Saturday, February 14, 2009

New Look and Giveaway!

Wow! Can you believe this? You have to leave a comment and tell me what you think of my new look. You cane also answer the poll about it on the right below our pictures! It was done because of a contest I won for a Ultimate Blog Design Makeover by Hollie at Drama Mama Designs. Doesn't she do great work?

It has been so much fun getting to know Hollie and working along with her to make sure everything was done to my liking. She insisted that she would not install anything without my approval, as well as knowing that I was totally happy with it. She is all about total customer satisfaction, and did this even though I was not a paying customer. I was always treated like her most important client and for that I am so grateful. She is so professional about all she does, and if you are in the market for a great new look, go over and visit Hollie and you will find unbelievable designs at unbeatable prices, not to mention the finest service around.

Her daughter is having some tests done Thursday morning at 10am so please be keep her in your prayers.

As a way of commemorating this occasion on my blog I am doing my first GIVEAWAY! You got it, and the best part about it is this. There are TWO different giveaway's!

The first:

It's an Ultimate Blog Design Makeover by Hollie just like mine. Well not just like mine but something that would fit you and your blog. I have to thank Hollie in advance for allowing me to host this great giveaway. I thought it to be a great idea since it is being done in commemoration of the new look she has done for me. It will give you a chance to see her work and know the unbelievable value of this giveaway! Besides there is nobody else I would rather offer you their services than Hollie.



Here are the details from Hollie on the giveaway:

The giveaway will include an Ultimate Blog Design Makeover w/nav bar (an $80 value).

That includes:
Custom Header (with or w/o picture)
Custom background/layout to match
up to 8 custom matching labels for sidebar
Option of 2 or 3 columns
Custom signature
Custom button to match header
Installation

And let me just tell you that everything she does is totally custom.

In addition to The Ultimate Blog Design Makeover I will also have a giveaway for this:




Oh yeah you guessed it! That is Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga Collection in hardback form. It is an 85 dollar value! I thought that this would be enticing since there are so many of you out there that are so into this story.

The best part about this entire thing is that you can pick which giveaway you wish to register for. I thought it would be beneficial to give everyone a choice since I know that when I see a giveaway that is something I already have or don't need I just don't register. I wanted you to have a choice, so here it is. Hopefully the things I have chosen will be things that you would enjoy having. You can even split your entries between both if you would like to register for both giveaways. Here are the ways to obtain entries.


Here are the rules to get entered:

Only one giveaway per blog entry. So if you desire to be registered for both then you need to specify on each comment entry which giveaway you want those entries to go to.

1. You must first be a follower of Fort Thompson (2 entries)

After this qualification is met you may add to your entries in the following ways:

2. Posting the new Fort Thompson button in your sidebar of your blog (2 entries)
3. Posting about this giveaway on your blog and linking back to The Fort (2 entries)
4. Posting a link to Fort Thompson in your blog roll (1 entry)
5. Posting The Drama Mama Designs button on your blog (1 entry)

You must leave a comment for each entry so that it can be individually verified as well as which giveaway that entry is to count for. If you are leaving a comment for a requirement that earns more than one entry then please leave info in your comment as to which giveaways each go toward. Any entries that don't have a giveaway specified will not count. So you can have a total of 8 entries and can split them up accordingly among each giveaway based on which ones you are interested in the most. Example all entries on one giveaway or split them evenly, whatever you decide. It's as easy as that folks! So good luck to you all and thanks to all of you who follow Fort Thompson!

If you have any questions feel free to ask them in the comments section or send me an email. The address is posted in my profile.

122 Soldier's saluted this post:

Jill @ Sneaky Momma said...

Love your new look and your new button. I'm off to replace my old one!

Jill @ Sneaky Momma said...

Please enter me in the Twilight giveaway. Too cool!

Rune said...

Love your new look on your blog.

Blessings

Rune said...

Ok:) Please enter us in the Twilight giveaway.

Rune said...

OK:)Please enter me us in the Twilight giveaway.

Vaughn Family Chaos said...

the new look is terrific! i just posted your new button :)

April said...

