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Blog Hop '09!




Hi! My name is Amanda. I love this idea of a Blog Hop! I would sure love to be at BlogHer so this is a nice idea for those of us who can't go. Thanks to Robin from Pensieve and Musings of a Housewife for starting this!

I'll tell you a bit about myself. I'm a 30 year old stay at home mom in Tennessee. I've been married to my husband, Mike for 10 years. We have three sweet children. Princess is 9, Rocket Boy is 6 and Monkey is 4.

I love the Lord and want to grow closer to Him and for Him to guide me in all I do. Cooking is a big love of mine as well as my family and friends.

I haven't been blogging for long but I am really loving it! Please come back and see me again! Thanks!

God bless,
Amanda

Don't forget to link your blog at the Blog Hop!

Comments

CharityVL said…
Hi Amanda! I didn't blog hop too long last night so I'm visiting this morning! So nice to meet you. I see you post recipes; I love to cook too so I'll have to check out your recipes!
Jendi said…
My husband and I honeymooned in Tennessee in 1998. We were there Feb 09 again for Blissdom and a family vacation. We love Tennessee; it's a beautiful state.
Have a great weekend!
nice to meet you...i['m totally bloghopping today...and loving it! great background.
Michelle Smiles said…
Howdy! I'm in TN too - near Nashville. I'm not a native so I'm still adjust to life in the south but I've met some wonderful bloggers (in real life) here in Nashville.
Unknown said…
Hi! It's nice to meet you! I haven't been blogging long either, but I sure have "met" a bunch of super people doing it! This Blog Hop has been a ton of fun!
Stacie said…
Hi Amanda. I too love to cook and bake! Stopping by from the blog hop to say hello!
Groovewoman said…
Amanda, HOWDY from TEXAS!! I am hop-ing over to you from BlogHop'09, I am #241. It is so nice to meet you!
It sounds like you and I are a lot alike, except for the 3 kiddos part. I have a 2 yr old boy. And hope to have more in the future. I look forward to getting to know you!

Be sure to Hop on over to my place and check out my **GIVEAWAY** and to spread the BlogHop'09 Love!

Groovewoman
http://groovewoman.blogspot.com
Gratitude Gal said…
Hey there! You are one of my 1's! I love to cook and will be checking out your recipes as well. My family eats like horses so thrify is nifty for me... I'll check in to spy from time to time, you do the same!
Cheryl
MrsAshley said…
I am hop-ing over to you from BlogHop'09, I am #311. I was busy this weekend so I'm a little behind. It is so nice to meet you! I love your blog (I use the cutestblogontheblock too), I'll have to stop back again sometime.

Be sure to Hop on over to my place and check out my 30+ giveaways (with a new one added daily) and to spread the BlogHop'09 Love!

Ashley
Beauty4Moms
http://Beauty4Moms.blogspot.com

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