the secret life of an american wife and mom: happy blogoversary to me!

Saturday, March 27, 2010

happy blogoversary to me!

today is the one year blogoversary for my little blog. i can not believe that i have been blogging for an entire year. it has been one of the most rewarding experiences for me. i have enjoyed everything about it, from learning more about myself, to recording so many of the things that have happened in my family's life, to meeting so many wonderful people and making some wonderful friends here in the blogging community. so, to celebrate, i am going to have a giveaway. i am not totally sure what i am going to give away yet. i think i just might pick up a few things while i am away this weekend for the special occasion. so, if you are interested in helping me celebrate and winning a little something something from me, leave me a comment. i will pick a random winner on tuesday morning after i return home.

happy blogoversary to me!!

36 comments:

RaD said...: Happy Blogoversary! I started my blog in November 2008 but didn't actually catch the blog bug until about this time last year, and what a fun year it has been!

Here's to many more blogging years!; March 27, 2010 at 7:25 PM
Cassie said...: Happy Blogoversary! I hope you continue for a long time, I really enjoy your posts!; March 27, 2010 at 7:48 PM
Warren Baldwin said...: Congratulations. Reading this made me go back and check my own beginning blogging date - It was March 13, 2009. I didn't realize we started at the same time. And I didn't even think about my one year until reading this - so thanks.; March 27, 2010 at 8:05 PM
Laura said...: Happy Happy! The bloggy world is sweeter with you in it!; March 27, 2010 at 8:25 PM
-stephanie- said...: Happy Blogaversary! I've been a latecomer to your blog, but I have been enjoying seeing your beautiful family.; March 27, 2010 at 9:03 PM
Julie said...: Happy blogaversary, Christy. I'm so glad that I met you this year. You have been a blessing to me.

Loved seeing the daddy daughter date night photos.

Hope you have a blessed weekend!; March 27, 2010 at 9:09 PM
Kim @ Homesteader's Heart said...: You are so cute! Happy Blogaversary!

I'm glad that we met through this wonderful blogland.

Hugs
Kim; March 27, 2010 at 10:03 PM
Beth E. said...: Happy blogoversary! I would love to be entered into your giveaway...count me in! :-); March 27, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Mocha Momma said...: Congratulations!! I've enjoyed getting to know you and seeing your kids.

I started my blog last May so my blogoversary is coming up. I'm thinking of getting my blog in softcover for my birthday gift. I haven't been scrapbooking so my blog is my scrapbook for now.

have a great weekend and Happy Easter if I don't get back to ya,
Nannette; March 27, 2010 at 10:45 PM
Lisa said...: Happy Blogoversary! You and Daveda have been a huge source of strength and friendship to me and I love you for it!

Hope you're having a great time away.

Lisa; March 27, 2010 at 10:46 PM
He & Me + 3 said...: Wow girly. I cannot believe it has been a year. Congrats on your blogoversary. Love your blog and you!
hugs,
MImi; March 28, 2010 at 12:35 AM
Denise said...: Happy Sweet Bloggy Anniversary! Only a year and look at the lives you have touched!

Sweet blessings to you and another year of blogging! :o)

Shalom,
Denise; March 28, 2010 at 4:34 AM
LisaShaw said...: Praise the LORD my friend! Blessings and congratulations on your Blog Anniversary! You bless all of our hearts.

(no need to enter me in but just know that I'm praying for you and love you.).; March 28, 2010 at 7:50 AM
Mich said...: Happy Bloggy Day!

I am so so glad you do blog, for you encourage and inspire daily.; March 28, 2010 at 8:26 AM
Jenilee said...: happy blogiversary!!! :); March 28, 2010 at 8:29 AM
Saleslady371 said...: Happy blogoversary, Christy. Please know that you have been such an inspiration to the world of Christian bloggers. I feel so blessed with your friendship. I pray you have are having a wonderful retreat weekend.; March 28, 2010 at 8:40 AM
Mrs. M said...: Congrats to you!!! :); March 28, 2010 at 8:42 AM
Angela said...: Happy Birthday/Anniversary blog!!!

