Pay it Forward Friday - The Milkman's Daughter

Time for another edition of Pay It Forward Friday. This week, we have Brooke.

Now I talk about Brooke ALL THE TIME, especially since she is one of the most wonderful people EVER.

Brooke is currently living in Thailand, working to set-up/start/run a preschool. She is doing a wonderful job, and is now working with kids after months of curriculum planning.

Brooke and I met on the first day of school our Junior year. We were in line to get our parking passes, with Kevin in line in front of us. We were fast friends, and even went to our Senior Gala stag together! It was lovely!

Now, with Brooke in Thailand we swap stories and read up on each other with every blog post. I get to live vicariously through her and her travels. She has been so many places, and her stories bring those places to life.

She got to have a Tiger lay in her lap, see Vietnam, Cambodia, Bali and just the other day had a grand time at the Embassy. Brooke has spent the past year (and then some) learning about herself, and adjusting to life in Asia.

She has come full circle, while dealing with so many things from afar. She shares her stories with an open heart, and words that touch the soul. There have been a few times tears have come to my eyes reading about her trials, travels and emotions.

Head on over to The Milkman's Daughter (the title makes me giggle every time!) and tell Brooke hi! She comes home in less than a month, and I. Can't. Wait!

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Pay it Forward Friday - Toast on the Ceiling

Guess what!! Pay it Forward Friday is BACK!! Woohoo!!

I am so glad that Wendy over at An Iowa Mom is bringing this back for another run. I found so many great blogs by using her fabulous Mr. Linky!

So, this week I am straying from the rules (already...I know). I have so many wonderful Twitter friends (including Wendy who is NEVER on there by the way) and I would love to highlight one of them.

This week, we are talking about Jennifer over at Toast on the Ceiling. She cracks me up on Twitter, isn't afraid to voice her opinions, and even feels my pain about the entire Coleman/Franken going on forever Senate race (man ALIVE).

I actually just started reading her blog, have been lurking for awhile (blushing in shame). She wrote a wonderful letter to the President-Elect, watches 17 Kids and Counting (hooked to that by the way) and is learning the way of the Hamster.

Head on over to Toast on the Ceiling and tell Jennifer I said hi!

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Pay it Forward Friday - Terrible Speller

It is time for another week of Pay it Forward Friday hosted by An Iowa Mom.

This week I would like to introduce you to Terrible Speller. I love reading her, and LOVE her photographs. She always seems to catch the true look of her kids.

Just yesterday she had a room cleaning intervention with her kids, and I can't wait to try that myself. She is such a good friend, she watched her friends girl while they went on a trip with Compassion.

Head on over to Terrible Speller and say hello.

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Pay it Forward Friday - We are THAT Family

It is time for Pay it Forward Friday hosted by An Iowa Mom. If you want to participate head on over here to check out the rules!

This week I am excited to talk about We Are THAT Family. She is one of my favorite blogs, and I read her daily.

I love hearing about her trips to see her close personal friends, and how she can turn a cheese shaker into a wonderful vase. She is crafty, smart and wonderful writer. She understands what it means to be THAT Family. And don't we all have some of THAT family in us?

Head on over to We are THAT Family to see what it is all about. Plus, she has a fun giveaway going! And look to the top-right...see that bright yellow button? That is a fun carnival she is doing in August. Mark it down! It will be a blast.

Wander on over to An Iowa Mom to see other bloggers paying it forward.

Pay it Forward Friday - Katie's Corner

An Iowa Mom is currently dealing with rain and flooding in Iowa. Please keep all the families in Iowa in your thoughts as they deal with what is being called the 500 Year Flood.
Time for another week of Pay if Forward Friday hosted by An Iowa Mom. If you would like to participate head on over here for the rules.

This week, I am doing a shameless plug for a friend and new blogger. Katie's Corner is a new blog, she just started in May.

Katie is a stay-at-home mom of two, and a fabulous crafter! She is a Stampin' Up Consultant, and has the best card parties.

Katie's stories are wonderful! From her son's blanket of many talents, her love of musicals and a being the greatest mom, her blog is one to add to your reader.

Welcome to the blogging world Katie!!

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