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This has been such a busy week for me that I haven't had much time to catch up with my favorite blogs.  I've been reading them in Google Reader (which I love because you can scroll through without clicking), but I haven't figured out how to comment in that format.  If anyone knows, please share!

I've been working on the cocktail party submissions (which I love, keep them coming!), but I'm also fooling around with a new look for This Stop Willoughby.  I hope to create something that I love and that will be visually interesting to anyone who drops in on my little corner of cyberspace.  I need to get back to my Friday Night Drink Demos, too.  Have you missed them?  I know I have!

I also got some awards this week from old friends and new friends.  The first one, The Friends Award,  I received from both Amy at The House Of Seven Tails and kyslp at Stir-Fry Awesomeness.  Thank you so much to both of you! 



The rules to this award are: 

*This award is bestowed on to blogs that are exceedingly charming.

*These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends.

*They are not interested in self-aggrandizement.

*Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated.  *Please give more attention to these writers.

*Deliver this award to other bloggers who must choose others to pass it on to and include this *Cleverly-written* text into the body of their award.

It isn't specified how many bloggers I am supposed to pass this award along to, but I think four sounds about right.  Here are four special bloggers (and new friends) I would like to give it to:
  1. Holly and Charisse at Life Laugh Latte
  2. Rook No. 17
  3. Holly at 504 Main
  4. Liz at 21st Century Housewife
Please click the links and visit these wonderful blogs.  You'll like them, I promise!

From Life Laugh Latte I received the Over The Top Award.  The rule for this award is that you must answer the questions provided with one word answers.  Being brief is not my strongest attribute, but I'll give it a go!  I added the bullet points because I know how much Holly and Charisse like them!




  • Where is your cell phone?  Nearby
  • Your hair? Bad
  • Your mother? Kind
  • Your father? Funny
  • Your favorite food? Seafood
  • Your dream last night?  Forgotten
  • Your favorite drink?  Coffee
  • Your dream/goal?   Write
  • What room are you in? Dining Room
  • Your hobby? Procrastinating 
  • Your fear? Germs 
  • Where do you want to be in 6 years?  Oceanfront 
  • Where were you last night?  Home
  • Something you aren't?  Perfect
  • Muffins? Please!
  • Wish list item? KA Mixer
  • Where did you grow up?  Suburbs
  • Last thing you did?  Typed
  • What are you wearing?   Shorts
  • Your TV? Which?
  • Your pets? Chester (cat)
  • Your friends? Which? 
  • Your life?  Fabulous!
  • Your mood? Content
  • Missing someone? Friends 
  • Vehicle? SUV
  • Something you're not wearing? Hat 
  • Your favorite store? Antique 
  • Your favorite color? Purple
  • When was the last time you laughed? Recently 
  • Last time you cried?  Sad 
  • Your best friend?  Missing
  • One place that I go over and over? Supermarket
  • One person who emails me regularly?  Phil
  • Favorite place to eat? North Carolina
I would like to pass this award on to some of my long time blog friends:
  1. Bashful Toast (aka Purple Hoodie Chick)
  2. 5th Sister
  3. Katie's Korner
  4. Marvelously Mundane
  5. Muddy Runner
  6. One Step At A Time
  7. Tattoos and Teething Rings
  8. Tried and True Cookie With Heidi
  9. What's For Dinner?
  10. Yesterday's Tomorrow
Please visit each and every one of these wonderful blogs!  I know you'll like them, too!

The cocktail party will continue tomorrow, please come back then!

Comments

Unknown said…
Thank you! You've been such a good bloggy buddy. Always supportive. I appreciate you more than you'll ever know.
October 3, 2009 at 5:24 PM
Donna-FFW said…
Congrats on your awards.. loved your one owrd answers. Trying to work on a non naughty post for you.
October 3, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Tattoos and Teething Rings said…
Awesome, thank you! Now I have to get to that list... :)
October 3, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Unknown said…
I'm giving it right back to you...see tomorrow's post.
October 3, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Lissaloo said…
lol, I love your Hobby, I could manage that one I think :) Thanks for the award that is so sweet of you :)
October 3, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Jenn Erickson said…
You rock sister! Thank you so, so, so much for my very first ever award. Hope you enjoy my post: http://rookno17.blogspot.com/2009/10/i-heart-bloggers.html

Warmest wishes,
Jenn @ rookno17.blogspot.com
October 4, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Holly Lefevre said…
Thank You! Thank You! Sorry I am little slow in my reply...long and busy weekend. I really appreciate it. I am so happy to have found great blog buddies. Thank you again!
Holly @ 504 Main
October 4, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Heidi said…
Thanks so much for the award... Don't worry I will get around to posting it...I'm slow :(
October 6, 2009 at 6:13 AM
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