Wow, Tim...love your new blog design! Very snazzy! No fluff, no flowers...just what I said! Two thumbs up from me!

OK, first, I'm a follower of yours and I'm going to mention your giveaway on my post today. So, please enter my name for the Twilight books. I would choose the blog makeover, but I love to play around with my blog and try out different things.

Have a great Thursday! Pick me...pick me! LOL!

Sandy said...

Your new look is great! Please enter me in the Twilight giveaway! Thank You!

Misty Rice said...

I love it.... TOTALLY. I am not familiar with that book series, so no worries about entering me. I am sure there is someone who would better appreciate it.

PS: I am off to Tahiti next weekend the 20th to shoot Get Out episodes. :)

Misty Rice said...

heading over to her blog right now. I would really like some classy and professional for my photography blog.

Thanks TIm.

Aspiemom said...

I don't want to enter anything - I just update my look yesterday - but wanted to tell you that your new blogger-look is great! Very nice!

Elyse said...

WoW! What a cool button and giveaway. Enter me in the Twilight giveaway. So excited for you guys! Hollie did a fab job :)
~Elyse~

Misty Rice said...

Okay.... I have done ALL the rules! Wow that was ALOT of rules to do, but if I win a blog makeover I would be so thrilled.

1. You must first be a follower of Fort Thompson (2 entries) FOLLOWER!

After this qualification is met you may add to your entries in the following ways:

2. Posting the new Fort Thompson button to your blog (2 entries)

POSTED YOUR BUTTON IN MY POST AND ON MY BLOG (TWO BUTTONS ON MY BLOG)

3. Posting about this giveaway on your blog and linking back to The Fort (2 entries)

POSTED THIS GIVEAWAY ON MY BLOG.

4. Posting a link to Fort Thompson in your blog roll (1 entry)

GOT IT!

5. Posting The Drama Mama Designs button on your blog (1 entry)

DONE!!

AND FOR A LITTLE EXTRA...IM GOING TO GO SAY TO DRAMA MAMA!!!

Mandy Hornbuckle said...

I love the new look! And I've heard a lot about the Twilight series, but haven't read any of them! :)

angie {the arthur clan} said...

The new look is wonderful Tim ~ you must be absolutely thrilled! :)

I'm already a follower and I'd love to be entered into the new blog design giveaway. What a great giveaway!

Melissa Miller said...

VERY NICE TIM!
I'm very impressed. :)

Randi said...

Your new look is great! I would love to be entered in the blog makeover contest.

Let's see, I am a follower of your blog, and I have a link to your blog on my blog roll. So..... I guess that makes 3 entries. :)

Elaine at Matters of the Heart) said...

Great new look. I am a follower, love to be entered for the books.

April said...

Tim,
I posted about your giveaway (with a link) at the bottom of today's post...I think you may have missed it. Is that what you were talking about?

Sandy said...

I replaced your button with the new one! You can put my entries in the Twilight giveaway. Thank you:0)

Dot O said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! Love the new look of your blog - awesome!!! I will be back to visit often.

Thanks again for visiting, Tim.

Dot

Kayla said...

LOVE the look!! Hollie did an amazing job!!!

Hoping I win a makeover soon!! :) I think I'm okay without the book. With blogging, work, a boyfriend, and sewing this girl doesn't have much time to read.

Thanks Time, for doing this giveaway! I'm excited to see the winner!

Headed over to add a couple buttons now :)

He & Me + 3 said...

Wow...what a giveaway. I just won a blog makeover, so guess I am out for that one. I follow you too.

Because of Love said...

Hollie did a great job. Love the new look!

Channa, Oh its the Coachs Wife said...

I love the new look. I am going to show my husband because he wants to start a blog but thinks it might be to girlie, yours proves it is not!! I am going to follow your giveaway, check back with you soon!
Channa

Channa, Oh its the Coachs Wife said...

Your new blog looks really good! Congrats!

Channa, Oh its the Coachs Wife said...

I am now a follower!!

Channa, Oh its the Coachs Wife said...

I have added your button to my blog! :)

Nicole O'Dell said...

