Happy 1st Blog Anniversary
Todays marks my 123 blog entry and a 1 year-anniversary mark. The last year has been amazing for me. As of this morning, there have been 142,472 hits on my blog. Thanks to my many friends and family for visiting me so often! There are seven blogs that rank at the top for bringing you to my blog. They are:
Bunny Hill
Pam Kitty Morning
Rosebuds Cottage
Sisters Choice
The Happy Zombie
Pat Sloan
Pincushion Diaries
I'm going to be sending a little thank you to them for helping make my first year a success. I also want to give each of you an opportunity to get a little package in the mail. For my retreat in July I made a Hen and Chicks tablerunner and gave the instructions and a fabric kit for re-creating it. I am going to make 2 kits similar to the photo below. (I know I ran out of that particular green, so I will substitute a similar green print.) All you have to do is comment to this post between now and September 4 and you'll be thrown into the hat. I'll announce the winners on September 5 on my blog and by e-mailing the winners.
Now I want to think back over the last year about all of the things that have happened. Here are a just a few highlights:
* Our twin girls, Goldie and Virginia, have gone from babies to toddlers. Teeth, hair, walking, talking. Every minute has been grand. (If you read my blog at all, you'll know that the kids are at top of my blogging content.)
* Our son, Henry, attended his first year of pre-school and is ready to hit the ground running on year two. We've gone from not potty trained to potty trained. Doesn't that make a difference. He also attended his first swimming lessons this summer and loved it!
* I made a major job change and can now tell you all the reasons why you should buy an APQS long-arm quilting machine. (Call me, we'll chat.)
* I've been given a life that is challenging, exhausting, exhilarating, rewarding, and creative. And, I now have the flexibility to allow me to enjoy every minute.
* My first quilt retreat was held in July and was a success! I'm already looking forward to the next retreat in November. Let me know if you want to learn more about it.
* Dear friend Maureen and I have successfully created a proposal for a fabric collection that was accepted by a fabric manufacturer and should be in quilt shops in summer 2009. My next year is going to be busy designing projects to show off the fabric!
* My first on-line video class appeared on allpeoplequilt.com.
* My new addiction is Creative Memories StoryBook Creator Plus and Memory Manager. I'm converting my blog into a StoryBook so that I can print hard copies for my children to have.
* I turned 40 this year.
I'm looking so forward to the next year and all of the exciting things that I know are ahead and all of the unexpected things that are sure to happen.
Bunny Hill
Pam Kitty Morning
Rosebuds Cottage
Sisters Choice
The Happy Zombie
Pat Sloan
Pincushion Diaries
I'm going to be sending a little thank you to them for helping make my first year a success. I also want to give each of you an opportunity to get a little package in the mail. For my retreat in July I made a Hen and Chicks tablerunner and gave the instructions and a fabric kit for re-creating it. I am going to make 2 kits similar to the photo below. (I know I ran out of that particular green, so I will substitute a similar green print.) All you have to do is comment to this post between now and September 4 and you'll be thrown into the hat. I'll announce the winners on September 5 on my blog and by e-mailing the winners.
Now I want to think back over the last year about all of the things that have happened. Here are a just a few highlights:
* Our twin girls, Goldie and Virginia, have gone from babies to toddlers. Teeth, hair, walking, talking. Every minute has been grand. (If you read my blog at all, you'll know that the kids are at top of my blogging content.)
* Our son, Henry, attended his first year of pre-school and is ready to hit the ground running on year two. We've gone from not potty trained to potty trained. Doesn't that make a difference. He also attended his first swimming lessons this summer and loved it!
* I made a major job change and can now tell you all the reasons why you should buy an APQS long-arm quilting machine. (Call me, we'll chat.)
* I've been given a life that is challenging, exhausting, exhilarating, rewarding, and creative. And, I now have the flexibility to allow me to enjoy every minute.
