Memes-Main

Some time ago I promised to make a post where I could store the graphics, etc., to the memes I frequent. Consider it done:). The name of each meme is linked to it's home-blog:).

MONDAY:

Meme Monday



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Monday Meanderings.











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TUESDAY:

Heads or Tails.


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WEDNESDAY:

Word Filled Wednesday.



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Wordless Wednesday.



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THURSDAY:

Thankful Thursday.




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Thursday 13.


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FRIDAY:

Fridays Feast.



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SATURDAY:

Share A Site SaturdaY.

I host this one!



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SUNDAY:

Blog Your Blessings.



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Slice Of Life



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Meme Hugs...

My 300th Post~~Graphic Give-A-Way:).

First things first! This is officially my 300th Post! I am sure there are those of you who are glad we are acquainted only in Blogland, cause if I post this much how much must I talk? You are NOT allowed to discuss that quandry with my dear brother...lol.

As has been my norm when reaching the 'hundredths' posts, I am having a Give-A-Way. This time, though, it is a little different since everyone is a winner! My dear darling daughter, who spoils me richly, has made alphas as a way of "Paying-It-Forward" in Blogland. An alpha is a graphic alphabet and lots of us bloggers use them for keeping us on track and providing a theme for our Thursday Thirteen meme posts.

The alphas are located here. There are: a cat doing what cats do best and even the letters are made of cat poses, a nuzzling penquin pair, a celestial one featuring the woman in the moon, and even a cute little girly in a polka-dotted dress! Feel free to use them any and every where...no link back required unless you wanna let others know where to find them:). Feel free to link to the photobucket page.

In other good news, this blog has been reviewed (glowingly, I might add) by a dear lady on one of her many blogs. Read all about it here!

Sandy's other blogs:

1. Livin’ Life SandyStyle-Her Main Blog
There are photos, challenges, memes, fun, how-tos, freebies, and more!

2. Recipes
Recipes, Deals, Giveaways, Cookbooks, Reviews...OMG~ Check out the Make Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole!

3. Celebrating Life One Day A Time~
I LOVE this blog~ We can always use an excuse to celebrate!

4. Sandy's Stories Find stories of today and days gone by... of another time... a happy life... using prompts, photos, and memories.

5. Making Money SandyStyl
Her journey to making money online.

Happy Blogging~

Oh...and while we are at it...get yourself some 300th Post linky love and a return visit from me by filling in the Mr. Linky!

Lois' Morning Mug Meme~

Alas, there is a new meme in Blogland...and you know me...I gotta do this one...cause well, I am a coffee addict...lol. I found ithere. Lois' Morning Mug Meme Rules:
Most folks drink some sort of a morning beverage, be it coffee or tea, and most likely from a mug.


1. Please share a photo of your favorite mug(s).
2. Tell a story about how it became your favorite. Include what you drink with this mug.
3. Be sure to link to Lois and the person who tagged you for this meme!
4. Leave a comment for Lois so she can follow her meme.
Optional:
5. Signing my Mr. Linky will get you another point at Technorati & get you a return visit from me:).
Here is my current favorite mug. What it tells you about me is that I am cheap. It was at the Dollar Store and it was BIG...lol.

My favorite mug of all time is one that my heart-adopted Grandaughters, Beth & Maya got me. I do not use it any more as it got cracked:(.

Lois...as a lil token of appreciation for the fun meme you started, here is a smaller(sidebar size) copy of your adorable graphic that you can offer to folks, if you want.

OK! If you are on my blog roll, consider yourself MUGGED~ Sorry, I just couldn't resist the chance at a great pun:).

You are the wind beneath my wings.

My choices for the initial recipients of theWind Beneath My Wings Award are, in generational order, Betty, Mo, and Alana. It is my hope that each of you will take this award and let it serve as a reminder of my gratitude for your being a vital part of the collective wind beneath my wings.

I have come to know Betty through blogging and she is such a wonderful and endearing woman. Betty is one of the sweetest people I have ever met; she is truly a southern belle. Her gentle disposition and gushing appreciation for even the smallest thing inspire me daily. We spend lots of time on each other's blog, e-mailing back and forth, and we have even spoken on the phone. We have plans to meet in person sometime this coming Autumn! My own Mother left this planet in February of 1998 and I miss having a mom. One day, Betty & I were emailing back and forth and she disclosed that she was old enough to be my mom. I was taken aback...I thought I had met a friend my age. Being the woman I am...always in touch with my needs and often potentially obnoxious in stating them...I asked if she was volunteering for the position. She said she would happily do so. The rest, as they say, is history! Today, I present her with this small token of my appreciation for her being my new Mom and loving me like she birthed me.

