Happy Birthday You Are My Fave

January 30, 2009

It’s true this little blog was born one year ago today. We’re celebrating by eating rainbow chip cupcakes. I can’t really remember how it all started. I do remember that I came up with the idea for the name from a song by The Rentals. When I told Ryan that he said, “No honey, the lyrics are ‘you are my faith.’” I bet him he was wrong. The lyrics were googled. Turns out we were both wrong, they really are “you are my fate.” Bummer.

Leave a comment on this post by midnight Monday and one or two people will be chosen randomly to receive a three month subscription to polaroids taken by me. You know that you want a gnome showing up in your mailbox.

And last but not least, thanks for visiting. Thanks for commenting. You are my fave.

(image taken by Mrs. French)

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  • On January 30, 2009 , kribss said:

    happy blog birthday! i found your blog by chance, meaning i cant remember how but i love it! so much that i neglected my 4 year old to go through the archives :O) kidding about the neglect part, she was being babysat by our cat.

  • On January 30, 2009 , Michelle B said:

    Happy Birthday! I can’t even remember how I found your blog…just jumping around! Your blog is my fav! So how about that! Happy Birthday BLOG!

  • On January 30, 2009 , Kimberlee said:

    Happy Birthday to you! Happy birthday you are my fave. No, YOU are my fave, you do it every time, and I know I tell you that all the time, but really, you do, you are the bomb! xxxxx

  • On January 30, 2009 , Karen said:

    Happy Birthday to You!

  • On January 30, 2009 , Sarah Von said:

    Happy Birthday Lady! Also: “you are my fave” makes for a much more witty blog title than “fate.” That’s a bit heavy for pictures of earrings and cute interiors :)

  • On January 30, 2009 , Gina said:

    woohoo happy bday!!

    send over the polaroids!! ;)

  • On January 30, 2009 , Jackie said:

    You are adorable.
    Love the rentals.

  • On January 30, 2009 , Melissa said:

    happy blog-irthday! I love reading your new posts….I’ve gotten so many good ideas from you!

  • On January 30, 2009 , Katie said:

    Great Blog! thanks for sharing…

  • On January 30, 2009 , Sara Terese said:

    Happy Birthday Blog! Great blog..I am new to the blog world but I definitly enjoy your blog posts! Have a great weekend!

  • On January 30, 2009 , mieletcannelle said:

    Oh Melanie, Happy Blog Birthday darling! xoxo You know you’re my fave.

  • On January 30, 2009 , Clint and Lexi said:

    Happy Blog birthday! I want a gnome to show up in my mailbox! Think of all the creative nursery decorating things I could do with that. By the way, did you know that I am pregnant? Due in July and getting bigger by the day! Have a great Friday!!

  • On January 30, 2009 , Micaela said:

    HAPPY BLOG BIRTHDAY!!!! :)
    cheers to another fabulous year! xo

  • On January 30, 2009 , nico said:

    Happy Blog Birthday! Thanks for being so great!
    Here’s to lots more faves!

  • On January 30, 2009 , summer said:

    happy birthday you are my fave!
    i just love this blog.
    it makes me smile, it gives me ideas, it makes me feel good!

  • On January 30, 2009 , Breakfast for Dinner said:

    Happy birthday!!! Your posts always seem to brighten up my day. You are My Fave is my fave! :)

  • On January 30, 2009 , Suzanne said:

    ooh, i love the rentals!

    happy happy birthday to YAMF!

  • On January 30, 2009 , Conor said:

    Happy Birthday! I love reading you are my fave, always makes me smile or laugh.

  • On January 30, 2009 , Courtney said:

    Yay for You Are my Fave…happy birthday to one of my favorite blogs. Please be around for many many more birthdays. :)

  • On January 30, 2009 , Jackie said:

    Happy blogiversary! Whoo hoo! *Poof* (That was the sound of a confetti machine going off).

    Congrats on a whole year, I just love your blog and hope there are many more posts to come.

  • On January 30, 2009 , thevoyageofv said:

    Well, thanks to you for blogging! Love checking in every day to see what you’ll post next. Happy birthday!

