Housekeeping ;D

Hello ~ its been a crazy week around here and its not over yet. There is still major cleanup for our backyard and our computer ~ its still running weird, but we are getting life back in order. I've spent the weekend doing some house cleaning and nethousekeeping to ensure my part of this swap ends properly. I believe I've made contact with all of you who have been trying to reach me. I'm really sorry that this ice storm made it impossible to reach me or be responded to ~ especially my dear partner, Elizabeth P. If you have been trying to reach me and still haven't heard from me, please email me at asimplifiedlife at hotmail dot com. Thx again for your patience.

Have a great week!

~ MIA status ~

Hello everyone,

just a quick note to update you all. First, my apologies if you have been waiting to hear from me ~ I've been sick for the past 2 weeks. Second, we have been w/o power for the past 4 days which has now been restored. However, we are under major cleanup with several trees down, freezing temps and snow storm on the forecast. Not to make any excuses, but I thought you all should know why I've been MIA. I will be going thru my emails and responding to all whom need to hear from me. Again, my apologies and thank you for your patience. Btw, we are doing fine but tired. ;D

Still Life anyone......

hey ~ where are you ladies with the super-awesome pics I knew you have. I'm waiting to see them btw. ;D So since you are making me wait, I thought I'd share the one I took today for my ISE5 swap. Enjoy ~ the cup is my birthday present filled with '06 christmas blend, this was breakfast. LOL

Have a great weekend and take some pictures, please ;D

~ Still Life ~

Hello all,

this is one of my favorite contests ~ so I'm sharing one of my favorite pics. I took this one during the last swap and the WIP was the cloth I sent my pal. The coffee is Starbucks Serena, one of their organic blends. Enjoy!

~ Contest #2 Prize Update ~

Hello all,

Just wanted to let the winners know that your prizes will be in the mail at the end of the week. My apologies for the delay, a few of the prizes needed to be picked up ;D and Marisol is out of town, and she sends her regards. I have received mailing addresses for everyone except Pixie. If you'd be so kind as to contact me ~ we can get your prize sent out asap.

Now we return to our normal broadcast of lovely still life pics. ;D

~ My Package ~

My pal Elizabeth ~ so Rocks! Look at the goodies all the way from Canada. ;D

You can read details hereThx bunches Elizabeth ~ you're awesome!

~ Contest Reminder ~

Hello all,

I was just reading thru the blog taking a look at the contest entries. I wanted to remind you all to label and title your posts "Contest #1" if you want them considered for the drawing. ;D Thx and if you have any questions, please email us.

Have an awesome day!

Dawn ;)

~ Intro ~

Hello everyone,

I participated in the last swap and had so much fun that I already have some goodies ready for my partner. This round I am one of your hostess and I am looking forward to getting to know many of you. I've been visiting blogs and hope you will stop by and visit me too.

About me....I'm a mom of 3 teens ~ 19yo dd, 16yo dd, 15yo ds and will be celebrating my 16th wedding anniversary next week. ;D I am an avid reader, have been crocheting for over 30 yrs and recently began a love affair w/knitting. My favorite knitting spot ~ is Starbucks after 10p, cup of java and knitting ~ perfect! My favorite thing to knit is footie socks. ;D They are called "Not Pedestrian Peds" and you find the pattern here. My fav pasttimes are blogging, swapping, reading, knitting/crocheting, watching mysteries, going to concerts and hanging out w/my kiddos.

I'm looking forward to lots of fun and making new friends. Happy Swapping!!

My blog ~ Simplified Life

Ravelry ~ RockstarMom