Because I Don't Always Follow the Rules

I've been handed several awards lately, and I'm sorry to those handing them out for not posting them until now! I'm supposed to share the award, where it came from, and share some things about myself. But because I don't always follow the rules (ok, who am I kidding, I always follow the rules), I'm going to share it all at once...

I recently received

award from Kelli at Sovereignly Sustaining Sanity.

And this one

from Scrap Addict.

I was also tagged by Rachel at Randomness with Rachel and was challenged to answer a few questions. There are eight of them, and these will serve as my seven things about me as well. Because I'm unconventional like that.

1. What is your "guilty pleasure" food?

Cereal with milk. I know, crazy right? But when I'm staring into my freezer late at night, looking at the ice cream, I usually end up closing it in favor or Lucky Charms or Frosted Flakes. Ok, perhaps not so much "guilt" as "pleasure."

2. If you could guest star on any TV show, which one would it be?

Ummm...Grey's Anatomy. And I would play the chick who can finally steal MeDreamy away from Meredith .;)

3. What is your biggest pet peeve?

Bad drivers. You know, the ones who slow down as they're merging onto the freeway, speed up when you try to change lanes, and don't use their turn signal. Oh yeah, that's a big one.

4. Scary movies- love them or hate them?

Love them, as long as I'm not home alone. 

5. If someone was to make a movie of your life, who would play you?

Jennifer Aniston of course. We're like twins! Ok, so maybe it would be more like Bonnie Hunt.

6. If you could only shop at one store for a year, which one would it be (not counting grocery stores)?

Depends on if I have the $$ to shop! If I have unlimited funds, then I choose Nordstrom. Otherwise, Amazon.com - haha, smart right? Wait, does that count??

7. Are you a MAC or PC user?

PC all the way.

8. What would your friends say your best quality is?

I'm always willing to lend a hand, and help out when needed.

I know I'm supposed to choose some blogs to pass this on to, but, you know, that whole "rules" thing. There are so many fabulous blogs that I love; they are all listed in my sidebar and they are all well worth your time! Go take a look, then come back and tell me what you think.

I also want to thank everyone who takes the time to comment on my posts, as random as my topics seem to be! I love reading each and every one of them, and try to get back to as many as I can.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend! I'm off to spend some quality time with these two beauties...

and this crazy guy...

Please don't tell him I showed you this photo. He might never speak to me again.

TTFN!

And the Award Goes To...

Me!!

Wow, four awards in one week. I'm flattered that you all actually like visiting my little corner of the blog world, and that you actually stick around to read it!!

There's this one from Tricia at Lemons to Lemonade. She's honest and always makes me laugh. I love reading her blog. Thanks Tricia!

and this one from Lindsay at "When the Smoke Alarm Goes Off, Dinner's Ready!" How can you not smile when saying that blog title?

and this one, from Pandabox33, who has some really great photography on her blog.

The rules require me to share seven things about myself. So, at the risk of boring you with lame, random facts about me, here you go...

1. I absolutely love music, especially country, but my favorite song of all time is Guns ‘n Roses “Sweet Child of Mine," and I really have no idea why.

2. I believe “family” is the people you choose to surround yourself with, not necessarily the people you are related to.

3. I am probably one of the most opinionated people you will ever meet.

4. I love to fold warm laundry and wash dishes by hand in the sink. I find it soothing.

5. I get bored very easily and prefer to be out of the house.

6. I find a way to use sarcasm in just about every conversation at least once.

7. When I was little, my brother and his friends told me there were sharks in the deep end of my grandma’s pool. To this day, I cannot go into a pool alone, and refuse to go into the deep end even if there are people in the shallow end.

I could go on, because there are just SO many really interesting things about me (didn't believe #6, did you?), but I will let you go on with your lives now. Thanks for loving my little 'ol blog!

SWEET!

What a sweetie Lana at The Mama Trials is for passing this "Sweet" award on to me! She is one of the first blogs I check each day. I look forward to reading her posts, they are so honest and she is just such a sweetheart!

Anywhoo...

Here's da rules:

Give this award to 10 sweet and friendly bloggers.


Make a post about the award including the picture and mention the person who gave it to you.

Put the award on your blog.

Let your nominated 10 know you've awarded them by leaving a comment.

So, here's to 10 wonderful ladies, who's blogs I look forward to reading each day.

Tricia @ Lemons to Lemonade
Rachel @ Randomness with Rachel
Jenilee @ The Goodwin Family
Heather @ Two Twinkies and a Tater Tot
Katie @ Impatiently Praying For Patience
Alysha @ Supermom
Jen @ Creative and Curious Kids
Tylaine @ Just Me
Cheryl @ Little Bit Quirky
Jennifer @ Parenting in Blue Jeans

I find a little bit of inspiration at all of these blogs, and just plain like 'em! Thanks again Lana!