Friends, I can’t even describe how excited it is to see the incredible number of blogs that linked up to this past Sunday’s Blog Hop! Wowzer! I have to be honest in saying that it was a pleasant surprise, I really didn’t know what to expect. Thanks to the lovely Grow Your Blog Series contributors and YOU, we knocked this blog hop out of the ball park! What’s even more exciting is the number of new bloggy friends I’ve made. You are all so very kind to follow me and THANK YOU for the innumerable amounts of e-mails and tweets I’ve received about the series and how helpful it was to you. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much the past few days. “I love smiling. Smiling is my favorite.” (from the movie Elf
).
As of last night, I have visited each and every blog that has linked up to #629 — I will be visiting the rest of you, I promise. Seeing the creativity in your names and blog designs is simply amazing. It’s quite a smorgasbord of blogs out of there. I hope you all took some time to “hop” around and meet some of these fabulous bloggers. You won’t be disappointed!
Just to be sure that you all know how much I appreciate you — let me share a little some-something. The word verification for leaving a comment was a wee-bit overwhelming. At times, I think my eyes were going crossed from doing it over and over again. Now, let’s think about this — for those of you that have the word verification in place for security, I must have done this at least 600 times. Whoa, right? Is that showing some {love} or what? {giggle}
My name is Amee says
Thank you for stopping by blog!!! I'm so excited because I have new followers too & that means new friends. 🙂
weissbunt says
I have to thank you right back for getting us all involved :-). This blog hop is so much fun. It'll just take a while to stop by everyone since I have to fend of bored vacationing children with just a whisper 😉 while I try to nurse my nasty cold ;-). Have a great day – maks 🙂
Lindsay @ Trial By Sapphire says
I love Elf, and I hate word verification. 🙂 It was great to take part in the Blog Hop! Thanks again for co-hosting!
The Remodeled Life says
This was probably the best and most successful blog hop I have ever been a part of. I have met and connected with so many new bloggers!!!! Thanks so much for all of the time you put into this – I know it was a lot…especially all of the commenting :).
Corn in my Coffee-Pot says
I say wowzers to all the word verifying too! Word verifying is in a word,TERRIFYING.
Maybe a post is in order, about how to take that feature out–as some bloggers are new!
I enjoyed it and appreciated the invite– take care now~
Stevie MooreBabies says
Ugh.. hate word verification! Great blog hop 🙂
Teresa says
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Hopefully, as time goes by blog hops will help to grow my followers that actually follow but not just to boost my numbers. I do love your blog and thanks so much for the info, ideas and the content you share. Blessings!
Jo says
Thank you for stopping by Enlightened Ferret and bringing along some new followers.
Have a Chittering Good Day,
JO
Your Southern Peach says
Wow, I am so impressed you got to each and every one! Thank you for stopping by my blog
Sarah says
Hey there! Just found your blog today and I was delighted to see all the fun links and wonderful ideas! Thank you so much! Excited to read more!
Mrs AOK says
Wow! You are AMAZING visiting all of us… I'm glad I cleaned up a bit before you stopped by
: ) Thanks again!
xoxo
Mrs_AOK
http://little-miss-aok-bowtique.blogspot.com/
Tiffany @ No Ordinary Homestead says
I just discovered your blog hop and the blogging series earlier today and it is really fabulous. You have put together something amazing. Thanks so much! I'm looking forward to making some fabulous new friends via your event. 😉
You are wonder woman for staying up with commenting on all the blogs! And the word verifications–AWFUL! How is a human supposed to read these "words?!" I do wish people would just turn them off…
rachael says
thank you Kelly!!
Sharisse Lopez says
Kelly, I know exactly what you mean by the captchas. Honestly I find them annoying… but I had my own domain/blog in the past and I got a lot of spam. I mean, A LOT OF SPAM. That's why I have them now. I can't imagine going through 600+ and having to do word verifications. You sure are a nice lady. 🙂
Remy says
The captchas are soooo annoying, luckily I don't get much spam. (Hellooooo Akismet!)
tahnie says
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for hosting this! I am so excited to be your newest follower!
Happy Tuesday to you!
xo.
christine says
Kelly, the Blog Hop is fabulous!! Excited to be following you and a lot of bloggers who linked up! Thanks for the opportunity 🙂
Jennifer M. says
Thank you again for this wonderful series! I've found some great blogs and gotten some great tips. I whole-heartedly agree w/ you about comment verifications, btw! I've always found them ridiculous and annoying, especially when trying to comment from a smart phone w/ auto-correct. Lol. I can't image trying to comment on 600+ blogs w/ verifications! You're really dedicated! 😛 (PS: did you realize you have verifications turned on on this blog?)
michelle @ this little light says
Thank you for hosting such a great "hop!" It's been a crazy two days so I'll still be making my visits over the next few days, but I'm loving meeting other bloggers and making new friends.
And yes, the word-verification drives me nuts. I must be part robot because I never seem to get it on the first try!
All Artful says
Thank you so much for hosting this awesome Blog Hop! This is the first I've participated in and it is great to see all different blogs, ideas, and especially love the camaraderie that you are building.
Thanks again!
Stephanie @ Allartful.com
Sarah says
Cheers to you, Kelly. Thanks again for hosting this fun blog hop. I met some new friends and hope to meet more as I continue to hop along. Way too many for one time! ~ Sarah
Sarah says
PS. You know you can turn off the verification. It isn't necessary anymore. Blogger has one in place that works great. I go in every week and just delete all the spam that Blogger catches and puts in a folder. Works great and my readers don't have to squint to read those squiggly letters. 😉
Michelle@Crazy For Crafts says
Thank you for hosting! I enjoyed the series last week, too!
Michelle @ Crazy for Crafts
http://crazyiniowa.blogspot.com/
Samantha says
thank you so much for hosting! this has been VERY fun!!!
Angela says
Thanks for coming by my blog to say hi and doing the crazy word verification, too! I appreciate you hosting it, too! Have a great rest of your week!
crochetdyverse says
thanks for stopping by and i love what you are doing
jessica ann says
Thanks so much for hosting, and for stopping by my blog! It was so fun to connect with new bloggers!
Samantha B says
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! Also a big thanks for hosting this blog hop! This is such a great idea! I am making so many new blogger friends!
Beth says
I was addicted to your blog as soon as I saw the super-catchy title on the blog hop links…so glad I found you!
Amy says
Kelly, thank you so much for taking a moment to stop by Aprons & Ambition. I felt like a celebrity was on my post wall! I'm just now starting to put time and effort into growing my blog and the series you hosted was such a help. Thanks for reaching out to a rookie like me!
Amy
Kate @ craftwhatever says
Yes, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on my blog! I felt pretty special to see your comment listed! I always wonder about those word verifications…they drive me nuts, too, yet so many people have them. I wonder what kind of security or spam i am missing out on. I guess when I have lots of readers one day I will understand the importance. But for now, I am opting for hassle free commenting. But I might be getting hacked and not even know it. IDK! : )
Betsy @ Anna Nimmity says
Thanks for hosting the blog hop and stopping by my blog to visit! I'm following you on Bloglovin'.
Jelli says
Thanks again for the hop. I've also checked out most of the other blogs, and I gotta say, those spam codes are terrible. Hate them. Here's hoping someone will take the plunge and get rid of it.
Kris says
CONGRATS!!! {i hear the applause and cheers from the stands….ahh!}
I Know The Plans I Have For You says
I had just missed it and I can't wait for the next one! I'm so excited that your doing it again! Thanks!
Jill
Iknowtheplansihave4you.blogspot.com