My best day in 2022…what was yours?

best day in 2022

Happy December 30 to all!  Today, I want us all to think about what our best day in 2022 was… for me and you!

This past week, my son-in-law went around the dinner table and ask each family member…What was your best day in 2022?

For me, after a year of literal ups and downs, it was good to change my focus to the best day!

I loved my nine-year-old grandsons response, when he answered…You mean other than right now?

How cute it that?…celebrating the Christmas holiday together this year has been very special.

Without hesitation, I will tell you my best day in 2022, and in the comments, I would love to hear yours.

MY BEST DAY IN 2022

best day in 2022

In late April, my entire family went to the Frio River to celebrate my youngest son turning 30.

It was actually over an incredible two days where we all stayed together in one rented condo and had so much fun in Concan, Texas.

The grandchildren loved celebrating Uncle Josh!  Weather was perfect…food great…lots of activities.

That time will forever be a special memory to me.

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Uncle Josh may also own the best day in 2023, because he is marrying his best friend ….also in springtime.

We are thrilled to welcome this young lady into our family…she is a special one!

Again, I love the idea of leaving a somewhat challenging year with a smile and abundant joy. 

There were many blessings in 2022 and they should be at the front …not the rear.

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MY BEST DAY IN 2022 AND BEST RECIPES

best day in 2022

As you can see, I did try many new recipes in 2022 and have enjoyed being able to share them with you!

This Eggnog Bundt Cake from the Cozy Plum was a Christmas hit and with the right bundt pan looks lovely.

As you can see, I glazed mine too quickly without allowing the cake to fully cool…I can see where the thicker glaze works better.

But, this was good anyway…when I make it again… I will be more patient.

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I also made a new ham glaze and had to share it…so good.

Put a whole jar of Peach Preserves in a saucepan, 1/2 cup of pineapple juice, the juice from the maraschino cherries, and one half cup of brown sugar.

Fully glaze the ham…and the juice is excellent on rice.

I do believe my favorite recipe from 2022 will be the Peppermint Butter Cookies. And I am so glad to hear reports that some of you loved this recipe too.

BEST BLOG DAYS IN 2022

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My best blog days in 2022 are by far shopping for you with my BFF, Leigh Ann.

I hope we have many more of these undercover dressing room adventures for you next year.

The Shopping with Leigh & Me; Today’s News for Women over 50; and Sunday Mornings at home are the top read posts each month on this blog!

Now it is your turn…what was your best day in 2022?

We would love to hear and celebrate with you….

Tomorrow is back to Would You Wear It with my friend, Jennifer….and make sure throughout this holiday weekend that you stay warm, safe and …..

KEEP SMILING!

By Pamela Lutrell

By Pamela Lutrell

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16 Comments

  1. What an uplifting idea, to share good memories. It’s hard to pick just one, thankfully. Mine would be from January 2022, when my whole family…my sons (I have a Josh too!), daughters-in-law, and grandsons were at my house for New Years (and the fact that the grandsons still want to do this even though they are all older, and they use vacation time at work to come here). They will all be here tomorrow for the weekend, so I’m thinking this will be the best of 2023 too! Runner up would be a long trail walk on a perfect, early summer day with my best dog, just enjoying the beautiful weather and gorgeous scenery. One of those feelings you get when things are in place, even if it’s “just for a time!” And just for the record, I think your cake looks better than the original because yours is completely covered in the glaze! Reminds me of a giant donut!! Happy New Year Pam!

  2. My best day was in August 2022 when my husband & I found out he was cancer free from stage 3 lung cancer. So grateful 😊

  3. Best days are ALWAYS spent with those you love! For 2023 I will add more joy and make time to make more best days with family. I think the two will run hand in hand. I look forward to reading your blog every day. Thank you for helping with joy!

  4. Thanksgiving this year (2022) was my best day to memory. We all gathered at my daughter and son in laws home and wow- he’s a great cook and organizer! All my grandchildren were there abd gad loads of silly fun. Speaking of men who cook- My son too is a great cook though he hasn’t much time. Loved this day!
    I enjoyed that day!

  5. Maybe a best week for me, my husband and I took our first vacation in years in June and drove down the California Coast. It was wonderful, a first for this Mississippi couple. Today is a pretty good day too, our 34th anniversary ❤
    Hope you have a blessed 2023!

  6. My very best day this past year was the month of December. Our daughter completed her second masters, this one a MBA with a 4.2 gpa, while planning her December 3rd wedding, and being nominated and winning World Staffing Summit Leaders to Watch For in 2023. There were too many great days to pick. Had to do a little bragging

  7. This holiday season was the best for me. Beginning with my grandsons fifth birthday end of November and Thanksgiving at our house with everyone’s favorites. My husband had cancer free lymph nodes after surgery. Then to see all the decorations up, packages under the tree, and celebrating again here without travel (since 2018). Such good memories.

  8. This was a tough one, because I have a lot of best days. My best moment was finding out my daughter-in-law is pregnant. My best gift was my Medicare card, because there was no more worrying about high-cost insurance. Probably my best day was floating on my back in a calm, balmy Caribbean sea, where it was hard to distinguish the shoreline, because everything was so blue.

  9. It’s all about family. Best week was in July: my son and his (now) fiancee came from the west coast to visit us and my daughter. It was the first time we’d been together in more than two years. They came again in early December – also wonderful.

  10. Pam, your comments and those of this audience brought a tear to my eye, since they are all so beautiful. I’m with your grandson. EVERY day is a blessing and the BEST. I had my 70th birthday this year in May, and my daughter and son-in-law surprised us and whisked us away to see Hamilton, followed by a lovely dinner. Truly memorable. Blessings to you and everyone!

  11. It’s a three-way tie for me! 1, 2, and 3, in no particular order: my youngest son’s surprise visit home a few months ago, each and every moment I spent in the pottery studio learning my new craft and passion, and the joy of returning to all the live music events this year – from the gorgeous outdoor arena in Jacksonville (OR) for a celebration of Latin music, to the three nights of jazz up in Eugene for my birthday, and every Tuesday night summer concert at home along the river – life was pretty awesome!!!

  12. Just had to jump in here and say that these comments are so amazing…Congratulations are in order for many of you. Thank you for sharing!

  13. My best day was my birthday, when I was presented with a grainy sonogram image, whose birth is going to be the best day of 2023.

  14. Well I would have to say when my son told me – over a few oh so casual chats – about his new girlfriend , a veterinarian . It looks like , finally , this one could be a keeper !

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