6th Photo Blog Game

Sandra over at Sawdust & Paper Scraps tagged me in a game of "6th Photo published on your blog".  Before I show you the photo you should really check out her blog, she is one talented lady!  

Back to the photo game.  I have had written 553 posts (including this one).  I started blogging July 18th, 2008. 

So here is the 6th photo that is posted on my blog...

This photo of Lily came from this post, titled My Kids.

This is what I wrote about this shot...
"What a diva! My 19m old daughter loves dress-up and all things girly. She is also very sassy. These pictures say it all. She was sooooo proud of herself. We had to go to JoAnns looking like this."


*sniff*  Time goes by soooo fast.  Kids grow so quickly.  Look at how short her hair was & the little roll on her upper thigh.  *sigh*  I remember this day and taking these photos like it were yesterday.

I am not one for tagging ppl here on my blog.  I am a rebel like that.  If you would like to participate, please do so.  If you participate, leave me a comment with your link I would love to stop by and check your photo out.

Tags and Awards

So I have received a couple awards recently and have been tagged. So if you would like a laugh or to know more about me, grab a cup of coffee and read the following...


I have recieved 2 lovely awards from Ave from Made in the Canarias. Thank you!

First Award is...

This award comes with some rules and a survey I have to fill out.

Rules

1. You Can Only Use One Word!

2. Pass this along to 6 of your favorite bloggers!

3. Alert them that you have given them this award!

4. Have Fun!

The Fun Part

1. Where is your cell phone? Purse

2. Your hair? Brown

3. Your mother? Home

4. Your father? Working

5. Your favorite food? Subs

6. Your dream last night? None

7. Your favorite drink? Diet

8. Your dream/goal? Martha

9. What room are you in? Livingroom

10. Your hobby? Blogging

11. Your fear? Fire

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Happy

13. Where were you last night? Home

14. Something that you aren’t? Quiet

15. Muffins? Blueberry

16. Wish list item? Disney

17. Where did you grow up? Oakfield

18. Last thing you did? Eat

19. What are you wearing? PJs

20. Your TV? on

21. Your pets? Cat

22. Friends? lots

23. Your life? Happy

24. Your mood? Happy

25. Missing someone? Family

26. Vehicle? Elantra

27. Something you’re not wearing? Contacts

28. Your favorite store? LOFT

29. Your favorite color? Pink

30. When was the last time you laughed? Today

31. Last time you cried? Hmmm

32. Your best friend? Sharon

33. One place that I go to over and over? moms

34. One person who emails me regularly? Sharon

35. Favorite place to eat? Jades

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2nd Award...
The rules here are to pass the award on to 7 bloggers who I think are honest in their blogging and to list 10 honest things about myself.

1. I love fall. I love the colors and my birthday is in November.
   
2. I love blogging. I have "met" so many cool people on the internet. Thank you!
   
3. I have an AS degree in Engineering Science and moved to Buffalo because I was going to UB for Chemical Engineering. I never finished my BS.
   
4. I am not a fan of ice cream & candy. I really have to be in the mood to eat it.
   
5. I do not wear make-up.
6. I love scrapbooking (I am a Creative Memories snob). I go on a scrap & spa weekend once a year with friends...I can not wait until this year.
7. I love to take photos. Everything is a photo op for me...at least my husband thinks so.
8. I talk to much.
9. I live by the Buffalo border. You can walk to South Buffalo from my house.
10. I love going to see bands live. I saw Alice In Chains (with the new lead singer) when I was 7mths pregnant with my daughter on my birthday almost 3yrs ago. BTW...awesome concert! Sad thing is my husband HATES concerts...I usually go with his brother.

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I was tagged on facebook by my friend Amy.

Can you fill this out without lying? You've been tagged, so now you need to answer all the questions HONESTLY. At the end, choose at least 8 people to be tagged. Don't forget to tag me! To do this, copy this entire message, then go to “notes” under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, delete my answers, and type yours.


1.What was the last thing you put in your mouth?
Diet Coke.

2.Where was your profile picture taken?
It was taken in Niagara Falls. (this is my profile picture right now)

3.Can you play Guitar Hero?
Never tried it.

4.Name someone who made you laugh today?
Lily.

5.How late did you stay up last night and why?
9pm watching tv with Jeff. Yes we were both pathetic and went to bed early on a Friday night.

6.If you could move somewhere else, would you?
Only if it was larger and someone else would pay for it.

7. Ever been kissed under fireworks?
Probably

8. Which of your friends lives closest to you?
Sharon & Julie

9. Do you believe ex's can be friends?
Probably, although I am not friends with any of them.

10. How do you feel about Dr Pepper?
Don't like it.

11. When was the last time you cried really hard?
Not sure. Probably when I read on-line Cora Paige died. I could not stop sobbing.

