Liebster Award

Liebster Blog Award

Tracie from a happy little life

has nominated me for a

 Liebster Award!

Tracie is a new follower, an American living in Finland

We follow a lot of the same expat blogs

Thanks Tracie

The idea behind the Liebster award is to recognize and share blogs with less than 200 followers. 

So, you both receive it (go check Tracie out too!) and then award it to 5 blogs that you enjoy.

Here is how it works:

• Link back to the blogger who nominated you
• Choose 5 blogs and leave them a comment
• Post the award on your blog
• Enjoy and share the love :)

Here's my five:

Lytha-a horse crazy american in germany

Expats again

Kelleyn- Traveling Bug

May-With Love from Lohr

Yvonne- Yvonne Moss

Blog Love

My expat friend passed this ONE Lovely Blog Award on to me yesterday....Thanks Lisa! When I met Lisa in blogland she lived in Canada and then part time in Ireland now she is in Dubai. She has an exciting life  and her blog reflects that stop by and give her a peak at  a designer obsessed with pretty things, beautiful spaces, interesting places......and Handbags! 

I'm following her lead and passing this award on to other expat bloggers!

Sonya in The Netherlands, at Home cooking with Sonya some of my favorite and best recipes come for this amazing girl.

Lisa in Norway at Little to Big She is living an adventure we would all dream about and having huge successes along the way!

Expats Again for Munich, Germany....so is everywhere and I love traveling with her.

Congrats ladies and thanks Lisa!
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Versatile Blogging

Sincerely Shannon passed The Versatile Blogger Award to me! I'm suppose to write 7 Things about my self and pass on to 7 Bloggers. Well I'm a rule breaker so I'm going to do what Shannon did and answer 7 questions about myself.

What has been your favorite vacation?

This is an easy one, last October we spent 10 days in Italy, 5 in Rome and 5 in Florence.

I loved the food, wine and sights it was our best Europe trip to date. 

What is your favorite meal to cook for company?

This is a hard one.....I'm not confident in my cooking so I'm always nervous company will like or not. But So far I've had no complaints about Brown Butter Tortellini with Chicken. 

What is your favorite fashion accessory (i.e shoes, handbags, scarves, earrings, etc.)?

Definitely scarves I must own 30 of them. Nothing beat the chill of Germany like a Scarf!

What is your favorite room in your house?

Right now my living room, it's the only room completely done. It feels comfortable and like home. The rest of my rooms are still in an unsettled mode. 

If you could go back to college (for fun) what would you study?

I think Art History.

What's one talent or skill do you wish you possessed or were better at?

Singing for sure maybe dance too. I love watching shows like Glee and American Idol, Dancing with stars etc.. But I have two left feet and can't hold a note! 

What's your favorite thing to give as a gift?

I kinda suck at creativity so I usually do gift cards. But I really try to think about the person but end up panicking and grab a GC it's safe. 

I'm suppose to pass on to 7 bloggers but I'm a rule breaker so play along if you want. 

Thanks Shannon for the Award...

Happiness comes easy...

I received some happiness...from Lisa at  lisaroyhandbags , she is a Canadian blogger with the most amazing taste and her ESTY shop of homemade handbags is out of this world gorgeous. I hope to own one soon....hint, hint Hubby that reads my blog!  

Happiness comes easy these days...

1. Moving home as in USA

2. My family and friends

3. Flea Markets

4. Traveling

5. Shopping

6. Taking pictures

7. Sunny days

8. Yummy food

9. Shoes/handbags

10. Blogging

I'm passing on this lil bit of happiness 

1. Ellie at Shine because like me she is moving back to USA :)

2. Preppy at Preppy Player cause she is family and I love her.

3. Rhoda at Southern Hospitality because she is the flea market master.

4. Joyce at from this side of the pond the girl can travel.

5. Megan/Kristin at BonBonRosegirls they can shop and the deals plus amazing taste.

6. Becky at Lifewithkaishon her picture make me smile everyday.

7. Sonya at HomecookingwithSonya  she is my expat friend and amazing cook.

Thanks Lisa!

Today

I rarely enter of talk about contests, unless I win of coarse than that is a different story! There is a really cool blog I follow called Communal global. It's many women from all over the world, post pictures giving a peak into their lives globally. They are having their first contest with amazing prizes. It's such an easy contest, a photo contest about your TODAY, starting April 1st. A lot of my favorite bloggers are contributors and all have amazing blogs. Check them out and enter come April 1st. but just so you know I'm planning on winning....no really I feel lucky...you can still enter...I think it's more than one winner!

