I’m sure you’ve seen it going around. It’s the Nice Matters award. And I’ve been so fortunate to be nominated by Kim and Nicollette, both of whom are the very nicest! I must say though, I can’t possibly imagine how Kim could nominate me after I’ve abused her so much about mashed potatoes. So, Kim, my new nice self is turning over a new leaf. I’m not going to harass you about mashed potatoes anymore. ‘Cause that wouldn’t be nice.
Ok, just kidding. I just can’t do it. Sorry Kim — but at least you know I love you, right? If you want to take away my award you can. But, I still have Nicollette’s award — she just doesn’t know the real me as I haven’t found anything to tease her about yet. Yet!
Ahem. Back to the subject at hand. I need to nominate 7 bloggers who I think are very nice. If only you knew how difficult this is for me. You’re ALL so nice and it’s been so wonderful to “meet” all of you. And, I’m a Libra. I like balance and want to keep you all happy! I usually bow out of the naming part of these nominations, but I’ll give it a go (wouldya look at how that British-speak is rubbing off on me from all the UK blogs! ;-) )
Here are seven VERY nice bloggers:
Jade — she’s a sweetheart, sews like a dream and has the cutest little Bub!
Jill — who is probably too busy to respond right now. She’s been blessed with an adorable new baby boy — remember those first few tiring weeks of new motherhood? That’s where sweet Jill is now.
LucyLocket — who is terribly nice and is going to make a PIF for me and probably thinks I really think her name is Lucy.
Louise — who makes the most beautiful aprons and other wonderful things.
Karen — who has wonderful projects, stories, and fabulous GOATS!
Kahne — one of the first bloggers I “met”, she was so nice to let me know about Flibbertygibbet’s fabric swaps, which have been SO fun.
Which brings me to Gail — who is terribly nice to organize and control all the fabric swappers.
And another Karen — I’ve joked that we were twins who were separated at birth.
And …. oh wait …. that’s MORE than seven? Sorrrrrry. I really could have kept going. I’d love to list all of you — bloggers are the nicest people. But I’m trying to follow the rules, you understand. Thank you very kindly to Nicollette and Kim — you’re both very sweet!
So, for now, I have one very important word:
BigDaddy turned 76 last week. On his birthday we were sitting around talking about the big family reunion that his family has every year and that we never attend. It’s held near the log cabin where his father was reared with 9 siblings, smack-dab in the middle of Utah. So, I said, “Why don’t we just go this year?” And imagine my surprise when he said “Ok!”
So, tomorrow morning we’ll be on our way. 1600 miles one way. Ah LUV me a roadtrip! I’m very excited. Among other things it’s 10 days away from work! WooHoo!!!
The clothes and pillows are packed. Please try to behave yourselves while I’m gone. The worst part about a vacation is knowing the blog-catch-up-hell I’ll face when I return. If you’d all like to take a little break, now would be the perfect time! ;-) I’ll miss you all terribly.
Now it’s off to make a quick batch of cookies, then….off to bed!
XOXO,
Anna
Congratulations on the award, Anna! Good for you!
Love, love, love the pillowcases – they are the cutest!
Have a wonderful time on your trip – we’ll all be waiting for you when you get back!
xo,
Nan
OMG would you quit making such cute things. Love those pillowcases. You know my sewing machine came with one of those embroidry units. It’s been a few years since I used mine. I think after looking at all your goodies, Im going to have to break mine out and give it a whirl again and see if I remember how to use it. Congrats on your award, you really are a sweetheart who is the “nicest”. Have a wonderful road trip and what a special time to spend with the folks. Hugs and safe travels – your “twinie – Karen
Oh, Anna, thank you….but you are the nicest! Since you’ve tagged me, can I tag you back please?
Have a good break and road trip! (Can I say I love those pillows!) And don’t do anything I wouldn’t do! After all you’re going to “Big Love” country. ;-)
Congrats on your award! Have a super fun and safe ‘road trip’.
Joni
What me? Nice? Why thank you so much! Glad you “gave it a go” – never thought of that being a British expression beforeg! Anyway, what’s this about me not being called Lucy, hey? I’m called Lucy, you’re called Anna – right? Or is your name really Delores? I do hope it is Anna otherwise I will be really confused (it doesn’t take a lot to confuse me!!!)
Congratulations on your award too – I agree with Kim and Nicolette – you are NICE! Even when you are being cheeky!! Have a good trip, love Lucy x
Glad you gave it a go! Enjoy yuor roadtrip – have fun and be good. You can be nice and cheeky (and you musn’t stop the teasing),
Kim x
Hope you find a fig along the way
Have a great trip, I love the pillowcases. And the kitchen towels from the previous post are gorgeous, they’re sure to love them!
Thank you so much – I feel VERY special – it’s nice to be appreciated! OMG I just LOVE those pillow cases – just soooo American road trip, and the colour – fantastic!
The pillowcases are fantastic, the award too, but the pillowcases…
Heather
Besides the witty delightful pillow cases, you impress me with the beautiful tea towels and the red tree skirt from Christmas in July. You are right. I’d better get busy with Christmas things. Wheeee! I am trying to be good while you are gone. Hope you are having a great trip.
Ah, can you hear the irony smacking me around the chops? I just did a post about the next potential swap and how annoying Bloglines is – and now it finally lets me know you’ve updated your blog and there you are calling me nice!
I’m not really you know ;-)
Personalized pillowcases and homemade cookies? You really ARE nice! :o)
Have a great trip!
Have a great trip Anna and stay safe! I’m going to take a brake as well!
Anna, you are so sweet! Thank you for saying that I’m nice! I will certainly be sure to post about this very soon…
I LOVE the pillowcases–I can see those in Victor’s room when he gets a little older…like when he’s sleeping in a bed with a pillow instead of a bassinet in our room…
You are going to have a blast on your roadtrip–it sounds wonderful. All the way to Utah. I’m so excited for you. Enjoy yourself, my friend!
XO
Congratulations and enjoy your trip :)
Congratulations, on your award!!! I love those pillow cases!!!
Have a great trip with your sweet ass pillowcases. I love a good road trip – make sure to eat lots of bizarre food only found at convenience stores. Might I suggest the unholy combination (or, as Bubba calls it, The Missouri State Breakfast) of RC and Moonpies.
Travel safe!
Have a great trip, & Happy Birthday to Big Daddy.
You *do* know some very nice people!
I’m all excited about your RoadTrip – I do enjoy a good road trip, and I’ve never even gotten to take one with such cool pillows for the ride!
Have a lovely time, and travel safely!
I just found your blog and I LOVE it! You do all the wonderful crafts I attempt to do, but yours actually turn out. I love the name you have given your sister. My children always say I like them best – so I tell one that he is my favorite and I like her best. Seems to pacify them!
Have a great trip!
Thanks so much for the award! : )
I think you must be wonder woman or something. How did you ever have time to make all those pillows?
They are beyond cute. I love that fabric and you’ve found the perfect use for it – plus that embroidery!
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I LOVE this idea, so much so that I used it myself for some girlfriends when we went on a roadtrip ourselves last weekend. I just wanted to say “thank you!” for sharing your wonderful ideas with the world. I used a black and white paisley print for the body of the pillow, black for the little trim piece and red, hot pink and a red/orange/hot pink for the border pieces on the 3 cases. They are so HOT looking and no pillow will ever be left behind in a motel room again!
Thank you, love your blog!
Susan/FlossieBlossoms