Friday, February 1, 2008

Haiku x2


The green was boring
On to new and brighter hues
Tell me what you think
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The green leafy screen
Just didn't do it for me
I'm liking this one
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The header on top
A pic from the fam's cabin
The Northwoods Escape
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The poll on the side
Will let you vote on templates
Is this a winner?


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An award for me?
How can this possibly be?
I feel so honored.


I don't know if I can do this one all in haiku. It is too early in the morning for that.
I received this awesome (do I date myself a bit, using that word?) award from Coleen at Manners & Moxie and Sarah at My Life With Boys. I just love both those ladies. Coleen is a great writer and is a must read. She is too funny and I just love reading her posts. Sarah is a mommy of three boys as well. And wow, are they gorgeous! It is so fun reading her posts because I can really relate. So, thank you both!
I am supposed to pass this award on the ten other blogs. No problem! There are so many amazing blogs out there. It never knew how involved I would get in this whole bloggy world that was so foreign to be just a short time ago. I feel so lucky to be able to get a glimpse into the lives of these amazing women and writers. I know a few of the bloggers on my list may have already gotten this award, but here is another one for you.

Beck at Frog and Toad are Still Friends
Burgh Baby's Mom at Burgh Baby
Mamageek at What Works For Us
Kellen at On The Upside
OhMommy at Classy Chaos
Imbeingheldhostage at In The Gutter
Laura at Lunatic Fringe
Melissa at Such Simple Pleasures
Haley-O at The Cheaty Monkey
Heidi at The Viking Conquest

42 comments:

  1. i love the look!!! it's gorgeous!
    oh...you shouldn't have! an award!!
    i so big, huge puffy heart you!!!
    xoxox

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  2. Great 'ku! I already mentioned that I like the new template - I think it's a keeper!

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  3. I really REALLY like it! It is so peaceful...and blue is my fav color. Congrats on your award, it's always nice to get that pat on the back! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  4. I said I liked the old tempmlate, and then I saw the pictures of the kids in the leaves. Very cool. I'm going update mine, too. Just now sure how...

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  5. congrats! your blog is excellent

    i love the pictures of the boys. and this is a pretty blue.

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  6. I absolutely love this new hue you got working here! Great change, Kathryn!!

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  7. I love your Haiku's, and congrats on your award!
    I find your new hue slightly too blue... but a wee less blue might do me fine!

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  8. Your site looks wonderful! I like the intense blue and the white - very wintery.
    And thanks so much - you're so sweet!

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  9. Your new look is great! Congrats on the award; it looks like we read a lot of the same fabulous blogs.

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  10. Love the blue! It's very soothing.

    Great 'kus!

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  11. I love all the leaf pictures!

    I'm swaying in my seat. Come Away with Me was our last dance at my wedding. *sniff, sniff*

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  12. Love the music on your blog... Love nora jones!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  13. omg...i just realized...i think i might have started stalking you!! i come here more than once a day! that's ok, right...you're not going to call the internet police, right...right?!
    xoxo

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  14. Your pictures are gorgeous!!!

    I can't see your header.

    Great 'ku.

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  15. i like the template. the photo is soooo beautiful.

    great ku ... and congrats on your award!

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  16. I absolutely love your makeover! The pictures, the colours - everything. It's making me seriously rethink my own (lame) layout in the worst way.

    And congrats on the award Ms. Excellent. I wholeheartedly concur :) Thank you also for sharing the bling!

    Have a great weekend,

    Heidi

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  17. Thanks for being so honest on the layout and color everyone! I was wondering if it was maybe a little too blue. I'm hoping it looks good with a summer header pic too, otherwise I'll be changing the color again. I get bored easily so I'm sure it will change again eventually.
    Thanks again!

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  18. Love the new look! :)

    Congrats on the award! You certainly are exceelllleeent!

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  19. I love the new look Kathryn - especially the beautiful picture!!!

    Congratulations on the Excellent award - you so deserve it as you are an excellent mother, blogger, writer and friend - you are MOST Excellent! And, thanks so much for thinking of me for this award - I truly appreciate it!!

    Have a great weekend - see you soon. Kellan

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  20. Love the banner! And congrats to you!!

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  21. I love the banner and the colors here! That picture is breathtaking :) Congrats on the award!!!
    Going to vote in your poll :)

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  22. LOVE it! The blue is very nice, so is the header image! Nice work.

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  23. I meant to tell you yesterday I loved the new picture. Congrats on the award. You know we all think your writing is truly inspirational.

    And, I'm in love with Burgh, too!

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  24. Hi! This is my first time on your site, but I'm loving the header.

    I found you by way of "Haiku Friday" and I can't wait to read more :-)

    Happy Weekend!

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  25. I love the new blog look. Did you take that shot? It's amazing! Wow, how serene is THAT! I voted I'm in lurve.

    And wow, you totally made my day, boondock neighbor blogger, with the E award. Sincerest thanks! Have a good weekend K.

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  26. A new look. I like it. I had to make sure I was on the right blog.

    Congrats on the award!

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  27. Congrats on your newest award! I like this layout, it was my last one before moving over to WordPress.

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  28. Nice award, nice layout and nice 'ku! Sounds like it's your day ;)

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  29. *wow* My FIRST award, Kathryn, and from someone whose blog I enjoy so much! Love the play list and the pictures are really terrific!
    Thank you and like simplepleasures, I think I am stalking you as well... you do post twice daily, right? :-)

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  30. Thank you, Kathryn, for stopping by my blog.

    I like the blog look: clean and crisp, and the contrast with the autumn leaves in the photos of your sons is quite pleasing. :)

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  31. hi honey! hope you're having a good evening!
    i have a little love on my blog for you!!
    xoxo

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  32. LOVE THE NEW SITE. BEAUTIFUL!

    Thanks for the award...I appreciate your thoughtfulness.

    THANKS FOR SHARING!

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  33. Congrats to you!!! I feel the same way. I had no idea I would get so caught up in the bloggy world once I started only a few short months ago.

    Now, if my Internet is down for more than an hour, I start breaking into a cold sweat . . .

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  34. Your haiku was inspired - I love stuff like that! Jennifer

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  35. I'm digging the blue AND the new header! Well done!

    Congratulations on the award, and thank you so much for passing it on!

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  36. Oh! I love the new template! sooo nice here! :) Congrats on your much-deserved award! And, THANK YOU for including me in the honours! Nice! LOVE. YOU.!!! :)

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  37. Oh, and LOVING the kiddies in the leaves pics! So 'dorable!!! :)

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  38. COngrats on the award and it seems that you and I are in a lot of the same places. Hmmn. I love the color of your blog; very nice. Happy week!

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  39. Kathryn - Wonderful ‘Ku … isn’t it fun to mix things up? Congratulations on the new look (that I love) and the awards. Sorry to be so slow in getting around but I’ve been down with a flu bug … and am (gratefully) feeling much better now. Hope you had a great weekend … running should take care of those extra pounds in no time.
    Hugs and blessings,

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