I am a firm believer in Romans 8:28 which says "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." I also met Mo through blogging. She came along at a time when I was fumbling around in the dark searching for a better way to live my life. I was battling the very same depression that had been a stronghold in my life since puberty. As always, I cried out to God asking Him to show me the way. He sent Mo into my life. In her introductory e-mail she explained that she had been a lurker to my blog and invited me to join her on her daily hike on the journey to living a grateful (GREATFULL) life. Well, who could refuse? It only took moments of looking around her blog for me to know how she found me. My Heavenly Father sent her to illuminate my way out of the darkness and into the joy of practicing gratitude daily. Mo challenging me to "Put my hiking boots on and come along" is something I count as one of the major moments in my life. The rest, as they say, is history! Today, I present her with this small token of my appreciation for her being my true Sister-in Christ and for coming to rescue me when Our Father sent her after me.

I met Alana when the midwife laid her in my arms and I was able to hold her for the very first time. It was love at first site; that was almost 24 years ago. Every day of her life she has blessed me in one way or the other. Even when she moved to another town and did what most young folks do when they leave home, I still carried the knowledge that she loved me and would return home deep in the recesses of my heart. She has grown from this adorable little citter who needed me to do everything for her into a grown woman in her own right. Being the first-born in not an easy task; I know this from experience. Alana is a champion first-born child. As a mother, I can say that there is a bond formed between the first-born and the mother that is different than with the other children. I do not love the others less; I simply acknowledge the bond that is formed by this child being the first of everything parenting in my life. Mothering came quite naturally to me and, while it is what I do best, Alana was gentle with me. She is the reason the word, "Momma" came to mean something to me. She was the reason that when I heard a cry uttered by my baby I was motivated to soothe it. Hers was the first boo-boo I kissed to make it all better, the first time I smacked a hiney in order to assist a child in hearing me when, obviously, the ears were not working correctly, the first time I realized what absolute love and sacrifice have in common, the first time I knew what it was like to have something utterly and totally dependent on me for survival,the first time I ever had to hold my own baby while the doctor gave her shots, the first time I ever rubbed sore gums to help little teeth come thru, the first time I got to hear my own child speak words and see my own child take her first steps, the first time a child of mine ever patted me on the back and wiped my tears to soothe me, the first time I ever had to leave my child in the care of some one other than me, the first time I got a love letter from one of my children, the list goes on and on and there are many more firsts we have left to experience together. I look forward to them. We are similar in many ways and share many interests. When she was in the fifth grade, she taught me how to use the computer. The rest, as they say, is history! Today, I present her with this small token of my appreciation for her being not only my daughter but my best friend, for humoring me even when she knows I have slipped off the edge, for continuing to pat me on the back and wipe away my tears and still respecting me like I birthed her.

To the three of you, I have this to say: I love you. Words and graphics can not fully express the gratitude I feel because Our Creator was so very generous in placing you in my life. If friends are the family we get to choose then I choose all three of you! I am proud to call you Mom, Sister, & Daughter.

With all my love and gratitude to Our Heavenly Father for sending you to be the wind beneath my wings,

Graphic Gifts for Cricket

Cricket had the perfect picture for her new meme, but needed badges, etc. I did these for her. Be sure to check out her Slice of Life Meme!

My Message In A Bottle...

I think this meme is sooooo sweet. I am not sure who tagged me...Betty or Mo...so I am linking to both of them! I just also got tagged by 'The Queen of Memes' who started the Message In A Bottle Meme. Now my virtual bottle will remain afloat in the Blogosphere Ocean for all blogernity.

Betcha can't guess who it is for....lol.
EDITED TO ADD: In response to Cricket's comment here, I would like to offer to 'put your message in a bottle' if you are unable to do so. Just leave a comment to this post with your message...and a way for me to contact you when it is done.

HUGS~

what made you smile today meme

People Who Made My Day Meme:

SAO has 2 recent posts on her blog with a total of three links to my blog in them! Now, how is that for some linky love?

She listed me as one of the people who made her day and also has 'memed' this statement: Go ahead and join in and then let me know what made you smile today.

So, SAO, lemme tell you this first...all the linky love made me smile first thing this morning!
Yesterday...
1. My sweetheart calling me many times from work made me smile.
2. The intense joy of the Lord that I walk in made me smile.
3. Seeing my current project laying by my sewing machine made me smile.
4. Eating Chinese food made me smile.
5. Betty's emails always make me smile.
6. Joyce bringing Serenity to see me made me smile.
7. Calling my brother to tell him Happy Birtday made me smile.
8. Taking the time to think about it and doing this meme is making me smile right now!
9. The smiley graphic is for you to use with this meme...I hope it makes YOU smile:).

Thank you, SAO!

Graphic Gifts for Momz.com~

These are the graphics I made for momz.com. I enjoy it when hard works pays off so you know I love them. In fact, I have been saying, "This lil piggy went to market..." Lord help me...lol.

Happy Birthday, Flip-Flop Floozie~

Happy Birthday, Flip-Flop Floozie!

Here are some goodies just for you. One is your birthday card and the other two are for you to use any ole way you wanna:).

Bloggy Hugs!