Showing posts with label Blogging. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blogging. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
New Design
I know it's been a long time since I've blogged. And, really I do have good excuses. Brooklyn & Tierney. These two girls have been keeping me hopping along with some other exciting life changing things. We've been thoroughly enjoying our summer together. But, I've missed my blog and missed journaling our life. So, when one of my closest friends Jenn started her blog designing business and offered to design a blog for me, I couldn't resist. Here is my new design. Thank you Jenn! I love it! And, I can't wait to start journaling again.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Time for a Change
Within the past few days I have had a need to do something creative. I really like graphic design type projects, so I decided to revamp my blog, but I first started with my hubby's. It was fun creating new headers and new page designs. It has given me that oomph I was looking for and now I feel fresh and completely ready to tackle any challenge.
I hope you enjoy!
I hope you enjoy!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
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Friday, October 05, 2007
My Name is...
I, like Jenn, have a serious case of weekend brain! So, I thought I would participate in this fun little Naming Meme. Here goes...
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car):
Nikki Outback
2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie):
Neapolitan Ginger Snap
3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name):
M-Den
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal):
Green Monkey
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, hospital where you were born):
Marie Humana
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first):
Denma
7. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink):
The Purple Margarita
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers):
Tony Alvin
9. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names ):
Marie Craig
10. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter):
Heil Houston
11. SPY NAME: (your favorite season/holiday, flower):
Christmas Pansy
12. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”):
Peach Caprie
13. HIPPIE NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree):
Coffee Pine
14. YOUR ROCK STAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fave hobby/craft + fave weather element + “Tour”):
The Scrapbooking Rain Tour
Please feel free to play along, let me know too, so I can discover your fun names!!
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car):
Nikki Outback
2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie):
Neapolitan Ginger Snap
3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name):
M-Den
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal):
Green Monkey
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, hospital where you were born):
Marie Humana
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first):
Denma
7. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink):
The Purple Margarita
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers):
Tony Alvin
9. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names ):
Marie Craig
10. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter):
Heil Houston
11. SPY NAME: (your favorite season/holiday, flower):
Christmas Pansy
12. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”):
Peach Caprie
13. HIPPIE NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree):
Coffee Pine
14. YOUR ROCK STAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fave hobby/craft + fave weather element + “Tour”):
The Scrapbooking Rain Tour
Please feel free to play along, let me know too, so I can discover your fun names!!
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Nice Matters Award
I have been given an award by Crystal at Praying Mom of 3 last month, and this is the first chance I had to get something up here.
Now, it's my turn to pass the award along.
Steve at Under the Seats is the first recipient. Steve is a real-life friend. I met him almost three years ago as he is one of my husband's co-workers. He's a very down-to-earth guy who will be there always for friends and family. The minute you meet him, he becomes your friend and is truly interested in your life. He's my email buddy as we'll exchange emails pretty much each week about the happenings in our respective lives, weekend plans or just fun stories to share. He even agreed immediately to being our "taxi driver" to and from the airport in a few days, as long as he doesn't have to paint his car yellow!
Let's move on to Jenn at Knee-Deep in Munchkin Land. Jenn is another real-life friend. We have been friends since before we were born as our parents have been the best of friends since before they were married. So, a long time! Jenn is the friend who helped me dig into my first birthday cake on my grandparents' lawn. She's the kind of friend that will always be there for you through thick and thin. She has a very kind spirit, and in fact, when we lost touch for a few years, she rebooted our friendship by attending my wedding. Her and her husband are Brooklyn's godparents and are pure examples of living for Christ.
Next is Jess at O Mama Mia. I "met" Jess through Jenn. Jess is Jon's cousin. Jess has the most adorable little girl, who she calls Starlet. Jess' honesty about her struggle with infertility when trying to conceive a second child was heart-wrenching. But, last week, she posted amazing news that yes, indeed she is expecting her second child!! I am so happy for her and her family, because I think she is an amazing mom. She gets to stay at home with Starlet, and comes up with all kinds of fun projects for them to do that I am definitely taking notes on. I also absolutely love the conversations between Starlet and Mommy or Daddy that Jess posts. Gives me a heads-up to what to look forward to with Brooklyn!
