As I think about this {2012} year, I start to tear up.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I’m not sure why but I think it’s just because I have felt so lucky.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lucky to have an amazing team<\/em><\/strong> to work with.
\nLucky to have amazing clients<\/em><\/strong> to design for.
\nLucky to have been asked to do some amazing projects<\/em><\/strong> (To quickly name 4 of our favorites – Universal Studios<\/a>, Better Homes & Gardens<\/a>, Venus Williams’ Parties<\/a> and Emily Maynard’s Daughter’s party<\/a>).
\nLucky to have amazing fans and followers<\/em><\/strong> to write for.
\nLucky to have met so many amazing people.<\/em><\/strong>
\nLucky to have fabulous women-owned businesses to work on collaborations<\/em> with.\u00a0<\/strong>
\nLucky to feel the love each and every time that you <\/em>order<\/em> one of our designs<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I feel LUCKY because I know how important your parties are.<\/span>\u00a0 Your events and projects mark a memorable point in history and in your personal scrapbook of life.\u00a0 In our eyes, the designs have to be absolutely perfect.\u00a0 For you.\u00a0 For your style.\u00a0 For your little one’s dream party.\u00a0 For your holiday get together.\u00a0 For your teacher’s gifts.\u00a0 For your classroom party.\u00a0 Your printables have to be PERFECTLY stylish, unique and eye-catching.\u00a0 That is our goal.
\nYou search the internet, pinterest,<\/a> facebook<\/a>, blogs for the perfect printables…. You have been voting with your dollars and I feel so lucky that you like our work!\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>We appreciate your support.\u00a0 It is because of your that we do what we do.<\/span>
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I am TRULY grateful.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The year has been full of ups, along with some challenges, too.\u00a0 (It’s not all peachy here all the time, everyone!)\u00a0 Some days are wonderful and others are difficult.\u00a0 Most are wonderful, and that is why I am so grateful.\u00a0 No matter how difficult some things may seem, I always remember that somewhere, there are others going through something much more challenging…. and that helps us get through.<\/p>\n

THANK YOU.<\/strong> Thank you.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

I love this quote and artwork below. Neil Gaiman New Year’s Quote… Read it. It is exactly what I want to say!<\/p>\n

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2013 will be an interesting year.<\/strong>\u00a0 Lots of fun projects, I’m sure.\u00a0 Lots of changes, too, I’m sure!\u00a0 We have a lot to look forward to and we hope you will continue to enjoy our work and our posts.<\/p>\n

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Found via Wendy Estes (Layla Grayce) via hummadeedledee blog<\/em><\/p>\n

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Today is not only New Year’s Eve but my Anniversary!\u00a0 Happy Anniversary to my wonderful, funny, supportive husband.\u00a0 I am so lucky to have YOU, J.\u00a0 2013 will be a great one, I know it!<\/p>\n

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