First of all--TOTALLY LOVE the new look! How unique! I love how she tied everything together and made it so personally yours. And, I love how it's defintely primarily a man's blog. No fru-fru here!

Okay...I totally want to enter both giveaways! SO, here's for the twilight one:

*I'm already a follower.
*I posted the new button.
*You're already in my blogroll.
*I posted a #11 to my TT list about your giveaway and linked back to you.

Nicole O'Dell said...

...and this is for the blog giveaway...

*I'm already a follower.
*I posted the new button.
*You're already in my blogroll.
*I posted a #11 to my TT list about your giveaway and linked back to you.

Channa, Oh its the Coachs Wife said...

I have added your button to my blog! :)

Channa, Oh its the Coachs Wife said...

I am adding Drama Mama's button to my blog now! Almost done....

Valarie Lea said...

Love the look! I like the textured look of the camo. Very realistic.

Channa, Oh its the Coachs Wife said...

Tim,
I made it to the finish line! Woo Hoo. I believe (cross my fingers) I have completed all of the task to put my name in the hat for the New Blog look giveaway. Drama Mama Designs has done an awesome job with your blog and I can't wait to have one that looks almost as good!
I am honored to be able to follower your blog and can't wait to learn more about your family.
God Bless,
Channa

The Navy Wife said...

Hey there! Just got your comment and what a small blog world it is! I actually don’t know Noelle or Hollie personally but found Noelle through a photography site and loved all of her cute little clothes! Then somehow I ran into Hollie and just loved her creative blog designs. I got lucky and won a contest she hosted and then went back as a paying customer! By the way, I LOVE your new look. I see your also a military family… we do have a lot in common! I’m going to post a link to your contest so I can tell my blog friends about it. What fun!

Ash

Amy said...

Tim, I LOVE your new look and I would LOVE to win a makeover from The Drama Mama. So I am going for it!!

1. I am already a follower of your blog and love it!!

Amy said...

2. Okay, I have posted your new button to my blog.

Thanks,
Amy

Amy said...

3. I have posted about the giveaway and linked it back to The Fort.

(Makeover giveaway)

Amy

Amy said...

3. I have posted about the giveaway and linked it back to The Fort.

(Makeover giveaway)

Amy

Channa, Oh its the Coachs Wife said...

Tim,
For some reason you are not getting all of my post. Sorry!! I would like all of my entries to go towards the Drama Mama Blog Makeover giveaway!

Thank you so much for hosting this wonderful contest!! You are awesome!

God Bless,
Channa

Amy said...

4. I have a link to Fort Thompson in my blog roll.

(makeover giveaway)

Thanks,
Amy

Amy said...

5. I posted The Drama Mama Designs button on my blog.

(makeover giveaway)

Thanks,
Amy

Amy said...

On rule number 2 I forgot to put that I want the makeover giveaway. Sorry!!

I really hope I have done this correctly. It's my first time!!!!

Have a great day,
Amy

Unknown said...

Your blog looks beautiful. I love it : ).

Daphine said...

WOW! Love the new look!!!! Looks awesome! Please sign me up for the blog makeover. I am also a follower.

Happy Thursday!

Mandi @ Sweetly Home said...

Two thumbs up on the new makeover! The background camo looks just like fabric. I'm just dying to touch it. I'll definatly be praying for her daughter.

LeAnna said...

WOW! Your new look it great! I am now a follower and would like to be entered in the Twilight giveaway.

LeAnna said...

I added your button to my sidebar, enter me again for the twilight giveaway!

LeAnna said...

I posted, with a link back the the fort, on my blog. Add me to the blog makeover giveaway! I need a little facelift!! HA!

LeAnna said...

I added the Drama Mama button to my sidebar. One last entry to try and win those Twilight books! I been wanting to read them for awhile now, but havent let myself purchase them since I already had a collection of books I bought and wanted to read! Now that my pile is starting to srink I would LOVE to get to read this series next! Oh and Thanks for the chances!!

The Navy Wife said...

Sorry for confusion Tim.. I didn’t want to enter the contest. I was just responding to your previous comment on my blog. Since DMD did my blog I wanted to posted it on mine to tell my friends about it. Thanks!

