The winner is Di, she was the twelth comment. Congratulations Di! Enjoy the necklace!
Happy Valentines day to everyone. Today marks the 3rd birthday of my blog. When I first started my blog, I planned to use it to help inform my family and friends about my cancer recovery and chemo therapy. It was hard to repeat over and over what I was going through, so with the help of a friend Spruce Hill was born. At that time I had already had my mastectomy and was recovering. It was really nice getting emails from everyone cheering me on. After a while I started getting new people commenting on my blog. strangers from everywhere, even other countries that were cheering me on, I was hooked. Since then my blog has changed quite a bit. I started posting recipes and my photography took a front seat in my posts. My photography has grounded me and given me something to look forward to. It gives a me a creative outlet that I really need.
To celebrate my blogs birthday I am having a give away.
I'm giving away this necklace. I ordered this necklace from Etsy, from a shop called Giggles and Grins. The tile is a chocolate brown color and the tree is a pretty moss green. The shop is full of beautiful scrabble tile pendents. It's all fun and very unique. Etsy is full of unique hand made items, there is something for everyone there. I could spend all day just browsing around. All you have to do is leave a comment by Wednesday 12:00 am EST and you will be registered to win. I will choose a winner by random on thursday morning. Only enter once please, facebook comments do not count, you must leave a comment on my blog.
Happy Bloggy Birthday!! I love the new pics in the header. Wish I had your photographic talents!
Would love to add this necklace to my collection.
Posted by: Julie | February 14, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Happy Blog Birthday! Your birthday is right around the corner!
Posted by: Sara | February 14, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Happy Blog Birthday to you! I love to read your blog and your recipes are always delicious!
Posted by: Jennifer Crosson | February 14, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Happy Valentines Day to you Sarah and happy birthday to your blog! your blog and your photos really push my happy button. I know that just like your blog you have moved in a direction you could not have divined three years ago. Your experiences and experience have been invaluable to me and to lots of other moms and women who are going through this magical journey. Never have I felt so loved as I have since i found out about my breast cancer. You have my sincerest thanks and my absolute respect!
Posted by: robin wilkinson | February 14, 2011 at 12:36 PM
You are such an inspiration and I love your blog!! I got gotten some of my family's favorite recipes from here! And your photography puts mine to shame, terribly!
Posted by: Keri O | February 14, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Happy bloggy Birthday! the necklace is gorgeous!
Posted by: Joan | February 14, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Happy birthday! I so enjoy reading your blog, both for the cancer updates and the beautiful pictures. Here's to many more blog birthdays to come!
Posted by: Lisa Doornik | February 14, 2011 at 12:43 PM
Cheers!! The necklace is so pretty....
Posted by: Marie | February 14, 2011 at 12:51 PM
yeah I wanna win!!!!! hope you are doing well ...get out and enjoy the weather this week!!!!!!
Posted by: [email protected] | February 14, 2011 at 01:01 PM
Happy Birthday Blog indeed! 3 years :) I'm so very happy that you're here, Sarah.
With the picture of Finn, I was wondering if you were going to give him away. Although, I know you wouldn't dare part with him!!
Posted by: Virginia | February 14, 2011 at 01:02 PM
Happy Birthday Spruce Hill. Big Hugs!
Posted by: Laurie | February 14, 2011 at 01:33 PM
It's such a beautiful bobble. And bobble is a compliment. Thanks for the opportunity to win what I see as a 'tree of life' necklace.
Di
Posted by: Di | February 14, 2011 at 02:32 PM
Happy Blog Birthday! I really like your blog. Your recipes are great have used a few for church dinners.
Posted by: Stefanie | February 14, 2011 at 05:22 PM
happy anniversary-birthday blog!
keep on writing and posting those pics of your animals - luv them.
Posted by: laura | February 14, 2011 at 05:59 PM
Three years. Wow.
I have enjoyed your pictures and your blog has allowed me to follow you through your journey.
Happy birthday Sarah..
