I'm All Smiles. It's My Fourth Blogiversary!


I'm All Smiles. It's My Blogiversary! How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey

My blog turns 4 today!


It's absolutely crazy how fast time goes by. Four years just like that went, Poof! I am deeply grateful for all the blessings this blog has provided me. I am sending out thanks to everyone who has ever taken the time to follow me on me journey. Whether it's just one post you've read or if you follow weekly, I want you to know that it means a lot to me that you've stopped by. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Here are the links to some of my favorite posts from the last year. They are featured in no particular order. A few of these were linked to Julie Goucher's The Book of Me, Written By You 15 month project from August 2013 --December 2014. I really enjoyed participating in that series. Often as the family historian, we forget to take the time out to reflect on our own lives and write that stuff down. 


The Book Of Me: Prompt 51 --Your First Home


The Book Of Me: Prompt 48 --Perfect Day Out


The Book Of Me: Prompt 35 --Aunts and Uncles


 These posts share some interesting discoveries. Quite a few of these were a result of Amy Johnson Crow's 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge.

 Thomas Harris's Ambition Takes Him To Larchmont, NY --Part one

Thomas Harris's Ambition Takes Him To Larchmont, NY --Part two

52 Ancestors: #22-- Bristow Harris Or Was It Bristoe, Brister or Bristol?


52 Ancestors: #17 Thomas Whitney--How Did You Get To Hyde County?

Ole' School Blog Challenge: The West Street Graded School


Those Places Thursday: Seeing Through The Eyes Of My Ancestors


52 Ancestors: #19 What Did Church Mean For Rev. Thomas Duke Harrison?


How A Voice Paints A Picture Of A Time And Place


52 Ancestors: What Became of Lemuel T. Harris?


Great Grandma's Name Was Ella. After That It Gets Complicated.


Great Grandma's Name Was Ella. After That It's Complicated --Part two


Jacob and Gabe Kerr Purchase Land


DNA Proves I've Got The Right Family!


I Had An "I'm A Dummy Moment"


These are a few of my favorite photo posts. I like looking back at the places I've visited with my family or on my own.

An Autumn Walk At One Of My Favorite Places


Wordless Wednesday: Wait For It...


Wordless Wednesday: Swim Kids


Wordless Wednesday: Ithaca Trip August 2014 -- Part one


Ithaca Trip August 2014 -- Part two


The Book Of Me: Prompt 48 --Perfect Day Out


Here's to another wonderful year of blogging! Enjoy the cake, it's on me :)


I'm All Smiles. It's My Fourth Blogiversary --How Did I Get Here? My Amazing Genealogy Journey


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  1. Jana Iverson LastMay 30, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Happy 4th Blogiversary!

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  2. True LewisMay 30, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    HapPy 4th Blogiversary! I'll take my slice of cake! You've done Beautifully. I can't wait to read more! Keep Pressing and Writing! Love, My True Roots!

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    1. Andrea KelleherMay 31, 2015 at 8:31 PM

      Thanks True for your words of encouragement and yes please do take your slice of cake!

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  3. 37paddingtonJune 3, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    Congrats! We have almost the same blog birthdate, mine is June 1. It was 7 years for me this year, but I seemed to have let the anniversary slip by! Thanks for the cake. xo

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    1. Andrea KelleherJune 3, 2015 at 4:00 PM

      Thanks so much and Happy Blogiversary to you too! 7 years is a wonderful milestone. Congratulations are definitely in order. :)

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