Wonderful TAG

I received this tag from Gardenia from A Little Less Useless. I stumbled onto her site a few weeks ago, and now I am hooked. She creates FANTASTIC cards -- go visit.

We are supposed to tell you 10 things that we a thankful for.

1. First off I must say my family, dysfunctional as we are I love them dearly.
2. My friends, same as #1 -- Dysfunctional but loved.
3. My job, in these times I am thankful that I have a job to go to each day.
4. Books, I absolutely love to read.
5. I am extremely thankful that Brandon has not had a seizure in 8 years.
6. My kids health -- goes along with #5, but #5 had to be by itself.
7. My parents. So many people don't have both of their parent, I have both and they have been married FOREVER.
8. I am not an extremely religious person but I must say God. What would any of us do without the lord in our lives?
9. My stamping space -- for my sanity -- nuff said.
10. Lastly I must say "My Stampin' Ladies" as Brandon and my Father call you all. I am so thankful of all the support you give me everyday.

This was harder than I thought. Now I need to Tag 3 ladies -- um let's see. I must say Allison, (Stampin When I Can), Michelle (The Crafty Cat), and Rita (Rita's Little Corner). I would like to name so many others, so if you are reading this consider yourself tagged.

Thanks for stopping by, ~Corie

Tags

Jackie, Jackie Stamps 4 Fun, nominated me for the Proximity award. Thanks so much Jackie, I really appreciate this award. The reason I keep up with this blogging adventure is because of all the wonderful cyber friends that I have made. The crafting world has the BEST ladies EVER. Don't forget to visit Jackie, her creations are so FANTASTIC!!

Following is the translation of the Portuguese words and the rules for the award: “This blog award invests and believes in proximity -(creating friendships)!” [meaning, that blogging makes us 'close' -being close through proxy]. These are the other words to be included with the award: These blogs are exceedingly charming. These bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbon of these awards are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these bloggers! Deliver this award to 8 bloggers who must choose 8 more and include this written text into the body of their award. Here are my 8 Ladies:

1. Dana, Kismet, Art, and Life

2. Michelle, Mushi's Creative Inspirations

3. Shannon, Stamp Till You Cramp

4. Rina, Heartful Stamping

5. Maria, Stampin Inspirations by Maria

6. Risa, Life's Simple Pleasures

7. Beth, Sunflowers and Dragonflies

8. Nancy, Inkcicles

Then Monika, M.A.D. Stamper, nominated me for two awards, the "Brilliante Weblog" award and the "Your Blog Rocks!" award. Thanks so much, I am truly honored, you are too sweet to think of me!! Go visit Monika, she certainly deserves these awards her BLOG definitely ROCKS!! I think I am supposed to nominate 7 ladies for this award so here is that list:

1. Allison, Stampin' When I Can

2. Bethany, It's Not All Black & White

3. Holly, Toy's Haven

4. Laura, Scrapnextras

5. Leslie, Running with Scissors

6. Laurie, Just Give Me Stamps

7. Dawn, Treasure Oiler Designz

Proximity Award.

June from Simply Elegant Paper Crafts nominated me for this award. Thank you June, I am truly honored!!

"This award is given to a blog that invests and believes in PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time and relationships! These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind of bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or 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!"

The rule of the award is to now pass it on to another 8 people who demonstrate this spirit. Please be sure to visit their blogs and appreciate these deserving ladies.

Carrie -- Artistic Avenger

Teri -- Big Ideas From a Little Girl

Jen -- Pieces of Me

Melissa -- Simply Pink

Deb -- Stampin' on the Mountain

Heather -- Stampin' Heather

Joy -- A Place to be Me

Amy -- Tsuruta Designs

Michelle -- The Crafty Cat

Oops I did 9 and I have more ladies to nominate -- Oh no. I would like to nominate all the ladies on my Blog Buddie list. So ladies consider yourselves nominated!!

Tagged

I received this award from the Joy from A Place to be Me, she is so sweet -- Thanks Joy!!

So here is what we need to do. Give the award to five other bloggers... Tell five things you are addicted to!

So How am I going to name only 5? I will list 5 ladies, but I would like to nominate all of my Blog Buddies. Look at my side bar, all my buddies are listed there. If you would like to be added to my list just email me.

1. Allison, Stampin When I Can -- I am sure that she is too busy right now to do anything with this award

2. Dawn, Treasure Oiler Designz

3. Nancy, iStamp

4. Teri, Big Ideas from a Little Girl

5. Tanis, Paper Princess at Play

And here are 5 things I'm addicted to:

1. Diet Coke, I cannot start the day without it.

2. Stamping and Blogging

3. My Kids -- they are the best

4. Spinach, when I was pregnant with my little one I ate it 3-4 times a day.

5. Reading -- I absolutely LOVE reading. Right now I am reading the Twilight series.

I know I am so boring, nothing good, well maybe the spinach thing I really don't understand that one.

