Whether or not ‘Happy Birthday’ is spoken today, there is a good reason to celebrate this last day of August:
Happy 5 Year Anniversary KERF!
This blog started as a weight loss food journal called Sweat Eat Sleep Repeat on August 31, 2007. I was freshly married, working in public relations and just beginning to learn more about good nutrition and eating habits. I never [ever] could have imagined what it would become!
Five years of daily meals? I still can’t believe it myself. What’s even cooler is that if I want to know what I did on any given day in that time period, I can find out within seconds. It’s a very handy tool!
I’m not quite sure what’s coming next. I will most definitely be blogging about food and life, but I’m not sure how much my daily format will change. I’ll likely drop down to 1-2 posts a day for a while, but my organized self prefers the simplicity of 3 meals a day, so hopefully I’ll get back to that as time allows.
I imagine my meals will become more parts and less wholes. What I mean is – instead of an elaborate meal all in one bowl, I’ll probably eat more ingredients one-by-one (because whenever I’m busy I tend to do that more): yogurt, whole fruit, toast, egg.
KERF has always been a reflection of my life – through a full-time job, going back to school, my internship, traveling, moving, opening the bakery, settling down as a full-time blogger (x2) and pregnancy, so I hope this next phase of motherhood will be just as exciting to watch unfold.
While at times it can be incredibly overwhelming, blogging is truly a joy to do every day, and I have each and every one of you to thank for your loyalty, comments, friendship and enthusiasm!
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I wanted breakfast today to be quick and easy and enjoyed it reading in bed!
Nature’s Path Flax Raisin Bran cereal with a white peach, more raisins, sunflower butter, milk, half a tiny banana and a white peach.
I had a conversation with the peaches guy at the market on Wednesday about white verses yellow. His whites were sweeter but the yellows had more flavor. I got a couple of each to try and decided today that I much prefer yellow! The white definitely lacked the tart flavor I love so much about peaches.
Sippin’ on the raspberry leaf!
Here’s to five more years!?
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Happy 5th! Wouldn’t it be cool of today was the baby’s birthday too? Not thy you aren’t already hoping for that. Lol!
I agree with you on the peaches. I’m all about the bigger yellow flavor. Especially grilled!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
I didn’t know the birth story of KERF – 5 years of blogging is a huge accomplishment!
KathEats says
Haha “the birth story”
Erica { EricaDHouse.com } says
Happy KERF birthday! I can’t wait to see what the next 5 years holds for you 🙂
kathy says
Congratulations on the 5 years! I’ve enjoyed reading- I can’t remember for how long but a couple of years I think. Really looking forward to reading about your new journey as a mom 🙂 I know these days of waiting are so hard but within weeks you will hardly remember life without the little boy about to enter your lives. Enjoy the ride of motherhood!
Andie says
Happy anniversary, love 🙂
-Andie
Khushboo says
Happy birthday KERF! I’ve always admired your dedication to blogging…3 times a day is hard work!
Perfectly says
Congrats … Just discovered your blog here recently and I’m enjoying catching up on posts. You have done a great job on this blog.
coco says
happy blog anniversary! It’s incredible that you’ve done this for five years, and did it sooo well!!! I enjoy so much following your life changes. 🙂 The best if yet to come!
Kathryn @ Mamacado says
Congrats on 5 years Kath! An exciting time for you for sure. Wishing you the best with baby – I am due on Sunday, so saying prayers for all of us!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
Happy Anniversary!! 5 years is a long time to be blogging! That is such an accomplishment 🙂
Kelsey says
Wow, congrats! Yes please, I hope you keep going another 5 years! I love reading your posts, Kath!
Alison says
Happy 5th anniversary!! Congrats on all that you’ve achieved!
Ali @ Peaches and Football says
Wooo! Happy anniversary. Would definitely be cool to have the babe today. Plus, having an August birthday myself I’m a bit partial. Still, Sept 1 would be pretty cool as well.
Either way, it’s going to happen any minute. Soooo excited for you and Matt!
Lindsey says
Today is my birthday, and I can’t recommend August 31st enough… So come on, Baby Kerf!! I’ll gladly share this birthday with you! 🙂
KathEats says
Happy Bday!
