And just why in the world did I make the names of random readers the title of today’s post?
It’s because these wonderful ladies are my top commenters for 2012. Here’s the breakdown:
Mary H. 156 comments
Ann Martin 93 comments
Nancy Irving 90 comments
Guerrina 83 comments
Mrs. Pam 70 comments
These five women alone are responsible for almost 500 comments! Since bloggers greatly appreciate comments, it stands to reason that we even MORE greatly appreciate the people who leave the comments. Thank you ladies, for taking the time (over and over and over) to drop me a note after reading a post. You’ll never know how much that means to me.
In other 2012 Summary News, Smithellaneous had 440,000 page views representing 85 countries with the United States, Canada and The United Kingdom in the top three places.
The most popular post was “Signing Off” which got 4,411 views in one day. (That was the post where I wrote about having to put Snowy to sleep.) The second most popular post was “Snowy’s Successor: It’s a Girl!”
It is a huge honor for me to have been invited into your lives over these ten years that I’ve been blogging; I’m amazed at how many of you have been actually been reading the blog for that long! And for those of you who are new-ish around here, I’m ever so thankful for you, as well. Welcome to the Smithellaneous family!
And just to show you what a classy family we are, let me close with a few Christmas photos that display our classiness at hitherto before unprecedented levels.
Yep. This is the year that Sarah and I got Nathan a costume made to look like a giant whoopie cushion. (We found it at a yard sale and couldn’t resist.)
Nathan, the world’s greatest tease and practical joker, was delighted.
In this picture, he is energetically attempting to produce a whoopie cushion-ish noise. He succeeded rather admirably.
He then decided that the time had come for his new bride to be attacked by a Life Sized Whoopie Cushion. I have no doubt that it was a highlight of her life.
So there you have it.
2012 highlights.
2012 lowlights.
The end.
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That brings getting “clothes” for Christmas to a whole new level of real fun,lol.
The Christmas pictures cracked me up! Thanks for the laugh!!
Gayle
Gayle, yes, Nathan has a way of cracking people up, for sure. He has always made me laugh; glad he made you smile, too!
Guess I better start leaving comments more often. Love seeing and reading about the day to day exploits of the Smith family. I can hear the laughter that was a part of that afternoon together. Given what I know of Nathan’s sense of humor, I an quite certain that he will find more opportunities in the future to put that costume to good use and sharing a smile, or perhaps even a downright belly laugh!
Janet, so happy to hear from you and even happier to know that you enjoy reading about the ins, outs, ups, and downs of our family. And you’re right–Nathan will find any opportunity to create an opportunity for laughter–one of the many things I love about him!
What a lovely surprise to find myself on your list! I, too, start my day with you (and Sheri). You bring laughter, tears and encouragement into my life. Thank you, Becky!
Guerrina, hooray for you being a top five-er! 🙂 I’m i good company if you start your day with me AND Sheri!
Ten years!! I have been reading the whole time then. Wow! The miracle of Sarah spans those years. It’s been fun to be a part of the Smithellaneous family. It does not surprise me that the top viewed was about Snowy. He was one of my favorite Smiths. 🙂
Lisa, yeah, I think Snowy needed his own blog. He would have surpassed ME! 🙂
I, too, have been following you since the earliest days and have laughed, cried & celebrated with you! Yet, I rarely comment. Perhaps 2013 will be the year that I make more of an effort to comment more frequently so you know how much your writings are enjoyed and appreciated!!!! Hugs to all of you!!
Linda in Pittsburgh
Linda, THANK YOU for commenting today even though you said you don’t do it much. I really appreciate it! 🙂
And I look forward to seeing “Linda in Pittsburgh” pop up more in 2013. Thanks for being an early days follower.
wow.. I just made the cut… whew! and there were a couple more comments that somehow never made it to the Post Stage, and I just decided they weren’t that great anyway. You have to be the blog with the stories that I re-share the most.
I like Sarah’s sinking into the cushion in the last photo.. lots of giggling from those two
sisters-in-law, I imagine.
Mrs. Pam, yep, you slid right in there under the wire! And yes, the two sisters-in-law do a lot of giggling.
I am another one who faithfuly reads your posts-love them and following your journey! But am one who rarely posts a comment. Maybe this year, I will get better at commenting…I love it when people comment on my fb status’ so I am sure you love it when people do the same on your blog! Hope you and your family have a wonderful day!
Nicole, so nice to see a new-ish name pop up here; thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. And thanks too, for being a faithful reader; I appreciate you!
I have been reading your blog for a couple of years now. Two ladies I work with told me about it. They follow you too. You are an inspiration to me often. I love the Snowy and Summer post as well. I have a little schnauzer named Kogee and the joy he brings is unmatchable.
Anonymous, well, now you have my curiosity up as to why TWO lades at your work place would read my blog. I guess one of them must have started and then told the other one. Well, it gives the three of you something to talk about! 🙂 Kogee is such a cute name–love it!
I read every blog post. 🙂 I just don’t comment that often. 🙂 I sooo love reading your blog, Becky. 🙂
Kristi, thanks so much for reading. (And for leaving a comment!) 🙂
I start every day checking on my favourite Smith family, even though I don’t personally know you, I sure feel like I do. Your family has inspired me in so many ways and I thank you all for that. A day without the Smiths is like a day without sunshine. Love to you all. Xoxo
Nancy, aw, that is so sweet to equate our family with sunshine! 🙂 Thanks for starting your day with us! (And thanks for being among the top 5 commenters; quite an accomplishment!)
And a good time was had by all.
Steve, yes it was.
Wow! Thank you, Becky. It is a pleasure to read your blog and be a “part” of your family. You have touched my life in so many ways and have helped me through many difficult times and rejoiced in good times, also. I value your friendship more than you know. Some day, that bucket list item of attending a service or program in Manteo will be achieved. It is also very good to know that comments left here are truly appreciated and make you happy. By the way, I love the whoopie cushion shirt – that is hysterical and the humor of your family is certainly generational – Steve’s dad, Steve and Nathan. Aren’t funny gifts sometimes the best?
Mary H, yes, Nathan definitely comes by his sense of humor naturally; it was passed down in generous portions through the generations. Humor is a gift that doesn’t cost anything but sure does add smiles to the dailyness of life!
And congrats to you for being the most frequent commenter last year!