I've been Tagged

I have been TAGGED by Christi -- go visit her, she is such a sweetie.

The "rules" of the game: Each player answers the questions about themselves. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

Ten years ago:
Ten years ago I only had 1 child. We were thinking about having another one, but decided against it. Then God decided that I did need another child, and then I was pregnant with Brandon. God definitely has a sense of humor.

I am one of those people that plans EVERYTHING. People that know me think it is funny how both of my children were "surprises". With Justin I was on the pill, but 13 years ago they did not tell you that antibiotics cancel out the pill. So I was 11 weeks along in my pregnancy before it even occurred to me that I could possible be with child. In 1998 we were using other protection, but that did not work either -- and we had Brandon.

When I tell this story it reminds me of one time when we all were having dinner with my Grandfather. We were all telling how we planned or didn't plan the children that we have. My Grandfather was one of the quiet people. He didn't say much, but when he did speak everyone paid attention. He just reminded us that in "his time" people didn't plan to have or not have children they just thanked God for every blessing that he bestowed. Smart man huh?

Five things in today’s to do list:
1. Do the tutorial for the gift bags.
2. Rearrange Justin's Room
3. Grocery Shopping
4. Pick Brandon up from his sleepover with Hannah.
5. Pack lunches for 1st day of camp (tomorrow).

Snacks I enjoy:
Normally everyone puts chocolate here, but I am one of those weird people that does not like chocolate. Like Christi, I LOVE fresh fruit. I also like pretzels.

Things I would do if I was a millionaire:
The kids college fund would be number 1 on the list. Then pay off every one's bills, included ours of course. I would quit work, and do stamping and crafting. Hubby would quit work and become a full time fisherman. Then I would concentrate on a few charity organizations. Oh -- and I would offer CANDY every week on my site -- LOL.

Places I have lived:
I have always lived in Maryland, except for when I was in school -- then I lived in north-west PA.


Here are the people that I am tagging:
1. Allison (Stampin' When I Can)
2. Jen (Pieces of Me)
3. Teri (BIG ideas from a little girl)
4. Flossie (Flossie's Follies)
5. Melissa (Simply Pink)

I am not a very exciting person, I hope you weren't too bored reading this!!!

Tagged

Vicki from Inking Art tagged me today -- Thanks sweetie.

First you link to the person who tagged you and post the rules on your blog:

Share 7 random and or weird facts about yourself on your blog.
Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs.
Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog

Make sure all of you visit these ladies, they are all so wonderful!! I tried to tag ladies that I have not tagged before:
Beth from Sunflowers and Dragonflies
Renee from Stamping for Sanity
Kim from Kim Muhl
Wendy from Wickely Wonderful Creations
Sue from Sharing What I Love
Dawn from Treasure Oiler Designz
Laurie from Stamping for God's Glory

Now you all need to tag 7 others -- have fun. Here are my 7 facts:

1. I make lists for everything.
2. I have worked for the Federal Government for 23 years, but I have 21 more years to go until I can retire.
3. When I was 4 years old I accidentally punched my fist through a sliding glass door. I have a scar from the stitches on my left wrist. The doctors did a horrible job, but the scar looks like a squirrel.
4. I am an organization freak -- although you would not know it by looking at my desk.
5. When I was preggers with my second son I ate Spinach everyday -- almost every meal. I could not get enough of the stuff.
6. I think I am really boring -- 'cuz I cannot think of anything else.
7. I do not watch TV, unless it is Family night or one of the kids is sick.

Pink Ant for breast cancer

I received this from my good friend April. This is a tag to remind us about Breast Cancer. October is Breast Cancer awareness month, but we need to remember all year long.

"Hello, Pretty Lady! THIS IS A TOAST ... TO US . FOR THE MEN WHO HAVE US, THE LOSERS WHO HAD US, AND THE LUCKY PEOPLE WHO WILL MEET US!!

You have been tagged. You have been considered one of the 10 prettiest ladies with a warm loving heart on my friends list. Once you have been tagged, you have to tag 10 pretty ladies. "

So I am tagging the following pretty ladies: Allison, Becky, Dana, Elizebeth, Heather, Helen, June, Paula, Rita, Shelly. Make sure you visit these sites-- all these ladies are beautiful inside and out!!