* My first quilt retreat was held in July and was a success! I'm already looking forward to the next retreat in November. Let me know if you want to learn more about it.
* Dear friend Maureen and I have successfully created a proposal for a fabric collection that was accepted by a fabric manufacturer and should be in quilt shops in summer 2009. My next year is going to be busy designing projects to show off the fabric!
* My first on-line video class appeared on allpeoplequilt.com.
* My new addiction is Creative Memories StoryBook Creator Plus and Memory Manager. I'm converting my blog into a StoryBook so that I can print hard copies for my children to have.
* I turned 40 this year.
I'm looking so forward to the next year and all of the exciting things that I know are ahead and all of the unexpected things that are sure to happen.
Congrats on your first year! I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog and hope you continue for many more years! I have really enjoyed seeing your children grow and your life on the farm. Every time I see anything with John Deer on it I think of you! Especially in Cracker Barrel - they seem to have a whole John Deer section! Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for a great year of reading
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Heidi,
I love reading your blog, watching your children grow and just plain marveling at how much energy you have. I don't know how you DO IT ALL girl!Thanks for sharing your happy life in Iowa.
Donna
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Heidi - Congratulations on so many things. . . the milestone anniversaries of your new job, your blog, and your birth! I am so happy for you in the success of all your new endeavors, and so proud to be your friend. I'm glad to have had the opportunity to get to know your beautiful kids personally, and to follow their lives through your wonderful mother's heart and eyes here. Here's to all of the new milestones and happy years of everything yet to come!
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Your blog is one of my favorites. Congrats on all the milestones you've reached.
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Heidi, I enjoy reading your blog and congrats on your first year of blogging. I have twin boys who will turn 13 this Saturday. Seems like yesterday, they were toddlers! Seems like today their behavior is reverting to that of toddlers!
p.s. I love your Mother's hooked rug that you showed in a previous entry.
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Congratulations on your first year. It is interesting to see your projects. I also enjoy pictures and news of your family. I am Jana Larsen's mother-inn-law. I had the privileged of staying with the girls and Henry while Jana had a dental apt. on Wed. am. Such fun to see the girls walking, smiling, etc. Course I sort of knew Henry before from being Seth's friend and preschool.
Hope your next year goes as well. Will be anxious to learn about your fabric designs. JoAnn Larsen
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Heidi...I was thrilled when I found your website and learned what you had been up to. I didn't link from anywhere...just noticed that you were no longer editing my favorite quilting magazine. I had to Google you to find out where you went. I'm so happy to have connected. Your blog makes me smile, and your energy is inspiring. I so look forward to year two!
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Heidi - Congratulations on all of those milestones! Your energy, creativity, and dedication to living a full and rewarding life is (truly) an inspiration to many (including me). We're looking forward to seeing you at Christmas!
-Matt
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I've loved every minute of you sharing your family and experiences throughout this past year. Congratulations on a wonderful year of change and blogging too!
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Congratulations on all the wonders of this past year. I love your blog and you are one of those who is inspiring me to attempt to figure out how to start my own blog! Would love to be entered into your contest for one of the runner kits!
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Happy happy blog-o-birthday Fabulous Mz Heidi!!!
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Happy Blogoversary Heidi. Congratulations on a grand first year. The kids keep you on your toes I'm sure. Looking forward to another year.
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Happy blog-birthday! I just love reading your blog and am so happy you are sharing. The give away would be perfect for my birthday-Sept. 5! But I have to say I'm waaaaaay past 40!
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It's so much fun to read your blog and keep up with your activities. You are a busy lady, but seem to keep up with it all. Keep up the good work. Congrats!
~~Sandy D in TX
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Wow! Congrats on your i year anniversary! Keep up the great work!
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Pat sent me over....Love the Hen and Chicks pattern and fabric....would love to win.
Congrats on your 1 year blog-a-versary....
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR BABY BLOG.
I LOVE YOUR TABLE RUNNER HEN AND CHICKENS.NICE NAME.
