The Little Blog Hop That Could

Like my new modem? A thunderstorm took out my old one three days ago and sent me into a near-frantic state of uncertainty that my little blog hop would be able to run as scheduled. However, I was able to post it a little later than scheduled last night! PHEW!!!

Just wanted to thank everyone who has already signed up, as well as any more that may later on! I assumed there might not be many participants for the first one, and I set a goal of 10. I thought 25 would be even better but close to impossible. Well, 17 of you (so far) are making my dream come true :)

I am off now to respond to and follow EACH of you. You were so kind to help me get my project off the ground. You will always be special to me!

Flock Together Blog Hop Is Open!

Originally published in 2011 as part of a weekly blog hop — a kind of online meet-and-greet where everyone shared a post and wandered from blog to blog.

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Welcome to the first Flock Together Tuesday Blog Hop! To join in...

• Follow the host and guest host publicly on GFC or Facebook.
• Link up as much as you like, and then visit other blogs that interest you.
• Leave a comment if you follow, and follow back those who follow you.

Family-friendly only, please!

(If this is all new to you, click here. If you still have questions, feel free to ask!)

This week's "Fine Feathered Friend" and guest host is Wendy at

"Pickle jars and pears is a collection of my thoughts, photo's, and craft projects that I am trying to learn. As a full time caregiver to my 91 year old mother I started my blog as an avenue to DE-stress and to  express myself through writing and photography. Blogging has allowed me to learn and grow as a person in ways I never imagined and sharing my journey with my readers has been a wonderful blessing for me."

If you'd like a chance to be next week's "Fine Feathered Friend" and guest host,
please help grow our audience by doing one or more of the following,
and leave a comment letting me know you did. 

• Publish a post on your blog about joining this blog hop.
• Post this blog hop on your blog by using the linky code at the bottom of the list.
• Add my "Flock Together Tuesday Blog Hop" button to your blog.

"Kreativ Blogger Award" (Thanks GoToMommy!)

Leila, at Go To Mommy, has been so kind as to award me the Kreativ Blogger Award! I've enjoyed reading her posts and am honored that she likes reading mine as well.


The rules of the award state: Thank the person who gave you the award, share 7 things about yourself, and give the award to 7 blogs!


So, I'm going to change it up a bit (or not change it, depending on how you look at it) by seeing how much Leila and I have in common! Here are 7 things about me (be sure to look at Leila's list and compare - I was surprised!):

1. I'm pretty transparent. Now you have to factor in the fact that, being a Southern girl, I'll go around the world to preserve your feelings, but I'm quite certain I give away much of what I think and feel in my expressions.
2. In my married life we have lived in 5 homes.
3. I love animals that belong to other people ;)
4. Tattoos and piercings? NO WAY! Two holes - in my ears - is enough!
5. I LOVE TO SING! Accolades include being in the state honor chorus and being named most talented senior girl in high school. Not quite resume quality material, but they're fond memories!
6. I like batch cooking because I don't really like to cook. I do like to bake, but I can't decorate cakes at all!!!
7. Crafting...hmmm...I do like it, but I never feel that the end result is what was intended :)

The blogs I love to read and feel deserve this award are...

1. Lap Dog Knits
2. Pickle Jars and Pears
3. Answers from the Queen of Useless Information
4. Busy Mom's Tips
5. Musings of a Bored Housewife
6. Domestic Imperfections
7. Pattyville