About my header

My shed is my header by my son Darrell, He painted the Robin for me and said that it reminded him of me. Because Robins use other birds nest and if there is an egg in it, they will take care of it just like its their own. He said thats what I do, I have always taken care of others in need of a home when I come across someone in need. Isnt that Sweet, I had told him I wanted a bird and this is the one he chose. Robins have solid blue eggs which are the symbols for him and his brothers and the speckled egg are the others I have taken into my home. It was very touching to me because he researched his piece, He is a true artist and has lots of great jobs. my neighbor had hers done to

Sunday, February 10, 2013

1 year BLOGAVERSARY PARTY WITH GIVEAWAYS


THANK YOU!!! FOR COMING TO MY BLOGAVERSARY !!!! ITS BEEN A YEAR ! ITS BEEN FUN AND I HAVE MADE SOME DEAR FRIENDS...

its party time !!!

PUT YOUR HEELS ON !!










 A PARTY FAVOR

THERE ARE PARTY FAVORS AND THE FIRST PERSON TO COMMENT WILL GET ONE, AUTOMATICALLY  email ME YOUR ADDRESS AND I WILL MAIL IT OUT.. oh !!! SEE THE REST OF THE GIVEAWAYS. But first I must say thank you's.

FROM SOME GREAT SPONSORS AND DEAR FRIENDS !!! THANK  YOU MAUREEN FOR BEING THERE FOR ME AND PUTTING COLOR IN MY LIFE, THANK YOU MELISSA FOR  CARING & I AM GLAD HE IS HOME ! , THANK YOU VICKIE FOR BEING MY BESTEE BLOGGY BUDDY
THANK YOU ERICA MY DIL FOR SEWING WITH ME ! 


ERICA
ERICA AND ME  LINK 



 

VICKIE MY TEXAS BLOGGY BUDDY... SHE HAS A PRIZE FOR YOU.. SHE IS ADORABLE AND A TRUE TEXAS FRIEND FOR ME, WERE GONNA GET TO TOGETHER SO SHE CAN TEACH ME TO REALLY QUILT !link

MELISSA AND HER HUSBAND, HE JUST GOT HOME LAST WEEK., isnt this something that gives you goose bumps..link

THANK YOU JULIE AT INTREPID THREADS FOR YOUR PERSONAL ATTENTION  AND SINCERELY THANK YOU ANNE AT PLAYCRAFTS FOR ADVICE AND MAKING THIS FUN. Thank you Carrie for sharing your art.. & the lovely doll. 


This is a PARTA !!!  I would love if you would join in the fun, Please INVITE your bloggy buddies to the PARTY TOO ! Link up what your heart desires at the end of the posting

 USE THE RAFFLECOPTER after leaving a Happy Note in the comments. CRITERIA....
1) LEAVE ME A HAPPY NOTE IN THE COMMENT SECTION BELOW FIRST !, REMEMBER ITS A PARTA !!
2) JOIN MY BLOG FOR AN EXTRA  chance ENTRY!! 
3) VISIT My FRIENDS FOR SOME EXTRA GIVEAWAYS they may have. iTS A SURPRISE TO ME TOO,
 I Included their links by their pictures. Use the Rafflecopter HERE for the Sponsored giveaways.
Open to International too !
THEY HAVE GRACIOUSLY GIVEN TO  ME  !  I bought the favors for you !


prize time!!

1. A mini of Noteworthy  for 1 winner

2. One charm pack of Jay McCarroll, Center City  for 1. winner! Just use the Rafflecopter after leaving a Happy Note to win these 

for one winner a mixed fq bundle  from
PlayCrafts is a platform that lets us design, create, and share. Our mission is to provide fun, accessible tools to crafters that give shape to our creativity, and to provide a vibrant community in which to share our ideas, inspire each other, and find new friends. We launched Play Crafts in 2012 after realizing that there was no central place for crafters to find superb design tools and share their designs with others.We believe that anyone can unlock their inner creative crafter with the right tools and an inspiring community!  

.then .........We also have this sweet group from Dear Stella called Piper: for another winner
from INTREPID THREADS ......http://intrepidthread.blogspot.com/
HAS OFFERED THIS  FQ NEW BUNDLE FOR 1 OF MY BLOGAVERSARY  BLOG BUDDIES. THIS IS THE ULTIMATE ONLINE SHOP FOR COLOR, COLLECTIONS AND GREAT PRICE BUNDLES. 
ALSO................



