  • On January 30, 2009 , Adrienne said:

    thanks for a year of inspiration. . .

  • On January 30, 2009 , It's Always Sunny in Portland said:

    happy blog bday! my own blog is nearly a year old too. i read yours daily. i really enjoy it.

  • On January 30, 2009 , kate said:

    many happy returns, for this blog is my fave.

    well played, you! thanks for a year of excellence.

  • On January 30, 2009 , katie said:

    Happy Blogbirthday! You are my fave! I love to click on you and get the daily (pretend) affirmation that I am someone’s fave. :) Thanks for that!

  • On January 30, 2009 , midwestmoderngirl said:

    Happy blog anniversary! I love reading your blog daily.

  • On January 30, 2009 , Katie said:

    This is a good way to find out who all your sneaky readers are apparently.
    A real conversation this morning:
    Conor: have you read Melanie’s blog post yet? She’s giving away a subscription of polaroids.
    Katie: Was it for today? (And thinking, don’t you remember how the internet sucks on my computer and how I’m trying to conserve energy since I noticed that my power cord is a serious fire hazard?)
    Conor: ya, I’ve already commented.

    Conor thinks this is hilarious. And I think he really wants to win. Of course I want to win too. I think we would be good people to draw because:
    1. You’d save on postage
    2. You could also see your beauties displayed.

    Happy birthday! Still eating those cupcakes eh? I’ll send Conor on over to help out.

  • On January 30, 2009 , Maggie May said:

    happy blogggy!!!!

  • On January 30, 2009 , Jill Wignall said:

    Happy Blogday! Love looking at this site. Keep it up. Also Thanks for stopping by mine. Jill x

  • On January 30, 2009 , Lauren said:

    hurray! I love reading your blog! and I love polariods!! can I please win?

  • On January 30, 2009 , magpiesandmagnolias said:

    Happy birthday to the blog! You are my fave is seriously one of my faves to read! Cheers to another year of loveliness!

    Ashley

  • On January 30, 2009 , tarin said:

    Yay! If rainbow chip cupcakes are the same as confetti cake, then those are my fave! Happy blogging anniversary. Thanks for the daily sunshine :)

  • On January 30, 2009 , Ryan said:

    Mel, you are my faith, fate, and fave.

    Love,

    Ryan

  • On January 30, 2009 , Emilia Jane said:

    Happy Blog Birthday! I love this blog and so happy you decided to start it. And the lyrics SHOULD be you are my fav!

  • On January 30, 2009 , Martina said:

    Oh, I am so happy that you made a silly bet a year ago and ended up creating this blog! It definitely lights up my days just a little bit more…

  • On January 30, 2009 , Megan said:

    Happy Bloggy Birthday to you Melanie! There’s no better way to celebrate such an occasion than with pretty rainbow cupcakes :)
    Have a wonderful weekend!

  • On January 30, 2009 , Rachel said:

    Happy blog-birthday!

    I love lyric mix ups. I seem to be the worst at figuring out the correct lyrics. Whatever.

  • On January 30, 2009 , Jessica said:

    This is seriously my favorite blog! I just found you a couple of weeks ago and it totally rocks!! Keep up the good work and Happy Birthday!

    P.S. I love the song/name of the blog story.

  • On January 30, 2009 , Joslyn said:

    happy, happy blog birthday…i love the rentals ;-)

    xoxo

  • On January 30, 2009 , emily said:

    I only recently discovered your blog, but I love it! Happy Blog birthday!

  • On January 30, 2009 , Karen said:

    Mel!!! YAY! Happy Bday to your awesome blog. And I’m comment 43, that’s pretty amazing :)

    Hope there’s many more years of fave-ness.

  • On January 30, 2009 , Magchunk said:

    Happy Blog Birthday! And now I have a cupcake craving. Yum.

  • On January 30, 2009 , I *Heart* You said:

    happy blog birthday!!! you are my fave is truly one of my fave tops in blogland! enjoy your weekend!

