Sunday, July 5, 2009

I've been blogging ONE YEAR TODAY! YEAH!

Little did I know after beginning my blog one year ago, I'd have 300 followers and 550 subscribers. I know that's nothing compared to the "famous bloggers", but I'm THRILLED to have that many people willing to put up with me! I mean really... Just re-read some of my post titles:
  • Harry Performs! My Crooked Face, and Myra's Mixing Bowls
  • Abigail Got a Hold of the Flat Iron
  • Frantic, Crazy, Tired...Excited!
  • I'm Back...I think...Am I? Let me know
  • Weird Breakfast, Cute Babies and Thrifting!
Yes, you put up with me, but you love me don't you? Yes! Admit it - YOU DO! How can you resist me? Right?


Or maybe it's my very sane family that keeps you coming back for more. Is that it?



Or perhaps my very happy children?


And you want your children to be as diligent as mine too, don't you?


And you feel sorry for my children because they are so timid and shy...


Oh wait! It just came to me - It's because I'm such a tender, loving mother who never (lovingly) donks my children on the head! Yes, that's IT!


Well, WHATEVER it is, I'm glad you keep coming back for more! I'm so happy that you've become my chums and I adore you all!

In honor of my one year anniversary, I have a fun giveaway planned that I'll tell you about on Monday. Abigail and I have something up our sleeve(s). Can you tell?


Oh, and I also have a monthly giveaway planned for Getting to know YOU starting this month! Read about it on Monday too!

Happy Sunday to you my Chums! Hope you didn't blow up with the fireworks because I would miss you.



35 comments:

Lucy said...

Congrats! :)

Blessed Mom of 8 said...

I would miss you too Lynnette! Thankful that God brought you into my life!

It has been such a joy getting to know you this year :)

I love the photo of the firework above Abigail and Jared's heads.

Hugs and much love - here's to another fantastic year and it is OK not to be a famous blogger - you are blogging for THE MOST FAMOUS ONE!

Jill

Angela said...

Happy Anniversary!! How can I NOT love you. Your sincere, your real, your honest, your just an absolutely blessing to my heart!!

Holly said...

I'm so glad I found your blog! I loving reading your posts and it's one of my favorites to read!! Happy 1 year of blogging!

Drahdrah said...

Happy 1st anniversary to your blogging career !!! I'm very glad you started blogging, and that I found you a few weeks back. That's a great picture of you and Abigail !

Carla said...

Happy one year of blogging! I can't believe you've only been doing it one year...your definately a pro :) I took one look at that crooked face of yours and just kept coming back....maybe it was the fact that your kids lay on the table that made you feel like a kindred spirit.

Debbie said...

Congratulations on your one year anniversary in this blogging gig! I only recently discovered you. Yeah, right? But I can tell you I came back for several reasons. I'm so glad you're so transparent; it's refreshing! You take photos of a messy house and not always your best moments. I love it! You have a great sense of humor. My mom died five years ago and she was so like that and ...I miss that. I need some laughter in my life right now so thank you, Lynnette.

And how can I thank you for your Wednesday's Walk Down Memory Lane? I had seen other bloggers participate and when I finally decided to join in ...I was totally blessed. As I told you, I've now found several new family members scattered all over, including Norway. Our family of origin is putting facts and photos together and it's so amazing. I love it and I thank you.

Kathryn said...

Fun, witty, honest, sincere, deeply committed to God & family - what is not to love & enjoy in your blog?

I'm 5 months into blogging & if i have 20 followers by the end of a year i'll be surprised, but i don't have those qualities & such a fun family to follow!

You deserve all the accolades all 300 + 550 can come up with! Happy anniversary! :)

Myra said...

Lynnette, I love your blog! You're so funny, real and encouraging. You have an amazing testimony that is so inspiring.

I'm excited about the giveaways you have in store! I'm hosting one on my blog this week to celebrate my 100th post. Hope you can stop by!

Michelle said...

Although I'm a new reader I've really enjoyed your blog. You write about what life is like for the rest of us. And the beautiful blog.... quite inspiring!

Karen said...

Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary! I am so happy to have found you, and I look forward to each and every post. Thanks for being real and just being you!

Blessings to you,
Karen

Pami said...

Congrats!!!! I am glad I found you and can read all your posts i may not comment on everyone but be sure I am reading, can't wait to see what you have planned next!

Trennia said...

You Go Lynnette!!!
Happy fourth of July even though I'm alittle late saying it :0)

croleyc69 said...

I just started following your blog & I'm also reading your book. Happy 1 yr of blogging. You are a AWESOME lady. :) HUGS !!!
Caroline

Verna said...