Carrie here from believemagic. I quote:  It's wonderful to be part of this celebration - congratulations, Shirley!  
I enjoy all things fabric and paper and I love sewing.  You'll often find me in my studio (or all over the house) creating art quilts, fabric books and patchwork quilts.  Stitching makes me happy but I truly light up when my art, words or patterns inspire others to express their creativity.    What better way to inspire others, than giving them patterns and materials to make their own stitched creations.  So I'm giving away the following to a lucky Simple Sew reader:

'In the Quilt Shop' pattern 
Mini Creative Girl Art Quilt Kit with: ( pictured above)
4 printed faces
Pattern for dress
Fabric including some of my favorite text fabric 
Ruffled fabric strip
Buttons

Since I was putting together this prize, I created another prize for my blog readers.  Stop by my website for a chance to win a second prize package. http://www.believemagic.com/

Happy Creating!
Carrie

Quilting Fabrics from 1 Choice 4 Quilting  Quilting Fabrics from 1 Choice 4 Quilting
ADDING A GIFT TO YOU FROM NICOLE AT 1 CHOICE 4 Quilting LINK ! I recently had made a purchase and sent her a note of gratitude for the Sweet CustomerService, I had requested my Bella Solids be cut into 1 yards, she did this, wrapped them in ziploc sealed bags and labeled them by color name . I thought what a smart idea, even I can't mix up my colors. Pop over to her ONLINE Store and yes what you will see is the High Quailty Fabrics we love. PLUS THIS ! IN HONOR OF Valentines Day and My blogaversary she is offering you a chance to win the Charm pack of Sweetcakes by Riley Blake. So Sweet again..
Quilting Fabrics from 1 Choice 4 Quilting

1 Choice 4 Quilting

Here is my promise to you!
  • We will find patterns and kits that work with your busy schedule.
  • We will find tools that help you save time.
  • We will find you precut or bundled fabrics that will save you time and money.
  • We will give you free shipping when you spend $50 or more.
  • We will ship all items USPS 1st Class mail or Priority Mail. This saves money and in most cases will arrive to your home in 1-3 business days.
  • We will ship your order the same day if purchased by 4:00 PM Eastern Monday through Friday.
The most important rule of 1 Choice 4 Quilting -

We will give you the absolute BEST customer service!



5 SIX FABULOUS GIFTS FOR YOU HERE for being my bloggy buddy, NOW CHECK OUT WHAT MY FRIENDS ARE DOING. Thank you for celebrating with me, I look forward to partying with you next year. If for some reason my Raffelcopter doesnt take off, I will use comments. xoxo 

Plum and June LINK  (ING) UP WITH PLUM AND JUNE FOR SOME PARTY FUN


a Rafflecopter giveaway

IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SHOW OR ADVERTISE AND ITS SEWING OR CRAFT RELATED, PLEASE POST..

TUESDAY FEB 12..........
IS EVERYONE HAVING A GOOD TIME???? DID  YOU NOTICED A PRIZE WAS ADDED????? THANK YOU  1 CHOICE 4 Quilting FOR GIVING TO OUR BLOG BUDDIES.. I WISH EVERYONE COULD HAVE A PRIZE !! 

Fri-- 2/15 winners are being drawn and emailed.. Thank you for coming to the party..

112 comments:

  1. Happy Anniversary! I'm looking forward to seeing what you have to share with us this next year!!!!

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  2. Wow, happy anniversary! Parteeee!!! I enjoy reading your blog, and look forward to many more posts!!!

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  3. Happy Day indeed! Great way to start the week! Happy Dance and Celebrate!!!

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  4. Congratulations on reaching this blogging milestone! Thanks for including us in your celebration :-)

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  5. Congratulations on a YEAR!! You are no longer a newbie but an accomplished blogger. Love your posts. Thanks you for the great party.

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  6. Congratulations!
    I'm looking forward to the next year of reading your blog!

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  7. Congrats! A Whole year of sharing is worth celebrating!!

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  8. Happy bloggaversary. Its been a great year and I raising my glass (OK teacup ) to toast your next year.

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  9. Happy blogiversary! What a fabulous celebration!

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  10. I happily follow you with Google Friend Connect!

