I missed my blog birthday. It was Friday. I’ve been at this thing for two years now and I continue to be amazed by the community I’ve found. I am so thankful for all the encouragement and support I have received from my blog readers. I appreciate all the comments you leave – I read them all and try my hardest to respond to as many as I can. Thank you for enriching my creative life. I continue to be inspired and motivated by all your creative endeavors, too.
I’ve received some lovely awards from different bloggers over the last couple of months. I am always honored and flattered to be chosen, but I rarely pass them on. I don’t want anyone to think that I am ungrateful. That is not it. I just could never choose a handful of bloggers to single out. There are too many wonderful and crafty blogs out there to choose from. And I hate that I-am-the-last-one-chosen-for-the-team feeling. You know the one I am talking about, right? So please know that I really appreciate it even if I don’t pass it along.
But, I’ve been tagged for six random things. Twice. This I can manage.
1. I wear very little make-up: eyeliner, mascara, lipstick. Eyeshadow and blush if it’s a fancy party. That’s it.
2. I have no issues putting the laundry in the washing machine. I can even move it to the dryer. I despise folding and putting it away.
3. My closet is a mess most of the time. See number 2 above.
4. I love to bake, but I don’t do it often because I love baked goods. And I would eat them all.
5. I go through the mail when it comes and take out the good stuff. Once a week I deal with the rest of it.
6. I’m happy that school is starting, but I am sad that summer is ending.
I’m not going to tag anyone, but feel free to play along.
This photo has nothing to do with this post, but I really love it. It was one of many magical moments this past weekend. Hope yours was great too.
Happy Belated Blog Birthday!
What is it about folding and putting away laundry? I, too, hate it. However, my closet seems clean only because it’s empty… the clothes are still in baskets! Happy blog birthday!
What a great photo. That looks like our house this weekend.
I have a serious laundry folding problem. I used to fold while something mindless was on TV – we got rid of cable and my efficiency with the folding has plummeted!
Thanks for all you sharing and inspiration!
I love the photo! I have issues with the folding too! happy Blog Birthday!
Ooh #2 – that’s my exact issue with laundry! It mystifies my husband…who usually becomes the laundry put-er away-er.
i am very much with you on #’s 2 and 3!
happy blog-birthday – i missed my #2 as well – oh well!
i hear you on the laundry…
happy blog birthday!
Me too on the laundry.
Happy blog bday. you are definitely growing with fun ideas and interesting posts!
cindy
Agree with you, putting away laundry is the absolute worst!
this just makes me smile. the whole thing. as does your blog…….so thanks for that! 🙂
Happy blogiversary!
Happy Blog Birthday! I really do love reading here. I don’t mind putting laundry away…but going to the basement and sorting it all out and touching dirty laundry-eww! That’s where my laundry problem sits!
Happy Blog birthday!! 🙂
.. Im lucky, my mom still does my laundry!
I read through those six things and thought, “yes, yes, uh-huh, yes, I totally do that, me too”
I love the pick-up game of croquet.
Amazingly, laundry doesnt bother me. Dishes…that’s where my problem lies. I cannot stand doing the dishes. I think it’s because I cannot multitask while doing the dishes!
happy blog birthday, erin! so happy that you’re here.
ps. fun to read your 6 random things!
Happy Blog Birthday! And that red and blue dress is simply gorgeous!
congrats on the anniversary! I enjoy your blog! Thanks
Hee, I have the same laundry problem.
I LOVE that photo! The skirt on the right!!!!
Two years? Only? I thought you were a four year veteran. Happy Bloggy Birthday. Love stopping by your virtual house!
happy blog birthday! it’s such a joy to check in and see what’s going on in your world. thanks for constant inspiration. (I ripped my canon camera strap apart this weekend.)
I love this photo, too.
Congrats, Erin! I’m about a month late on my blog birthday and can’t quite seem to get around to posting about it. I’m with you on the laundry and the closet 🙂
Congratulations! And I, too, am loving that skirt on the right!
2 years :o) Happy Birthday to your blogging! That’s fantastic. I’m like you in that I eat everything I bake, too. It’s a little bit of a problem, because I don’t have very many people around me to help me eat… so I try and bring stuff into work. Otherwise — danger! Take care & have a lovely Monday!
xox,
Linnea
Well said, about the awards. Thanks for the little personal tidbits! Have a great day!
Happy Blog Birthday! I love the random facts meme’s – I’m with you on 2-4, I’m glad my kids are getting to the age where they can help 🙂
I’m so with you on folding laundry, baking, and school starting! I actually LOVE getting back to our little homeschool routine because it gives me sanity and form in my day! Great post!
What a pretty photo! Happy blog birthday. I do the exact same thing with the mail (though nowadays the good stuff is few and far between–so much junk mail!)
super exciting. two years. community. growth. acceptance. i love this wonderful world of blogging. i look forward to being part of the next year. and the journey you are on. (and me, too.)
you said it perfectly- not ready for summer to end, but ready for school! we start Wednesday too- I suppose I’m not ready for the homework and projects, but the routine is good! Maybe I can actually sew now.
Happy blog birthday! I’m so glad to have found you, my friend.
btw, totally there with you on #2 and 3. hate to put it away.
Happy blogiversary! I’m so happy I found your wonderful blog. I think I could have posted everything on your list.
Erin , Happy Blogiversary! I so here you on your 6 items ! Why is folding & putting away so awful? Looking forward to enjoy your next year of blogging!
I’m really enjoying your blog. Happy Blogiversary!
Those are interesting 6 things about you! I’m sort of the same way about laundry, and therefore my closet is always a disaster too. And I do the same with the mail. I hate dealing with junk mail. Hate it.
Happy blogoversary!
Those cute little leggies!!!
congratulations on your blog anniversary! I am so happy that you are out there for your friendship and inspiration!!!
Congrats on your blogaversary! I love reading your blog. I also bond with you on putting away the laundry…I hate that!
I’m the same way with laundry.
Oh, I tried out the tutorial you created for the Picnic Blanket with Rock Pockets…I loved it! I’m still a newbie at this quilting stuff, but I was pleased with how mine turned out. Thanks!
i wear no makeup. zero. zilch. i don’t even own any.
i was raise by a single dad and this wasn’t something on his curriculum. however, rolling out of bed and being ready to go to breakfast in five minutes was. i ROCK at that.
We should totally share each other’s laundry chores — I hate washing/drying/hanging, but I love folding and putting away. 😉 Congratulations on your anniversary!
Happy blog birthday – my laundry phobia is identical. I actually love putting it in the machine as I then feel like I am doing housework for the whole of the cycle.
I’m same as you with laundry. What is it with folding all those kids clothes that drive me crazy – maybe the fact I know there’ll be more next day…. Glad I’m not the only one; though I do keep wondering when I’ll grow up and be a proper ‘domestic goddess – or housewife’.
I love that photo – the blue/red skirt is so pretty.
Happy Blog Birthday. Thank you for all your sharing and inspiration you give out.
happy blogaversary.
that’s a cute photo of the croquet team.