Katie says
Thanks for the years of entertainment Kath – you’ve opened the doors for so many other bloggers, and taught many more people how to eat and live healthfully (myself included!)
Marya says
Hi Kath,
Just last night I changed the header of my blog to raspberries that look exactly like the raspberries you used five years ago. I did a double take. Maybe it’s a good omen.
Congrats on five years!
Here’s hoping you get a special delivery today.
Marya
KathEats says
Haha fun!
Ann says
Happy, happy Anniversary!!!! 🙂
Andrea says
Happy Kerfiversary!
Tessa (@ Attempting Normal) says
Congrats, Kath! I hope your day is splendid & filled with celebration… and not just for the blog;)
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
Happy Happy Birthday KERF! Here’s to the next 5 years! (Raising my tea mug)
Kel says
Ha! At first I thought that said Happy Kerfday :)!
Sounds good to me!
Amy says
Happy Anniversary!! 5 years is quite an accomplishment 🙂 I don’t comment often, but I’ve so enjoyed following along with you on your life adventures. Looking forward to the next chapter 🙂
(…Also, I TOTALLY agree with you about the peaches, white ones just don’t have the same yummy zing as the yellows!)
NurseJulie says
Happy anniversary Kath! I truly love reading your blog every day (for over a year now!), and wish you the best of luck with your baby! Can’t wait to read about it, my husband and I are thinking about trying soon. We’ve been together for 10 years, married for 6, so it’s a hard decision for us. A lot of people don’t understand that it’s just been me and him for so long!
Again, thank you for allowing us to be “part” of your life, I know that I relate to you in many ways!
Patricia says
I have been reading your blog since Thanksgiving 2007. I really appreciate all the hard work you put in. Cheers!!!
KathEats says
Wow, incredible! Thanks!
anne says
I’ve been reading since 2007 as well. Look forward to your posts everyday 🙂
Kel says
Congratulations Kath!
Jennifer says
Congrats on 5 years KERF!!
Silvia @ skinny jeans food says
I must admit first thing I did this morning is check Twitter if the lemon drop worked 🙂
I guess Tori Spelling also had a lemon drop….
Happy blog anniversary!
KathEats says
She did? Same concept?
Silvia @ skinny jeans food says
I don’t know 🙂 She just gave birth, lemon drop or not 🙂
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
Happy Anniversary to KERF!!
Yellow peaches all the way! 🙂
Elisabeth says
Happy Kerf Anniversary! 😀
Leslie says
Happy anniversary! It’s my blog’s 3 year anniversary today too! What a coincidence! So glad you decided to start writing 5 years ago…I LOVE reading your blog!
KathEats says
Aww congrats!
Sara says
Happy 5!
Amy Wiginton says
Happy Anniversary!!! You guys eat a ton of fruit too…what do you do about fruit flies?
KathEats says
They are minimal for the most part, but if I see one sometime s I eat all the fruit or put it on the fridge and deprive them for a day or so. Ours are worst in the fall when I keep a jar of vinegar out to trap them
Allie says
Yay Kerfiversary!!
I do have a question for you Kath: since you eat so well and lots of fresh veggies and fruits (although veggies don’t appeal to you all the time pregz), how do you find a way to keep everything fresh and delicious and well-stocked? Do you have to go to the grocery store like every 2 days? I always find that I come home from the grocery store with a fridge packed with fruits and veggies and they’re either gone in 2 days, or they go bad. Any words from the wise?
KathEats says
I usually go to the store once a week, although in the summer with multiple markets and a garden I’m much more sporadic. I don’t have too much trouble with food going bad, although I used to have more. I wonder if it’s a quality thing? I used to shop at Harris Teeter where the produce wasn’t as fresh as it is at Whole Foods. I wonder if you tried a different grocery store for a week if you’d see a difference?
Angel7 says
Happy Anniversary, KERF! I am sure you have inspired a lot of people!
The baby still has time to come on KERF-iversary 🙂
I have never had white peaches before. I had white nectarines, though, & love them!
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ciely says
Diet Fresca? LOL
Isn’t it fun to see how far you’ve come in 5 years
I first came upon your blog from your appearance on Current TV
Congratulations and continued success!
