You know you have always wanted to say something, and here’s your chance.
It’s Delurking Week!
This is that special time of year when bloggers acknowledge all the lovely lurkers–those of you who come to visit this blog, but forget to say hello.
Today is the day to step up and hit the keyboard!
And to help you come clean I am hosting the very first giveaway. By leaving a comment, you will be entered into a drawing for a bottle of green tea patchoulie Caldrea hand soap. It’s the best (and my favorite).
Made with essential oils and all natural ingredients, Caldrea smells so good it makes me want to clean. Seriously.
Hopefully it will inspire you to wash your hands of secrecy. I will keep the comments open until Friday, and announce the lucky winner on Saturday. (Oh, and the giveaway is open to everyone, not just lurkers)
Looking forward to hearing from you!
I grew up with Jennifer, and found your blog through hers. Once I saw how BEAUTIFUL your daughter was, I couldn’t help but keep coming back to watch her grow up! She’s a CUTIE!
Very Clever Rachel! See you and your sweet Ava in the morning!
I’m no lurker, but wanted to enter the drawing!:) shanel
Hi, Rachel! You caught me! I used to work with you at Augsburg Fortress (I’m still there!). Our daughters are about the same age. Mira is 3 years now and as sassy as ever! I have another little girl, Amelia, who was born in early May. I read your blog often to keep up in your life and to see beautiful Ava. Feel free to visit mine at http://watchmiragrow.blogspot.com
Michelle Cook
Wow, I wonder how many lurkers you have? Cool idea, we are excited that you are coming to visit! See you soon, Much Love!
I want that soap.
Rachel,
You are an incredible writer. You have an amazing ability to engage your reader by sharing your heart and revealing the joys of your life. I love “lurking” and reading your blog. Your daughter is absolutely beautiful.
I am a good friend of Steve’s. I went to NWC with him and went on the Intercultural Studies trip with him to Latin America.
With all of the stories Uncle Moose tells, I feel like I know you all. I have asked for YEARS to come meet you and play with Ava. We will have to work on that!
Callie Wahl
Hey Rachel! I hope you’re having a great day. That Caldrea soap is so wonderful, isn’t it? Everytime I see it in a store I have to smell it…yum!
You know I read your wonderful blog (and Steve does too – he found Nate’s post hilarious!). So happy that we have come to know you and look forward to getting to know you better as the years go on. The Dyers
I’m not a lurker, but I’d love the soap. I would really love it if it was personally delivered. :o)
Never heard of that soap! But it sounds pretty good. Rachel and I have been addicted to your blog since you guys were over here but have been ‘lurkers’. We love finding out what you are all up to and checking out your photos from Nate’s fancy camera! As international ‘lurkesr’ we think we should be the winners of your competition!
From your Ballygowan friends!
Neat idea with the drawing…sounds like a great prize!!! 🙂 I LOVE reading your writing – you have such a great and powerful way of telling a story and expressing your thoughts!! I enjoy catching up and seeing the CUTE pics of your sweet gal! 🙂 Thanks for sharing! Love, Kristi
I confess, I’m a lurker, but not a creepy lurker! It’s just been a long time since we’ve seen each other! I found your blog through Mindy’s and stop by pretty regularly to keep up on the fam!
-Becky (Talcott) Hawkinson
hey rachel! i’m pretty sure you know i check up on you often – but in case you don’t – it’s official now 🙂 it’s so fun to keep up on the stories of you and your princess 🙂
sarah barnett
Wow, good results from your delurking post!
Love your blog!
Yours,
A serious non-lurker.
Rachel,
I’m not sure if we qualify as lurkers or not…I’ve shared with you in person how much I enjoy your blog but I don’t recall if I have ever de-lurked in cyber space by leaving a comment. Whatever the case, be encouraged to keep up the wonderfully written work!
M, S and T
Rachel,
I admit it – you caught me! I have lurked. And I love it!
Your daughter is beautiful and your stories are fantastic!
Loads of love from your FAVORITE HLA ROOMIE!
Alison (Reinertson) Olson
Hi Rachel,
I feel as though I comment enough in real life that you must know I’m here. Nevertheless, you asked for documentation, so here it is (and here I am!).
elisa
P.S. Eric bought Joshy a fish tank tonight, but no fish yet. I’ll let you know how it goes. And he did NOT go to Wal-mart.
I’m already Zestfully clean, but I’ll take a coupon for you to use your hand soap and wash/clean my house…my roommates are frickin messy.
Hi! I’m a proud lurker. My friend Sarah Hadley told me about your blog, and I’ve been checking it out ever since. It’s even inspired me to make my own blog more mommy-oriented (www.nmwally.wordpress.com – not that it’s nearly as well written as yours :)). Blessings!
I realize the problem… I keep trying to comment and it keeps not posting them…. Hm. I should be tech savvy enough to figure this one out. Oh well.
My original point was that I’m sure I’ve commented at least once before. But I’ve been lurking ever since. I love to hear about my little Ava as she grows up. And your writing is just generally inspiring, Rach. – Nica.
Ok, like Alison, I am definatley a lurker. I think the blog world is so wonderful!! Hope you remember me or at least my sister, Lara. Check out my blog http://www.rbdtlbichel.blogspot.com
there will also be a link to Lara’s on there. Your daughter is beautiful and your travels are amazing. Nice to “see” you again Rachel!! Beth (Turner) Bichel
Hi dear daughter-in-law! Am I a lurker or a regular? I guess I don’t know the jargon, but whatever it is, I love to catch up on Ava’s adventures through your talented words! Love, Penny