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  11. Wishing you many more happy blogaversaries!

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  12. Congrats on a full year of inspiration! Here is to another great year to come!

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  13. Congrats on a year of blogging may there be MANY MANY more!!!!! Love the chef hats in the pic above BTW.

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  14. Happy blogaversary!! With many more to come :)

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  15. Congratulationson your 1 year milestone! Here's to many more!

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  16. Happy Blog-anniversary Shirley!! I'll share a link in my blog post tomorrow for you! :)

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    1. IS EVERYONE HAVING A GOOD TIME???? DID YOU NOTICED A PRIZE WAS ADDED????? THANK YOU 1 CHOICE 4 Quilting FOR GIVING TO OUR BLOG BUDDIES.. I WISH EVERYONE COULD HAVE A PRIZE !!

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  17. Happy Happy Happy Blog-Anniversary!
    lisamcgriff (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  18. HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY!! CONGRATULATIONS on your first year:)

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  19. Congratulations on your first year!! Here's to many more!

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  20. Happy one year Blogaversary! Looking forward to another years worth of posts!

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  21. Woohoo - party time! Congrats on ONE YEAR!! What aline up of prizes and people too - you are going to have a great 2nd year!!!

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  22. YEA 1 year that is wonderful. I have been blogging just over one year too. I have yet to party about it but I am sure I will take some time to do that. But for now YEA!!!!!!!!!!

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  23. I found you through Carrie at Believe Magic (LOVE her stuff!) Congrats on your 1st year :) Glad I could crash the party. I'm gonna stick around a while and check out your site (and your friends)

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  24. Happy Blogiversary!! The robin on your shed is just fantastic!

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  25. I am elated to have come across your blog and sign up for updates! Thanks for the chance to win! awolk at rogers dot com

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  26. congrats on your first year! i started following you and now i'm going to poke around a little bit:)-i got here through anne at play-crafts.

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  27. Happy Happy Blogaversary to You!!!! & Many Blessings Galore!!! :)

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  28. Happy blogaversary, I hope you get a big cake and some presents too. Here's to many happy and fun years ahead.

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  29. Congratulations! Kudos to you for celebrating your blogaversary in style. I love hoopla.

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  30. Oh, Shirley, congratulations. I remember the first time I came here and saw that blog header...I just knew this would be a fun place to come time and again. Happy happy day to you!

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  31. Congratulations on your blogaversary.

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  32. Happy Blogaversary. And I hope you have many more.

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  33. You sure do know how to throw a party. Happy Blogaversary! Wishing you many more.

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  34. Happy Blogaversary....And the begining of many more to come. Love the painting of the bidr your son did for sure. Amazeing job. conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  35. Happy Blogaversary! Here's to many more!

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  36. What a great party. I hope your 1st Blogaversary is a good one and that you have many, many more.
    thelady at hotmail.com

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  37. I am new to your blog and now following it via email & GFC. Thanks for a chance to enter your giveaway. conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  38. Happy Blogversary! Thanks for all you do. :) Thanks also for the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com

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  39. I am a follower via email and GFC. vickise at gmail dot com

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  40. Happy blogiversary! Not too shabby at all!

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  41. What time does the PARTA BUS leave? I'll be there - holding on.

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  42. Happy Blogiversary!!! Yea!!! You go girl! Hope you have a great week. I am already a follower!!!

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  43. Happy one year with your awesome blog. Fun to have a party and such a great give away

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  44. I have been a happy follower since some time ago

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  45. Happy One Year! You really know how to throw a party!
    dezertsuz at gmail

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  46. Happy Anniversary & well done. I'm already a happy follower of your blog, thanks for the fab giveaway party.

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  47. Let the Partay begin. Congratulations on your blogaversary ... wishing you many many more years of sharing.

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  48. Happy anniversary and great giveaway.

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  49. Happy Happy Blog Anniversary! I have my heels on and ready to win :)

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  50. Congratulations! Happy Anniversary! Thanks for letting us celebrate with you!

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  51. Wow! One year blogging!! Congratulations!!! I'm happy to celebrate with you!!

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  52. What a fun way to celebrate! Happy Blog Anniversary!

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  53. Congratulations on reaching your one year anniversary. I am very curious where your son got his information that robins take over other birds' nests. I have never experienced that and no one in my Audubon group has either.

