Friday, May 14, 2010

Blogging Anniversary Giveaway!

It's hard to believe it's been two years since I started my blog. Here's my first post, if you weren't in blogland back then. I have met so many sweet and generous bloggers, as well as others that email me. You are all such a blessing to me....really! I talk about you like you live next door. My family knows who I'm talking about.....sometimes I might have to add the name of your blog or how I know, you behind the name, but mostly they just are accustomed to hearing me talk about my blogging buddies and readers. Thank you....all of you.....that make a visit to my blog a part of your day or week, or even occasionally popping in. I appreciate it so much and I really look forward to hearing from you!

In honor of my two year blogging anniversary, I would like to hold another giveaway. This is a set of 24" shutters that Jason made. They are painted a barn red and distressed with black.



Here are the rules for entering:

Although I would love to open the giveaway to everyone everywhere, because of shipping costs, I must limit it to those within the US.

If you would like to enter, leave me a comment and letting me know you want to be entered, for one entry. I would also love to hear from you on what your favorite kinds of posts are from me. I do try to put variety into my blog (although I know you've seen MANY posts on this wait to Luke...thanks for hanging with me through these exciting times).

All followers (I still don't really like that word...I like faithful readers better), will get another entry. So be sure and let me know in your comment also that you are a follower or just became a follower, so I can add you in twice!

If you would like to use the above picture and announce the giveaway on your blog, that would be wonderful too. I will add your name in once more for that too.

A name will be drawn on Tuesday, May 18th at noon and announced soon after. If you're not a blogger, be sure and leave a way to contact you if you win!

Thanks again! God bless you all!

51 comments:

Tiffany said...

You're so cool! And I LOVE those shutters! I started following you because of your choice of decor. Then I learned of your adoption, and God used you to inspire our family. Amazing. I just love reading whatever God lays on your heart to write. {grin}

Brenda said...

Hi Tammy...I have been a follower for some time now although I don't think I have left you any comments, but please know that I love visiting here when you post new. I so enjoy your journey in getting Luke...I'm so happy for you and your family. Anyway, Please enter me.
Thanks!!
Brenda

STITCHINPRIM said...

Oh I wouled so love to be entered in your giveaway...I have followed your blog with all the info of your families adoption..
Anxiously awaiting arrivel of little Luke.. He is growing up too fast.. but lots of loving years ahead of you..
blessings,
Maurine

Carey's Farmhouse Kitchen said...

Tammy,

I would love a chance to win your give away. I like coming to visit your blog. I'm a follower already. You're such a wonderful person be adopting that little sweet boy, good luck to you!

Carey

Cat Nap Inn Primitives said...

Oh Tammy these are fab-u-lous!!! please enter me in and I am a follower/er faithful reader..I love coming to your blog with anything that you write...love seeing what you are up too..and I will post this on my sidebar...have a fantabulous weekend:)

Wendi said...

I know exactly what I would do with those shutters! I am a follower (faithful reader!) and enjoy all of your post. It is neat to get a look inside of your daily life and love when you share about decorating.

Oh, I will e-mail you this weekend about my childcare and thoughts on that.

Rachel said...

Hi Tammy! Please enter my name into the giveaway. I am a follower of your blog and I love your "style" and inspiration! You seem like a very loving person and it is amazing how you have opened your heart & home up to adopt.
Thanks!
Rachel

denise said...

i love the shutters. i would love to be the winner. i do follow you. denise[cheermom1954@aol.com]

Wendy/TheCozyYellowHouse said...

Congratulations on 2 yrs girl!! I too think of all my blogging buddies as living right next door!!:0) I am a follower and I will post it on my sidebar, also I love to hear and see all you are doing in preparing for Luke!! I hope you have a wonderful weekend my friend!! God Bless and congrats on the next step towards Luke coming home!!:0)~hugs~

terrypi said...

I would love to be entered in your giveaway. I never get tired of hearing about your family. I wish I lived next door to you so we could be friends and neighbors!!! I always love to hear about Luke. I can't wait till he comes home!!!

Linda ★ Parker's General said...

I have loved these shutters since you first showed them to us on this blog! They are awesome and I am sure I could figure out how to properly display them. You know I am a faithful reader and, of course, I do love the posts about Luke. Having gone through this with Sara and followed other families on this journey. I am posting on my sidebar though I really don't want the competition! LOL
★Linda

Dan said...