Four Things Tag

Allison tagged me so here is some info about me.

Four Jobs I have had:
1. Gift Store Cashier
2. Hostess
3. Secretary
4. IT Specialist

Four Movies I have seen:
1. Back Draft
2. Face Off
3. Toy Story (about 1000 times)
4. Star Wars

Four Places I have been:
1. St. Thomas
2. St. John
3. St. Martin
4. Florida
Do you see the common thread -- beaches, sun, and sand -- my paradise

Four Places I have lived
1. Potomac, Maryland
2. North Potomac, Maryland
3. Laurel, Maryland
4. Crofton, Maryland
Maryland is the only place I have lived. Until I met my hubby I even lived in the same county.

Four TV Programs that I watch: (I do not really watch TV)
1. Divine Design
2. Survivor (with the Family on Thursdays)
3. Ben 10 (when Brandon is sick)
4. Hanna Montana (when Brandon is sick)

Four Favorite Foods
1. Donuts (not supposed to have)
2. Pretzels
3. Lasagna
4. OJ (not supposed to have unless my sugar level is low)
No chocolate, I am the only person that I know that does not like chocolate.

Four Places I would rather be right now.
1. Home
2. On the Beach
3. In Hawaii
4. Visiting friends

Excellent Blogger

Rita nominated me for the Excellent Blogger Award -- BIG THANKS Rita!!

Now I am to pass it on and nominate other bloggers that inspire me & who have not gotten this award yet. I am inspired by so many of you out there, and I think everyone has been nominated already. If you have not been nominated yet consider yourself officially nominated. Here are some ladies that I have been inspired by:

Allison

Heidi

Elizebeth

Shannon

Christi

Dawn

Rhonda

Paula

There are so many others that I would like to nominate. All you ladies inspire me every day -- in so many ways. Great BIG hugs and smiles for each of you.

Encouraging Blogger

I have been a BAD blogger!! I was nominated for the Encouraging Blogger award by two wonderful ladies: Shannon, Stamp Till you Cramp and Kathleen, My Happy Place. They nominated me in November, but as you all know I was going through a tough time back then. So I am just now getting to thanking these ladies. BIG thanks, hugs and smiles Ladies!! If you all have not checked out their sites, please do they are talented stampers!!

Now I am to nominate a few other ladies who have been very encouraging to me. Well since this nomination has been going around for a few months I think all of you have been nominated already. If you have not, please consider your self nominated. I receive so much encouragement from everyone out there. This stamping community has such a wealth of great ladies.

I have decided to name a few ladies that are what I consider some of the Queen Bees out there. If you have not visited these sites you MUST. These ladies are some of the BEST!!

Laurie, Just Give Me Stamps
Allison, Stampin' When I Can
Beate, Fresh & Fun
Julie, Paper Pleasing Ideas
Nancy, iSTAMP
Tracy, Durcan Designs
Andrea, Sunny's Stampin'

You Make me Smile

Wow, I must make you all smile. Fe-Fe , Malieta, and Samantha nominated me for the makes me smile award. You all are so sweet!!

So now I think I am to nominate 5 ladies. Well you know I have to nominate Allison, for everything, I just love her. Jen makes everyone smile 'cuz she is just so crazy (in a very GOOD way). Now for some new Ladies. Heidi is so artistic I love everything she does, and she is one of my newest buddies. Heather P creates such beautiful cards, plus she nominated me for the best buddie award, and I have not posted anything about it yet. Heather lives close to me, so we need to meet in person sometime. And last but not least Kathleen, I just love everything that she creates, and she also nominated me for the best buddie award.

BIG smiles to everyone -- you ALL make me smile -- so I am actually nominating everyone!!

New Tag

OK girls here are more tidbits about me. Not happy about the middle name one.

Diane from My Little Stampin' Spot! tagged my for this first one:

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) - Toto Grand Cherokee


2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fav ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) Vanilla Oatmeal Raisin


3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name) C-FOS


4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) - Sage Cheetah


5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)- Lenora Washington DC


6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) - Fosco


7. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd favorite color, favorite drink put “The”) The Wasabi Diet Coke


8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers)- Darrell Larney

9. STRIPPER NAME : ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne, favorite candy) Lauren Butterscotch


10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names ) Vina Morton


OK who is up? -- Jen, Teri, Carrie, Michelle




Rhonda from Rhonda's Design Haven tagged me for this one.

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Yep my Grandma, my real name is Corinna Lenora. For the record my sister has a normal name -- Tracie Lynn -- no fair huh?

