I've Been Tagged!

OK ... so I haven't been able to update my blog since the beginning of this new year. I know, some of you were beginning to think it had probably been abandoned. I've got so much that needs to be caught up on and maybe later I'll do that ... or not. But this is just gonna be a quickie because .... I'VE BEEN TAGGED! by my dearest friend and JS playground sistah Liv!!! She absolutely said some of the kindest things about me. Some of it I know is an exaggeration (as those who know me best will probably loudly proclaim) but WOW! it all sure made me feel very special! I have placed Liv on my own private pedestal and I bow down before greatness. She is the most amazing woman I have ever known.

So, here is how this particular tag works:

The idea behind this tag game is different from other tag games. Rather than look inwardly, we look outside ourselves and bless, praise and pray for three blog friends. By participating in this endeavour we not only make the recipient of the blessing feel valued and appreciated, but we are having some fun too. We’re going to see how far the bloggin’ blessings can travel around the world and how many people can be blessed! Recipients of a bloggin’ blessing may upload the above image to their sidebar if they choose to do so. In addition, be sure to go to the blog of those you are blessing and leave a comment on their blog to be sure they check yours!

So, like Liv, the hardest part of this is trying to limit myself to three girlfriends. I would SO just start at the top and go down the list. I would even include my non-blogging GF's especially since we have been together from the very beginning of the BETA U&R server crash!!! Ahhh, the good 'ole days. But since the rules state only three, then I shall not rebel but follow the rules. The three that I have chosen are Boston Dawn (Dewnie), Kimi and Dawn (Dawns).

(Boston) Dawn is such a special girlfriend. She, along with Veevs, are the playground enablers! I can always count on Dawn to find the BEST kits at the BEST prices (usually freebies) or the BEST sales. Dawn has the best smile. You can't look at her avatar without smiling back. She is always there to offer help from her vast store of knowledge and if she doesn't know the answer then she offers great support and friendship. Love ya Dawn!!!

Kimi ... totally in a class above me! What a woman! One of the most talented artists I know and totally humble about it. Generous to a fault and I'm so grateful for everything she gives the digi world .... freebies, inspiration, direction and knowledge. I've learned so much from Kimi and look forward to many new horizons from her. I will proudly proclaim "I knew her when ..." as she skyrockets to fame in the art and digi worlds. Her photos on her blog are breath-taking! Thanks Kimi for brightening and enlightening my world. Love ya Kimi!!!

Dawn ... Another rising digi-star (along with her talented daughter Taylor) is another generous girlfriend. She freely shares her/their creations with everyone on her blog. She is always one of the first to jump in and offer a kind word for those of us who seem to have more than our share of trials. She is very quite and very classy. Always willing to share the knowledge that she has gained with everyone on our playground rather they are old-timers (BETA U&R) or Newbies. A definite friend to treasure for many years to come. Love ya Dawn!!!! Thanks for always being there for me!

Like Liv, I too will be kind and leave Tori and Laurie for Kari to tag. But I have to admit, I was very tempted to "GRAB" them before she could. I even went to her blog to make sure that she had not already posted. But then I decided to be a good girl (since I am anyway!! haha) and leave them for her. But Laurie and Tori ... you need to know that I thought of you before Kari did!!! Love ya sweeties!!! Kari ... you owe me!!!!

Now to all the rest of my dear JS girlfriends .... you all hold a very special and dear place in my heart. I have shed many tears of joy at the sweet and funny comments and posts you have all left for me. You all brighten my life by being a part of it. I love you all to pieces!!!!!

For all my family and non-scrapbooking friends, my JS girlfriends and playground can be found here. JS = Jessica Sprague. You should check it out. It's an awesome place to visit.

Liv ... girlfriend, sistah ... come down from that pedestal for a moment and let me give ya a {{{{{{{{{{mega cyber hug}}}}}}}}}} Mwah!!!!

If I can ever get my computers back up and running correctly I'll try to update my blog again with some of the comings and goings of the first part of this year. BUT the most important thing in my life at this moment is .....

MARK COMES HOME IN 1 DAY and 19 HOURS and 54 MINUTES!!!!!!

Photos to follow ... stay tuned!