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I Heart you, a Blogiversary, and a Winner

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It’s true, I heart you.  And I’ve been hearting you a long time… really since the beginning 2 years ago when I first hit publish.  And I really do heart you. Not like teenage girls say they heart you, and write it on their lockers, only to scratch out your name the next day when you don’t notice their new shoes.  


I really mean it, and I been hearting you from the very beginning.  Back in the day.  I remember when I just had one follower… ME. Then I added my mom as a follower (and I didn’t even tell her.)  Since she didn’t look at my blog she had no idea she was endorsing me… none.  Then it still looked like a paltry following, so I think I may have added my daughter also.  (She too may have been a victim here, because I’m not sure I told her either.)  But that’s all in the past… out of sight out of mind… water under the bridge… the way we were.    


I found an email from those early days recently and I saved it, because it made me smile. I had excitedly emailed my friend Peggy to let her know the BIG news. Yup, I was ALL THAT AND A BAG OF CHIPS and do you want to know why?  Because I had 20 followers… well 17 if you didn’t count me, my mother or my daughter. 


So if you hadn’t come along, I would still just have 20 (okay 17) followers. I want to thank you and tell you truly that I heart you.  
You have laughed with me, and cried with me.  You have lifted me up, encouraged me, and affirmed me.  You make me smile EVERY DAY.  So it may be my blogiversary, but today I’m toasting you my dear friend.  Cheers!

For my blogiversary I had two giveaways. The Shabby Apple Giveaway just ended, and the winner was selected by a random number generator.  

The winner of the Shabby Apple $50 gift card is… #36 Rachel Travis. Congratulations Rachel. I have emailed you and passed your contact info along to Shabby Apple.




Be sure to come back tomorrow. I’m interviewing Debra from Common Ground on the back porch.  Oh you are going to LOVE her!!!
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  2. Lani Padilla says

    Anita,
    What an inspiration you are! I am so looking forward to getting to know you! I can’t believe you’ve only been blogging for two years. It’s amazing what can happen in such a short amount of time. I hope that my new blog brings as much joy to others as yours has brought to me 🙂
    Blessings & Hugs …
    Lani

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  3. The enchanted home says

    This was so funny!! My hunch is most bloggers could relate to this on some level (me included). Oh those humble beginnings when we are like jittery colts barely making it out of the starting gate! Brings back good memories….happy anniversary to you!!

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  5. Sarah says

    Anita, there are a whole lot of us out here that heart you too! Cedar Hill Ranch is such a delightful read each morning. I truly appreciate the time and effort that you give to the incredible posts you share with us. I congratulate you and this your Blogiversary!.~ Sarah

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  7. Debra @ Common Ground says

    My friend, I have to tell you that I “hearted” you the very first time I read one of your posts. You are witty, smart, creative, and precious beyond words. thanks so much for sharing your life with us. Do you remember when you had the photo of you and your girls up when they were little. and I told you how much better I liked you when I found out that you weren’t so young. I’m just horrible, but honest. Congrats Anita! thanks for being here!

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  15. Art and Sand says

    Happy Anniversary. My blog was 1 year old in January. It has been fun to meet new people, get great ideas and challenge myself.

    I hope it continues to be a pleasure for you!

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  18. On Crooked Creek says

    Anita,
    I adore you and your blog, dear friend!!!
    The photo of the bluebird is so~o~o intriquing!!! You have inspired me to take my camera out~of~doors!!!
    Looking forward to the upcoming interview with Debra @ Common Ground!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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