LeAnna said...

Okay Tim! Sorry! I got it corrected. I had your button on my sidebar, but there was something that was keeping it from showing. So I re-copied and pasted it and it is definately there now! Thanks, for pointing it out!!

~ Lisa @ AbidingThere~ said...

The blog looks great!! :)

Carey-Life in the Carpool Lane said...

The new blog design looks great.

Please enter me in the giveaway for a blog makeover:

2 for following
1 for blog roll
2 for button (I'm going to change out your old one right now but it's tricky because I have a confusing rolling html code)

Jennifer said...

For Twighlight Saga:

I am a follower.

knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

Jennifer said...

For Twighlight Saga:

I am a follower.

knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

Jennifer said...

I posted the Giveaway:http://rundpinne.blogspot.com/2009/02/someone-has-new-look.html


knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

Jennifer said...

I posted the Giveaway:http://rundpinne.blogspot.com/2009/02/someone-has-new-look.html


knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

Jennifer said...

For the twilight saga

Your button is in my Button Marquee (left side of my blog)

knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

Jennifer said...

For the twilight saga

Your button is in my Button Marquee (left side of my blog)

knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

Nati @ I will praise Him said...

Love the new layout!!!!

Please enter me in the blog makeover contest. I am a follower and have your button on my blog. Do I need to leave another comment for that?

Nati @ I will praise Him said...

I think I do, so here is the button comment lol Also for the blog makeover

Thanks for praying for me and always finding kind words!!!

Scary Mommy said...

It looks awesome here!!! And, being the only person left who has yet to read Twilight, I would love that! :)

Claremont First Ward said...

The new look is fantastic. LOVE the camo on the sides.

I'm already a follower. I think. I know I'm subscribed in my reader.

If I'm not already, I will be in a sec.

I LOVE The Twilight Saga prize. Love it.

Anonymous said...

Tim, I might enter later but have my entries go towards my friend Amy at ALL BECAUSE 2 PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE. Did you not get my reply to going in with you on this giveaway? I may have responded too late, I was going to give away a sign with you on this giveaway!!! But that's okay, we'll do it again some time. Love the new look, it looks AWESOME. Hollie is a magician when it comes to blog makeovers. Take care!

Lady Christie said...

love your new look

The Mom Jen said...

Twilight giveaway please!! Following!

The Mom Jen said...

Second entry for me, I'm a follower!

Ermis Party of 5 said...

Your blog looks awesome!!! =)

Anonymous said...

Yeah! I am a follower! Please give me two entries for the blog makeover!
~Abigail

Anonymous said...

Okay new button....Check!!!! Now I would like two entries for the Twilight series...only my most favorite books ever!!!
~Abigail

Anonymous said...

Drama Mama designs is now on my "blogs I love" I would love one more entry for the Twilight Series!
~Abigail

Anonymous said...

I wrote about your giveaway in my blog, even though really I don't want to tell anyone because I want to win!!! Hehehehe! Here's the link: http://abigailhutch.blogspot.com/2009/02/one-world-one-heart-giveaway-winner.html
Please enter my two entries in for the blog makeover!!!!
Have a great evening!
~Abigail

Misty said...

Love the new look!!!

Kyla @ The Simpsons said...

Okay, became a follower (found you through Miss Kayla!)

2 entries for the Twilight series, please!

Kyla @ The Simpsons said...

I posted the Thompson button AND Drama Mama button on my blog...

4 entries for the Twilight series!

Kyla @ The Simpsons said...

I made a post about the give-away, and linked it back to this blog!

2 entries for the Twilight series :)

Kyla @ The Simpsons said...

And last but not least, put you on my blog roll!

One entry for the Twilight series, please and thanks!

P.S., I think this is a great give-away, and thanks for giving us so many chances at so many entries! Ha!

•´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Erin.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´• said...

Hi found you through Jennifer @ Rundpinne :)

I'm still looking for "that one" look for my blog so I'll go for the makeover giveaway :)

Following you - entry #1

•´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Erin.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´• said...