Johanna B says
I started reading sometime during the year before you went to Africa. I still go back and read those posts. It was such an interesting adventure and now you’re embarking on a totally new and exciting adventure. Best wished for as many more years of blogging as your heart desires.
Kate says
Congratulations Kath and Kerf! I have been reading and learning since almost the beginning. I know you put yourself out to the world and that is not always easy. I appreciate you sharing your life with me. My life is better with you in it! Here’s to making this a wonderful Berfday too!
Jessie says
Have loved KERF for over four years — here’s to many more! Happy five year anniversary!
Jennifer says
Happy, Happy Anniversary Kath! Keep up the good work!
Rachel says
Happy Anniversary Kath!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Happy Blogiversary, Kath!!! 5 years is a long, long time to be blogging meals 3x per day. Congratulations! 🙂
Amy Kaye says
Congrats!!! I have to laugh at the paper plate in that old photo– You’ve definitely upgraded to some beautiful dishes! I started following your blog about 1 1/2 years ago and I found it when I googled a recipe for kale chips! I thought your posts were so charming and your blog quickly became the FIRST one I began reading on a regular basis (you are even pinned to my internet quick-links!) Cheers to 5 more years and beyond with KERF… and can’t wait to meet your little guy in the days to come! Exciting time ahead 🙂
KathEats says
Haha well I was on a picnic in that post 🙂
Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear says
Happy anniversary Kath! I love your blog and can’t wait to see how it transforms yet again :). Watching your blog grow and change is like watching a child grow up 😛
Anne P says
Congratulations! It’s been fun to follow you through the years (and of course to become friends in real life, too)! It’s crazy how much has changed in both of our lives since I started reading way back when you were in PR (and so was I).
xo – here’s to going into labor… NOW! 🙂
Leslie says
I look forward to following along wherever life may take you. Have a great day. Praying for you and your family. What a joyful time. Thank you Kath for all that you do to make this a special place to visit. The hard work and attention to detail does not go unnoticed.
Grace says
Happy 5th Anniversary! I’ve been enjoying your blog since May 2011 and love the whole concept of KERF. Can’t wait for baby to be here!!!
Amanda says
Happy Kerfversary!!!! Blogging as consistently as you do is quite an achievement. I really enjoy reading your posts and seeing what you’re up to-it’s like having a friend whom I’ve never met. Now as far as that baby goes, I know that having sex can get things going… Don’t mean to be crass or anything-I’m just saying… 😉
Cait's Plate says
Congrats on 5 years! It’s hard for ME to believe so I can only imagine what it feels like for you! Would love to read this blog for another 5 years no matter the changes – I think the best part is seeing the different life stages reflected in the posts.
Happy, happy anniversary!
Amy in Canada says
Happy Birthday KERF! I’ve been reading for a little over three years now. Kath you are a bright spot in a lot of people’s lives. Happy Birthday soon baby KERF–you will be greeted with joy by so many.
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
Congrats on 5 years! I celebrated my blog’s ONE year anniversairy a couple weeks ago and couldn’t believe how fast time has gone, I’m sure you feel that way even more so! I hope something else great happens today!!! haha
Karen says
I vividly recall connecting with you on Kristen’s (Self’s) blog back in the early days (fall, 2007?) and have been following you ever since…HUGE congrats on this professional milestone, Kath!
KathEats says
Another old timer! Hard to believe!
Tracy says
I also found you on Eat Like Me and have continued reading since! Congratulations and Happy Anniversary…have a great (and exciting?!) weekend, Kath!
Laura @ She Eats Well says
Happy Blogiversary! I love reading your blog as I think the photos are beautiful and make me want to eat delicious good-quality foods! Enjoy your special day!!!!!
Rebecca @ Blueberry Smiles says
5 years is terrific! Congrats and Happy Anniversary!
Laura C. says
Happy 5 year anniversary! KERF is one of the first blogs I started reading when I started my own healthy eating/living journey and I’ve been reading it everyday for the last year! Thank you for all your hard work!