I also want to thank Shannon at Sincerely Shannon gave me an award. Thank you Shannon. I found her blog through her Mom's blog Joyce at from this side of the pond. Many of you follow her, and I really enjoy reading her stories. Shannon is a cute collage girl ready to graduate very soon. She has a beautiful spirit and you see that through her blog. Plus I'm living vicariously through her cause she is young, pretty and lets face it who wouldn't want to relive your 20's. Stop by both ladies and say Hi from Frau. Thanks again Shannon.

I'm passing this award on to:
Joyce at from this side of  the pond
Rebeckah at Life with Kaishon
Lola at The Lola Letters
Sonya at Home Cooking with Sonya
Stop by and congratulation these nice ladies.

Off to pack for Spring Break......later!

Thank you Janine from My kids are fun for my award.

I'm suppose to list 7 things about myself

1. I'm 1 of 5 girls in my family

2. I'm left handed

3. I love candy

4. I broke my arm twice 

5. I can not for the life of me understand metric system

6. I knew the first time I met my husband I would marry him

7. I collect cook books but rarely but never use them.

I think all blogs I follow are Beautiful so if you have not received this award please accept it. Thanks Janine.

I'm really bad at excepting awards.......sorry!

Sunshine Award x 3

I want to thank Deiala   and  Pink Martinis and Pearls and Lori  for my Sunshine Awards......Boy I guess I whine a little to much about the grey skies here!! Thanks ladies for bringing sunshine into my hazy days!

Happy 101

I also received this award from Sami Joe  , Thanks SJ for the award....blogging has brought so much happiness into my life these months abroad. Those cupcakes would make me happy....so would losing 10+ lbs.

10 things that make me happy!!

1. My Hubby

2. My Babies....Katelyn and Sophie 

3. My Family

4. My Friends

5. My vises....Coffee, Chai lattes, Red Wine..Beer...Chocolate!

6. The warmth of the sun

7. Blogging

8. Photography

9. Wi-fi

10. Reading

I'm a bit of a rule breaker,sorry ladies.....I'm suppose to pass Sunshine  Award onto 12 bloggers that brighten my day....all the blogs I follow bring sunshine into my day. So if you need some sunshine please accept this award and share the love. I think what makes you happy can be a hard one to list, mine changes all the time...

but I think it's good to reflect and appreciate all that you are and have. So if you want to play along and reflect on your happiness..... please do and pass it on to 10 of your Happy bloggers friends.

If you are not already following these ladies stop by and say hello....their blogs all about the sunshine and happiness and more!!

On Top !

vielen dank! Joanna over at Fifty Factor sent this cool award to me. I was flattered and tried to rise to the one word challenge. Please go check out Joanna she is 50 but really rocks it some even say it's like she is 40! She does a great Sunday in my city. Please give her some blogging love. 

The idea of the Your Blog Is Over The Top Award is to answer a list of questions using only ONE word! Here's my best shot....

1. Where is your cell phone? Purse
2. Your hair? Gray
3. Your mother? Irish
4. Your father? Merlot
5. Your favorite food? Fattening
6. Your dream last night? Hazy
7.Your favorite drink? Diet Coke
8. Your dream/goal? Dream: Peace - Goal: 15lbs
9. What room are you in? Office
10. Your hobby? Photography
11. Your fear? Fire
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Utah
13. Where were you last night? Delanos
14. Something that you aren't? Tall
15. Muffins? Blueberry
16. Wish list item? Boots
17. Where did you grow up? NJ
18. Last thing you did? Dryer
19. What are you wearing? Sweatshirt
20. Your TV? Sucks
21. Your pet? Asleep
22. Friends? Amazing
23. Your life? Different
24. Your mood? Lazy
25. Missing someone? Many
26. Vehicle? Black (bike)
27. Something you're not wearing? Watch 
28. Your favorite store? lots
29. Your favorite color? Green
30. When was the last time you laughed? Recently
31. Last time you cried? Awhile
32. Your best friend? Awesome
33. One place that I go to over and over? Bed
34. One person who emails me regularly? BFF
35. Favorite place to eat? USA

I'm to pass this award along to six Over The Top Blogs that I don't think have participated in this popular meme yet. If you'd like to play along too, feel free to join in. If not, NO pressure. Cut and paste these questions to your post. Please let me know if you play along.

Bobbi at http://www.bobbinlalaland.com/

Somer at http://lovetobreathe.blogspot.com/

Lisa at http://odompartyof5.blogspot.com/

Patty at http://preppyplayer.blogspot.com/

Kwana at http://kwanawrites.blogspot.com/

Jen at http://themcmommychronicles.blogspot.com/

Thanks again Joanna see ya tomorrow in your city!

Queen Bee!

It’s official, though I’ve always felt like a Queen, I now am one compliments of the stylish and wonderful The Preppy Princess who graced me with the Queen of ALLL Things Awe-Summm Award!!

