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This is old.  Everyone has already done it, but I am looking for stuff without a lot of effort this week.  Since I was tagged by almost everyone I know, either by blog or by facebook, here you go!

In no particular order.....

1.  I was born in Kansas.
2.  I was mostly raised in Oklahoma.
3.  I think I have earned my Texas stamp in my "passport" by now.
4.  I love to travel and have an international wish list.
5.  I traveled with my job for 2 years when I was single.
6.  I have lived in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Alabama, Florida, Oregon, Colorado.
7.  Mexico and Australia are stamped in my real passport.
8.  I used to love to scuba dive.
9.  I dived The Great Barrier Reef in Cairns, Australia.
10. I didn't know it was a happy place for sharks when I did it!
11. I love working with kids as an occupational therapist.
12. I always wanted to be a mother.
13. I have three great kids.
14. I am the oldest.
15. Most people will tell you that my birth order in apparent.
16. I have a brother 2 years younger and a sister 7 years younger.
17. I like my toilet paper to roll over.
18. I like my window blinds to be shut up.
19. I am a dishwasher loading snob.  I believe in maximizing before running.
20. I am trying to be smarter about food choices for me and my family.
21. I fluncuate with my "green" attempts.
22. I am a big city girl who is living in a small town.
23. I appreciate slow and quiet on my own terms.
24. I have a great family and the best friends ever.
25. I get to turn forty in January!

Stacey

p.s. I tried to find my old 100 list to link here too.  The one where you check the things you have done.  I did it before I was real good about labeling my posts, so I might find it one day!

Peeking!

Martie sent me this super fun tag!

That girl must know me better than she thinks because I love any excuse to post pictures!

And bless her heart! She tagged me right after I had just finished cleaning my house!

I kid you not!

Thank you Jesus!

And Martie!

The rules of the game are that you have to take pictures of the following things, just as they appear at the time of being tagged. No straightening, no cleaning, and no making your kids look cute! Then tag someone else (preferably more than one person).

1. Fridge


2. Closet (mine)


3. Kitchen Sink (FlyLady would be so proud!)


4. Bathroom (Kid's bathroom~ love the new animal print rug!)


5. Favorite Shoes


6. Favorite Room (This was a tough one! I chose my little alcove where I hung an unused curtain rod/clips to display kid stuff. I am going to add a chalkboard area on part of the opposite wall.)


7. Self-Portrait (Yes, I know the lighting is bad and I need to powder my nose, but I love my new haircut!)


The best part is tagging! OOOH, the voyeur in me is giddy! BTW, when I had to explain to my husband why I was running around the house taking pics, he quickly assumed that we're all just a bunch of nosey women.

Well, duh!

I tag:

Tanya
Jennifer
Jennifer
Jennifer
Jennifer
Jenn
Jennifer
Jenna
Cindy
Lori
Mudlark
Mommy Zabs
The Diaper Diaries
Bee
Kellie
Cyndy
Kimmy
Melissa
Mommy Cracked
Melissa
Someone Being Me
Rachel
Shannon

I know the list looks familiar, but I couldn't help myself!

I can't wait!

Stacey

Enough for everyone

Over the past several weeks, I have had all kinds of bloggy love sent my way!

And since I get to share, I couldn't think of a better way than to gather up all the love and toss it into the air with one big gesture of admiration!

If you end up keeping count, I get to share love with 27 people!

Thank goodness! I hate the pressure of choosing!

Sadly, I am sure I will still accidentally leave someone out that I adore!

Don't hate me! I love you too!

So, here goes all my admiration to 27 fellow bloggers I love!

And of course, these are in no particular order nor is anyone dedicated to a particular award other than that I went down my list and plugged you in line!

I love you all equally!

Just like my children! ;)

Tanya made me blush big time when she attached my name to THREE awards last week! Her words were so very kind and I ditto them back to her 10x10! It is so nice to develop friendship outside of the regular commenting we do.

She gave me this and I get to pass it along to 10 more people!


Chronicles of a Night Owl Jennifer is one I will talk some more about down below, but I wanted her included in the fun! Don't forget to check out her craft blog and little shop!
Gathering Grace Jennifer has been such an inspiration to me over this last year. Her thoughtful posts and encouraging words mean so much to me.
Gather at the River Jennifer is my dear friend who I miss so so much! Along with all my other girls back "home"!
Mom 2 Hudson and Cooper Jennifer loves to share pictures as much as I do! She tells great stories and shares good ideas!
The Wilson Six Jennifer is so talented and makes so many cute things. Check her out!