Mom says
Happy anniversary! What fun this has been for the whole family. Thanks!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
Yay! Happy 5 Years! Your blog was one of the first I found, and I’m so glad I did! 🙂 Love following along each day with your eats and adventures!
Kristin says
Great Job! Happy Birthday KERF!!!
Kelly says
Happy Anniversary Kath!
Congratulations, what an accomplishment. What started as something personal to you has taken you on quite a journey. Lovely post today, you have such a great way of expressing yourself and so precise too.
Have a good one!
Catherine says
Congratulations on all of your accomplishments along the way, and I wish you all the best with your baby boy!! I have only commented on your blog maybe 2 times, but I have been reading it since the beginning of 2008. Sharing your journey about going back to school to begin a whole new career helped inspire me to do the same, so I just wanted to thank you for being so open about your life with so many others. When I have my first child in the next couple of years, I will definitely reread your BERF posts. They are so informative! Congrats again!! 🙂
sarah @ So Sarah Laughed says
kath, love your blog, and am so excited for you in these next days…
i remember when i first started reading your blog, too. got hooked through eat live run:)
and, i’ve been reading your sister, too, for awhile. i occasionally drop in on your mom’s blog and love that she’s a presbyterian! 🙂
hey, just an idea, i know you don’t LIKE onions, but maybe it would shock your system just a bit and start labor?! my in-laws don’t eat them for that reason- haha.
KathEats says
Haha I don’t think I want to be breathing at the hospital with onion breath!
Andy Hatch says
Congrats and Happy Birthday!
Monica says
Congrats! What a great milestone. You truly are a leader in the blog community and it is cool to see where/how blogging can take you. KERF serves as such a great reminder to always pursue the things you love. Thanks for keeping ups ith this for so long!
Katie D. says
Hi Kath! Congrats! I’ve been a reader since 2008 (right after I had my 2nd baby) when I found you through Sparkpeople where they highlighted your wonderful oatmeal-cookin’ ways. I’ve been a loyal reader since and have loved following along on your adventures. One of my favorites was your trip to Africa! Looking forward to following you on this next “chapter” as you await the birth of BabyKERF. 🙂
Katryn says
Congratulations on 5 years Kath! I love having you as a (virtual) part of my daily life! 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Congrats on 5 years, Kath! It’s quite a milestone to post at least daily for 5 years, and most of those years 3x a day! Truly inspirational right there. Until someone even tries to blog and take pics of their food, life, etc ONCE a day, no one could even imagine what 3x a day is. For about 18 mos I was doing 2 posts a day and couldn’t keep up. You amaze me and congrats!
Julianna @ Julianna Bananna says
i can’t believe it’s been 5 years!! happy anniversary! i’ve loved reading all of your posts ever since i found your blog about 2 years ago – and can’t wait to keep following along! 🙂
Kavi says
Congrats on 5 years! What an accomplishment. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure!
Chantal says
Happy Kerfiversary!
I’m gone camping this weekend, so best of luck and I hope I return to find a sweet baby boy here!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Congrats on the milestones, and more to come!! xo
BethanyB says
Many congratulations on your 5 years of success!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
I love the opening of this post!! Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KERF!
Lindsey @ Pas de Deux says
Congratulations on 5 years of blogging! Truly incredible 🙂
Annette @FitnessPerks says
YAY!!! Happy 5th! And happy due date too 😉
Maria Carolina says
CONGRATS on the 5 years! Don’t worry we’ll still love you once your a mother and can only post twice a day! Hey duty calls, I think everyone can relate. Heck you’d still be on my favorites tab even if you posted once a MONTH! P.S you mentioned white peaches in your bowl twice XD can’t seem to get them off the brain?!
mary @ minutespermile says
so funny — i prefer white! though i’ve stopped buying peaches because they rot on me after only a few days! maybe if i bought them fresh from farmer’s market that would help. love your blog! don’t stop!
eileen says
Diet Fresca?
KathEats says
= personal growth
Grocery Lane says
You have been such an inspiration to me! Congrats on 5 years – I hope to one day be as successful as you! 🙂 Happy due date!
Tina says
Congrats for 5 years and even more of sticking to blogging all the way and daily!
