January 2009

I’m So Confused

by oh amanda on January 31, 2009

in giveaway,me

Next time will you remind me to just give everyone ONE opportunity to enter a contest? I selfishly thought it would be fun to add extra chances to get entries. And uhm. Yeah. It was waaay fun to read. But counting? Well, math was always my worst subject.

ANYWAY.

Let’s get on with the show…

Geoff K is the winner of the Gap Giftcard. I’m sure he’ll look fantastic in those perfect trousers. (That was a joke.)

Hilary from Not The Queen is the lucky winner of the Raspberry Baby Sling. She has three kids and I’m sure will make good use of this sling! But *whew* if I could have, I would have picked fourteen of you. Your comments were very entertaining.

And did anyone read Dana‘s “What Oh Amanda Means To Me” 400 word essay? It was tight. Or off the hook. Or any other hippity hop modern phrase you can think of.  Thanks again to Raspberry Baby for their generosity!

Donna won the Snow White & Grumpy pendants! And even though she said, “Amanda, you are the best!” I totally randomized her as the winner. Promise.

OK. That’s all I got. Hope you won and I hope you subscribed to my feed so we can be friends! Thanks Bloggy Giveaways for hosting. Mwuah!

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My New Favorite

by oh amanda on January 31, 2009

in linky love

Thing for Asa’s Room :: :: Electric Guitar Wall Art by Wall Creations & More

Craft I Want to Make With Lydia :: :: Felt Flowers from Alpha Mom

Flickr Pool :: :: Blissdom 09 Attendees 

Post :: :: Top 7 Butterbodies List: One More Reason WHy 8 Year Od Girls Get Anorexia! by White Trash Mommy

Way to Make a Difference :: :: The Sudanese Quintuplets at The One Dollar Give

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Praying For Friends

by oh amanda on January 30, 2009

in friends,me,prayer

Yesterday I got sick to my stomach.

One of my sisterchicks (who shall remain nameless for now…until I ask her if she wants her name plastered on the world-wide-ohamanda) got some bad news at a doctor’s appointment. And I don’t know if my thirty-something-ness just hit me in the face at that point or what, but I felt so old. I’ve been friends with my sisterchicks since I was FOUR. That’s almost the same age as my Lydia. And even now as I’m typing I’ve got tears in my eyes because I love them so much.

I’m ready to do battle against this (alleged) diagnosis, but who would have thought when we were in 3rd grade and bouncing around the church van on the way to summer camp that this would be our future?

Then, when I got home, I got another email from my bbbf, Val. She has had some huge physical battles this year—full of questions and disappointments. She’s been diagnosed just these past few weeks with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Hypothyroidism AND Firbromyalgia. Are you kidding me?! She’s a young, vibrant mama!

But there’s even more—Val just found out she’s pregnant. Which is a miracle. An absolute miracle. But imagine what you’d be thinking if you were preggo with these new diseases plastered on your file. Yup. That’s exactly what Val is thinking, too.

So, I’ve got a few requests. First PRAY. Pray for healing. I believe it so strongly that God heals. I believe He desires good for us.  And I believe He acts when we pray.

Secondly, if you’ve got any experience with the above diseases please click over to Val’s blog and give her some encouragement. I know she’d love it.

I’ll be keeping you updated on both of my dear sweet friends as the weeks go on. Because if the internet is not one big giant prayer chain, I don’t know what is!

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Bloggy Giveaway Day 3: $10 Giftcard to Gap, Inc.

January 29, 2009 me

This giveaway is closed, but I think the post is good enough to keep reading! I’m not a shopper. I’m just not very good at it. HOWEVER, with the economy being all wonky (*sigh* my favorite word), the stores are trying everything they can to make a sale. And this non-shopper has been benefiting! I [...]

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Did I Seriously NOT Post Yesterday?!

January 29, 2009 blogging

Yikes, I guess the day just flew away from me. But the thing is, I DID post. Just not here. Let’s see… I posted a Wordless Wednesday pic of Lydia being uber cute at Impress Your Kids. I also posted my portion of a big vloggy conversation between Stephanie from Adventures in Babywearing and Renee [...]

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Bloggy Giveaway Day 2: Raspberry Baby Sling

January 26, 2009 giveaway

this giveaway is closed. *sniff* winner will be announced monetarily…but please, feel free to read on… When my little pirate, Asa was born (4 months ago!) the main thing I was worried about was NOT the late night feedings. It was NOT the crying. Not even the diapers. It was HOW IN THE WORLD WILL [...]

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Bloggy Giveaways Day 1: Etsy Stuff

January 26, 2009 etsy

this giveaway is closed. winner will be announced in just a few moments. please feel free to continue reading… Welcome to oh amanda! If you’re here from the Bloggy Giveaways, I’d love for you to stick around…I’m giving away some of my favorite things this week! So, subscribe to my feed so you don’t miss [...]

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