  • On January 30, 2009 , Ken and Gina said:

    Have a good Friday and happy weekend!

  • On January 30, 2009 , Kelly Smith said:

    mel, i love you, you are my fave!

  • On January 30, 2009 , Laura said:

    Happy Birthday to you & your blog!
    (it's just about my blog birthday, too!)
    PS…BEST GIVEAWAY I'VE EVER SEEN.

  • On January 30, 2009 , The Cherry Blog said:

    Happy Birthday! I am so sorry – I just commented on like 3 posts in one go as I only just came across your blog and I LOVE it!!

    much love

    nik xxxx

  • On January 30, 2009 , Melodie said:

    rainbow chip is my jam! could eat a whole tub of the rainbow chip frosting in one sitting! happy birthday!

  • On January 30, 2009 , drollgirl said:

    congrats! and i love the cupcake pic.

  • On January 31, 2009 , Carissa said:

    happy blog birthday! your blog is def one of my faves, even if I don’t comment! trying to get better at that!

    p.s. I so want to eat that cupcake!

  • On January 31, 2009 , Emily said:

    Happy Birthday Blog!! I adore your blog, it makes my day. Keep it coming Melanie! (And PICK ME!)

  • On January 31, 2009 , Selena said:

    I would love a gnome to show up in my mailbox. Happy Birthday!

  • On January 31, 2009 , Absolutely Not Martha said:

    happy birthday! I hope I win your polaroids. :)

  • On January 31, 2009 , notebookdoodles said:

    happy birthday!! i started my blog a year ago as well =) but seeing as i am bad with dates, i completely forgot about it’s birthday. oh well =)
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOURS!

    ❤sb

  • On January 31, 2009 , Alison said:

    i always wondered if your blog was named after that Rentals song but could never remember to ask at an appropriate time although there were a few times i was tempted while conducting rs. Brandon and I have also always thought that the lyrics were ‘you are my fave’ so we will keep singing it that way regardless. i hope you do to.

    ps: i also love your blog.

  • On January 31, 2009 , Suzanne : : S.HOPtalk said:

    Happy Blog Birthday. You are one of my new faves!!! :)

  • On January 31, 2009 , {michelle} said:

    Happy Birthday, you are my fave!

  • On January 31, 2009 , Karen said:

    I love your blog. It keeps me laughing. I still think the one about the lady wearing a sports bra in Target is my fave. I also like Ryan’s post about Steve and Anna.

  • On February 1, 2009 , Alicia said:

    One year! And you are so popular. We love your blog, it is so super.

  • On February 1, 2009 , Cari said:

    well, congrats! I love to see the newest on your blog because it's always so fun & light hearted. This is my first comment on ANY blog, so I had to tell you that you give me that little lift I need for the day. Thanks! -Cari

  • On February 1, 2009 , Elyce said:

    hey mel this is elyce! i love your blog so much and i go on it every day of my life!

    p.s. love the pic of the cupcake with jimmies

  • On February 2, 2009 , Alice said:

    Dear You Are My Fave,

    You are my fave. I check your blog everyday. And everyday it brightens my life. Thanks very much for your lovely words and pictures.

  • On February 2, 2009 , Lauren said:

    bonne anniversaire! i love your blog. and your blog’s name. i’m glad that you botched the lyrics :)

  • On February 2, 2009 , mustardandsage said:

    Happy {belated} blog birthday! That cupcake looks yummy.

  • On February 2, 2009 , Chessa! said:

    happy blogervarsary:) One year?! I love it here and am so happy to have found you.
    I’d love to be win – I heart polaroids and gnomes are definitely my fave! well…one of them at least!
    xx

  • On February 2, 2009 , Swishy said:

    Happy blog birthday!!

  • On February 3, 2009 , Apt. #34 said:

    Congrats on hitting the big year! Very exciting. Can’t wait for the next one!

  • On February 3, 2009 , mothersvea said:

    I hope I’m not too late? anyway happy one year birthday!

  • On February 3, 2009 , 1219992206s14243 said:

    Happy blog Bday! Keep up the great posts!

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