We are thrilled to announce today that our site is up to 5,000 views, in approximately the last five months. Although a few posts go back as far as October 2007, family participation began in February 2008. To commemorate this milestone, here are a few thoughts from us:
1. We’re amazed that people can stay interested in what we’re doing… even with no pictures!
2. No, we don’t count our own visits to the site.
3. We know, it’s hard to spell Squicciarini, and tricky to remember the URL. Suggestion: bookmark the site (add it to your favorites).
4. Or better yet, subscribe to our RSS feed. We understand you’re busy - the feed will deliver each new post straight to your email, so you never miss an update!
5. You wouldn’t believe how many people find our site by searching for “poolside seats.”
6. Start commenting.
6b. Be aware that any email sent to a member of the Squicciarini family may end up, in part or whole, on the blog. This is called a “disclaimer.“
7. Come join us at the Residence for an informal open house hosted by the Squicciarini family on Thursday, July 17 at 7pm. We invite you to spend 5,000 seconds with us (about 83 minutes) celebrating the success of our little blog. Naturally coffee will be served.
We shall call the occasion ”M5“…an attempt to express 5,000 in Roman numerals.
Thank you… for being witnesses to our lives.

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July 15, 2008 at 7:28 pm
smalltownprincess
We know that 5,000 in Roman numerals is actually V with a line above it, but no one could figure out how to create that symbol, so we went with M to the fifth power. Can’t win them all, right?
July 16, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Tess
Thanks Julianna - Veddy intedesting reading!
Happy M to the 5th posts!
July 16, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Laura Guido
Congrats on your website anniversary!! I just went on and enjoyed reading about Bristol. This past weekend was a huge memory maker, enjoyed by all ages…You guys are a lot of fun!
July 17, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Noelle
Congradulations! We always love reading you blog posts!
July 18, 2008 at 6:56 am
MonteCristo
Well, the M5 party was a smashing success! The room was filled with laughter as favorite blog posts were read aloud and hearty applause given to particularly witty comments. The company was excellent, and I can think of only 5 people who would have added something extra special to the party. I am sorry for all of you who couldn’t make it - but there’s always next time!!
I even got to autograph one of my own blog posts, which turned out to have been a real favorite (Backpacker’s Guide to Boone Fork Trail, for those of you who were wondering)!
It’s simply amazing to me how many people are reading our blog, and how many friends we have who will drop everything and come to something crazy like a blog party at the drop of a hat! A very special thank-you to all who graced us with their presence
July 18, 2008 at 6:58 am
narnia95
Next time lets skip the huge ice cream party and stock up on more Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups! (okay, maybe not… the ice cream seemed to be a big hit with everyone…

July 21, 2008 at 10:52 am
Kelly
Congratulations on the views! thats absolutely amazing!!