((hugs)) I'm so glad the Lord lead you to start a blog...and lead me to you also..; March 28, 2010 at 12:06 PM
McCrakensx4 said...: Isn't it amazing how quickly a year goes by! Congrats on your year! And here is to many more!; March 28, 2010 at 2:11 PM
Grace said...: ♫♫ Happy Blogoversary To You ♫♫ and many more............; March 28, 2010 at 2:21 PM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: Congratulations on your Blogiversary. I have one coming up in less then two weeks and I'm doing a giveaway. Isn't it wonderful, hasn't it changed your life?; March 28, 2010 at 2:50 PM
Darcie said...: Happy Blogoversary!!! Blogging is a pretty special thing, huh. I feel so thankful to call you one of my blogging friends and look forward to many more years of following. ;-); March 28, 2010 at 3:23 PM
Bridget said...: Happy Blogoversary Christy!! I'm so glad to have "met" you through your blog!; March 28, 2010 at 5:06 PM
heidi said...: Happy 1 year, Christy!!!; March 28, 2010 at 5:26 PM
Beth in NC said...: Happy Blogoversary Christy! Fun times! :o); March 28, 2010 at 5:43 PM
Kim@stuffcould.... said...: Happy Blogoversary!; March 28, 2010 at 8:31 PM
Kristin said...: Yay!! Happy Blogiversary!!! I have loved reading your blog and am so glad we've become friends!!! It has been a blessing to me!; March 28, 2010 at 9:00 PM
sister sheri said...: Congratulations, Christy! Always a great feeling to reach quite a milestone!; March 28, 2010 at 10:41 PM
amanda said...: woo hoo!! happpy blogoversary!!

i've so enjoyed getting to 'know' you through blogging. your comments always truly bless me and last week totally made me cry because it blessed me and i needed to 'hear' it. thanks so much!!

to another great year!!; March 29, 2010 at 7:50 AM
Stephanie M. Page said...: Happy Blogoversary!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a little something for you at my blog!!; March 29, 2010 at 9:44 AM
Tara said...: Happy Blogoversary, Christy!

I have enjoyed getting to know you and your family as well as reading your amazing, thought provoking posts. Hoping you have had a great time away at the retreat.; March 29, 2010 at 8:56 PM
Karen said...: Happy anniversary...so glad I found your blog when I did...you always bless, inspire, and entertain me....; March 29, 2010 at 11:01 PM
Lesli said...: Congrats on one year sweet friend.. I love keeping up with your blog, you are such an inspiration!! Have a great week!; March 29, 2010 at 11:01 PM
Mc Allen said...: aww, yay!!!! Congrats and here's to your next year!!! xoxo LA; March 29, 2010 at 11:25 PM
septembermom said...: Happy Blogoversary!! Please know how much I gain from every visit to your wonderful blog!!! Congrats!!!; March 30, 2010 at 2:57 PM
fraizerbaz said...: Happy Blogoversary to you!; April 1, 2010 at 12:56 PM

Welcome

just some insights into my thoughts and feelings about my life and what God is revealing to me and how i am experiencing His grace and mercy in so many ways. please feel free to comment and share your heart here too. i'd love to hear from you. you never know whose life you just might touch with your insights as well.

My First Blog Entry
March 27, 2009

laying my heart at the feet of Jesus
well, here goes. not really sure how this is going to go but i do believe it is in my heart to begin to share some of the things that God is doing in my life and secrets that live in my heart. i've really been inspired by a blog that i have just begun to read by a young, sweet mommy (what she calls herself). happening upon her blog was not an accident but, i believe, a direction from the Lord. as i have read much of what she has written from her heart, i've been moved to tears and smiled a lot, enjoying partaking of what she has shared. wondering if anything that i have to share might move anyone as her writings have moved me, i thought that i just might let some of my heart be opened to those interested in hearing the secrets in the heart of a wife and mom who sometimes feels as if she might drown in the difficulties of raising five children if it weren't for my God who is ever so merciful and His Grace who is ever so powerful. as i write this, tears stream down my own face, thinking of some of the situations that i am laying at the feet of Jesus at this very moment in my life. this seems to make it plain to me that going forward with this new adventure of blogging may just be a way for God to continue to remind me of His love and His goodness toward me. open heart surgery, with God's love as the knife, that's kind of what it feels like. cutting away the dead, useless pieces and repairing it with His intense, unconditional love. i hope that a few people are touched and moved to sharing their lives as well by reading some of what i may reveal of myself as i continue to lay my heart at his feet and trust Him to keep it and make it whole.