Lent

I've never observed Lent, but last year I said I would this year. It was a toss-up between chocolate and Diet Coke. But since I woke up today, Ash Wednesday, and cracked open a Diet Coke before thinking about Lent, I'm going with chocolate. I accidentally ate a few m&ms- I swear it was an accident! But I'm back on track. I could have thrown all the chocolate in the house, but with the chocolate exchange (Thanks again, Amy!), and Valentine's Day, and Davin being a sweet husband...well, I couldn't throw it out. So I threw it in the freezer. Where my favorite ice cream cones will also wait for 40 days. This is gonna be tough, but I THINK I CAN do it! I also thought about *giving up* swearing, but I decided that should be something I should give up anyway. I swear (pun completely intended) our child's first word will be 'Da Da', and not....not something ugly.

Now just hoping I don't sleep walk to this tonight:

Comment for an important cause

Not here.

Here. On Julie's blog. Take a minute to read what she wrote. Someone you know may be suffering and you may not even realize it. Sign your name once you've read it. That's all she's asking. Thanks in advance for taking the time.

Happy Valentine's Day

My husband loves me. And I love him. Even when he steals roses for me.

Introducing the players...

These are the girls in the chocolate/care package exchange. Please meet:

Jo: A friend of Leanne's in real life (went to school together?), virtual friend of mine. Her blog.
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Mari: Davin's sister. Lives in the U.P. She needs chocolate badly to survive the winter. ;) Her blog.
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Megan: My cousin. Also lives in the U.P. Married with three cute kids. Her blog.
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Sarah: I worked with her at LBO in Albertville. Until she had a cute lil' babe and quit. I miss you, Sarah!
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Stacey: Married to Davin's brother. Also a yooper. :)
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Jenny (ethiopifinn): She knows my older sisters in real life- we've connected in this wonderful virtual world. Her blog.
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Juliana: Friends from WAY back when. Another yooper- we used to hang out in the U.P. when we were just teens. :)
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Julie: One of my best friends in real life. Don't know what I'd do without her. (I happen to know she likes dark chocolate). :D Her blog.
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Amy I: My big sis. Yet another yooper. She's married with four awesomely adorable kiddos.
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Amy L: A friend in real life. Seriously, everyone from the U.P. joined this exchange- I think they are in dire need of chocolate! :)
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Nadine: I went to school with her. We didn't really hang out then (did we?), but have gotten in touch through facebook- I LOVE the internet!
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Elizabeth: My west coast photography/reiki friend! Met her in virtual world, then got to meet her in real life a few months back. Her blog.
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Chrissy: My lil sis. Just had a baby girl last month- she needs chocolate, for sure. :D
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Laura: Is this Laura N??? I'm assuming. If so, know her in real life. Fun girl! :)

Thanks everyone for participating- you'll get your emails sometime today!

Check your emails tonight...

There was a great turn-out for the chocolate exchange- thanks to everyone for playing! I will be drawing names later today, and you should get an email from me tonight with the name and address of who you have.

**If you haven't gotten me your MAILING address yet, please do! Thanks!