Tammy~

Congratulations on two years of blogging. I love your blog and always look forward to reading what you have to say. I am one of your "faithful followers", and I will post about your giveaway on my blog.

Jason did a wonderful job on the shutters and I would love to have some just like them.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

~Dan~

adsgram said...

Tammy...

I would love to be entered into your giveaway! Love those shutters....I am one of your 'faithful readers' who has waiting for Luke, too! I read Joy's post today, too. Luke will be so lucky to have such a warm, welcoming family to be part of!

I like all of your posts...diversity is good!
Have a wonderful weekend!

Lynne
dlynne172@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Congrats on 2 years of blogging, one more day closer to bringing Luke home. I would love to win your shutters,,please enter me. Have a great weekend.
Blessings,
~Ronda~

maureen said...

Hi Tammt,
I am a new follower. I have read some of your post but not all. I would love to be entered into your giveaway. The shutters are awesome!!!! I love reading about your family. Thank you for sharing. But the stories of Luke touch my heart, because my brother and his wife adopted two boys. The word Adoption is a very beautiful word in my family. The boys have brought such joy in our family. Have a wonderful weekend.......Maureen

Tanya said...

Hi Tammy,
Thanks for the generous giveaway. What a wonderful gift....:0)
I would LOVE to be entered and I am a follower. I love checking in on you. You have such a sweet heart! I love hearing about your adoption process and your family and your flowers and your redecorating and your day in day out life!! Just keep surprising us with whatever!

Twin Creek Primitives said...
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Twin Creek Primitives said...

Hi Tammy! Please enter me in your wonderful Give Away! I am a follower of your blog and I just love reading your posts about your family! Your children are beautiful and one can tell they have sweet souls. Family is everything! Have a great weekend and I will put your Give Away on my blog, too! Thank you!

Katy said...

Tammy! Those shutters are gorgeous!!! I love them! I would LOVE to be entered to win them!!! :)

Katy said...

I am a blog follower, as well. I think I have been for a loooong time! :)

Mrs. Laura Lane said...

1.I like the variety and to see what you and your hubby have made.

2. I'm following.

3. I'm off to post it on my blog.

Dawn said...

Tammy, I started follwong your blog actually because of your story of adopting Colt. We too had adopted our daughter and now we are praying for this journey of yours in waiting for Luke. Please add my name to your wonderful giveaway!

Debbie said...

Congratulations Tammy on two years of blogging. I am close to that too. I have been a faithful reader and love your posts about the adoption process and pictures of all the wonderful decorating pictures. I would love to be entered in your giveaway for the fantastic shutters Jason has made!

*hugs*
Debbie

Kimberly said...

Tammy, those are gorgeous! And since you're drawing the winner on my anniversary... well, I'm sure you'll know what to do!

Congratulations on your milestone! Blogging is a journey for sure, and it's so fun to look back at where we started!

(You know I'm 'up north', but i do have access to a US address for just such an occasion!)

Take care, Kimberly

At Home With Amy said...

I would love to win these shutters Tammy. Jason is such a wonderful carpenter. I love hearing about how God has answered your prayers with your adoption of Luke. I love watching Colt and Joy growing up. Reading about your home and how well you and Jason work together to make it a loving place to raise your kids has always brought me pleasure too. Your posts about your relationship with your mom and dad are probably my most favorite though. I know what a blessing they have been in your life and your love for them always makes me smile.
Have a blessed weekend Tammy.
AMY

Unknown said...

The shutters are adorable, I'd love a shot at winning them, thanks! I love your prim♥ness!

basketsnprims said...

Tammy,
Congratulations on your blogiversary. I enjoy all of your posts and hearing about your family and I'm so excited about for the day you welcome Luke home.
hugs,
Pam

basketsnprims said...

Tammy,
Congratulations on your blogiversary. I enjoy all of your posts and hearing about your family and I'm so excited about for the day you welcome Luke home.
hugs,
Pam

Ann's Page said...

Hi Tammy,
I would to be entered. I have to say I love all your post.You are truly a sweet person~! I have loved hearing all about Luke.I cant wait till you get him home.Stiil praying for you and your family and your trip~!
Blessing's
Ann

Leslie Lemke said...

What an awesome giveaway...please put my name in for the drawing and I also am a follower and will put your giveaway on my blog...You have an awesome blog and I have enjoyed reading your blog with your neat ideas and family values...
Blessings~
Leslie
rllemke@gtmc.net
www.craftymom03.blogspot.com

PRIMITIVES FROM THE ATTIC said...

