It's our Blogiversary!
Okay then, tomorrow (Sunday) will be the fourth year mark since we created our family blog. Why did we start celebrating the blogiversary this year instead of the first? I have no clue!
Anyway, to celebrate our blog's fourth birthday and to thank all of our friends who read it, we decided to do something fun.
So what could we do to thank you all for your kind support and comments? We decided to buy every one of you a Starbucks coffee!
Unfortunately, that plan fell through when we realized that our funds didn't match our generosity....soooooo, we decided to thank you all by giving the Starbucks treat to just one of our readers. (Kind of twisted isn't it?)
Here is how it works.
In order to have a chance at being that lucky duck person who receives the prize in honor of all our readers, you must do the following extremely difficult and time taking steps:
In order to have a chance at being that lucky duck person who receives the prize in honor of all our readers, you must do the following extremely difficult and time taking steps:
1. Leave a comment on this post with your name included. (if we would know your last name by just the initial, you can feel free to just use your first name and initial for privacy sake)
2. Please do NOT post your email address, mailing address, social security number, blood type or previous jail sentences. If you win the prize we can contact you for that information via email.
3. You do not only get one entry per family, you get one entry per person, so if your mom is the only one who comments on this post, guess what? She is the only one in your family eligible to win the card! So please, for the sake of your family winning the card, everyone leave a comment! (Pets not allowed)
In aprox. two weeks, we will randomly select one of the commentors to receive a $15.00 Starbucks gift card! $15.00 will purchase about 3 drinks at Starbucks, so you can bring along your parents for a night out, or your two best friends, or your two favorite siblings...or you could just order three drinks for yourself and drink them all in a row and get sick! It's your choice!
Alrighty then, enough jabber...now leave a comment!
(I would leave one myself, but that probably wouldn't be ethical. If I won though, it would be tasty!)
Seriously though, we appreciate all of our friends who encourage and support us. We hope our blog has been a blessing to you over the past four years, and we hope that God has been honored by everything that we have done.
Seriously though, we appreciate all of our friends who encourage and support us. We hope our blog has been a blessing to you over the past four years, and we hope that God has been honored by everything that we have done.
103 comments:
family blogging is wonderful! I did not know you have been doing this or I would have been here long ago reading what all of you have been up to. I will bookmark this and read everyday..."Uncle Tom" and I have missed all of you
LOL! WHAT a great idea! I just met Jack a few weeks ago when we were all snowboarding in WI and I have never read your blog, but for Starbucks I will definitely leave a comment! Blessings to your family!
Ruthann Pleus
This is too much fun! I love visiting your blog even tho' we just met in January! And I love sharing it with others to show the Love of the Lord thru your family. And I love Starbucks Chai Latte (hint hint ;) It will be fun to read all the comments!! Teri A
Wow, four years-that's great!! We definitely love keeping up with your family blog!! Great idea Jack :)Chrissy W
Thanks Chrissy, we love your blog as well! The idea actually was Emily's though...the Starbucks card was Lizzy's and $15.00 was mine. Yay for teamwork! :o)
Well here is my comment!
I love Starbucks!
Eli
Sorry Eli, the only people excluded from this contest are our immediate family and Osama Bin Laden. :o)
Maybe you and I can do Starbucks sometime together and commiserate on our not being able to enter this drawing.
okay, I take that back about Osama Bin Laden....he can enter....think about it for a second. If he wins...will he send us his address? :oP
Congrats on your blog anniversary! I check your blog pretty often. I love reading your updates!
Autumn C
Fantastic idea, guys! No, I am not leaving this comment so I can get a Starbucks, because, even though I am married and officially a "Gellos" I am probably still considered "immediate family." :-)
I love our crazy family. We enjoy this connection to home, especially when we are on the road. Keep up the good work!
Kaity
Lol... great blog idea and humorous way of presenting it (Jack, that was a genius idea about letting Osama Bin Laden qualify for the gift card). I don't want the Starbucks gift card since I've never had coffee and don't intend to try it (just in case I like it and then I'll always want more), but I seem to have a special talent for NOT winning raffles, so I don't think I need to worry. :)
-Jonathan
I've never had the heart to spend any money at Starbucks,so here is my comment. Please, have sympathy!
On a serious note, your blog is so much fun to read. You guys do a great job at keeping it fun and serious at the same time.
God Bless You All!
Lawrence Wesco
Jack,
Well first Happy Blogiversary. Secondly, this is the best idea on the internet. I have to admit I am a Starbucks addict. However, I am simple and get the Bold, so I could get almost 7 trips for $15 (if I weren't sharing that is). Hope you get a bunch of comments, hope mine is the one ya pick.:)
Mr. Hicks
Up 'til now I've been a silent follower...I'm a little ashamed that it's taken Starbucks for me to "speak up!"
~ellie d
Great idea! Your blog has certainly been a blessing to our family. Mrs. T
I'm a brand-new follower...found you because I'm friends with your Mom on facebook (I went to college with her). Great Blog!
