Pensieve's Blog Hop - HEY THERE!

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So I am linking up to Pensieve's 3rd Annual Blog Hop, in the hopes of meeting new bloggie friends!  So if you're coming over from that blog, hiya! :)

A little summary about me & my blog:
  • North Carolina girl
  • I just graduated Nurse Practitioner school & am waiting to take boards!
  • I am married to a hottie :) (5 yrs next week)
  • We are adopting a baby from Oklahoma in November!
  • I love "redoing" my house with finesse and thriftiness :)
  • I love Jesus.  He is my light, my life, and my passion.  He is why I live, and move, and breathe.  If you want to know more about Him, please comment!  I will email you.
  • I love my church - www.whitleychurch.com - love to sing on the Praise Team.
  • I love being a new aunt!
  • I love the beach, college football, and grass between my toes.
  • I love to run.
  • I believe in Southern hospitality, and all things Southern.
Can't wait to "meet" all of you! :)

Comments

  1. TraceyAugust 5, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    So glad I stopped by; your blog is lovely!!

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  2. Rose's DaughterAugust 5, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    Hi! Beautiful blog!!! What kind of nurse practitioner are you?

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  3. J+TMcLambAugust 5, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Thanks guys! I am an Adult Nurse Practitioner.

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  4. Ashley SiskAugust 5, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog - you've got quite a cute blog yourself. WHereabouts in NC do you live? I'm also a Carolina girl!

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  5. J+TMcLambAugust 5, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    I am in Eastern NC close to Greenville - where are you from Ashley?

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  6. Erica MuellerAugust 5, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    Ooo, I love your scrapbook feel! And, the picture of you and your sweetie is adorable. Congratulations on almost 5 years! Our 5th is in October!!
    I feel like I know you from somewhere! Have we met, maybe at Blissdom 10?
    Thanks for coming by my blog today!

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  7. AmyAugust 5, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    Stopping by from the blog hop. Love your list. I love all things Southern and I have always lived in the North and I wish I loved to run :-) Praying for your adoption journey.

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  8. HeatherAugust 6, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    Hey Tara! Sounds like we have a lot in common! We're huge college football fans! :) I am going to start following your blog as well!

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  9. Amy BennettAugust 6, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    We have so many thing in common! I'm in Fort Mill, just below Charlotte!

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  10. TexasBobbiAugust 7, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    I am a Southern girl myself who is also trying to decorate my home with thriftiness. Stopping by from the blog hop.

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  11. Jennifer {Studio JRU}August 8, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Stopping by from the 'hop'... so nice to meet you. College football fans here too... HUSKERS. :) Congratulations on the new family member coming home soon. How exciting!!

    ~Jennifer

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