On to Zac at Fisher's Creel. In 2008, Zac will be my BIL (brother-in-law) as he is marrying Kevin's sister, my sister-in-law, Kristi. Even though Zac hasn't posted anything on his blog since December 2006, and I found it through Kristi's blog, he still deserves this award. First, let me say that I am so glad that Zac will be joining our family! Zac has introduced Kevin and I to the world of fishing, something neither of us have ever tried. A month ago, we went to Zac's family's cabin in Wyoming to go fishing. Zac has two rods, and willingly gives each up for the experience to teach us how to fish. He has a very calm manner of teaching, and doesn't care how many time I get the line stuck in the tree or how many times Kevin casts the wooly bugger off. Beyond all that though, he makes Kristi happy, and as her "big sis" I am glad she has him.
And, last but definitely not last in my book, there's Kevin, my dear sweet husband at No Means Know. (Disclaimer to Kevin: I know that your blog is connected with your job, but I couldn't give other bloggers an award without recognizing the man who I choose to share my life with.) Our family of three, four with the pup, wouldn't be complete without him. We've been together 10 years, and have known each other for 17 years. No one can make me laugh harder than him. He's truly the love of my life. Nothing is sweeter than watching him and Brooklyn interact, it makes my heart just melt. And, if you have never checked out his blog, you really should. He has a unique take on current events and even children's television.
So there have it... and, Steve, Jenn, Jess, Zac and Kevin, post this award, or not, it's your choice, just know that each of you are special to me!
On a side note: I really wish this award would encompass those non-bloggers too, but it doesn't, and I am trying to play by the rules.
The Nice Matters Award is given to "those bloggers who are nice people; good blog friends and those who inspire good feelings and inspiration. Also for those who are a positive influence on our blogging world. Once you've been awarded please pass it on to others who you feel are deserving of this award."
First, I must thank Crystal for her kind words. Crystal initiated our blog-a-ship, and started commenting, offering support and lifting my family up in prayer. She is a mother of three beautiful children; two girls and one boy, and gets the joy of being a stay-at-home-mom. She's striving to be a good Christian mom and wife, and is willing to share life's ups and downs with the world wide web. So, again, thank you Crystal for humbling me.Now, it's my turn to pass the award along.
Steve at Under the Seats is the first recipient. Steve is a real-life friend. I met him almost three years ago as he is one of my husband's co-workers. He's a very down-to-earth guy who will be there always for friends and family. The minute you meet him, he becomes your friend and is truly interested in your life. He's my email buddy as we'll exchange emails pretty much each week about the happenings in our respective lives, weekend plans or just fun stories to share. He even agreed immediately to being our "taxi driver" to and from the airport in a few days, as long as he doesn't have to paint his car yellow!
Let's move on to Jenn at Knee-Deep in Munchkin Land. Jenn is another real-life friend. We have been friends since before we were born as our parents have been the best of friends since before they were married. So, a long time! Jenn is the friend who helped me dig into my first birthday cake on my grandparents' lawn. She's the kind of friend that will always be there for you through thick and thin. She has a very kind spirit, and in fact, when we lost touch for a few years, she rebooted our friendship by attending my wedding. Her and her husband are Brooklyn's godparents and are pure examples of living for Christ.
Next is Jess at O Mama Mia. I "met" Jess through Jenn. Jess is Jon's cousin. Jess has the most adorable little girl, who she calls Starlet. Jess' honesty about her struggle with infertility when trying to conceive a second child was heart-wrenching. But, last week, she posted amazing news that yes, indeed she is expecting her second child!! I am so happy for her and her family, because I think she is an amazing mom. She gets to stay at home with Starlet, and comes up with all kinds of fun projects for them to do that I am definitely taking notes on. I also absolutely love the conversations between Starlet and Mommy or Daddy that Jess posts. Gives me a heads-up to what to look forward to with Brooklyn!