Which I find personal the most challenge bit
Susan says
Congratulations on 5 wonderful years of faithful blogging! Your hard work & enthusiasm are the key to your success – not to mention your supportive family and friends. Here’s to many more happy years of KERF and all the over ventures I’m sure will come your way.
[email protected] says
Happy Anniversary…..maybe a happy birthday a little later?!? I still can’t decide if I like yellows or whites. It pretty much changes each time I buy one or the other. 😉
Amilja says
Congratulations ! You have an awesome blog!
Danica @ It's Progression says
Happy blog Anniversary!! I don’t comment often but I love reading your blog and looking at all the gorgeous pictures you take. I get a lot of ideas for new-to-me healthy meals from you!
Can’t wait for when a new post says Happy BIRTHDAY! 🙂
Kinley @ Better Off Barefoot says
Happy Kerfiversary 🙂 You have helped bring me many tasty breakfasts over the past 1+ years I have been reading so thank you! Now a breakfast is not a breakfast without some nut butter!
Message for Baby: Being born today seems like a very good idea… just saying 😉 Being punctual is a very admirable quality in a little guy!
Nicole says
Yay Happy Birthday KERF (And hopefully baby KERF as well :)) Thank you for sharing your life with us everyday, we all owe you so much gratitude!!
Veronica says
I went 10 days “overdue” with my 2nd (but I think my due was just wrong because he was only 7lb 14oz when he was born – not huge like most overdue babes) what finally did the trick was bowling. Hit up a lane tonight? But then again…. at 41w3d, anything is likely to break the seal! 😀
Good luck! Try the EPO the “other” way right before bed tonight so it dissolves on the cervix. I bet you’ll have a Labor Day baby!
Anna says
Congrats/Happy Blog Day!!
P.S… You know you’re a devoted reader when you have a dream about the blog author posting that she had her baby… Yup… That happened last night. Haha! I’ve never had any prophecy dreams before, but maybe this will be my first.. 🙂
Susan says
Happy Anniversary! My college-aged daughter told me about your blog a couple years ago and I’ve been enjoying it ever since. You make eating healthy easy and flavorful. And even though I’ve never met you and don’t know you personally, I feel like I’m about to be a first time grandma! I know that sounds a little nuts (well maybe a more than a “little” nuts) 🙂 but I wish you an easy delivery and lots of happy days to come. I can’t wait to meet him! Hope it’s soon.
Ahn Ei says
Wooo! Happy Anniversary! Love the blog! Hope the cupcake works it’s magic!
Kathy W. says
Happy 5!! When I think of your blog, I think of a bright, sunny space. There’s nothing else like it.
(and like the rest, I check your Twitter to see if there’s any NEWS yet…I am thinking you’ll go into labor this weekend.)
KathEats says
What a lovely compliment : )
Kori says
Happy 5 year anniversary KERF!!!! Perfect day for your little guy to arrive. 🙂
Michelle (Peachy Palate) says
Ah congratulations on five years…you’d swear you were at it about ten!! One year in and you were one of the first five blogs I ever visited and was truly inspired….you continue to inspire me every day. Your beautiful photography, humour and honesty..I hope everything turns out wonderfully for you, I’ve no doubt you’ll find a new stride!
Elizabeth says
Congratulations on your sucess, Kath. You deserve it! You are so fortunate you have a job you love that will allow you to stay at home (for the most part) with your little one.
I’m going on a week-long vacation starting tomorrow and I was hoping to totally unplug…but I think I will be checking on and off to see if you are going into labor! Here’s hoping for a safe and easy delivery.
Vidya says
Congrats Kath and Happy Anniversary Kerf!!
JessicaE says
Another long time reader… since 2008. Sending lots of baby dust your way!!