As the newly crowned Queen, I am obligated to do the following:
1. List 7 things that make me Awe-Summm!!!
2. Pass this onto 7 bloggers.
3. Let those bloggers know that they have been tagged.
4. Link to Her Majesty who tagged me.
5. Copy the picture onto my sidebar to let the world know I am the Queen!

Seven things that make me Awe-Summm!!!
1. My Family
2. I’m a good friend
3. Values
4. Ability to drink a lot of beer and not be hung over
5. Incredible dancing skills
6. Sense of Humor
7. Skills I can’t mention!

We are also directed to tag 7 people:
1.The McMommy Chronicles

2. Mrs. K

3. A Perfect Beginning

4. faboolosity

5. Ina in Alaska

6. Love to Breathe

7. The Sweet Life

Seven things I love tag....

I have been tagged by Preppy Player to name seven things I love and then tag seven bloggers to do the same.

So here are my seven "things"

I love the first sip of my favorite drink. Coffee in the morning, Diet Coke in the afternoon, Franziskaner Weissbier in the evening.

I love my husband with all my heart. Our 21st anniversary is Thursday. It feels like yesterday when I first saw him and knew I’d marry him some day.

I love my daughter so much; she is everything I hoped for and more. She makes me so proud and happy. She is the highlight of my life.

I love my friends, old and new. Friendship is my rock; it’s where I pull my strength.

I love reading; love when the story ends and you walk away with the story still dancing in your head.

I love that my family, parents and my four sisters, brother in laws and all my nieces and nephews. I love being an Aunt.

I love my Sophie…she is my pal, my shadow, my scruffy puppy.

Now I tag, (when you have a chance or have writer's block) seven bloggers.

Somer at http://lovetobreathe.blogspot.com/

Katelyn at http://klw1994.blogspot.com/

Joyce at http://perfect-beginning.blogspot.com/

Belle at http://www.fawty.com/

Sara at http://www.cricketwife.com/

Brittney at http://benbrittney.blogspot.com/

Lisa at http://odompartyof5.blogspot.com/

What's in a name....

Today I received an award from Rachel at http://areservationforsix.blogspot.com/ . Rachel is a new blogging friend of mine, she is very funny and has the most adorable kids. Thank you Rachel.

This is officially known as a "Premios Dardo" blog award aka a smoking typewriter award. Rachel did the research and found this award is

"given for recognition of cultural, ethical, literary, and personal values transmitted in the form of creative and original writing... created with the intention of promoting fraternization between bloggers, a way of showing affection and gratitude for work that adds value to the Web."

OMG if you saw me in type class Junior year of High School, it was not pretty , not much better on the computer but any way back to the award....

The first part of Rachel rules to accepting the award includes posting the picture and linking back to the blogger who awarded me. Done above! (sorry not that savvy to link correctly)Next comes the fun task of putting my name in a Google image search. Rachel put a different spin on this because, why not! There's not rule police! But I'm a rule follower part of my integration of living in Germany, you must follow RULES. Google search and will share 10 results!

The UK's No.1 Professional Uniform Model
Kathy West sexy professional glamour model site, stunningly sexy in Policewomen, Schoolgirl and French maid uniforms. ( Don't image search this one not appropriate for young eyes, or most firewalls) Funny to me I hate wearing uniforms of any kind, costumes too! Too many years working in the Grocery Stores flash back!

MySpace.com - Kathy West - 102 - Female - UK - www.myspace.com ...
MySpace profile for Kathy West with pictures, videos, personal blog, interests, information about me and more. (Okay I think this is the same Kathy because again not appropriate well it's semi tasteful MySpace profile picture but ......) My Face Book profile picture is nothing like this!

Riverside, Corona, and Riverside County, Real Estate - Kathy West
Riverside, real estate and homes for sale in Corona and Riverside County. Your Riverside real estate resource center, find MLS listings, condos and homes ...Wow Real Estate ...never really saw myself doing that ! Good to know when I get back to States my name is already established in Real Estate community I imagine that's important.

Kathy West Acupuncture
Why Kathy West? My practice is focused on your wellness, emphasizing a holistic approach ... Kathy West, L.Ac.. All rights reserved. Web Hosting Companies ...Wow again Acupuncture..have you ever had this done? My husband did and well there is no way in hell I'd be on the receiving end or giving end of that.

kathy west with peritoneal cancer
25 Sep 2005 ... Information about kathy west with peritoneal cancer.OMG Sorry Kathy I hope you are in remission.

kathy west: Directory - LinkedIn
Directory of professionals named kathy west on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a networking tool that helps you discover inside connections to recommended job ...Whoo Hoo there are Kathy West professionals out there....! Wow I hope my parents are proud! Oh wait I'm unemployed! Damn!

