Monday, August 4, 2008

Sweet Year


A year ago today I started my blog! My daughter, Kelly, encouraged me(actually showed me what to do) to start writing and I have to say it has been alot of fun and the first year has flown by!
I really look at blogging as a journal of everyday life. Things interesting and things not quite as interesting to others. But, for me, it has been a way of communicating with others in a way never available before. I sometimes feel a little like it's a little too much "me" and try to write about others but afterall, you only know what's going on in your little neck of the world!
And that's what you write about! I certainly enjoy other people's blogs. People live interesting lives! I have learned so much but mostly I have come to realize how very blessed we all are!
Thanks to you who stop by and read my blog. I, like you, read more than comment. BUT, if you would, please just this ONCE, leave a quick hello and where you are from! I would love to see who you all are!

40 comments:

Megan L Hutchings said...

Happy Blogging Anniversary! I am with you...I love blogging and can't imagine my life without the amazing women I have met!

Megan from Murfreesboro, TN!

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary!

Liz from Black Mountain, NC

Anonymous said...

Hi!!

Beth from Bentonville

Kristin said...

Happy Blogiversary!

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary! I agree we are all so blessed!

Pam From Pea Ridge, AR

Kelly said...

I'm your daughter and I live in AR! :-)
I for one am glad you blog!

Melissa Stover said...

happy blogoversary! from another arkansas fan.

Karen said...

I am from Shelbyville, TN. I enjoy your sweet spirit and love for the Lord! Reading your blog is like a refreshmint for my day!!

Jenna said...

Happy Anniversary to you and your blog! I enjoy reading so much!!!

Love, Jenna in GA

mer@lifeat7000feet said...

Happy Anniversary!

Meredith from Colorado

(Kelly's comment cracked me up!

Anonymous said...

Hi Judy,
I am new to this also. Jacquie gave me Kelly's blog and I have really enjoyed it. Hope you are rested from church camp and I will see ya Wednesday.

Faith said...

Happy Bloggy Anniversary! I'm glad I got my mom involved in blogging! It sure is fun isn't it?

Faith, in NC

Candy said...

How fun that it has been a year since you started blogging! :)
Candy
Louisiana

Becky said...

Happy Anniversary Judy!! I enjoy reading your blog everyday, you are the sweetest person and I think if I lived close we would be good friends! I'm a little disappointed though, I thought we were getting a yummy receipe when I saw the chocolate dessert on you blog today. HA!!! I'm always looking for chocolate ya know. Have a wonderful week and I can't wait to drop down and read about the honeymooners.

Brooke said...

One whole year! I hope you treat yourself to a little something special today to celebrate this sweet little part of your life. Isn't blogging fun??

I enjoy stopping by to read. I got my Mom hooked on reading blogs and I'm trying to get her to start one of her own. I tell her if Kelly's mom can than she can too! :) We enjoy stopping in at Kelly's also and trying her fun recipes.

Speaking of that, I have a question about one of YOUR recipes. I want to try your yummy pudding cake. Do you use instant pudding or cook and serve? A big box or little? It sounds so good, and so easy. I think I'll make one in honor of your blogging birthday.

Cuz everyone knows the calories don't count if they are celebratory. :)

Love,
Dove

(Who is sweltering in the Lone Star State, where the heat index is 112 today, but is thinking of turning on her oven anyway to bake a cake. In other words, Choco-holic-Dove.)

Jewels said...

Hi, I enjoy reading your blog, I am Hillary's mother. I live in Little Rock. You have the sweetest daughter, I see she takes after you. Enjoy your blogging, I enjoy reading all about you and your family.

Anonymous said...

Hi, I am Pam and I am 64 and I live in Utah. I just started reading your blog a few weeks ago and I really like it.

Jacquie said...

I am Jacquie and I'm from Arkansas... but you already know that I love reading your blog and SOOO many others. (I wouldn't even know about "blogging" if I hadn't heard you talk about it!!)

Happy Bloggin' Anniversary!

Anonymous said...

I "stop by" a read your blog a lot.
I really enjoy it.

Kelley in Russellville

Sue said...

I'm new to blogging but came across you and I find myself visiting you every day. Happy Anniversary!
Sue from Alabama

Anonymous said...

I found your blog through Kelly's. I really enjoy reading it.

Sue Ellen in Mesquite, TX (but still HAWG FANS!)

Shelley said...

Shelley: Frisco, Texas - daughter-in-law to Pat and Guy from Flippin.

Got to your blog from Kelly's (partner Tri Chi).

Happy Anniversary - may your next journey around the sun bring you something to blog about: Sweet moments, fond memories, and hilarious stories (especially ones about Kelly!!)

MiMi said...

Happy Blogging Anniversary! I am glad that our daughters got us both involved in blogging!

Emilie, in NC

P.S. Thank you for your prayers for my Mother

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary!

Michele from Tennessee

Anonymous said...

Hi From Lubbock, TX. I really enjoy reading your blog!
Stacey

Morris Family said...

Congratulations on your Blog's Anniversary!! I live in the Bruno area but am still from Flippin!!! Love reading yours and everyone else's blogs!!!

Elizabeth said...

Judy,

I have enjoyed your blog for a while now. I always enjoy seeing what is going on in your world.

Elizabeth in Texas

Susan said...

I have been reading your blog for some time, and you have been an inspiration for me to start my very own little blog out here in California...Happy Anniversary and God Bless you!

Tam said...

Hi!! This is Tammy from Ohio and even though I don't have a blog of my own, I do enjoy reading everyone's when I get the chance! Happy anniversary and congrats on becoming a grandma!! Take care- Tam

The Nashville Nosher said...

One year! How exciting! I am coming up on one month soon haha. Reading Kelly's blog also inspired me!

I am a 24 year old teacher in Nashville, Tn!

Can't wait to read what the next year has in store for you :)

Leigh Ann said...

I don't go one day without checking on you! I so enjoy your blog! I think you know where I live...

Leigh Ann
Little Rock, AR

Jen said...

I love reading your blog! Happy Anniversary! :)

Jennifer in Louisiana (the one from the same place you are from originally! :))

Heather said...

Happy 1 yr anniversary. I loved looking at all of the wedding pics. Everything was just beautiful.
Heather~Jamie's friend from TX

Jenn said...

Happy Bloggerversary! ha! I enjoy reading everyone's blog and seeing how other sister's in Christ live their day to day lives!
Blessings,
Jennifer from Kentucky

Meredith said...

Happy Blog-o-versary! Looking forward to what the next year brings. Also, Congratulations on your new grandbaby! :)

meredith in Little Rock
eiselefamilynews.blogspot

Betsy said...

I didn't get to leave a comment until today, but Happy Blog-iversary!! :)

Mommy to those Special Ks said...

HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY!!!!!!!

Rebekah said...

I love your blog Mrs. Martin! I think you are such a precious, Godly woman and I love your perspective! I also love your sweet Kelly! One of the most precious, genguine people I know! I have known her for several years from my time in Fayetteville!

Heather said...

Happy blog-a-versary! I'm Heather, also from Arkansas. Kelly is such a prayer warrior and an inspiration to me. I can see where she gets it!
Be blessed!

Pigtails & Pearls said...

Hey there! I stumbled upon your blog from Kelly's. What a beautiful family you have!

www.pigtailsandpearls.blogspot.com

~Heather