You don't need to pull my leg to get me to say "I would definately miss you if you were not blogging" LOVE YA!!!!!!!
Happy one year annivesary!!!
Verna

Lolli (aka Lisa) said...

I love you! Enough said, except....teach me how, PLEASE! Congrats!

Lola said...

Congratulations on your blogoversary!

I’m Blog Hopping! Hope you have a happy and safe 4th of July weekend.

Please stop by Lin's Duck and Wheel With String to vote for me, Lola, in her First Official Dork-Off Contest. Vote for my photo, because my kindergarten photo is THE dorkiest.

http://duckandwheelwithstring.blogspot.com/2009/07/first-official-dork-off.html

Thanks!
Lola

http://lolasdiner.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

You are loved because you encourage me to be "real" and be who God truly intended me to be.
I am so thankful for that.

You are loved because your courage and strength inspire me to lay aside my fear and tackle my challenges, no matter how difficult they seem.
I owe you big for that one.

You are loved because you lift me up when you are able to ALWAYS find God in your world and that makes me know that if I look for Him, I will find Him all over my world, as well.
I can't begin to pay you back for this gift.

I can't imagine my world without Lynnette in it!

I know it seems ALL ABOUT ME, but I hope that knowing how what you do has made an impact in my life, will somehow make up for my inability to repay you any other way.

I am sure that I would still be making it had I never found your blog, but my world is now more colorful, more peaceful, more spiritual, and more powerful because I have a bloggy friend named Lynnette, who with her family have enriched my life so very much!

That was probably the longest run-on sentence I have ever written! : )

Laura McCann
www.imaginedcontrol.blogspot.com

Kristin said...

Ha! You crack me up! Thank goodness I didn't get blown up with the fireworks, but if I had, I'd be really glad that I met you before it happened! LOL!!

Happy 1 Year Anniversary! I know I say this all the time, and I know I sound all mushy, but truly my life has been forever changed because of your blog and your book. This blog world has turned into something I never ever imagined possible and I am amazed every day at how God works!

I can't wait to see what you have planned for the giveaway!

Love ya,
Kristin

MommyIvy said...

Happy 1 year! I'm glad I found your blog. I love reading it and I just finished reading your book.

Love,
Ivy

Charisse said...

Wow....a year. Happy blogiversary. :-) I have had my blog up for two years I believe...maybe three, actually...but I am just now about to hit my 100th post. I am so glad I found your blog. I enjoy reading your every post. :-)

Kelly @ The Beauty of Sufficient Grace said...

Happy One Year, Lynette. It will be one year for me on July 14th (I think...have to double check that!)! So glad you started blogging Lynnette...and that we have been allowed to get to know you and your fun family!

Love you,
Kelly

Muthering Heights and Other Senseless Sensibility said...

Congrats on your one year blogoversary!

Brent Riggs said...

Lynnette,
800+ readers is nothing to sneeze at. It puts you probably in the top 10% of bloggers...

Looking forward to having you participate in the Photo Blog Hop this Tuesday. I hope your readers will join in too!

Brent
www.mcklinky
www.riggsfamilyblog.com

Emily said...

You're so awesome Mrs. Kraft. Haha... this post really reminded me of something my mom would do. I don't remember how well you got to know her... were you at filming with Jared and Abigail very often? It seems like such a long time ago...

We miss you guys very much, and I MUST say... you totally rock at blogging!!!! I enjoy your posts SO much! :)

Love in Christ,
Em

Lilyofthevalley - Tanya said...

Congrats on your first blog anniversary!!

I have enjoyed your posts and look forward to many more! God bless you!

Ms. Sarah said...

Congrats. I have only been reading you a few months but I love how the love your family radiates from within you.

Good to be a Queen said...

Congrats. You are such a joy and an inspiration to myself and others...Your children are both beautiful and talented...What a blessing!!!

klawellin said...

Great Blog. I am a new follower. ; )

Kim

Jennifer said...

I'm so glad to be one of your chums!! I come back for all of those reasons - and more! Happy Blogiversary!!

Anonymous said...

Lynette~
You are awesome and I am so glad I found your blog. I read it every day although I don't comment near enough. Happy Anniversary! Thank you for having this blog and caring so much about your readers. Thank you for sharing your stories and your journey! We all love you!
Take care and have a great week! God Bless
Danielle

Shark Bait said...

Congratulations.

LaVonne said...

Congrats! Happy 1 year! :)

dkmissie said...

I am so glad to have found your blog:)

Amber said...

Oh my word, those are some cute pictures!! That Harrison looks like he is a hoot. Love this post. And congrats on the one year bloggerversary!!