Getting to know you....

Getting to know more about you.....isn't that what blogging is all about!  Well here is a fun way to get to know more bloggers out there!  Thanks to my lil sis from DZ over at The Heights Life, Selena has nominated me for this fun award.  Go over and check her out - she is a hoot and a ball full of energy.  Love you girl!

Its called the Liebster Award - Liebster means "dearest" in German and its an award given to up and coming bloggers with less than 200 followers.

The Rules!

Each person must post 11 facts about themselves

..and answer the 11 questions that are tagged for them

...and list the 11 bloggers you nominate

...and make up your own 11 questions to ask your nominees

Facts about me:

1.  I am a mom of three kids 3 and under

2.  I am a high school Art Teacher and Swim Coach

3.  I love me some Ray LaMontagne

4.  I am a triathlete

5.  I love to travel

6.  When I get the chance I love to play the piano and read a good book

7.  I am an APPLE addict - iphone, ipad, MAC computer, whatever I love it

8.  I am on a mission to become highschool skinny - AGAIN!

9.  I am a Christian and me and the hubby are about to start teaching Sunday School for 3 yr olds - exciting!

10. I love donuts and cookie dough - go back to #8 - I guess those are out the window

11. I have a very wild and fun inner self - just get me going =)

Questions for me:

1. What let you to start blogging?  I had a baby and it was a way to show family pictures and share news

2. Any pets?  I have 2 labs - Choc - Missie, Black - Max, and a shih-tzu named Oscar

3. What is your favorite holiday and why?  I love Christmas time because I really get into all the lights, Santa, decorating, food, etc.  Love all the Christmas Markets too

4. Favorite type of music? I don't know what you would call it, but somewhat folk - guitar, chill (Ray LaMontagne, John Mayer, Amos Lee, etc)

5. Facebook or Twitter?  Facebook

6. What are some of your hobbies?  Triathlons, reading, playing the piano, painting

7. What is your favorite thing about the summer?  I don't have to work =)

8. What do you love most about where you live?  What if I said I don't really like where I live, lol.  But if I had to name one thing - Houston is close to water (aka Galveston - the beach)

9. If you could jump on a plane today where would you go?  no brainer there Ireland or Greece

10. What is your dream job? Realistically -  I would love to own a boutique of some sort , but I think it would be fun to travel and try out all the food and neat places for the travel channel.

11. Who do you look up to and why?  My parents for being such hard workers and strong Christians role models.

Nominees:

Christen @ A Wish for A Little Less Mommy
Amy @ Love.Bug.
Jennifer @ Meet the Mocks
Jason @ No Jason Left Behind
Marti @ The Kubena Family
Brenden @ The Pokorny Family
Micah @ my.crazy.life
Amy @ The Hilton Family
Amanda @ Cut the Crap
Sharon @ Loveable Laughs
Cindy @ Oh Me Boutique

Questions for my Nominees:

1.  What was the last movie, TV show or book that made you cry or tear up?
2.  What's the #1 most played song on your iPod?
3.  What is one of your favorite quotes?
4.  What's your favorite indoor/outdoor activity?
5.  What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
6.  If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
7.  What's the best/worst gift you've ever given/received?
8.  The best part of waking up is?
9.  What is your favorite body part and why?
10.  What sound do you love and why?
11.  What do you miss most about being a kid?

Can't wait to see your answers!!!  Have fun with it

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