…. come a little closer so I can give you a nice, big hug.

We had a small family party for Tessa's 5th birthday last Friday night.  (I know, I know, I haven't posted about her big party at all yet… that post is coming soon.)  The highlight was when everyone in the family (including Rogene's sister Lhevinne and her 5 kids) decorated foamy sunglasses and posed for a picture.  Why?  Because we are just crazy like that.

P.S.  All girls had to wear a tiara and all boy had to wear a sheriff's badge.  Why?  Just for fun.

I was tagged for the 7 Random Facts meme by Monkey Giggles back on May 10. 

Yes, I've been behind on my blogging since May 10 (at least).  Certain things are keeping me from blogging… you know, kids, laundry, dishes, outdoor summer activities.   I'm making an effort to catch up, and you can tell by the pile of dishes in the sink! 

"Here are the rules as passed on - Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. People who are tagged need to write on their own blog about the seven things and the rules. You need to choose seven people to tag and list their names. Don't forget to leave them a comment that they have been tagged and to read your blog!"

7 Random Facts about Laughing Mommy

1.  When I cook I like to cut stuff up on paper plates instead of cutting boards.  I never feel like the cutting boards are clean enough.  (No, I'm not a germophobe.)

2.  I've been avoiding our local Library for months, even though my kids and I really enjoy their weekly story time, because I noticed that we get sick every time we go.  Tessa keeps asking me when we are going back to the library, and I give her a vague answer but in my head I think about getting sick again and the word "NEVER!" comes to mind.

3.  In the morning I have to do everything in a specific order or I will forget something.  For instance, I have to brush my teeth, then floss, then put on my watch, then moisturizer, then put on make up.  To deviate from the plan is to forget something.  It is just easier for me this way.

4.  When I send someone an email I reread it first and try to imagine them reading it… what it would sound like to the recipient.

5.  I'm more afraid of black spiders than brown ones.

6.  I'd like to try bungee jumping, even though it terrifies me.

7.  I would wear sandals all year round if I could.  Flip flops too.

Welcome to my krazee mind. 

I tag…

1. Pam at Terrific Teens
2. Maris at Oregon Trails End
3. Kiara at Kay's Blog
4. Rogene at Real Tech Solutions
5. Howard at Hodges Blog
6. Karen at Cheese and Whine
7. Katkat at No Diet Coke for Mommy

Can't wait to hear the weird stuff about all of you!

I read a wonderful blog called Scribbit regularly.  She has a give away every Saturday and I enter it nearly every week.  Well, a few weeks ago she was having a Triplelle Jewelry Giveaway and I won!  I have already received my prize in the mail.  Here is a look at what I won.

(I won the green and yellow rings and these earrings.)

Pretty!  Thank you so much to Michelle at Scribbit!

Here is a link to Triplelle Jewelry at Etsy in case you are interested.