For the makeover giveaway :)

Following you - entry #2

•´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Erin.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´• said...

For the blog makeover:
Entry #1 - your button is added to the top marquee on my sidebar: http://erinstar.blogspot.com/

•´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Erin.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´• said...

For the blog makeover:
Entry #2 - your button is added to the top marquee on my sidebar: http://erinstar.blogspot.com/

•´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Erin.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´• said...

Added Drama Mama Designs button to my button marquee {right below yours} as well {1 entry for makeover}:
http://erinstar.blogspot.com/

glam R baby said...

Love the NEW LOOK CUZ!!!!! I need to get mine done PRONTO!! XOXO

Amy said...

I LOVE THE NEW LOOK! Sweeeeeeet!

Jade Bordeaux said...

I havent decided yet whether or not I am going to do anything for a giveaway, but as you have been a loyal reader/listener of mine...I of coarse would follow!
Those books were the GREATEST (have 'em) and I'll be honest...I don't think anyone could put a blog together for me(anyone) I am to eccentric,yet boring,and contradicting to sort out. :(
But, your blog looks AWESOME!!! Love the "Soldier for Christ" theme!!! Kudos!
The more I read from your blogs, the more intrigued I am.GO YOU!

Anonymous said...

I just started following you. I see we follow many of the same people :) You have a wonderful page.

Thank you for the opportunity for the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

Added your button to my page :)

Kameron said...

I like the new look Tim! I especially like that the background is textured. It looks very realistic. I just got myself a blog makeover too!!

Anonymous said...

Great new look! Fabulous give-a-ways too, wow.

Tim, for the Pay It Forward contest there is no price range, it's something that you need to complete within the year and then just do your own PIF and hopefully it just keeps going! Please send me your e-mail address at your convenience, thanks!

Michele said...

Wow, I've only been gone a couple of days and the whole blog world has been busy! I LOVE your new look! Very classy! Also thanks for the sweet comments the other day, your wife and I could be BFF's!

From A Creative Heart said...

Love the look of your blog. My dear friend Jen (rundpinne) sent me here as she thought I would love your blog....I always hate to admit when she is right!!! LOL

I would love to enter your giveaway for the blog makeover!!!

Hugs,
Debbie
dailygrace@bellsouth.nt

Anonymous said...

Hi Tim...thank you for your comment. I would like all my entry's into the blog makeover...I am in need of one and I would like a chance at that. Thank you soooo much!
God Bless
Sparkette

From A Creative Heart said...

Hi Tim...
I am now a follower and I have added you to my blogroll...
Thanks!!!
Debbie

CIRCLE OF LIFE said...

well hello new look , sorry we have had some family problems this week and I have been alittle bit distance from teh computer , on and off. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS.
i LOVE THE NEW LOOK AND i WILL BE ADDING ALKL THE NEW FEATURES TO MY BLOG RIGHT NOW ALONG WITH THE GIVE AWAY THAT i WOULD LOVE TO BE APART OF THE BLOG MAKE OVER. SO COOL.

CIRCLE OF LIFE said...

ok I'm in for the new blog design make over.

1. You must first be a follower of Fort Thompson (2 entries) FOLLOWER!

After this qualification is met you may add to your entries in the following ways:

2. Posting the new Fort Thompson button to your blog (2 entries)

POSTED YOUR BUTTON IN MY POST AND ON MY BLOG (TWO BUTTONS ON MY BLOG)

3. Posting about this giveaway on your blog and linking back to The Fort (2 entries)

POSTED THIS GIVEAWAY ON MY BLOG.

all these steps are compleated check , check , check.

may the best one win but pick me lol

michelle

CIRCLE OF LIFE said...

ahh you all are so sweet I'm so glad we met you . To be honest I have been on and off lately my husband was laid off of his job. they were having cut backs and well he was one there the longest and was in line to go I guess. after 10 years. and we have been pulling together and being there for the children. It has been a scary roller coster and we have been tring to keep every thing together little by little. ALTHGOUGH it has been wonderful having my husband home we have been viewing our options on maybe relocating to ga wear my sister is living . Jobs are getting harder to find lately if you know what I mean. so big changes are happening around here.