On to Zac at Fisher's Creel. In 2008, Zac will be my BIL (brother-in-law) as he is marrying Kevin's sister, my sister-in-law, Kristi. Even though Zac hasn't posted anything on his blog since December 2006, and I found it through Kristi's blog, he still deserves this award. First, let me say that I am so glad that Zac will be joining our family! Zac has introduced Kevin and I to the world of fishing, something neither of us have ever tried. A month ago, we went to Zac's family's cabin in Wyoming to go fishing. Zac has two rods, and willingly gives each up for the experience to teach us how to fish. He has a very calm manner of teaching, and doesn't care how many time I get the line stuck in the tree or how many times Kevin casts the wooly bugger off. Beyond all that though, he makes Kristi happy, and as her "big sis" I am glad she has him.
And, last but definitely not last in my book, there's Kevin, my dear sweet husband at No Means Know. (Disclaimer to Kevin: I know that your blog is connected with your job, but I couldn't give other bloggers an award without recognizing the man who I choose to share my life with.) Our family of three, four with the pup, wouldn't be complete without him. We've been together 10 years, and have known each other for 17 years. No one can make me laugh harder than him. He's truly the love of my life. Nothing is sweeter than watching him and Brooklyn interact, it makes my heart just melt. And, if you have never checked out his blog, you really should. He has a unique take on current events and even children's television.
So there have it... and, Steve, Jenn, Jess, Zac and Kevin, post this award, or not, it's your choice, just know that each of you are special to me!
On a side note: I really wish this award would encompass those non-bloggers too, but it doesn't, and I am trying to play by the rules.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Fun Meme
Jenn over at Munchkin Land started this meme, and tagged anyone who was interested. So, here goes...
Four Jobs I Have Had:
• Advertising Representative, my current job
• Editor-in-Chief at my college newspaper
• Guest Relations Representative at Six Flags Elitch Gardens
• Retail Associate/Cashier at Party America
Four Films I Can Watch Over & Over:
• The Devil Wears Prada
• She’s the Man
• 13 Going on 30
• Sweet Home Alabama
Four Places I have lived:
• Aurora
• Gunnison
• Telluride
• Thornton
Four Favorite TV shows:
• The Office
• Gilmore Girls
• One Tree Hill
• Prison Break
Four Favorite Foods:
• Firecracker Stuffed Jalapenos at On the Border
• Chips & Salsa & Queso at On the Border
• Banzai Burger at Red Robin
• Chicago-Style Hot Dog at Chicago’s Best in Estes Park
Four Websites I visit Daily:
• Rocky Mountain News
• Hotmail
• MetroWest Newspapers
• Various Blogs
Four Places I Would Love to Be:
• On a beach, in Hawaii – will be in September!!!
• East Coast, preferably Boston – my lucky sister-in-law gets to go this week!
• Gunnison – I love & miss that small town!!
• At home playing in the backyard with Kevin, Brooklyn and Shiloh
TAG..you're it. If you want to participate, please do so...
Four Jobs I Have Had:
• Advertising Representative, my current job
• Editor-in-Chief at my college newspaper
• Guest Relations Representative at Six Flags Elitch Gardens
• Retail Associate/Cashier at Party America
Four Films I Can Watch Over & Over:
• The Devil Wears Prada
• She’s the Man
• 13 Going on 30
• Sweet Home Alabama
Four Places I have lived:
• Aurora
• Gunnison
• Telluride
• Thornton
Four Favorite TV shows:
• The Office
• Gilmore Girls
• One Tree Hill
• Prison Break
Four Favorite Foods:
• Firecracker Stuffed Jalapenos at On the Border
• Chips & Salsa & Queso at On the Border
• Banzai Burger at Red Robin
• Chicago-Style Hot Dog at Chicago’s Best in Estes Park
Four Websites I visit Daily:
• Rocky Mountain News
• Hotmail
• MetroWest Newspapers
• Various Blogs
Four Places I Would Love to Be:
• On a beach, in Hawaii – will be in September!!!
• East Coast, preferably Boston – my lucky sister-in-law gets to go this week!
• Gunnison – I love & miss that small town!!
• At home playing in the backyard with Kevin, Brooklyn and Shiloh
TAG..you're it. If you want to participate, please do so...
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
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