Heritage Happens Turns Two Today!




Happy Second Blogiversary to Heritage Happens! I never expected when I began this blog that I would still be here two years later. Who was it that said "Never say never?" 

I knew this date was fast approaching and I felt I needed to put together a post. I have been trying for the past week to do this, but my thoughts seem to change constantly and my focus isn't what it should be right now. So here you have it, "a la natural"…

For some reason I feel as if I am accepting an award and need to give a speech. First I would like to thank… and then I need to thank…

I thought about writing a poem. Actually, I started three of them but never could get past the first two lines…(very unusual for me.)

I thought about not doing a post, but that was for a split second, that thought didn't last long.  Who could really NOT do a post on their blogiversary if they actually knew they were having one? Not I….

I really do have to thank all of my readers and followers however. I have been so pleasantly surprised by the comments I have received and followers I have gained over these two years. I am so grateful for the bloggers I have met and become friends with. Genealogy Bloggers are THE BEST!!!

I have accomplished my initial thoughts with this blog, namely sharing my trials and tribulations. I have become more organized, aware and accomplished with my genealogy. I have advanced my knowledge from classes, reading others blogs, and working my family history. I have met many new cousins because of Heritage Happens. PLUS, I have made many new friends!

I really am beyond words with all of the blessings this blog has brought to me. Again, I thank you all for participating, everyone of you is very special to me. I love blogging and the GeneaBlogger community! It may be a little slow going, starting out this third year, but I will be here. I would like to stay caught up with all of you also. Even if I am in the background for a bit, remember, I LOVE ALL of your blogs, keep up the awesome work!

Also,

Thanks for stopping by! 

Wishing you success in all of your genealogical treasure hunts! 




Copyright © 2010 Cheryl Palmer

Comments

  1. Sheri FenleyAugust 25, 2010 at 1:04 AM

    Cheryl Dahling!

    HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY TO YOU, HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY TO YOU, HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY DEAR CHERRRRRYLLLL, HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY TO YOUUUUU!

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  2. MavisAugust 25, 2010 at 3:42 AM

    Happy Blogaversary!

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  3. Diana RitchieAugust 25, 2010 at 5:11 AM

    Happy blogiversary ~ and wishing you many more!! I'm looking forward to reading some fantastic posts in year three :-)

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  4. Kerry ScottAugust 25, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    Yay! Happy anniversary!

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  5. Brenda LeyndykeAugust 25, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    Happy Blogiversary, Cheryl.

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  6. Miriam RobbinsAugust 25, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Happy Blogiversary, Cheryl! I'm so glad I got a chance to meet you at Jamboree. Here's to many more posts and to knocking down a few brick walls!

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  7. Janet IlesAugust 25, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Happy blogiversary! Here is to many more years of sharing the stories.

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  8. DebAugust 25, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    Happy Blogaversary! Congrats...may you have many many more years to celebrate on Blog

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  9. Becky WisemanAugust 25, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Cheryl, Happy Blogaversary!

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  10. Greta KoehlAugust 25, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Happy Blogoversary! I look forward to year three for Heritage Happens!

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  11. my Heritage HappensAugust 26, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    Thank you everyone! It is encouraging to know there are people who look forward to more! Becky, Miriam and Sheri, I am so happy to have met you all! Maybe one day I will be fortunate to meet all of you! Thank you!

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  12. Kathryn DoyleAugust 26, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Darn, late to the party again. Belated congratulations, Cheryl! Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Here's to many more years of blogging fun!

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  13. A rootdiggerAugust 26, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    Happy Blogaversary. And many more

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  14. Michelle GoodrumAugust 27, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    Happy belated Blogiversary! I am a wee bit behind on my blog reading.

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  15. my Heritage HappensAugust 29, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Thank you so much Kathryn Rootdigger and Michelle! It is never to late to hear these words!

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  16. Ginger SmithAugust 30, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Happy Blogiversary Cheryl and here's to many more! Congrats! What a great accomplishment :-)

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  17. my Heritage HappensAugust 31, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Thank you Ginger! I appreciate the kudos!

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  18. Barbara PooleSeptember 14, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Happy Blogaversary, can't believe it is two years. I went back to your very first, and was please to see I left a comment, along with some now familiar names. Keep up the good work, we all enjoy your blog.

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  19. my Heritage HappensSeptember 16, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Thank you Barbara! Time seems to run away from us sometimes doesn't it?

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