It has been a while...

Since March, I haven't shared with you guys awards and tags I received. My latest awards are coming from those lovely blogs& lovely ladies! They all are my favorites! Visit them and show these beautiful bloggers some bloggy love! I'm sharing my latest awards with all of you guys as usual!


Gorgeous Blogger Award from Molly@ I'm a Sleeper Baker



Beautiful Blogger Award and a Photo Tag from Tami@Hearts Make Families.
Here is the 8th pic in 8th photo folder. Hehe..It's veggie folder and here it comes..

Salad with Avocado Dressing :-)



Follower of the Week Award and The Circle of Friends Award from Bibi@From Misery to Happiness

Sweet Blog Award from Zencefilli Çörek

The Versatile Blogger Award from Frances@Looking forward to an equally frugal 2010

And now I'm thinking new things about me that I haven't told you before..
9 things about me... Lol. Let's make it 5. I broke the rules again!

Mmmm...(Ugh! Nothing comes.. I need coffee)
I'm back! Here it goes...

*I'm easily tickled and I hate to be tickled.
*I break or lose my sunglasses often.
*I eat much when I'm nervous.
*I grew up in Istanbul.
*I hate bad hair days!

Best Blogger Award and Happy 101 Tag from Emily@Beauty Inside&Out and Happy 101 Tag.

Ok, here goes...Another 10 Things that makes me happy..Are you still there?

* A cool wedge of watermelon on a hot summer day.
* Reading your comments.
* Surprises(good ones)
* Losing weight
* A new hair cut
* Talking to hubby about good times we spent together.
* Chatting with a friend.
* Summer nights
* Peach Margarita!
* Can't believe I'm still thinking about the last one! OK, times up!!!

OMG! Sometimes talking about myself is getting harder than to learn a new language lol ;)

Thank you ladies!!! I heart y'all!

Thanks!!!

I have been cleaning today.Whew! Finally have a chance to finish up this draft post I started yesterday. Latest awards I received, a tag and the first flower of the year in our backyard :)

Thank y'all ladies! I appreciate all of these lovely awards and the tag:)

Stacie@Super Mommy To The Rescue AndPuannani@ Luscious Deals

Janine@My Kids Are Fun!

Vicki@Frugal Mom Knows Best

And Jen@Starting Over and Emily@Beauty Inside@Out tagged me.

8 Shows I like to watch:
-The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
-Rachael Ray Show.
-Design To Sell
-American Idol.
-Dr. Oz Show
-What Not to Wear
-Oprah.
-Today

8 Favorite places I like to eat and drink:
-Southside Fish&Clam Restaurant.
-Akdeniz Turkish Cuisine.
-Olive Garden.
-Panera Bread.
-IHOP
-Johnny Rockets
-Splash Cafe&Grill
-TGI Friday's

8 Things I look forward to:
-Spending some time with my son at a park.
-Being financially secure.
-Watching our son grow with hubby.
-To feel the sand between my toes.
-To paint my son's room.
-To have a cup of tea.
-To see a rainbow
-To watch my son in swimming class.

8 Things that happened yesterday:
-I cleaned out the fridge and the pantry.
-I watched Tv
-I took a walk
-My son or me-still don't know- accidentally posted an unfinished draft post.
-I helped my son's homework
-My son made me laugh hysterically.
-I had an online chat
-I got an appointment from my son's dentist.

8 Things I love about winter:
-Sitting by the fire and talking.
-The first snow of winter.
-Soft fuzzy socks.
-Hot soup.
-Hot showers.
-Making a snowman with my son.
-Snow view.
-Oops!
8 Things on my wish list:
-To stay healthy and happy
-Being financially secure.
-A Laptop.
-My hair straightener is dead. I need a new one!
-A new car.
-A beautiful house.
-Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer.
-A Large refrigerator.
-More income.
Lol, I can add more:)

8 Things I am passionate about:
-My family.
-Learning another language.
-Healthy cooking-eating and healthy living.
-Beach.
-Travel.
-Music.
-Reading.
-Swimming

8 Words / phrases I use most often:
-You're kidding, right?
-Love you.
-Thanks!
-Stop it!
-Is everything ok?
-How was school?
-How was your day?
-Great!

8 Things I learned from the past:
-You can learn a new thing from your child.
-Don't eat too fast!
-Life is REALLY too short!
-Don't go to bed angry.
-Start each day with a positive outlook.
-Don't be afraid to follow your heart.
-Saying cheese when posing, doesn't work for me.
-Listen-before-talk

8 Places I would like to visit:
-Miami Beach.
-California
-Paris
-Istanbul(again)
-Italy
-Spain
-England
-Tokyo

8 Things I want / need:
-Doing more exercise.
-A Time Machine.
-To try a different nail color
-To record my son's talk show;)
-To die my hair.
-Spring Shopping.
-To organize the garden shed.
And...done!!! This was a hard one :)

Ms Bibi@From Misery To Happiness

And another 10 things that make me happy:
-Family dinners.
-Sunrise and sunset.
-Going to concerts.
-Lose weight
-A new sunglasses. Lol, I have a collection:)
-Watching my son reading.
-Going out without watch.
-Orange.

Please visit these wonderful blogs and spread some love!!!

Ok, this is not an award. I took this picture two days ago. The first flower of the year in our backyard.Yay Spring!!!

