Two Girls With a Purpose: A Celebration

It’s a new year and it is February already. Today “Two Girls With a Purpose” celebrate their one year anniversary. It is hard to believe that Louise and I have been on this exciting adventure for a year.

I must admit it hasn't been easy at times, well for me that is! Now as for Louise, she seemed to come up with creative ideas and information to share. What a creative lady she is!

To reminisce the past year:

Our blog began with two ladies that wanted to share their home town, adventures and much more, hence “Two Girls With a Purpose” was born. We introduced ourselves. Shared how we met and became friends. Then it was off on our own escapades and there were a few that we joined forces.

Louise became a frequent traveler; check out her “A year in review….2014” as she reminisced on last year.

Louise in Seattle at The Northwest Flower and Garden Show

Louise in Fort Wayne at The Home and Garden Show

Louise in Columbus at The Orchid Show, Franklin Park Conservatory

As I look back on our blogs first year, it looks like I need to contribute a little more then I did. Louise was a little more active. The first couple months, March and April, we collaborated on majority of the posts. Wordless Wednesdays, I prepared the majority in order to post. However, we shared the work load of taking pictures. I guess I’m considered the tech person between the two of us. Here are just a few of my favorite Wordless Wednesdays.

Our inaugural year of blogging brought many facets of our little home town to our followers and readers. We introduced you to the beauty of Van Wert.

Central Mutual Insurance Bridge

Lovely Landscaped Home

Children's Garden Smiley Park

We had the opportunity to inform you of the holidays or special events that we celebrate in Van Wert; from Peony Festival, to Independence Day, Halloween and the transformation of our Children’s Garden to the Christmas Garden.

Peony Festival

Concerts in Fountain Park

"Holiday at Home" Fourth of July Parade

Halloween in Van Wert

Christmas Garden

We even had a couple guest bloggers.

Heather Gottke-OSU Extension 4H Coordinator

Deb Knapke-OSU Extension Administrative Assistant

Of course there was some gardening along the way too!

We both hope you enjoyed our first year. We had fun! We celebrate our anniversary with a toast, for there’s nothing better then a cup of hot chocolate on a cold February Day!