12. Who took your profile picture?
Me.

13. Who was the last person you took a picture of?
Lily

14. Was yesterday better than today?
No.

15. Can you live a day without TV?
Probably! Internet would be harder though.

16. Are you upset about anything?
Not really.

17. Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
Absolutely.

18. Are you a bad influence?
Depends.....lol.

19. Night out or night in?
Night in.

20. What items could you not go without during the day?
My laptop.

21. Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?
My brother in law...long story.

22. What does the last text message in your inbox say?
Do not text message...definitely behind the times.

23. How do you feel about your life right now?
Pretty good.

24. Do you hate anyone?
Nope.

25. If we were to look in your facebook in box, what would we find?
Messages from friends.

26. Say you were given a drug test right now, would you pass?
Yes.

27. Has anyone ever called you perfect before?
No.

28. What song is stuck in your head?
...nothing comes to mind, thank God.

29. Someone knocks on your window at 2:00 a.m., who do you want it to be?
Someone better not be knocking at my door unless they are giving me money or it's something important.

30.Wanna have grandkids by the time you're 50?
Nope.

31. Name something you have to do tomorrow?
Go through wedding photos with my friend.

32. Do you think too much or too little?
TOO MUCH

33. Do you smile a lot?
Yes
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I was tagged on Facebook by my friend April...

Here are the rules:
Test your memory and your love of live music by listing 50 artists or bands you've seen in concert. List the FIRST 50 acts that come into your head. An act you saw at a festival and opening acts count, but ONLY if you can't think of 50 other artists.
List the first concert you ever saw as #1 (you can remember that, can’t you)?

Should you choose this challenge, here's what you do:
Copy my note. Click on “notes” under tabs on your profile page (look in the "plus" area. Select "write a new note" in the top corner. Paste the copy in the body of the note. Make your list. Once you've saved, don't forget to tag friends (including me) on the right.

So I could not remember 50, but these are the ones I remember...

1. Bell Biv Devoe
2. Keith Sweat
3. Monie Love
4. Johnny Gil (1-4 were my first concert)
   
5. Pearl Jam (2x's)
   
6. Megadeth
7. Korn
8. Rush (2x's)
   
9. Queensryche
10. Tragically Hip (3x's)
    
11. Metallica
12. Suicidal Tendencies
13. Alice In Chains
14. Pantera
15. Lenny Kravitz
16. Green Day
17. The Cranberries
18. The Tea Party (2x's)
    
19. Jeff Martin
20. Pat Benatar
21. Goo Goo Dolls (2x's)
    
22. The Headstones (got hit in the head with the microphone at that concert)
23. Moby
24. The Cult
25. The Watchmen
26. Counting Crows
27. Weezer
28. Garbage
29. Smashing Pumpkins
30. Candlebox (2x's)
    
31. Gin Blossoms
32. Flaming Lips
33. Alanis Morissette
34. Tesla (2x's)
    
35. Aerosmith
36. Tori Amos
37. Grateful Dead
38. Fuel
    

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Well, I am supposed to hand out these awards and tag people, but I am going to break the rules.

Hope you are having a great Saturday.

Mini Interview - I have been tagged.

April over a Musings of The Mama has tagged me with this interview. I am terrible about doing these tag/award things on my blog. I am honored every time I am tagged and receive an award. Sorry I am a bad blogger that I don't always do them...so please do not be offended if I have not done one you have given me.

What is your current obsession?
Giveaways and learning code.

What are you wearing today?
T-shirt, shorts and flip flops.

What's for dinner?
Hamburgers, sweet potato fries and corn on the cob.

What would you eat for your last meal?
A donut...yeah, I know not good for the diet.

What's the last thing you bought?
Cards & GC for the parties we went to yesterday.


What are you listening to right now?
The Little Einsteins...Lily is watching it.

What is your favorite ice-cream flavour?
I am not an ice cream person...my favorite is butter crunch from Friendly's.

What do you think of the person who tagged you?
April is fabulous!! It is great when you meet people in the cyber-world.

If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be?
That is hard...I really like living near friends and family so I would have to say somewhere here in Western New York....just a much bigger house with land.

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?
An hour...that isn't really long enough to go anywhere.

What is your favorite flower?
I love daisies!


What's your favorite quote (for now)?
"I am not even supposed to be here today!" from Clerks

What is your favorite colour?
Pink.

What is your favorite piece of clothing in your own wardrobe?
My new tees from Old Navy.

