thanks :o)

About a month ago Stephanie from Confessions of a Trophy Wife kindly awarded me with The Versatile Blogger. But I never mentioned it. (I fail like that sometimes) Then today Carey at the Adventures of Us also passed the award my way, so I wanted to say a big THANKS to both of you! I appreciate the love so much.

To accept the award I have to:
:: thank the lovely ladies that passed it my way (check!)
:: share 7 things about myself
:: pass the award onto some lovely bloggers who I have recently discovered or think are amazing

7 things I know you definitely (ha!) want to know:
:: I'm extremely afraid of the dark, and being home alone by myself. Like a ridiculous amount.

:: Lately I really REALLY want to redecorate my entire house (mostly the guest room, master bedroom, family room, my bathroom... ok the entire house :o). There are some pieces I would keep, but several that I really just want to change up. And I want to paint. Ugh.

:: If I could eat some sort of bread & cheese combo everyday, I totally would. I love carbs, and I love cheese.

:: I hate when other people write on any of my papers. For example, when we registered at the hospital before Ryann was born, the lady was writing little notes and circling things on the papers she was going to give us. It completely pissed me off. She messed them up :o).

:: Speaking of my obsessive compulsive tendencies, I hate when Chris loads the dishwasher (I should love it right?) because he doesn't do it 'right'. I'm horrible.

:: I bought a pair of grey legging jeans from the Gap that I am terrified to wear, because lets face it, my bum is not necessarily something that should be squeezed into things that tight. But they are so comfortable. I'm hoping with the right top and awesome heels they will look awesome!

:: I love baking. LOVE IT. But I rarely do for two reasons. 1, I hate having to clean up afterwards. 2, umm, I would eat all of it. Are we sure people can't live off of cookies, cheese and bread? :o)

Some Bloggers I Love:
Bri @ TheWebblog
Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed
Shelley @ The House of Smith's
Jen @ Let's Make It Ours
Joi @ Nuestra Vida Dulce

Thanks again ladies. I really appreciate all of your kindness towards me and my blog!

happy 101 award

Thanks to both Amy over at The Mistress of Oxford, and Mandee at The Bear Naked Truth for passing the Happy 101 award my way. When I started this blog it was mainly a place to account for my life's happenings, and allow friends and family to follow the hubbs and I as we updated our first home. I can't believe how much fun I am having now in the blog world, and I only hope more people will enjoy reading the random and sometimes ridiculous things I have to say!

So onto 10 things that make me jump for joy and 10 blogs that tickle my fancy...

1. the hubbs, of course

I honestly have no idea what I would do without this guy in my life. We have been together since I was 15. He knows more about me and my little quirks, and understands me in ways no one else ever will. And he puts up with all my crap. Anyone who can handle me for that much time must be a really good person :o).

2. the baby in my belly

It amazes me how much I can love something I still have yet to grasp and understand. I know I'm pregnant. I know there is a baby in my belly. But I seriously can't believe that in less than two months I will be a mother, the caretaker for another tiny precious little life. I can't believe a little human being is going to come out of my body. For now I just stare at my belly as it wiggles around in amazement (ok and sometimes with a little irritation when a body part gets seriously lodged in my ribs, or makes me have to pee).

3. my fur babies

Something that I enjoy weekly, is the Sunday morning snuggle with my cats. Chris and I seriously hit the jackpot with the two little kittens that entered our life over a year ago. They are the funniest, most loving cats I have ever had. For the past year I truly have felt like they were my kids, and I hope it doesn't make them seriously depressed when their baby sister enters the world.

4. my family and friends

Chris likes to tell me we should move to Florida, seeing as I hate cold weather and he hates his allergies (and they magically went away when we went to Florida). I told him I'm game if he can convince my parents and some of my friends to move there too. I don't know what I'd do with out them.

5. the beach

There is almost nothing better than dozing on a lounge chair on the sand, with the sun on your face and the sound of the ocean in your ears. Anyone up for a vacation right now?

6. letterpress

I'm a bit of a design geek, both interior and graphic, but an art that really drives me wild is letterpress. If I could own a press (and not have to do all the cleaning and maintaining it) I most definitely would.

7. raspberry hot chocolate

Let's be honest, I pretty much hate coffee. So anytime someone wants to go to Starbucks, I generally get some hot chocolate. But the absolute best way to do hot chocolate? Raspberry hot chocolate. Try it sometime, you just might love it.

8. home decorating and renovation
Obviously right? If only I had more money so I could buy more things and take on more projects... oh yeah and it would be nice if I didn't have to worry about pricing our house out of the neighborhood. Sigh...

9. wedding planning
For those of you who don't know, I'm working on building up an invitation design business. I figured it was the best way for me to happily put my graphic design skills to work. But in reality I love all the little details that go into a wedding. Luckily my best friend just got engaged, so I will get to play wedding planner a little bit more :o).

10. margaritas

Within 48 hours of this kid popping out, I really think I might need one. Just one. I seriously miss my margaritas. Some chicks enjoy a bottle of wine on a Friday night after a long week. Me I could use a bag of chips and a nice cold marg.

And here are 10 blogs that I truly enjoy:
1. All Things G&D
2. Centsational Girl
3. Enjoying the Small Things
4. Fly Through Our Window
5. Good Food, Good Friends, Good Life
6. Heir to Blair
7. Life in the Fun Lane
8. My Two Red Shoes
9. Working Woman's Guide to Domestic Success
10. You Paid More Than Me

I know some of these lovely ladies have already received the award, but I love their blogs so I had to share!