(Notice a pattern! I had to lump them all together because it was just too funny not to! I can always count on my "Jennifers"!!)

Life with 4 Boys Jenna is my friend and lives life with 4 boys! Five if you count her husband! Go have a girls' night out, friend!
Happy Chaps Cindy is a fellow Texas buddy and will be adding to our population in a few months! Yea!
Simple Life at Home Lori, well I can't say enough about her! She is kind and encouraging. She always shares wonderful thoughts about her life and her family. She is living in a far away land right now, so go give her some love!
The Big Yellow House Martie is my "Mom" hero! Seriously, she is a Super Mom! You can see and hear the joy she has for her family in every post!
Lots of Scotts J. is thoughtful, inspiring, and funny! Well, at least her 4 year old triplets are funny and that makes her funny! My son is the same age as hers, so it is always enlightening to share this time with her!





A Year of Crockpotting This woman is amazing! She is cooking out of her crock pots for 1 full year! Every meal! Plus they are healthy and gluten-free! Go find a good recipe to enjoy!
Ask Kari & Kijsa These sisters spread beauty to our homes and to our lives. They always have an idea to share!
The Lazy Organizer She always has an idea and a funny story to share!
Broomhuggers or Mudlark She spreads green-conscious ideas and good mom stories across her two blogs! I have saved lots of great ideas from her site!
Mommy Zabs Elizabeth is one of my favorite people that I have never met! She speaks straight from her heart, but with clarity from her head! When I visit Nashville, she is in my top 5 people to visit!




***These are the rules which must be posted:

This award was created by Memoirs of a Mommy. It’s a very special award that she created in Honor Of The Donor That Saved (her son) Noah’s Life. Noah received a heart transplant, and she hopes that by passing this award around the blogosphere everyone can help raise awareness of the need for Organ Donation.

The rules of this award are: SHARE THE LOVE!!! Share this award with all those blogs out there that you love. All the people who make you smile. All those that make you laugh. All those that make your day. All those that leave uplifting comments on your blog.

**All I ask, is that you include a link to this post with the award and ask your recipients to do the same**

The Diaper Diaries Funny stories, good ideas, inspiring words! You can't go wrong!
The Wooden Porch Lani makes me laugh! She always has a good story to share. I have enjoyed getting to know her better.
Will Blog for Shoes Bee's my girl! We seriously need to live closer together! Or maybe not-I can only imagine the trouble we might get into!
Busy Busy Mommy Kelli is always sharing her life with us. I so appreciate her honesty when sharing the ups and downs of raising a young man with some unique needs.
Family Faces Cyndy is one of my dear friend's mom! I actually get to see pics of the kids if I visit her ! ;) Plus she might even show you a great recipe!


Jennifer is another friend who loved on me several weeks ago! We have developed such a nice friendship outside of the standard commenting. I am blessed to know her!




The rules:

I have to pick 7 of my favorite blogs and…

1. The winner can put the logo on their blog

2. Link the person you received your award from

3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.

4. Put links of those blogs on yours.

5. Leave a message on the blogs of the ones you’ve nominated.

Mission: Kim Possible Kimmy is a precious gal who I consider a friend. It doesn't matter that she lives in Canada and we have never met! And I doubt if the significance of why I stuck her down with this award is lost on her! Did you figure it out Kimmy?!!
Mel's World Melissa is just one of God's little, yet mighty, princess! She has blessed me so much with her many "talks" insired by God's Word!
Mommy Cracked This is one of my newer treats! She is always good for a funny tale or interesting thought!
Pink Peppermints Melissa is a creative soul! It is a hard fact to miss when you visit her! She hasn't posted in awhile, but she is so worth knowing!
Someone Being Me A fellow Texan who, despite never meeting, I just know would be a perfect companion for a pedicure and a margarita!!
As a parent, the days are long but the years are short Tanya could not be left out of the fun! I spoke of her at the beginning! I wouldn't blame her if she is too worn out to do this one too!
Sooner or Later Rachel is one of my dearest friends for over 20 years! I wouldn't even have adequate words to share what our friendship has meant to me over the years. She doesn't post much, but she is a must for my list!

