100th Post!!!

I made it to 100!!!

Can you believe it? I started this blog in August, 2008 and honestly I thought I was going to drop it by October. And, really I just about did. If you look back, there is very little posting going on. But, I kept moving forward (I love it when I can do that).

After Christmas I got more involved, decided to update the look of it and start becoming addicted visiting other blogs. I have come to know so pretty neat women, learned a few crafty things and made some delicious, simple recipes - all from reading blogs. Oh, and I have wasted countless hours I should have been doing other things!

So, what am I going to do to celebrate? Well, I thought I would share a few more things about me you didn't want to know and give away a few things. Now, I know this post is seems long (and I don't go for long posts) but bear with me. Hopefully it will be an easy and fun read for you. I actually think it is one of my better posts.

Okay, first a few things about me:

1. I am terrible at backing up. If my van is in reverse, there is a good likelihood I am going to hit something. In just the past five years I have hit two cars, a truck, a bicycle, a brick pillar, a cement column and a dog. My younger sister started backing into a parking place and I told her if I tried to do that I might as well get out my insurance card! Why am I so bad? I do not look as what I am doing well enough, I kind of zone out, I guess half expecting to have eyes in the back of my head. I don't know.
2. I live in a really windy spot. We have had so many things blow away or over it isn't even funny. Let's see, two trampolines, a WOOD swingset/fort that was staked down, about five trees, the Cozy Coupe car (you know, the plastic kid one), a basketball goal, a wagon, and about a zillion balls. Luckily we have a stand-and-seam metal roof, so that isn't going anywhere (although it sounds like it sometimes).
   
3. I wear a toe ring. Have I mentioned that before? I don't think so. Surprised? I bet I seem really conservative and frumpy (well, I kind of am) but that is one hip thing I can claim. I love it and actually want to get change it out for a new one. It is one that goes on and doesn't come off unless you cut it off.
4. I have my iron in too many pots. I bet some of you already figured that one out. Let's see, I homeschool, sell children's books, recently picked up photography and photo editing, blogging on TWO blogs, nursery coordinator at my church and oh, yeah, and I have four kids I am supposed to be raising.
5. My best friend is my older sister, Kirstie. She moved to a neighboring state several years ago, but we are still very close. What a blessing to be best friends with a sister, a double blessing! (My husband and I are a different kind of best friends)
   

Learn anything new?

Okay, on to the giveaways. Now, I am not advertising these anywhere else. I want these giveaways to go to people who already read my mindless ramblings. Three things will be given away. The first number chosen (via Random.org) will get first pick, then the second winner will get to pick and then the third. Make sense? If I get only three responses (which is highly likely), then you are all winners!

My (cost efficient) Prizes:

1. A premade iSmitten template by Smitten Blog Designs, because I just love helping others beautify their blogs. They are beautiful and amazingly affordable at just $5!
   
2. A $5 Walmart gift card to buy the candy of their choice. I was going to give away a bag of Peppermint Patties, since that is my favorite, but with the heat down here, they would arrive as a bag of melted candy.
3. A Twitter background of their choice from Sara's Pixel Studio because they are so cute and a great price!

To enter, simply leave a comment, preferably one that makes me feel better about myself (just kidding, but not really).

Giveaway ends Monday, June 15th at 9:00 EST. Hopefully that will give my readers time to see this post and enter. If you win and don't want your prize, feel free to give it away on your blog.

So, what did you think of my 100th post celebration? I am already thinking about what I want to do for my one year blogoversary and it will be less painful more fun for you than this was!

p.s. Were there any more words I could strike out? LOL I tend to get a little crazy with that tool. Oh, and my kids had WWIII while I was writing this post. Can you relate with me? Please say yes!