Nicole says
I found your blog a while back when I was trying to get tips for diversifying my boring oatmeal. Needless to say my breakfasts have vastly improved, my husband LOVES overnight oats, and all in all I feel like my family is eating even better than we were before. I’ve always known the importance of breakfast, but know I also enjoy it with a bit of passion added in. 🙂 I feel like I’m actually eating more in the mornings, but I’ve actually been losing weight. Totally unintentional, but welcome after having my 2nd baby. 😉 I now keep up with you regularly and enjoy each and every blog post. Congrats on the big 5, and good luck with your soon to arrive, new addition! It’s the most beautiful and amazing experience a woman can have and hope it goes smoothly for you!
j3nn says
Happy anniversary, KERF! Here’s to many more. 🙂
kyla says
Happy Kerfday! I’ve been reading your blog everyday for three years now and have loved seeing the evolution of KERF. Here’s to this new chapter in your life!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Happy 5 years of blogging! I’ve loved following you through the end of your internship and opening GH – and I can’t wait to read about your journey through motherhood! 🙂
Karen H says
Happy Blog Anniversary! Thank you for an interesting, positive, and fun site! Wishing you the best as you welcome your baby.
jeanette says
Happy Anniversary! May you keep inspiring us to eat more veggies and keep our homes more organized for many more years! 🙂
I’m also checking the blog every 1/2 hour to see if baby has arrived 🙂
XO!
Julie says
Happy Five Years! I’m a relatively new reader (and blogger) and look forward to another 5 years of reading KERF!
Alicia says
Happy KERFday! I just want to say thank you for authoring this blog! I started reading about a week before you announced you were preggers, but have gone back and read many of the old postings. In some ways it seems like you are an old friend! You truly bring a little but of sunshine to my life every day!
I look forward to reading your blog for years to come! Keep up the good work, and go eat some eggplant. We wanna meet that baby!!!
Raw Juice Girl says
Happy Anniversary, Kath! I’ve followed your blogging the majority of your time blogging here and I’ve always loved your posts and looked forward to them each day. You’ve worked HARD and you deserve all the good that comes your way! I’m praying you have a healthy, happy, and very safe labor and delivery — can’t wait for your bundle of joy!!! *hugs* <3
KathEats says
Thanks for all of your lovely comments!!!!!
Jenn says
Happy Birthday KERF! 🙂
Melissa says
So neat to see how far you come in all realms! Thanks for sharing it daily with us!
Adrianna says
and still one of my faves 🙂 congrats! keep up the great work. I’m excited to keep reading in the new journey!
Tiffany says
Congratulations Kath! Enjoy your weekend 🙂
Lindsay says
I certainly hope 5 more years are in the mix! You have been so successful with this blogging scene, and really are an inspiration to those of us that are just starting to dip our toes into blog world! I have been working on mine for almost three years now but have only just found a rhythm of posting once a day, and it is usually not about what we did specifically on that day: it’s a recapping of events of our travels, Cambodia, Thailand, Korea, and it is working thus far. I hope to one day be able to post everyday like you do;) As your life changes, so does your blog~ and I think there is such beauty in that!
Julie says
Happy Anniversary! Kath, you are an inspiration! I have been following you for over a year now and I am so impressed with your ability to be so consistent. I am so excited to see you become a mom! Enjoy it all! Thank you for your honesty and sharing your healthy attitude towards real food!!
Jennifer says
That is just amazing that you’ve been able to do this every day for five years. I’m sure you’ve had days where you just did not feel like writing anything but you did.
Congratulations on five years! Just curious, but at what point did you decide to change the blog’s name to KERF?
Jen says
Happy Anniversary! I didn’t know you had a different blog name – When did you officially change to the KERF name?
And 3x/day – that’s a lot! Although I guess it’s your job so you have the time to do it. You really seem to read and answer a lot of your readers’ comments though – are you constantly on the computer? I don’t know how’d you keep up otherwise between your posts, comments, twitter and other projects otherwise.
KathEats says
Yes, and mobile. Answering this from my tablet from bed!
KathEats says
The name changed early on when I moved to wordpress…. I think like 2 months in
Kayla says
yes please!! more years would be awesome. 🙂 congratulations, KERF is my favorite blog!
Anna says
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your life! I really enjoy your blog!
Lani says
Many congratulations, Kath! It’s been a pleasure reading about all your adventures since 2010– and having the greater pleasure of your friendship. 🙂 Wishing you continued professional success and great joy in motherhood!
[email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says
Happy 5th Anniversary! I’m heading toward 2 years in December and I’m pretty excited. Keep writing, and I’ll keep following!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Oh yay!! Happy 5 years! 🙂