Thank you for your prayers this is waht God wanted my family to be closer and together , I have not had this in 9 years my hubby was alaways working and I was with the kids now he can look and take it easy for a while and maybe we can finily buy that house we wanted up north

God is on my side and we are stong in our faith and know will be just fine. Our provider is the Lord and that is all we need.

thanks again for thinking and always commenting it means the world to us over here at circle of life.

CIRCLE OF LIFE said...

NOT AT ALL THAT IS AWESOME.

THANKS FOR YOUR ONCE AGAIN COMMENT.

YOU SHOULD STILL TAKE THE AWARD PLEASE HAVE YOU EVER SEEN MR. MOM . HA CUTE.

i LOVED THE COLORS IN THAT PICTURE AS WELL. I'LL LOOK FOR A MR DAD AWARD SOON OK TO MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER.

CIRCLE OF LIFE said...

umm yes did you take a second morgage out toget that camera with all the extras lol
i love my nikion d 90 it is a good place for me a begininer to start. but you as a pro that canon 5 d is a dream when i'm a pro like ypou i will upgrad to that , that is the beast the monster of all camers. I WAS SCARD TO TEST THAT CAMERA SO POWERFUL BUT TEH PICTURE SOOC SHOOTS ARE AMAZING BEST OF LUCK AND HAPPY PICTURES WITH TAHT ONE , yes i have heard great reviews about that one i'm so happy for you that is a grat camera, god bless and taker pictures are let me see them

Courtney and the Boys said...

Alright, mister. I'm a follower (and have been for a LONG time, I might add! :) ). I think I would want the books.

court

Courtney and the Boys said...

#2 - The new button is up (in 2 places!).

court

Courtney and the Boys said...

#3 - Posted about the giveaway (on my right sidebar)

Court

Courtney and the Boys said...

#4 - You've been in my blogroll forever. :)

Court

Courtney and the Boys said...

#5 - Drama Mama's button is up! :)

Happy Valentine's Day, my friend!

Court

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx said...

Love the military theme that you carried through! Even to the comments count. Well done!

You have a beautiful family. Found you through your comment on Scar Mommy's blog. Yay!

Mary said...

I love the new design. I am always a fan of anything in camo!!!

Nikki B. said...

Allright, Bubbles...

I'm a follower...+2
I have your new button...+2
I have DramaMama's button...+1

Please enter me for the blog makeover.

Love the new look. I want one, too!

Carebear said...

I was just here for I heart faces and missed you were having a contest! Please enter me into the blog design contest for being a follower! Thanks.

Carebear said...

And please add 2 entries for posting about the giveaway with a link back to your site!

Carebear said...

And please enter me into blog design contest for having the Fort Thompson button!

Carebear said...

And please enter me into blog design contest for having the Fort Thompson button!

Carebear said...

And please enter me again into the blog design contest for having the drama mama button in my sidebar!

Carebear said...

And last but not least, please enter me into the blog design contest for adding Fort Thompson to my Blog roll! I'm so glad I found you through I heart faces. And thanks for giving me a chance at a prize for following and adding you even though I would've done it for nothing! *smile*

NotinKSAnymore said...

Please enter me in the blog makeover giveaway. I'm a follower, so I guess that's 2 right there.
Thanks!

NotinKSAnymore said...

I added the button too for another entry into the blog makeover. Thanks!

NotinKSAnymore said...

Also posted the Drama Mama button on my site.

NotinKSAnymore said...

You're on my blog roll!

NotinKSAnymore said...

And now it's posted on my blog.
:-)

Joe and Jen said...

Hi Tim, I found out about your giveaway and awesome new look from Lisa R. Thanks for doing a great giveaway. I am a follower of Fort Thompson now!! Please enter me in the makeover giveaway.

Joe and Jen said...

I posted the Drama Mama button too! Enter me in the makeover!

Joe and Jen said...

Added you to my blog roll! Makeover!

Joe and Jen said...

Blogged about your great giveaway! Make me over PLEASE!!! Thanks!