Hello!! Nice Giveaway! I'd love love love to be entered, and I will list your blog on my blog and post the photo for the giveaway! I enjoy looking through your photos and stories!
Wendy
Primitives From the Attic

PRIMITIVES FROM THE ATTIC said...

OOps, forgot to say, I am one of your followers! :)

Dinah said...

Congrats on your anniversay! Always loved reading your blog. Please enter me to win the shutters. Thanks!

Never So Simple said...

Tammy,

Well, you know how much I love your blog and Jason's work. Please include me in your giveaway! I have loved every post the past two years. My favorite by far was the purple dress. It's just proof that God listens to our prayers but answers them in his time. That posts helped me realize that God is always right there beside me when I feel like giving it up he will not.

I always love the pictures of your home and stories of your family. Can't wait to read more about Luke!!!

Donna

Nancy M. said...

Happy Blogiversary! Those are so pretty! I love to hear whatever you have to say, especially about your family and Luke! I think I'm a follower too.

The Farmers Oldest Daughter said...

Hi Tammy -
Since we live in the same state it wouldn't cost you as much to mail them to me. I am one of your "faithful readers" and I sure do like those shutters.

I really like to ready about your decorating. You are very talented in so many ways!!

Your journey with Luke has been so interesting also. He will soon be home.

Take care and have a great Sunday.

Maxine

Anonymous said...

Tammy, I love, love LOVE those shutters :) Please enter me in your giveaway! I enjoy your blog and can't wait until you have Luke home with you!

Donna~One Simple Country Girl said...

Please enter me in this wonderful giveaway! I love to come read your blog because you convey in your words all the emotions you are feeling. You keep it real!
Hugs,
Donna

Julie said...

Please enter me, Tammy!! Those are darling, and I know right where I would put them. Also, I am a follower(faithful reader :), too. Thanks for the generous give-away. Julie

sanjeet said...

I wouled so love to be entered in your giveaway...I have followed your blog with all the info of your families adoption..
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blessedmomof3 said...

Hi Tammy! I'm not participating in the giveaway since I'm in Australia, but wanted to come by anyway and say congrats on your 2 year blogversary!

I've been enjoying reading about your adoption process! Luke is such a little cutie!
Blessings,
Andrea

Jamie said...

So sweet of you to do this give-away & I am a "follower" also. LOVE the shutters!! I too began reading your blog in search of decorating ideas for my own home and have really enjoyed following along on your journey to Luke! (I have a little Luke too! :) ) What a blessing he will be to your family!

DarKilp said...

Hi Tammy!
Congrat on 2 years of blogland!
I'd love to be added to your wonderful Give-away.
I am a follower....My favorite thing to read is about your journey with Luke...can't wait for his arrival with you and your wonderful family.
Huggers!!!
Darla
The Prim Patch

Janel said...

Hi Tammy!
I just LOVE the shutters! Your husband is wonderful with what he makes! I would just love to win! I'm praying that Luke is with you very soon! My favorite posts are anything with pictures of your home! Take care and God Bless...Janel in NJ
ccd4thgrade@yahoo.com

Jacqueline said...

Best of luck with Luke... and please enter me into your drawing.

God Bless

Sharon said...

Congrats on your 2 yrs. I am a follower and I just enjoy your post.
It has variety and points of interest. I also make mention to my family about the wonderful friends that I have met here.
Please entry me.
Thanks

Anonymous said...

Hi and thanks for doing a blog I am a new person who just started to read blogs I love primitive decorating the shutters are really nice will match my decorate perfectly i am a new follower i will check it daily i am sure .
I use to home school as well. I am a stay at Home mom of a 15 yr old and a9 yr old girl, soon to be a mother of a new driver biting finger nails. thanks again I hope I win lol

Anonymous said...

Hi and thanks for doing a blog I am a new person who just started to read blogs I love primitive decorating the shutters are really nice will match my decorate perfectly i am a new follower i will check it daily i am sure .
I use to home school as well. I am a stay at Home mom of a 15 yr old and a9 yr old girl, soon to be a mother of a new driver biting finger nails. thanks again I hope I win lol

Karen said...

I love the shutters! I would love to be included in your giveaway--and I am definitely a faithful follower :) ~Karen

Unknown said...

I love to come read your blog because you convey in your words all the emotions you are feeling. You keep it real!
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Cat Haven Craft House said...

Please enter me in your giveaway. Love the look of the shutters and their color is gorgeous.