Posted by: brother john | February 14, 2011 at 06:51 PM
Happy blogirthday!! Happy Valentine's Day too!!
Posted by: Dot O | February 14, 2011 at 07:24 PM
Happy 3rd! I only found your blog in 2010, but I subscribed after reading just a few posts and enjoying your wonderful photographs.
Thank you for having a giveaway :) Etsy is Craft Wonderland, isn't it?
Posted by: quinn | February 14, 2011 at 07:28 PM
Happy 3rd birthday to your blog, Sarah. I don't know how I came to find you but I did. And isn't etsy wonderful?
As is this beautiful necklace!
Posted by: Kate | February 14, 2011 at 08:26 PM
Congrats on you Blog B-Day! I bet it is fun to look back at the start of your blog and see how much you have grown as a person. Hope you are feeling well.
Posted by: Robyn | February 14, 2011 at 09:02 PM
Its funny how our blogs evolve over time to become a truer reflection of us - Like your blog you're beautiful and I am so glad that the power of the interwebs allows us to be friends.
Posted by: Jenny | February 14, 2011 at 09:22 PM
Beautiful necklace, and beautiful blog!
Posted by: Jen in TX | February 14, 2011 at 10:16 PM
Happy Birthday to your Blog. I only recently discovered you, and am inspired by your story and courage. Keep it up.
Posted by: Kathy Alden | February 14, 2011 at 11:11 PM
Happy Blog Birthday. I've been following for quite some time now. Your images are always so beautiful and crisp and clear. Wishing the best for you in 2011~
Ro
Posted by: Ro | February 14, 2011 at 11:32 PM
Good for you! Keep posting!
Posted by: M.J. Jacobsen | February 15, 2011 at 12:40 AM
Happy 3rd Birthday! I just fell into your blog and it always makes me feel good to read it. The photos are always beautiful.
Posted by: Vickie | February 15, 2011 at 07:50 AM
The name of the blog intriged me. What state do you live in? Looks like Maine. I too am a cancer surviver. You are so young, Thank God you recovered.
Come visit an old lady. Gosh that statement reminds me of Hansel and Gretle. LOL
yvonne
Posted by: yvonne | February 15, 2011 at 08:43 AM
You're a brave and beautiful woman. Your jouney has inspired me to be more appreciative of what I have. And more careful about what I want. Thank you for so much. Blessings are all around us! Happy Blog Birthday!
Posted by: Meshelle Abshire | February 15, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Happy birthday blog! I really enjoy your photos.
Posted by: Abby | February 15, 2011 at 11:12 AM
WOW three years! You have lived your life with courage, what an inspiration. Congratulations..........wishing you lots and lots of blogging years to come.
Posted by: Catherine in Carolina | February 15, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Happy Blog Birthday! I love the necklace ... it reminds me of my beloved Smoky Mountain Forest in the wintertime.
Posted by: Missy June | February 15, 2011 at 01:05 PM
Congrats on your blog birthday. I really enjoy your recipes and photos.
Posted by: Marilyn | February 15, 2011 at 05:41 PM
Happy blogaversary ... I'm here from Another Chance Ranch (linked)
I love hearing about winners --- and I'm not talking about necklaces!
Posted by: Pamela | February 15, 2011 at 11:58 PM
Congratulations on your 3 years Sarah!
Nice necklace too. Thanks for the chance to win it.
Posted by: Teri | February 16, 2011 at 08:50 AM
Sarah Happy Birthday and happy blogday...I love all the thoughtful comments and always your lovely pictures. I love ya lots and lots.
Posted by: LALA Stump | February 16, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Thank you for this lovely gift, Sarah. I really DO love this necklace and WILL be wearing it.
Di
Posted by: Di | February 17, 2011 at 09:45 AM
Sarah Happy Birthday and happy blogday...I love all the thoughtful comments and always your lovely pictures. I love ya lots and lots.
Posted by: budoushi | March 04, 2011 at 04:41 AM