Leslie
Jack,
Your curmudgeon Uncle Dean would seriously like to be considered for your prize. I sure do enjoy all your fine photos and your sense of humor too! I'm so glad for the internet connection, cause we live a long way from where you live. Love to all...Uncle Dean and Aunt Arlene....Murphys, CA
This is Osama Bin Laden. I'll give you my address if I can guarantee a Starbucks gift card... :D
Great idea you guys! Hope you're having tons fun with it. We absolutely love your blog!
Lauren
hope I win
amanda Thacker
Well here it is!!!!
~Lex Thacker
Hi - I am posting for Alex, he can't access blogs from college. He doesn't know I am doing this, but I know he would if he could :) He really enjoyed the cookies and the quick visit - thanks for thinking of him. Mom for Alex (and I promise I'd give him the card, truly, I would :D :D :D ) Teri A(gain)
Absolutely LOVE your blog.... and Starbucks too!!! :D
Flynn
Happy Blogiversary! (Did I spell that right?)...Well, anyway I like coffee so I really wouldn't mind winning that gift card
~ Lydia ~
F.Y.I Lydia (Carns)
Hi Jack,
Congratulations on a sucessful fourth year!
The way you run it with mostly pictures and ocassional commentary is nice.
-David
Ingenious idea, and congratulations on your 4th year. Your blog is always fresh, entertaining, and Christ centered. Well done.
Lawrence definitely seems to have posted the most pitiful comment yet, no wonder he was checking my wallet this weekend! :)
Ben Walsh
You all do a great job with your blog, and keeping it updated!
Awesome idea. Can't wait to see who the winner is!
Hi,
I've been following your blog for about a year now. I enjoy seeing every new post and am also encouraged with your Godly example through this blog.
FYI... I LOVE coffee ;)
Victoria Baker
What a cool idea! I enjoy Starbucks! I'm not quite the addict my dad is though! :)
Of all the blogs I follow, yours is one of my favorites! You guys do a great job of keeping people's interest!
What a great idea! How cleaver!
Happy Blogiversary! You guys do a great job with your blog posts! Hope you get tons of comments.
I'm not quite the addict my dh is, and I can prefer the foo foo drinks too. :)
Rhonda Hicks
Hi this is Laine. I like your blog header. It's really cool.
Hi,
I love drink everyone else's starbucks drinks!
Louisa Hicks (2yo)
I'm not sure what this is about, but it sounds good. So there's my comment.
Me yike Weisa (Louisa), I yike sipping allbuddy else's. Only time I git one of my own is when I go on my dada dates once a year.
~Leah (4 yo)
Congratulations your blog has made it longer then most. The top 100 blogs last about 33.8 months. I would sign my name L Hicks but there are 10 people that could go by that name. Sot to be clear my name is...
Lincoln Hicks
I just recently found your blog and love reading about your family. Your blog is a lot of fun! I LOVE Starbucks! Happy blogiversary! :)
~Rebecca F.
Thank you to all who have commented so far...it's fun to see who all is looking at the blog.
On a side note, to you non-coffee drinkers...Starbucks also sells, tea, fruit smoothies and "delicymoso" cinnamon rolls, muffins, pastries...etc.
hope I win
Joel Wesco
i LOVE STARBUCKS :):):):) dAvId gArCiA P.S. and your BLOG :):):):)
No David...I am sorry to admit that I was lazy this time...I used a stock picture for this post!
O.K. mine is here !!!i love looking at your blog:):):):)
Anna Garcia
Umm, Hi. This is Liberty I guess. Umm, I like your blog too.
Hope I win!
Here's mine
Logan.H
This is rather ironic...I'm leaving a comment on your blog while sitting at your computer in your kitchen.
I would really like to get Mom and Dad one of those! They LOVE Starbucks!.
Plus I like it to. For the Strawberry ones that is!.
Oh, I would love the opportunity to win the gift card!!! Mocha frappucinos are my favorite at Starbucks. I treat myself to one once a month.
Thank you for a wonderful, God honoring blog!!!
Hugs,
Mrs. Arni
Looking forward to seeing you guys on Friday.
Liss
This post was hilarious! But to pick just one... boy... there is like 42 comments excluding all of Jack's!
The McDonell Family blog has blessed me and my family more than I can tell you in these four years!!
Thanks for being faithful and posting!
Stepheny Weaver
Love all the comments the Hicks left!!! A chance at a Starbucks gift card...just another one of the benefits from having a large family!!! :) Anyway, I am not leaving a comment for the coffee, due to my chances being very low, but we do enjoy your blog! Keep up the good work!
Stephanie Wesco
What a way to get comments lol :):):) But some people will do anything for a starbucks giftcard (like me =) Its a great idea !!! & btw,your blog is Amazing !!!
~Cindy G.