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  54. When you throw a party, you really throw one. Congrats on your 1 year anniversary, you've really stuffed a lot into the past year. Thanks.

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  55. Happy 1st Blogaversary!!! Love your blog :) Fabulous giveaway - thank you so much!!!

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  56. What a PAR-TAY! Happy blogoversary and thanks for all the fun.

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  57. Happy anniversary and congrats on reaching this milestone!

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  58. Happy anniversary! Hope you're enjoying your party!

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  59. Congrats on your 1 year! Woo hoo!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

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  60. I've just recently discovered your blog. Congrats on your 1 year!!

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  61. Congratulations on completing your first blogging year -- it's always fun to mark the milestones and recognize how far we've come, and I hope you are able to take the time to feel good about your accomplishments!

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  62. Thank you for sharing 1 Choice 4 Quilting, I recently bought a whole bunch of blue Kona's and they didn't label what was what, so frustrating, it's good to know a shop that will do that. Happy Blogaversary!

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  63. Congratulations on your Blogaversary...and what a party you are throwing! I'm so glad to be invited!

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  64. Congratulations on one year her in the Blog world. It sure is a fun place. Thank you for inviting me to join in with your Blogaversary. I wish you many, many, more.

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  65. contrats! this is a great party, a well deserved celebration! go for many more!

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  66. Happy Anniversary! Hope you are around for years to come!

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  67. Happy blogiversary.
    Wow what a party you throw.
    :0)

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  68. Happy Blogaversary.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  69. Congratulations on your one year party and what a great list of sponsors! Have a wonderful week!

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  70. great! congratulations to you. hugs Alessanddra

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  71. You sure know how to throw a party! What fun! Congratulations!

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  72. Congrats on your anniversary!!! We've just started getting to know each other and I'm so glad! Good luck with the many years to come!

    Vicki

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  73. Congratulations! Happy 1st Blogaversary! How wonderful that you have a great group of friends and sponsors that have supported you. I hope you have many more years of Success !

    Thank you and all your awesome sponsors for this amazing giveaway and a chance to win. I'm bringing my happy feet and my dancing shoes, there will be music, right? hehe

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  74. Congrats and happy anniversary!!

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  75. Such a lovely thought from your son - I love the reason why he chose a robin (and I love 'robin egg blue!').

    Congratulations on your anniversary.

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  76. Congrats and thank you for the giveaway!!

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  77. Congratulations on your blogaversary ! and what a party it has turned out to be , thanks for the chance to win and look forward to another year of blogging .

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  78. Happy Anniversary!! Congrats on a year of beautiful projects. I look forward to seeing lots of great HEXIES from you in the coming year!

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  79. I hope your week is going great! Looking forward to find out who wins!

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  80. What a wonderful giveaway! I love your positive attitude. It makes me happy. :)

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  81. Happy Blogiversary! I'm so glad to see you're still quilting and having fun! Great giveaway!

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  82. Congrats on blogging for a year! I think you must be very popular to have 200 followers already. Happy Anniversary!
    Nancy from joy for grace

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  83. Happy Anniversary. Here is my blog link if you'd like to check it out. www.thiscrazybooklady.com

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  84. Happy 1st blogaversary and here's to many more to come :)

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  85. I'm so sorry I arrived too late, contest is over for me :(
    but I am very happy for your very first birthday, continue this way

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  86. Congratulations on a year of an inspiring blog!

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  87. Congratulations for a year of blogging!! Thanks for the giveaway!! My email address is jenjeb@juno.com

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  88. Happy blogaversary! Although I am certain I spelled that wrong lol.

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  89. Happy 1st Anniversary. I love your blog and thank you for the giveaway

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  90. Happy lst anniversary, love your blog, and a great giveaway is always fun to dream about!
    diannemitzel1@hotmail.com

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  91. happy anniversary. What a great way to celebrate

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  92. Happy Anniversary! Thank you for inviting us to your party. And for the great giveaway.

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  93. Happy Bloggiversary and thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  94. Happy blogiversary! You are very generous to share your joy this way. Thank you!

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  95. Happy 1st blog-iversary, congrats! annie12966@yahoo.com

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  96. Happy Blog-Versary. Isn't it amazing how fast time goes by when we really are having fun? Here's to many more blogs between you, me and the deep blue sea!!!

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