What is your dream job?
Creating with polymer clay all day. =D

If you could invent any useful invention, what would it be?
LOL, I am going with April's answer... "A remote control for controlling the volume of my children!"

If you had $100 now, what would you spend it on?
I would put it toward the pavers that we want to put out front.

Describe your personal style?
tee shirt and sweats...guess that really isn't a style

What is your favorite TV show?
Ok, so I watch too much tv! I don't have just one. Currently I am watching So You Think You Can Dance, Burn Notice and Harpers Island.

What are you going to do after this?
Go to the Allentown Art Festival.

What are your favourite movies?
Clerks, The Notebook, A Knights Tale

What's your favourite fruit?
Raspberries.

What inspires you?
My kids...my family.

Your favorite books?
All of the Harry Potter books.

Are you a home body or do you prefer to be out?
Depends on the day. Most of the time I prefer to be out doing things.

Polka Dots or checks?
Polka Dots.

Favorite candy?
Reese Pieces or Peanut Butter Cups! Chocolate & Peanut butter=YUM!

Do you collect something?
Mmmmm...not really anything. I guess I do have a HUGE christmas ornament collection.

The rules :
1. Respond and rework; answer the question on your blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your invention, add more one question of your own.



So I am supposed to tag people, but there are sooooo many fabulous blogs out there I am not going to tag anyone. I am a bad like that.


But I do love the way Lily looks with her hair in 2 ponies. This photo is from yesterday, we went to 2 parties. I will post more photos later in the week. The korkers are from Winklepots. She made me some 4th of July ones and I also got these pink ones. LOVE them!!

Awards

It has taken me a while to get to these. I want to say thank you for enjoying my blog and thinking of me.

First I was given the Kreative Blogger Award from Stampin Mom.

So here are the rules:
- List six things that make you happy
- Pass the award on to 6 more kreativ bloggers
- Link back to the person who gave you the award
- Link to the people you are passing it on to and leave them a comment to let them know.

I was also tagged by LeakyMouth

Here's the rules:Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog.~ Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.~ Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their name as well as links to their blog.~ Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

So here are some more random facts that make me happy:

1. Hearing Milky Cereal by LL Cool J. OMG, that song is hilarious and always brings a smile to my face. If you have never heard it, it's on my playlist here on my blog.



2. Sparklies....love sparklies. Glitter makes everything better.



3. My fuzzy socks. Add those to my uniform and I am complete. Heaven!



4. My Dr. Martens. If you are not familiar with Dr. Martens, they are boots. I have the 8 eye boot in black. I bought mine 14 years ago and they are still in great shape. I wear them every winter and LOVE them.



5. I love COUPONS! My favorite has to be the FREE red robin burger I get on my birthday. YUM! Just sign up for their birthday club.



6. I am a TV junky....I have no idea what I did before TiVo (actually I do, but I do not want to scare you with that). I have a long list of shows I watch.



7. I LOVE going to Target the day after a holiday. I am there with my husband at 7am the day after Christmas. I have been doing this for years. I also like to stalk the ends of Target for their clearance merchandise. My husband bought 2 huge lit trees about 5 years ago for under $20....they were 90% off. I also go the day after Easter, Halloween & Valentines Day.

I know I am supposed to 'tag' people, but I am not going to. I am a rebel like that. =P

Blog Love

I have been tagged by 3 different fabulous blogs. Thank you guys so much for enjoying my blog and thinking of me.

First The Copper Cauldron gave me the the Butterfly Award.

Second I was tagged by allieart4children & Cooplet. One was for 7 random things and one was for 6 random things.

Ok, so here are 7 random things about me:

1. I love going to concerts...lots of concerts. I saw Alice In Chains (with the new lead singer) when I was 7mths pregnant with my daughter on my birthday 2yrs ago. BTW...awesome concert!

2. I almost never wear makeup. Only wear it for pictures and weddings. =)

3. I love to wear what I call my uniform in the winter...velour sweats. My family laughs at me, but they are so comfy.

4. I have naturally wavy hair. Hated it growing up. I used to blow dry it straight every day. Now I love to put gel in it and go.

5. I am married to a man I would have never dated in high school. He was head of the nerd herd and I dated jerks. Yep, I finally got smart and realized there were nice guys out there.

6. I love to scrapbook and I am a Creative Memories snob. I love putting my pictures in albums and seeing my children's reactions to what I have done. Also, 100% of what I use to do this is Creative Memories. Love their products! I go to scrap and spa every year and look forward to it all year.

7. My 35th birthday this year is on Election Day. It has fallen on Election day in the past, but not such an important one as this. It's going to be a memorable one.

I know you're supposed to pass the award/tags on to other bloggers, but because there are just so many blogs that I enjoy...I'm breaking the rules.