Hi-I'm Stepheny's mom. She told me about your contest and since I see your blog often-through her, of course-I decided I should leave a comment. Wondered how you all did the template for your blog?? Want to start a family blog since our daughter has her own and knows how to do it. Enjoy your blog and Kaity's too! Take care and I hope I win (haha). Mrs. J. Weaver
I just started drinking coffee twice a week-mom said it was okay-Steph shows us your blog all the time. Have a great day and hope I win for my mom!!
Adrienne Weaver
Hello McDonnell family :-) It has been so much fun "getting to know you" over the past few years. Justin, Emma and I leave for Texas this week. My how life changes! Hope you all have a blessed day!
Bethany (Reed) Horsman
Ok, this is the most original creative comment earning post I have ever seen!!! Did you come up with this idea all by yourself?
-Nathaniel
Alright Jack- Here's the deal....... I leave a comment and you "randomly" pick it. And Matt A. can drive the three of us to Starbucks in the vehicle of your choice. ie. the Curzy, Max, The Coach, or my personal Fav. Mustang. If none of those are sufficient for you. I can always bring the Caddy- Just let me know what you think. We may even let you drive :) Reid
Thank you for offering everyone else's vehicles for us Reid! :oP
Sorry, I can't pick you on purpose, but we should go out together sometime anyway. Come an hour early some Sunday evening and we can do Starbucks! At least I can...I can't answer for Matt.
See you Friday, Lord willing!
That's a fun idea. :-) I'm glad we were able to meet through our blogs. I always enjoy your posts. Hope to see you all again.
Joanna Burtt
I really enjoy your blog a lot!
Hope you pick me because I like Starbucks Coffee. My parents always buy Starbucks bagged coffee, so whenever I taste another brand of coffee, I think it tastes different.
Rachel Carns
you take amazing pictures!!!
i love looking thru them=)
Kirsten Peterson
I have so enjoyed looking at your blog! It helps us stay connected with all of you and your wonderful family. I would love to win that delicious coffee! The picture looks good enough to eat!!! Love, Aunt Liz
"A Stabucks Card!!! AWESOME!
I LOVE coffee!!...No, really, I do.
Nice Bog Jack. I love the pics and comments. (Go Big Ten!!....sorry, it's 'March Madness' Right?)
-Roger D. Young
I love coffee!!!!!
-James Young
Your family's blog is awesome! We love staying updated on the latest McDonnell happenings.
Great incentive for gaining feedback!
So do you have an amount of comments you want to receive before choosing the lucky winner? Last time you did something like this, if I remember right, you got over 100 comments! We'll see if you can beat last years record. :)
~Anna W.
Thank you all for the well wishes and kind words.
No, we are not going for a certain number of comments...we just wanted to see who all is out there. The gift card is just a fun way to say thank you.
We may make 100 comments though...the drawing will be two weeks from the original post.
We just reached 50 people to enter for the drawing...that means you all have a 1 in 50 chance of winning!
ha-ha Jack
amanda
WE love contests and we love starbucks!!! Thanks McDonells!!
Hey I heard something about a contest for free starbucks in between changing a diaper and telling Ethan not to flush mommies cell phone. If this is true please have mercy on me, caffiene is like a couple extra hours of sleep if you know what I mean.
Never tried a Starbucks in my life but wouldn't it be funny if I won! :)
I like your blog!
What a fun (and delicious) idea!
I enjoy looking at your family's blog!
Looks like the Hicks have a 1 in 5 chance of winning the contest.
Josh W.
Hilarious Jud...I can only imagine the scene too well. Gotta love family life! :o)
Great blog McD family! Keep up the good work. Blogs are a great way to stay in touch and I've enjoyed reading yours over the past few years!
Nice blog, great posts! I enjoy looking at it every so often!
Um...ahh...let's see here. I like coffee and I'd like to win!
I love your family and I always watch your blog. I have made it a point to not comment on anyone's blog unless some were to feel left out, however, for the possibility of Starbucks hot chocolate, I will leave a comment!
God bless your family!
Yay for starbucks!!
Happy anniversary/birthday!
Comment. ;)
This is my comment: Make SURE I WIN!!
Hey guys lets go for 100 comments!
If you have already commented you will only be enter'd once but that doesn't mean you can't comment only once everybody get involved!
And if you haven't commented yet GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER!!!!
I like the pictures and the blog!
And I will stop being a lurker and leave a comment for a chance to win a Starbucks gift card. Thanks for the giveaway!
Rebecca Gaus
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I am loving reading this, Jack.
Judson's comment makes me smile.
Ah, young parenthood -- wait a minute, I'm STILL in parenthood with little ones and I'm not so young anymore...talk to you later.
Someone just put a toy in the toilet!
I'm with ya, Jud, I'm with ya!
You guys are SO creative! Your family has been such a blessing and an encouragement. I love your blog and getting to know you all. The Lord bless you. Mrs. Reed
Hi this is Lindsay i umm like your blog
hope i win!!!!!!!:):):):):):)
lindsay hoffman
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