HAPPY QUILTING THERE!!
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Congratulations Heidi! Only someone with the unbounding energy you have could accomplish everything you listed!!
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Congratulations, Heidi on all of your accomplishments of the past year. Enjoy every day, they go quickly!
Those 8 blogs are my top ones also, w/HZ and PKM on top.
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Happy Blog Birthday! I just found your blog, but its now on my list! Looking forward to reading the older entries.
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Congrats on your first year. I really enjoyed reading all about your family and life. You are a true quilter, busy, busy and busy. I think the fuller my schedule the more I get done-sounds like that fits you also. I heard about your blog from Pat and she hasn't steered us wrong yet.
I thank you for giving away such a neat prize. I'm sure whomever wins it will be on Cloud 10. I am subscribing to your blog and looking forward to hearing more.
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Congrats! I love your blog/website. Pat mentioned you and of course I needed to take a peek.
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Congrats! You have an amazing blog! It inspirational and informing, and of course I LOVE hearing about and seeing pictures of your children.
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Hi - It is nice to be able to see what you are doing now. I followed you with BHG. I love to see what others are doing in there life. Good to know that you are still around and will be looking forward to seeing your fabric line.
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This is my first time visiting your blog, and I WAS refered by one of your top 7, but I enjoyed it and plan to come back again and again.
Congratulations on your first anniversary, and on all the other milestones you celebrated this year!
Kim
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Happy Blogging Anniversary! You are a very busy lady. I would love to have my name in the drawing for your table runner. I really enjoy your blog!!
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Congratulations! Thanks for sharing.
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I love your blog and the pictures of your lovely children. GOod luck on your new job and wow a stunning blogiversary gift. Please enter me.
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Congratulations on your 1st anniversary! Twins are so much fun--I know from experience. I wish you much success in the coming year.
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Congrats on numero uno blog year! I'm looking forward to your adventures for many years to come!
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Heidi, congratulations on your blog anniversary, what an exciting year you've had! I admire people like yu who grab the brass ring of life. I look forward to reading about all your future adventures...best wishes.
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Congratulations! I'm excited to see your fabric line too--can't wait!
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hello heidi,
your blog is woderful to show. gratulations to 1st birthday.
I will look such some time to the blog
much greetings from austria
elfriede
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Happy 1st anniversary of your blog!! Very exciting. Henry and the girls have grown up SOO SOO much ever since I've met them! Jeremy was kinda amazed at the girls energy when you came to visit Janet in Ames. Happy Quilting!!!
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Heidi,
I just started reading your blog and enjoy it very much. I receive the email from allpeoplequilt and enjoy it also. Congratulations on your fist year of blogging.
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Congratulations!! on your first year, & Happy Birthday!!
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Congratulations on your first year! I admire how you are able to fit it all in, career and family and fun,too.
Happy Birthday.
Roselie
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Happy Anniversary...may there be many more to come!
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Pat told me about your blog! Thanks and good luck.
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I've enjoyed following your year. Love seeing your kids grow and and the fun events and the new adventures you're on. Can't wait too see what comes next! See you in October!
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Pat Sloan suggested coming over and checking out your blog. I really enjoyed it.
Karey
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Happy Birthday and Anniversary - I look forward to reading each of your blogs and see your children - such little darlings!! Can hardly wait for your line of fabric to hit the quilt shops.. Good luck...........Diane Pruitt
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Can't wait to see the new fabric line
Happy Anniversary
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Heidi,
How exciting!!! I'd be delighted to win (as I'm sure everyone would) your gift of pattern and fabric. The table runner is adorable and I love your fabric choices.
Congratulations on your anniversary. I was led to your site from Marlene @ Pincushion Diaries. We had a phone conversation and she mentioned your site and your mention of her blog. She really does have a delightful blog, as do you!!! I'm looking forward to reading more on your adventures and will be back often, I'm sure.
