Awards

I am just now getting to these, sorry!! I do love getting these...yes, yes, I do. They make me feel speshawl!! And I am so sorry I am just getting to them now.

First from Elyse at Following Him

The Friend Award

This award represents this: "These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find, and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers."

Awwwawww!!! Me?? Thanks, Elyse, really. It is great to have found you in this blog world of friendship.

Now I'm supposed to pass it on to 8 bloggers! These women have truly become my bloggy friends. Thank you for your support and advice. I love you guys!! In no particular order:
1)Deb at Postcards from the Edge
2)Heather at 3 Under 3
3)Debbie at Sousa Sisters
4)Monica at Jonas Family
5)Rachel at little bites of heaven
6)Katie at A & E
7)Linda at Twice The Love
8)Cheryl at Twinfatuation
9)Sarah at twins +2 more + 4 girls

If have already been awarded this, then just relish in the fact you have a lot of friends.

And I got a photo tag from Monica

Rules:

1) Choose the 4th folder where you store your pictures on your computer.
2) Select the 4th picture in the folder

3) Explain the picture

4) Tag 4 people to do the same

NO CHEATING! (cropping, editing, etc!)

So here is my picture - Don't you just love what my mouth is doing??

We are making a gingerbread house. This was 2 Christmases ago in 2006. And I had to post the final product :-)

And I am really sorry but...who gave me this??

Or did I steal it borrow it when the author of a blog said anyone could take it
like I did with The Superior Scribbler Award over there?

Ah well, if you did give it to me thank you so so much!

Sunday Show and Tell - Happiness Abounds

Cheryl over at Twinspiration gave me this fabulous award. Thank you so so much Cheryl!! Her blog is so great, so if you get a minute go check her out and send her some bloggy love.

The rules are simple.

A.) List six things that make you happy.
B.) Pass the award along to six more bloggers.

I am going to follow suit with her in how she goes about doing this award. You can tell the normal things make me happy; family, my home, etc. I am going to share 6 very simple items that make me truly a happier person. Yes, they are small nothings, but I would sorely miss them if they left.

#1 - Requirements for a warm snuggle on the couch

My sweatshirt blanket and my warm fuzzy socks.

I am not a cold weather person. I love mild weather. Granted Texas does not really have a Winter full of snow, but where we live is like a wind tunnel. I can't even put anything on my front porch without it being blown over. My scarecrow is laying over onto a porch chair as we speak. Hey, he was tired! Anyhoo, back on track here!...I love my sweatshirt blanket. It is made of sweatshirt material. Oh heaven!! And those socks keep my feet toasty warm, along with keeping myself entertained on the hardwood floors by slipping and sliding away. I have about 10 pair and love them!

#2 - Requirements of a Soothing Shower
Warm Vanilla Sugar Body Wash from Bath and Body Works
Satsuma Body Wash from The Body Shop A Loofah Scrubby
Steam - lots of steam

I use the Vanilla all throughout the fall and winter months. Vanilla just smells like fall and winter to me. It is such a comfort thing for me. Then I move onto Satsuma during the summer months. It is summer in a bottle. I looked high and low for a citrus fragrance I love. Some were too lemony or too limey and don't get me started on grapefruit (eww!), but this is the perfect blend of orangey sunshine. I can't explain it :-) And I always used a loofah such as this one.

#3 Kirkland's Home Store

And not just any Kirkland's Home store...this is my very own one in my town. It is the best. Others in the franchise tend to be a little trashy, but this one is great about keeping the store kept up and not cluttered. What's more is that the new displays are put front and center, then they move back to the middle row to make room for the new ones. If things you love have been moved to the third row, you know you had better grab them fast or else you might miss them. I love this store. You know how you find that one store that matches your style perfectly? That is this store for me. I could spend thousands in there!

#4 - Snacks in which ice is a major ingredient.

This is more of a summer thing but I still love them. Anything that has crushed, shaved, or blended ice in it. Icees, Sno-cones, Frapachinos, Slushies, anything. Plain ice is even better. Yum!

#5 My Notebooks and Pens

These are just examples of some of the ones I have. I probably have about 20 empty notebooks just waiting for me to fill with lists and such. Will this keep me froom buying more? Nope!

Oooo, I have two more that I have to share so...

#6 Jelly Belly Jelly Beans

Have you ever had these wonderful little bites of fruity goodness? And not just fruit! Root Beer, Popcorn, Peppermint, Coffee, Bubble Gum, it goes on and on. And the recipes?? Oh yes, you can pop a Buttered Popcorn and 2 Blueberry in your mouth for the taste of a blueberry muffin. OR you want a Mud Pie? Just throw in 2 Chocolate Pudding, 2 Peanut Butter, and 1 Cappuccino. Speaking of Peanut Butter, you can have a PB&J by throwing in a PB and a Grape. YUM!! My personal favs are Pear, Dr. Pepper, Island Punch, and Red Apple. Great fun can be had by digging into a bag full and pulling out one with your eyes closed. Pop it in and guess the flavor. Yes...Good times...good times.

And #6 1/2
Fruity Lip Gloss

I used to eat these when I was little. Now, I just like to spread them on before bed, or when I am out and about. I have many lip balm, gloss, chap stick kinds of things; ever searching for the perfect blend of feel, taste or smell and the softness they bring to my lips. I have to admit, I haven't found it yet. Do you have one that works for you? Share it!

Ok now I bestow this great award on 6 of by bloggy friends. I think your blog is super creative.

