So, a funny thing happened on Friday…..BritMums announced the finalists of the Brilliance in Blogging Awards. As I hit refresh for what seemed like the thousandth time, I was preparing to have to build myself up following the disappointment of not making it to the final. I clicked on the link and scoured the list, I had convinced myself that I wouldn’t be there, so I actually almost didn’t see my name on the list, but lo and behold my blog was there!
Now I haven’t won the award and if I am truthful, I am pretty certain I won’t; so I want to use this opportunity to let you know what it means to me to get this far and to say a big thank you.
I started my blog simply to record our family memories and nothing more, I had only read a couple of blog posts before and didn’t know anything about this amazing world I am immersed in now. 20 months later this blog is my job, my passion, and one of the greatest loves of my life. Something I never expected. My blog has picked me up when I have been low, has given my family such amazing opportunities to do things that we would otherwise not be able to do, given me something that is mine and that I am proud of and most importantly has given me THE MOST AMAZING friends. Friends who I laugh with, learn from and am inspired by every single day. I blog alone, but I am never truly alone when surrounded by these amazing people.
Before I run the risk of doing a Gwynie, thank you. Thank you to everyone who reads my blog, takes the time to comment on posts and those of you who voted for me in these awards. You don’t know how much this validation means to me, truly.
Mostly, I would like to thank Baby for inspiring me every day and being a pretty cool small person to have around.
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Congratulations Aby! This is an amazing achievement. You have done so well and I’m very pleased for you.
Angela xx
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Thanks so much, I really appreciate it x
Congratulations, so well deserved! xx
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Thanks lovely xx
Congratulations Aby so well deserved and you had my vote 🙂 x
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Bless you, thanks huni xx
Congratulations! Fingers crossed! #sundaystars xx
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Thanks so much, they are welded crossed 🙂 xx
That’s so beautiful darling. Huge congrats and well deserved. So excited for you gorgeous lady. Xxx
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Thank you honey and for your wonderful support. Love you xxx
Congratulations. You’ve obviously worked hard so you deserve this. Will br keeping my fingers crossed for you
#sundaystars
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Thanks so much x
Awww huni, this made me tear up a bit. I know how much it means to you getting this fair but I honestly think you have every chance of winning this award but even if you don’t you are and will always be my number one most fav blogger in the entire blogosphere! Good luck darling will be right there with you and backing you all the way x x x
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Awwww hun, thank you so much, I really appreciate your friendship and support. Can’t wait to see you xxxx
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Aww now you made me tear up! I love you honey and thank you so much for all your wonderful support xxxxx
Congratulations and so well deserved xx
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Thanks lovely xx
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Thank you so much xx
Huge congratulations. And truly well deserved. Not only have you created a fantastic blog (am in awe of the amount of work you must put in) but it’s clear how much support you give to everyone in the blogging community which makes it even more special. Wishing you lots of luck for the finals.
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Aww thank you so much, such a lovely comment x
Congratulations! that’s great news – your blog is fab. Your nomination is truly deserved xx
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Thanks so much xx
Well done lovely — so well deserved. I think we’ll hear your name called out on the night too. I’ll be amazed if you don’t win! xx
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Aw Thanks Caro, I don’t think I have a chance but I am thrilled to be a finalist xx
Huge well done darling! You thoroughly deserve it and I will be rooting for you! xxx
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Thank you so much lovely lady xx
Well done Aby it is very much deserved and i will have my fingers crossed for you at the awards next month xx
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Thank you so much honey xx
Congratulations love, you totally deserve this. Keeping my fingers crossed for the big night! Thanks for linking up #sundaystars xxx
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Thanks honey, I am so glad I have got this far, winning would be a dream xxx
Aww Aby, it is well deserved and you never know. I remember Morgana being gobsmacked when she won her MAD award. Congratulations xxx #sharewithme
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Thanks lovely, much appreciated xxx
Congratulations Aby and Baby! You guys are such great bloggers 🙂 and deserve to win. We started off much the same to ‘just’ record our adventures, but it does feel like something more now! Good luck in the finals 🙂 #Sharewithme
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Ah thank you xx
Errr, dude, the universe can’t do it’s thing if you say you don’t think you’ll win. It’s OK though, I’ve got it covered as I know you’re going to win, so I’ll be doing enough positive thinking for the both of us. Bring on the partay!!! xxx
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Ha ha this made me laugh. O.k I will try to be positive. Please Mr Universe do your stuff! xxx
Well done Aby. You deserve it. #sharewithme
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Thank you hun x
Congratulations what a great achievement. I wish you all the very best darling. Thanks for linking up to Share With Me I hope you are enjoying my blog hop and thanks for all the linky support! #sharewithme
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Aw thank you Jenny x
Congratulations and wow what an achievement I was convinced you’d been blogging forever
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Oh this was last year, I doubt I will be that lucky again this year x