Again, congratulations and thank you for the opportunity to win a wonderful kit.
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Congratulations on the year! I have so enjoyed your posts & all the excitement. Here's to another fabulous year ahead!!!
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Congratulations on your blog-aversary! I just found your blog from Pat Sloan's list. Can't wait to see your new projects and fabric line!
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Congratulations on your 1st year. I always read your articles as an editor. thak you.
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Heidi!
This year has flown by, hasn't it! Congratulations! I too LOVE the state fair. It has been the high light of our summers for 9 years now!
--Donna Jo (Iowa transplant!)
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Heidi,
What glorious changes in your life. Your children are beautiful. Congratulations on everything.
Mary
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Congratulations on your one year blogaversary! The tablerunner is wonderful. I found you through Mar at her Pincushion Diaries blog
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Congratulations on your blogaversary! Count me in for the giveaway.
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Congratulations! This is the first time I've seen your blog....via Mar's post. Your daughters are just precious.
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Congratulations...what a year!! What an ever changing world we live in! ...and you are batting above the average for change! Lovely to watch your children grow - that transition from baby to toddler is such a big one....! and Henry is quite the young man now....!
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Congrats on your blogiversary. I found your blog thru Mar and am so happy I did. Quite a year you have had with LOTS of wonderful accomplishments and with a great family on top of it all!!! A line of fabric...how very, very exciting! Now off to check out more of your blog.
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Congrats! I have enjoyed your blog and love hearing all about Iowa. We lived near DesMoines for about 4 years and loved it-your state fair comments bring back good memories
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Happy Blogiversary
Happy Blogiversary
Happy Blogiversary
HAAAAAAppy Blogiversary
Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy, Blogiversary
(imagine me singing this to the tune of the William Tell Overature .... OR just think back to when Fred Flintstone sang "Happy Anniversary" to that tune to Wilma ... Or was it Barney singing it to Betty? .... well, anyhow .... HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY ... and be thankful you really can't hear me singing!!!!)
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Heidi, Happy Blogiversary. I have enjoyed reading your blog and envy those that got to attend your retreat. Have a wonderful day. Take care and God bless, Cory
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Love to follow the creative spirit you have. Can't wait to follow the next year!!
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Congratulations on your 1 year blogiversary! I can't wait to see the new fabric line you have planned.
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Happy Blogiversary!
I, too, can't wait to see your new fabric line.
Please enter me in your drawing! Thanks!
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Congrats on 1 year of blogging. I've enjoyed reading your posts and I look forward to another year of posts :o)
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Wow! That is awesome Heidi!!
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Wow, that year wet by fast! Congratulations! Put my name in the hat, too.
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Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary with your blog! I just recently found your blog and enjoy reading it. Keep up the great work :o)
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Congratulations, Heidi! Our paths cross again! I remember you from State 4-H Council & Iowa State. Keep up the great work!
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Congrats on the milestone! I do love reading about your life in Iowa and on the farm. And I can't wait to see your fabric!
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Congratulations on so many accomplishments--being a mother is the greatest. Thank you for sharing your interesting life with us.
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Congratulations on your 1st anniversary.
I enjoy reading about your family and quilting experiences. Thanks!
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I love hearing about your quilting and also your farming...kudos to you for going to that farm auction!
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I am so glad you started blogging!! I have two granddaughters and one of them is two so I love highlights of your children and day to day life. You are such a talented seamstress/quilter and I take in all the info that I can.
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OOhhh! Just under the wire!
Congrats on your blogiversary.
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Been keeping an eye on your blog for a few months now. Very inspiring! Congrats on #100, and I love hearing about your kids
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72 entries for winning the two kits. Wow!! Watch for the announcement of the winners later today.
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I've so enjoyed your blog. keep it up
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What a wonderful year you have had.With all the additions and changes you have had, you need to be congratulated. Love your pattern. Keep up the good work.
Happy Quilting
Jenny
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