Saturday, February 19, 2011

Imagine My Surprise!


What a nice surprise.
When I checked my blog comments this evening, there was a message from Veronica saying that she was awarding me the "Stylish Blogger Award!"  I had only seen a little chatter throughout the blog-world about this award - so I wasn't sure what to do, or who to thank.  I did a little "research."  Here's what you do!   

** Thank the person who awarded you (of course).
I would like to thank Veronica at Veronica Victoria Chronicles.   
Thanks so much!  You made my day!
I tried to follow a trail back to a place of origin to express thanks there as well.  It looks like that is a l-o-n-g trail.  If anyone has information on who started this award, I'd love to know.

** Tell 7 things you may not know about me.
1.  I have been married to my sweet hubby for 18 years.
2.  We have two children (teens) whom we homeschool.
3.  I have a bachelor's degree in Family and Child Development, but have only ever worked (before kids) in the accounting field.
4.  I hated math when I was in school, but loved working in accounting.
5.  As a kid, the only job I ever dreamed of was being a mom.  As it turns out, I got that job (without so much as an interview!), and love it the best!
6.  My favorite vacation is at the beach -- and our family loves the North Carolina beach.  It is affordable.  But, if money were no object, I have a feeling we would vacation in Hawaii regularly.
7.   I love to bake, but my sweet hubby is a far better baker than I.  (Today, he made The Pioneer Woman's Cinnamon rolls!)

** Award 15 recently discovered great bloggers. 
Oh my, this may prove a challenge.  There are so many great blogs out there.  I realize that some of the blogs I will list are "well established," and don't need accolades from me to gain readers.  That said, they are still "new to me" and I am appreciative of their example to me.  Perhaps you have already heard of some of them.  I hope that others will be new to you.  Please pay them a visit!  Meet a new friend.  Share the love.  You get the idea.
 1.  http://livealifeextraordinary.blogspot.com/
 2.  http://www.abeachcottage.com/ 
 3.  http://themeadowbrookblog.blogspot.com/
 4.  http://www.number17cherrytreelane.com/
 5.  http://makeroomfor.blogspot.com/
 6.  http://www.eclecticwhatnot.com/
 7.  http://rebeccacooper.blogspot.com/
 8.  http://katielloydphotography.blogspot.com/
 9.  http://www.rareandbeautifultreasures.com/
10. http://iammommy.typepad.com/
11. http://sitrelaxandread.blogspot.com/
12. http://bungalow56.blogspot.com/
13. http://westfurniturerevival.blogspot.com/
14. http://humblehomemaking.blogspot.com/
15. http://www.thecottagechick.com/

** Contact the bloggers, and tell them about the award.
{This part will keep me busy & out of trouble for a while, ay?} 

9 comments:

  1. Thank you so much Sally. I am always honored when I hear people enjoy reading my blog. I love the name of you blog. I'm off to check out your first post, as I'm curious!
    Dana @ Bungalow'56

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  2. Sally!? Oh my stars friend!!! What J.O.Y.-ful surprise and honor! :)
    Thank you for nominating me! That was so very thoughtful and kind. I guess I've got a bit of posting to do soon!
    take care you!
    Blessings,
    Suz
    Btw-you forgot to mention that you are an avid photographer as well! (and a good one too!)

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  3. thank you so much for the award sally.
    im glad you like my blog.

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  4. Thank you Sally! Very sweet of you to think of me!
    I love your list. Mom was my dream job too. Isn't it wonderful to be living the life we hoped for?
    Thank you again, Sally!
    Enjoy the rest of your weekend,
    Teresa

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  5. Thankyou so much Sally! What a sweet suprise for me. :) I can't wait to check out the other blogs you nominated too! I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday. Thankyou again!

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  6. Thank you so much Sweet Sally!! You have such a heart of Gold!!

    Blessings-
    Amanda

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  7. Thank you so much, Sally!! The name of your blog is so wonderful-put a smile a mile wide on my face!

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  8. Sally you are just the sweetest thing, I always enjoy your comments and tweets. Thank you for thinking of me!
    I hated math when I was in school too but really enjoyed accounting!

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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment! I read each and every one, and truly enjoy "conversations" with you! ~Sally

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