Kathy West Flagler County & Palm Coast Realtor (Trademark Realty ...
ActiveRain real estate profile for Kathy West Flagler County & Palm Coast Realtor (Trademark Realty Group) a Real Estate Agent in Palm Coast, FL. More good news my established Real Estate career waiting for me in the States has expanded I'm now located in California and Florida. Which is really good because after a couple years in Germany I'm going to have to move somewhere sunny.

Kathy West - Dating, Gossip, News, Kathy West Photos
09 February 2009... Kathy West news, photos of Kathy West, biography, Kathy West

I do like to gossip, but in a good way! But a biography about me! No way I haven't accomplished enough in my Real Estate, lingerie modeling, acupuncture career to write a bio. Maybe a ghost author wrote it.....

Kathy West Staff Profile
Kathy West. Head Winspear Business Reference Library ... Edmonton AB Canada

I'm not sure what this but I have a STAFF so needless to say it's impressive in my book!

I'm not able to list the last one definitely not appropriate for my followers and their firewalls.

All I can say is I hope any of my people searching my name in hopes to be my Face Book friend throw my maiden name in there. I'd hate word to get out I'm a lingerie model in the UK! Yikes I don't know if Utah is ready for that.

To fulfill the final step in accepting this award, I'll pass it along to 5(Rachel did ten but I only have 11 followers so I'm making my own rules) more deserving bloggers, with the hope that they'll accept, take part in the fun, and feel free to put their own "creative and original" spin on the meme!

Belle at http://www.fawty.com/

Heather at http://queenofshakeshake.com/

Mrs. K at http://itsmrstoyou.blogspot.com/

Tami at http://ttmillersandboys.blogspot.com/

Ina athttp://ina-offret.blogspot.com/

These like many are wonderful ladies with great blogs, please congratulate them and check out there blogs.

My BFF Award goes to....

(Thanks Tami at http://ttmillersandboys.blogspot.com)

This BFF award goes to 4 friends nominated for being a great blogging friend. My 4 BFFs are listed below. In order to nominate a BFF you must list their blog and a reason why they were nominated.

1. Tami at http://ttmillersandboys.blogspot.com she gave me this award and I'm happy to call her a BFF . Tami was the very first non family member to comment on my blog and we have a lot in common. I love reading her blogs and hearing about her boys and their sports. She also brings a smile to many of my gray days here. Thanks Tami!

2. Joyce at http://perfect-beginning.blogspot.com because she has a quality about here that turns a bad day to good. She always has amazing recipes and looks for the joy in everyday.

3. Somer at http://lovetobreathe.blogspot.com she has the best attitude and spirit for life. I wish to be more like Somer, she radiates positive energy and fun. Her smile is contagious and has the cutest pugs!

4. Ina at http://ina-offret.blogspot.com is one of the kindness blogging buddies I have, she is honest with her opinions, has great taste. I love her attitude and spirit and her love for her pups and family.

If you don't already follow these lovely ladies please check out their blogs and see why I think they are great BFF's!

Blog Award

Turning out to be a really good Monday, I was sporty, saw a naked man and an Award ! WOW !

Tami at http://ttmillersandboys.blogspot.com/ gave me this nice award. She has been so kind and welcoming me into the blogger world and I'm thankful for her friendship.


Here's the Friend Bloggy Award Scoop:These blogs 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 eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.

Here are my eight blog choices:
1. Katelyn-http://klw1994.blogspot.com/Because she is my baby and I love that we both blog
2.Lecia-http://www.leciawphinney.com/ Because I love her recipes and awesome pictures
3.http://nycmomandmore.blogspot.com/Because she cracks me up and I'd loved it, if she was my neighbor!
4.http://caffeinecourt.blogspot.com/Because she as great stories and love her attitude
5.Brooke-http://brookeandfreeland.blogspot.com/She is new in her area also, fun spirited gal.
6.hthttp://happymealsandhappyhour.blogspot.com She is famous blogger that wont even know she won an award by little ol me but worth the read, so funny!
7.Patty-http://preppyplayer.blogspot.com/my sister that hates awards! But her blog is awesome and informative,worth a follow.
8.Somer-http://lovetobreathe.blogspot.com/She is the cutest gal and her blog is so important about getting the word out about CF ,plus her babies are so darling!

Thanks ladies for making my days so enjoyable and thanks Tami for thinking of me!

Blog Award

This award goes to the following Blogs

http://preppyplayer.blogspot.com/

http://lovetobreathe.blogspot.com/

http://natejessanddrew.blogspot.com/

http://benbrittney.blogspot.com/

http://klw1994.blogspot.com/

Rules: pick 5 blogs that you love or enjoy the most and pass along the award!

It's that simple!
ps. make sure you post the award on your blog!!

Thanks Tami @ttmillerandboys.blogspot.com for the award!