2 tags+two awards= more 'me ' :-)

I woke up to a bright sunny day this morning. But...brrr...it's COLD outside! ...The sun is coming through to kitchen window. Love it! I just made a cup of coffee and I am ready for a new day! Yay! Some bloggy love on a Sunday :)

Kay, @Mommy Fabulous passed on to me this lovely blog award. I am loving it! Even only the name of this award is good enough to make me feel beautiful though ;) Visit her! She is totally AWESOME!!! Thank you so much Kay!
I'm also honored to received Kreativ Blogger Award one more time. Love this award. Thanks to Personalized Sketches&Sentiments for passing this award on to me. Be sure to visit her blog and enjoy her fabulous drawings.

Ok, now I have to share 7 things about me. I am thinking 7 more things that I haven't shared before.

-I'm lefty! I am a left handed person who grew up doing writing right-handed. When I was a child society was not sympathetic to left-handed persons and eventually learned to write with my right hand. I do everything left- handed accept writing. Coincidently my hubby is a lefty too. So, I was not surprised when I found out my son is also lefty .
-Watching a romantic comedy movie makes me feel happy! I can't stand horror movies.
-Love surprises(of course good ones).
-If it is cheesy, it has to be good :) I like cheese and the idea of cheese.

-I decided to lose 10 pounds! Oh, yeah! It is not one of my new year resolutions but it can't be out of the 'to do' list!
-P.S Please don't eat this!..then my hubby started to read my blog:)
-My son wants to be a FAMOUS singer! He sang a song he made up in class ;)))

You know, I always share my awards all of you guys! Please accept them with all my hearty thanks!

When Tami@Heart Makes Families tagged me by 5 top things about 2009 I wasn't sure if I could find 5 things. Hehe..Obviously, that was my first thought that if I had 5 good things in 2009 that happened to me. Oh gosh, it was a tough year for me and my family though. Yeah, I thought just like that. But I noticed that it wasn't that bad. Yes, money was tight but, thanks god we were healthy..we were together..we caught so many good days that we laughed also had some good times with some dear friends and we enjoyed this tough year anyway. Also I had you guys in 2009. My summer and fall were full of blog love, really good friends, having new followers, your comments, emails, your support made me happy!. While I was reading each of your blogs, I felt that I was not alone. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Thanks Tami! She is switching over to wordpress. You can visit her blog soon...

Here is my top 5 favorite things about 2009;

-The day my son jumped off the board for the first time. Lol, I was more excited than him:)
-My birthday. My hubby and my son surprised me in the kitchen (12.05 am)
I was invited to a PJ party!
-Our anniversary:) December 6th
-It was a regular day that we enjoyed to spend almost all day in John's Beach

A beautiful summer day!(July, 2009)

-First day of the school(here) He incredibly loves the school!

And here is the last one! I was tagged by Ems @Beauty Inside&Out again. Another picture tag. Lol, she wants to see my childhood picture:-) I don't really have so many picture of my childhood. Love you girl! So, I found this.



When I was 5. My hair had always been short until middle school. My dad never liked long hair though. I had long hair (at least longer) when I was in middle school. Until I got married my hair had never been that short.(15 years). Now, I'm ok either short or long hair:) This year I have short hair(here) again. Thanks Ems for tagging me. Otherwise I would never think to publish my childhood picture. Stop by her lovely blog and say 'hi '

Have a great Sunday!
Country Bob's Sauce Giveaway ends tomorrow(here)

Tags, awards and me :)

I love this award. It means a lot to me and I am so honored to receive this award one more time. 2009 Friendly Blogger Awards is coming from Tami at Hearts Make Family She is honest, she is funny and I love her topics. Visit her lovely blog and enjoy reading!

Another award I received one more time is Lemonade Stand Award. I'd like to thank Betty at Cut and Dry and Sophia's Mom at The Wannabe WAHM Don't forget to visit these two wonderful blogs.

Thank you ladies for this beautiful award. Hugs! I'm passing on these awards to all of you as usual:)

And yesterday I was tagged by Molly at I'm a Sleep Baker for this Christmas meme. Questions and answers! Here they are;

*Have you started your Christmas shopping? Yes, only one thing left for my son.

*Tell me about one of your special traditions. Making cookies.

*Are you a Black Friday Shopper? Online shopper:)

*When do you put up your Tree? After Thanksgiving.

*Do you Travel at Christmas or Stay home? Home home sweet home! But maybe next time we can make a different plan.

*What is your funniest Christmas memory?
Last year my hubby was wearing a Santa hat when walked in saying 'ho ho ho' and that moment I decided not to make too much cookies. Lol, he is getting fat!

*What is your favorite Christmas Movie of All time? Polar Express, Family Man, Noel.

*Do you do your own Christmas Baking. Sugar cookies! We decorate them together with my son. I'll post the recipe soon.

*Fake or Real Tree? Fake

*What day (as a mom) does the actual panic set in to get it all done? No, it's fun.

*Are you still wrapping presents on Christmas Eve? I wrap every presents just after I buy and put aside.

*What is your favorite family fun time at Christmas? Watching movies.

*What Christmas craft do you like the best? Wreath. Love it.
*Christmas music. Yes or No, and if yes What is your favorite song? Oh yes, Let it Snow by Michael Buble, Feliz Navidad - Jose Feliciano, White Christmas by Elvis Presley.

*When do you plan to finish all your shopping? Next week.

You all are tagged now:) Love y'all!