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Last Wednesday. Some kids were mean to my older son, and it broke my heart. He did not see me cry, he would be so embarrassed.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? It is OK

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Roast Beef, the redder the better

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yep 2 boys

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yes

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Not really

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? NO WAY

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Frosted Mini Wheats

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Nope

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Yes, if you had asked me 10 years ago I would have said no. Having a "special" child has made me so much stronger. My mom always says that God does not give you anything you cannot handle. I know it is true, but sometimes I wish he was not so "generous"

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Coffee, if I had to choose. I really do not eat ice cream.

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Physical -- eyes, hair, and height -- Emotionally -- self confidence

15. Red or Pink? Definitely RED

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My stomach.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? Jane and my Grandma

18. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Black pants, no shoes --shoes come off the first thing when I arrive home.

19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Bagel

20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Peace and quiet -- the kids are outside playing

21. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Green or purple

22. FAVORITE SMELLS? Coffee

23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Hubbie, he calls me several times a day.

24. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yep -- she is amazing!!

25. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Football.

26. HAIR COLOR? Blonde

27. EYE COLOR? Blue

28. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Sometimes, depends on how lazy I am. I am blind as a bat so I need one or the other.

29. FAVORITE FOOD? Donuts.

30. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings

31. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Matrix -- the boys had a Matrix movie marathon.

32. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Black with a pink and red pattern.

33. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer definitely

34. FAVORITE DESSERT? Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

35. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? All the Harry Potters again.

36. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Big Dog

37. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? Nothing, I do not watch TV

38. FAVORITE SOUND? Belly laugh

39. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Rolling Stones.

40. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Virgin Islands or Colorado, which one is further?

41. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Stamping, I think

42. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Washington DC.

OK who is up next -- Allison, Kim, Melissa, Cheryl

Four Tidbits

I am not sure how this works, but Allison tagged me. So here goes.

Four Places I have worked
1. Stephanie's
2. Victoria Station
3. U. S. Department of Agriculture
4. U. S. Department of the Treasury

Four Places I have lived
1. Potomac, Maryland
2. North Potomac, Maryland
3. Laurel, Maryland
4. Crofton, Maryland
Maryland is the only place I have lived. Until I met my hubby I even lived in the county.

Four Places I have been on vacation
1. St. Thomas
2. St. John
3. St. Martin
4. Florida
Do you see the common thread -- beaches, sun, and sand -- my paradise

Four Favorite Foods
1. Donuts (not supposed to have)
2. Pretzels
3. Lasagna
4. OJ (not supposed to have unless my sugar level is low)
No chocolate, I am the only person that I know that does not like chocolate.

Four Places I would rather be right now.
1. Hawaii (can you guess why?)
2. Calgary (can you guess why?)
3. Alaska (can you guess why?)
4. Florida
Visiting friends

Four Friends most likely to respond
1. Flossie
2. Nancy G
3. Kathleen
4. Shannon

Best Buddie

Jen, Pieces of Me has tagged me for the Best Blog Friend. (Right back at ya sweetie!!) I am so honored. I met Jen early on in my blogging adventure. She is so talented, sweet, supportive, funny, and CRAZY. I tell her all the time that I am so jealous she lives in paradise, you see her home is in Hawaii. Can you imagine being in Hawaii every day? See why I am jealous.

Well I think you are to nominate 3 ladies for the best blog friend award. How am I to name only 3?

Of Course I MUST name Allison, although I am sure she has been nominated many times already. She is the reason I started on this adventure. She is truly one of my best buddies. I know all of you know how much I love her, I write about her all of the time. If by some miracle you have not visited her site -- CLICK right over there now. She gives such a wealth of info every day. I am always amazed at how she does this -- she is truly the BEST out there!!

My next lady is Teri. Teri is another sweetie pie. She also lives in paradise, (Hawaii). I won a BLOG candy on her site, and she and I have become best cyber buddies ever since. She is another very talented artist.

OK, Jen, Nancy and Flossie would be next, but they have already been tagged. So who?

I want to do Paula, Rita, Denise, Laura, Kim, Michelle, Melissa, June, Cheryl, Tanis, Rhonda, Nancy. All these ladies have been with me from the beginning. There are so many others that I have met along the way. This stampin/crafting community is so amazing. EVERYONE is so wonderful and supportive.

So I am going to cheat and not pick one -- consider all of you my best bloggin Buddie.

As a side note, I know that several of you nominated me for the Rockin Blogger, and the Nice Matters Award, but when I lost my bookmarks I also lost all my old emails. I was planning on thanking each of you and posting about you, but nowt I cannot. So thanks to you, and I promise to be better about posting nomination faster.

Big Smiles!!