I can't leave without mentioning a few hidden friends! Their blogs are private, so I can't link to them or reveal their true identity. Just know friends (and you know who you are!) that you deserve to be here also!

Stacey

Who me?

Four job titles I've held:
* Long John Silver's staff-It was my first "real" job and the only waitress-type job I ever had. I still eat there about once a year and love the malt vinegar! Long live the crunchies!
* Nanny/babysitter-My bread and butter from the age of 11 through college.
* Foley's staff-No doubt I spent more than I made!
* Occupational Therapist

Four movies I can watch over and over again:
* Shawshank Redemption-Like a mosquito to a light, I have to watch it anytime I see it on tv!
* Valley Girl :)- Just cuz!
* Good Will Hunting- Just good!
* The Chronicles of Narnia-I am looking forward to the next one!

(I am bad about remembering movies! I am sure I left off some of my real favorites, but I just can't think of them right now! Obviously, there should be a good love story on my list, so my brain must not be working at the moment!)

Four places I've lived:
* Kansas-born there.
* Oklahoma-most of my raising took place there.
* Texas-most of my living has taken place here.
* Port Charlotte, Florida-one of my traveling jobs and where I had the most fun!

Four TV shows I watch:
* John & Kate Plus 8-It's my grown up version of reality tv! Her OCD cracks me up!
* Grey's Anatomy
* S*x in the City-Sorry, a guilty pleasure! Don't worry, I only watch the edited tv version. I did have to catch up on some seasons on DVD and they were hard to watch b/c of the language.
* Law & Order-I think it is the CI version I like best b/c I enjoy watching the way that investigator's mind works.

(I used to LOVE watching CSI, the original Las Vegas version but I got too far behind. I need to catch up.)

(Dawson's Creek reunion anyone?!!!)

Four places I've been on vacation:
* Acapulco, Mexico-This is the last free vacation I earned as a traveling therapist and it was sweet! I ended up with a good roommate, the hotel was high end, and it was so beautiful there. (Don't worry D, I still enjoyed our little Mexico escape the best!)
* Colorado-college ski trip
* Tennessee/Arkansas-driving/sight-seeing trip and visiting friends along the way.
* Australia-AWESOME!! I have written about it before, so I won't bore you again! :)

Four of my favorite foods:
* Uncle Julio's beef fajitas
* Abuelo's fish/seafood dish with all that cream sauce along with their Mexican spinach (I don't eat cooked spinach otherwise!)
* Smoothie King's cranberry smoothie-It was my last request before I went to the hospital to have each of my babies!
* Cantina Laredo's salsa AND margaritas!


Four places I'd rather be right now:
* Greece
* Mexico
* Florida
* At a spa!

Four websites I visit:
* Google Reader (which covers everyone i love to visit plus my celebrity baby and popsugar fix!!)
* Hotmail
* Netflix
* Arbonne

Four people I'm tagging:
Anyone who has not done it or needs something to do!

Stacey

MEME'ring stuff!

Thanks Jennifer for giving me something to write about!

8 Things about A:

1. When she was 15-18 months old (I can't quite remember!), she won Most Photogenic in the Little Miss Pageant.




2. She loves Sonic Grape Slush!


(and she is not that into sharing them!)

3. She loves shoes! She developed her sense of shoe fashion from very early on.








4. She loves babies! She started practicing early with pretend ones. Now she loves on a real baby any chance she gets! She will be a good mommy someday!



5. She has always enjoyed being creative.



6. She has always been adventurous.


7. She loves to entertain people.


8. She has to be gripping the corner of her pillow to go to sleep. This only started happening about a year ago. Some nights I catch her gathering up just the right amount of corner to grasp. When I asked her about it, she said that it keeps the bad dreams away.



8 Things about L:

1. He loves to eat and is not as picky as his sister. Except for that darn peanut butter thing!


2. He has almost always loved balls!






3. He is an active child with early training in the love of sports.




4. He already has a sense of fashion (his fashion) and is very vocal about choosing what he wants to wear!


5. He has always enjoyed being a helper around the house and he is already pretty good at vacuuming.






6. He is a motor man! And apparently a ladies' man!














7. Thanks to his sister, he really enjoys coloring and drawing!




8. He is not afraid of adventure...or is that trouble!





Feel free to join the fun if you want! Pictures not required. They were just my own little version of digital scrapbooking since 90% of the pictures were taken long before I had a digital camera!

Stacey