution…365 days in photographs.
Crossing fingers I win! 
You crack me UP!!! Oh my gosh! I got a big kick out of you recapping your year. LOLOL
That was a whopper of a year!
Hugs!
I love your blog…………..you always know how to make me laugh with your stories of everyday life! I would love, love, love to win this giveaway!!! Thanks for always sharing with us - your readers!!
Shelley
………………just shared on FB, so here’s my second entry. Again, thank you for your blog! shelley
This giveaway is better than a birthday surprise!
Happy New Year.
Love your blog, always makes me laugh!
~Jessica
Love your blog. You and your life make me laugh. It all sounds so familiar. It’s comforting to know life’s mishaps happen to others and can really be something to laugh about. Thanks!
My birthday is tomorrow and I’m obsessed with Anthropologie and I just had my third baby so the camera would be an awesome addition!!! Thanks for being so real! I wish there were more of you/bloggers out there that were truly genuine and inspiring.
oh my gosh!! this is an AWESOME giveaway!!!!!! thanks so much for the chance to win!!
i tweeted!!
http://twitter.com/#!/sandyalamode/status/21755444561182721