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It's a Big Day!


Two years ago today, I sat myself down at our computer and tapped out my very first blog post.

Yeah, nothin' to write home to mom about...BUT!! I discovered something. I discovered that I love writing, I love reading, I love this community that we bloggers share. I feel like I stumbled upon a little nugget of gold...and with it? Some pretty amazing people!

So friends, join me in celebrating my 2nd Blogoversary!

Over the past two years I've written about so much...my grandpa and a pot plant, a fist full of belly fat, a memo to my children, a note (or 800) to my body, a subsequent apology to my body, a political(ish) post or two, a few on religion, and a whole bunch of Talkin' Shop!

As my way of saying thanks to all of you who come here to read, to give me encouragement, to send prayers, and to share your stories...this one's for YOU! AND, because I love ya all so much, let's have ourselves a giveaway!

Here's how it'll work...all you've gotta do is comment...on any (or all...i.e-so, the more posts you comment on the more entries for YOU!) posts between (and including) this one and Friday's (5QF), and you're entered to win! Win what? You say? How 'bout a $50 Visa Card...to be used anywhere Visa is accepted? (Which is, well, pretty much anywhere, right?!)

It's also monumental week...I will also be posting my 1,000 blog post! Watch for it! (Okay, don't...you know I'll let you know when it happends!!) Yikes...that's a lot of posts! Who knew I had so much to say?!

So, once again, thank you. Thank you for laughing with me, crying with me, venting with me, and praying with me. Y'all are the best...and I appreciate every single, stinkin' one of ya!

I would also like to wish our sweet Godson a Happy 10th Birthday!!! We love you H.!

(PS...Don't forget the giveaway for a $100 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card that I've got going on on my review blog, sponsored by Gatorade and BlogHer!)

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The giveaway for my blogoversary is sponsored by moi. Moi knows me very, very well and probably has a tendency to favor me. (For those of you that don't speak French...moi = me. As in, this giveaway is sponsored by ME!)

Comments

  1. Happy Happy Anniversary! So glad I found you over a year ago!!! One of my favorite blogs to read!

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  2. Happy 2nd Blooversary Mama M! I didn't find you right from the start...but when I did I was so glad...because you are one of my blog friends that makes me smile and laugh!

    1,000 posts??? Wow...that's a lot! But I guess you do have a lot to say. And I like listening to..I mean reading what you have to say pretty blonde lady!

    Have fun celebrating...these are things to enjoy!

    Love, Linda @ Truthful Tidbits

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  3. Happy blogging! Happy Birthday to your godson as well.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  4. Happy Blogiversary. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

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  5. Opps! Of course I meant Blogoversary! tee hee

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  6. Happy Blogoversary! While I only recently discovered your blog, I have read through some previous posts and am definitely looking forward to more! Have a wonderful day!

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  7. I enjoy reading your blog and appreciate your take on life! Congratulations on two years :)

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  8. Congratulation! I love your Blog! Happy Anniversary!

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  9. A new follower, but really enjoying it! Happy Blogaversary!

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  10. Happy Blogiversary! Your posts are always entertaining. :)

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  11. happy blogiversary!!

    i love reading it, so thanks for sharing :)

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  12. Happy Blogiversary to you! I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog, its definitely in my top five favorites lol! I loved the post about your grandpa and a pot plant too, ahahahaha classic. :) Have a wonderful day!!

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  13. Happy Blogging! Congrats on finding something you enjoy. I've enjoyed getting to know you!

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  14. 2 years! Dang, Girl! That's impressive! Love reading here! Thanks for sharing with us!

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  15. Congratulations on two years and 1,000 posts! Thank you for sharing your life with us. I love all the stories.

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  16. Wow two years!! And even bigger WOW for your 1,000th post! CONGRATULATIONS!! Hoe your keep it all together with 5 kids amazes me!!

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  17. Happy Blogivesary!! I love the 5 question fridays :)

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  18. WOW I cant believe it has been two years. I am so thrilled to have been on the bloggy ride for you most of those two years :) You are such an inspiration and can always bring a smile to my face! Heres to 2 more years (at least!) Happy Blogaversary

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  19. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! I'm a fairly new follower, but I'm looking forward to another two years of reading. Keep writing!

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  20. Congratulations! I can't believe 1000 post in two years! Thats amazing!

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  21. Congratulations on your blogiversary!

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  22. I think this means I've been following you for over a year now because I remember your blogoversary last year! Yay! I thank you for entertaining me throughout the day with your blog posts and WWF games :) Much appreciated!

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  23. Happy Blogiversary!! Your blog is one of my favorites! Thanks for sharing your life with us and thanks for the giveaway!

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  24. Happy Blogoversary! I enjoy the light hearted moments you bring to my day as well as the serious ones that need thoughts and prayers.

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  25. Happy 2nd Blogoversary! I found your Five Question Fridays through another blog - and happily joined in. Congratulations on your 1000th post - whew! That is a MAJOR milestone - Congratulations, again!

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  26. Happy Blogoversary, only been following you for a couple of months, but am loving it.
    Congrats on reaching such a milestone, and I wish you many more years to come. :D

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  27. Happy Anniversary to you!!

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  28. I thought you had been doing this for YEARS!!! :) Congrats on the milestone!!!

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  29. Happy Anniversary! I enjoy reading your blog everyday along with my morning cup of coffee! It is my pick-me-up for the day! Thank you for sharing and thank you for the laughs! Congratulations!

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  30. Happy Blogoversary! I am glad I came across your blog, it was definitely one of my favorites!

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  31. Always enjoying reading your blog! Thanks for a bright spot in the day :)

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  32. Happy Blogaversary. I have been reading your blog for about a year and really enjoy it.

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  33. Congrats on 2 years!! We don't have kids yet, so I live through your posts :)

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  34. Happy Blogiversary!!!!! Lol, I don't even know when I started my blog. Guess I should check on that.

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  35. Please don't include me in the gift giveaway. I'm not commenting because of the giveaway. I found your blog last week from the Ultimate blog party and like what you have to say here.

    I wanted to say happy blogoversary - 1000 posts, wow I got excited recently when I posted my 100th post. I've only got 10 times as many to go.

    I'll be dropping back.

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  36. Happy Blogoversary! I for one, am glad you started blogging! 1000 posts! Wow. I am not even sure what number I am at...but pretty sure a long way off from that.

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  37. happy happy day!, I've been following you for over a year and I really enjoy your posts.
    Blessings to you and yours, Terri G.

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  38. Happy Anniversary!!! I love following what you're up to. :) Congrats!!

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  39. Wow... Congrats, congrats:)! This is a super sweet way to thank your readers:)! I LOVE your blog by the way;)!

    stacey_hicks1{at}comcast{dot}net

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  40. Yay! Great giveaway and Congratulations on 2 years!

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  41. Wow...time sure flies!!! I remember last years blogoversary!! :)

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  42. Congratulations! It's so fun reading your posts. I hope you keep it up for a lot more years! :)

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  43. Congrats on 2 year. Love your blog!

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  44. Dang, girl--1,000 posts! Pretty impressive. Happy Blogiversary!

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  45. Wow! I don't even know when my blogiversary is...wonder how to find out?

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