Katie at The Harris Boys - She is a master at the camera and capturing special moments.
Linda at Twice the Love - I love how she shares her stories about her precious twins.
Rebecca at Unexplained Infertility - She is a newbie to my blog and I have discovered how hilarious she is!
Sililoquy at She Just Had To Say It - You have to cath up on her and her husband's ongoing debaticle over when to put up their Christmas tree. And if you want to hear an embarrassing story about a baby monitor and an afternoon quickie click here. Oh hilarious!
Tanya at A Day in my Life - How can I not give this one to her even though I am sure she already has gotten it many times.
Annie at Santiago Girls - I love how she puts it in English so I can read it too.
And lastly Deb at Postcards from the Edge - I know you have already gotten this, but I would love to hear your simple pleasures list. :-)

If you don't want to do the simple pleasures one and have a better list then go for it! Romantic, Cooking, Crafts, whatever!! Just have fun and pass it on :-)

I sometimes do Sunday Show and Tell. The fabulous Mel at Stirrup Queens started it all. Her blog is a wonderland of Infertility information and other fun stuff.




Happy Sunday All!

Sara

Yay! I got another award

Look! I got an award! I have to admit, I have been watching this award be passed around for weeks now and just waiting for it to be passed my way...and waiting...and waiting. I knew there was someone out there that loved my blog :-)

Sarabelle at Mommy of Twins passed it to me. Thank you!! We belong to the same network of Moms that converse on The Bump. It used to be The Nest, now it's The Bump...and we don't like the change. Anyhoo

My duty now is to answer the following questions with a one word response and then pass the award along to 7 other blog friends. This was hard, people. One word answers are not my specialty, but here goes....

1. Where is your cell phone? desk
2. Where is your significant other? work
3. Your hair color? brown
4. Your mother? priceless
5. Your father? loyal
6. Your favorite thing? kids
7. Your dream last night? vivid
8. Your dream/goal? better
9. The room your in? office
10. Your hobby? reading
11. Your fear? loss
12. Where do you want to be in six years? beach
13. Where were you last night? mom's
14. What you're not? rested
15. One of your wish list items? Lamborghini
16. Where you grew up? Texas
17. The last thing you did? diapered
18. What are you wearing? sweats
19. Your T.V.? off
20. Your pet? Allie-Cat
21. Your computer? beckons
22. Your mood? resigned
23. Missing someone? yes
24. Your car? Kia
25. Something you're not wearing? makeup
26. Favorite store? Target
27. Your Summer? best
28. Love someone? passionately
29. Your favorite color? Blue
30. When is the last time you laughed? yesterday
31. Last time you cried? Saturday

Now I need to pass along the award to 7 others...Tag You're IT! I love your blog!!
In no particular order:

Silioquy at She Just Had To Say It
Kathy at Busted Babymaker
Pam at pyjammy
Rachael at little bites of heaven
Jody at Hyperfertile Infertile
Linda at Twice the Love
Wishing4one
Jenny at Flawed and Disorderly
Monica at The Jonas Family

And yes, I can count, I was a teacher. But I couldn't narrow it down any further than this so just deal with it :-)

Now, people, listen. The whole point of these fun awards it to pass them on. Make someone smile today like I did when I received mine. Good for you! Now get to it...

Sara

My Very First Award!!

I received this award from a great friend, Katie. I am so grateful to her for this award. I know her from the Multiple board on The Nest. She has two of the cutest twin boys you will ever see. She has been such an encouragement to me and even though I don't know her in real life, I count her as a friend. We share a birthday. Isn't that neat?? Thank you so much Katie! You made my day!



These are the rules:

1. The recipient must link back to the awards creator the babblings of mere

2. You must post these rules if you receive the award.

3. You must chose 5 people to receive the award after receiving it yourself

4. You must fit the characteristics of the recipient of the award, as posted by Mere.

5. You must post the characteristics of a recipient.

6. You must create a post sharing your win with others.

7. You must thank your giver.

Characteristics for the Smile Award:
1. Must display a cheerful attitude. (not necessarily at all times--we are all human)

2. Must love one another

3. Must make mistakes

4. Must learn from others

5. Must be a positive contributor to blog world

6. Must love life

7. Must love kids


Wow, only five?? You are kidding me...ok here goes

1. Sarah at twins + 2 more = 4 girls is a real life friend! She has been such an encouragement during my pregnancy and in the time since the girls have arrived. She is always ready to lend a helping hand. Thanks Sarah! I am so glad God sent you my way.

2. Lisa at Goldberg Baby Blog is another friend I have gotten to know from The Nest. She had 2 twin girls a couple of weeks before me. I love reading about how her girls are doing. She is another nestie that I know I would be friends with in real life.

3. Aimee at The Barbagallo Twins is yet another Nestie friend. She also had twin girls about a month before mine. I love to watch her girls and what they are up to. We have a lot in common. We decorated the girls' room in the same ladybug decor. We both have an Abby, whose middle name is named after our mom. I really wish we lived closer together because I know we would be friends.

4. Jennifer at The Foster Family is also a Nestie. She is having twin girls, too!! But she is still pregnant and on bedrest. She needs a smile award right about now so I am giving this one to her :-)

5. Deb at Postcards from the Edge always makes me smile. She is also my number 1 comment leaver! Thanks Deb!!

Edit:
I have to leave another one because I can't stand it!!
6. Katie at The Twinskis deserves this award also and dang it I am going to give it to her as well. She has twin girls also (and no I am not partial to twin girls...well...maybe a little). She is also a Nestie and a good friend. She is one of the nicest people. I love to watch how her girls are growing. I can see how my girls are going to be in about a year or so.

There are so many others I would like to have given this to. I hope I get to pass others on in the future :-)