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Oh My Goodness! I Finally Did It!

I've been putting this off since I first posted about it , continually waffling back and forth about whether or not I should attend Camp Blogaway. I finally just sat down and signed up. Oh my goodness. Did I really just sign up for camp? Am I really going to fly to California on my own? Am I really going to camp with a group of people I've never met before? Really?? I'm too excited to sleep! Excited and a bit terrified. There's so much to do! Blog camp is all about networking, right? I figure I should have some LambAround business cards made up. That alone seems so boring though. What else can I do? Airfare! I need to book my airfare! Geez, what have I gotten myself into? My palms are actually sweaty right now. This is going to be fun. Right? Alrighty, I'd better quit rambling and wrap this up (and perhaps go take an Ambien). One of my bloggy pet peeves is posts without photos, so here is a post from last week that received only one (ONE!) comment. It's a

I Must Have the Luck O' the Irish

I'm going to begin today's post with a link: http://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-Contemporary-Stainless-8-Quart-Stockpot/dp/B0007D6FL8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Lamb , you're thinking, why did you just have me open a link for a $150 stockpot?That's an insane price for a stockpot and I don't even care that it's Calphalon Contemporary! I agree with you 100%. Out of concern for our health, (some may argue that it's out of sheer paranoia) Sexy Nerd and I have been wanting to replace our Teflon pans (they kill pet birds!) for quite some time. We wanted a quality set, but are super cheap thrifty. Allow me to introduce you to our new set of Calphalon Contemporary pans: Yes, I know what you're thinking (or quite possibly yelling out loud). $499 for a stupid set of pans? Are you crazy?! Well, we are crazy, but in this case we're simply lucky ducks. We stopped by Bed Bath and Beyond the other day and found these pans on the clearance rack, marked down t

Bangs? Blonde??

It's time for a haircut. My mom gave me a gift certificate to go see Bridget at Salon Phoenix, who did my hair last time , and this seems like an ideal opportunity for a major change. I usually just get my hair trimmed whenever a $4.99 Great Clips coupon arrives in the mail. I hate to go to a *real* hair salon and not go all out. So, what should I have done? I'm leaning toward those long, thick Katy Perry/Zoey Deschanel bangs. My hair grows quickly though, so the maintenance might just drive me crazy. What should I do? My bloggy friends, the decision is in your hands*! This is how my hair looks right now, only a bit longer. Yes, I'm rocking a Halloween vest! *Unless you make a terrible decision. Sorry, there will be no purple streaks for me.

Ah Choo!

It's that time of year again! The juniper has taken hold of our Albuquerque air and it seems like everyone is sneezing and scratching at their red, puffy eyes, myself included. My coworkers have been calling in sick, but I think their colds are really misdiagnosed allergies. Uggh, my head is pounding and my nose is driving me crazy! This time next year, I'm taking a cruise. Don't let me forget! It's 7pm. I think I'll go to bed. Here are last year's funny (IMHO) allergy posts, combined for extra awesomeness (also known as the lazy way of blogging, which confirms me yelling "I surrender!" to my allergies and to the universe). Enjoy! You know how I know that these allergies are getting the better of me? I had a conversation with Pica and Biscuit this morning. It went a little something like this: "Uuuuuuuugh! My throat is so sore that I'm losing my voice! I can barely talk! How am I going to work all day if I can't talk?" And, of

Link Up! Not Baaad Blog Hop & Best in Show

Your many votes have been tallied! The Best in Show Award this week is going to a blogger whose posts I always enjoy, and who happens to have the world's cutest blog header: I can't stop myself from smiling every time I see this. Way to go, Becky from Rub Some Dirt On It ! With over 55% of the votes in your favor, you deserve a round of applause. I hope my readers will stop by with their congratulations, especially because I'm sure they'll be delighted by posts like this: Walking on Water A post about an ice fishing excursion, described exactly as I would expect if I'd been dragged along: "It was cold and slushy and boring." Becky, you're my kinda people! Here is your award: Now, let's link up!

Not Baaad Sundays Blog Hop - On Friday

I didn't sleep at all last night (courtesy of the awesomeness that is idiopathic insomnia ) and I'm scrambling to get ready for work, (none of my clothes look good today) where I know I'm going to be painfully shorthanded, just like I have been all week. Ugh, how can you wake up on the wrong side of the bed when you didn't even get to wake up? And what does this have to do with the Blog Hop? (Nothing at all, of course!) I've been wondering if the weekend is the best time for the Not "Baaad" linky party. Let's try it a little early today and see what happens. If this is your first time participating, you can read the rules here . I'd love for you to post my button, which is on the right sidebar. Have fun, my bloggy friends! I promise I'll try to return in a less grouchy mood! Just blogging has set me in the right direction. Click here to join the party!

Nominations for the Best in Show Award

I'd like to start out with a great, big THANK YOU to all my wonderful bloggy friends who come by to link up to the Not "Baaad" Sundays blog hop every week (and an even bigger THANK YOU to those of you who come to link up and to read my posts during the week!) My favorite part of the Not "Baaad" blog hop is finding new blogs. Just look at all the amazing Best in Show Award nominees this week: Vintage Skye Meals for Real Rub Some Dirt On It Ladybird Ln the crafty cpa This Chick Cooks The Inspired Housewife Sweetened by: Kagi Creative Mommas We have quite the yummy/cute/fun/inspirational bunch of bloggers this week! Congratulations to everyone who was nominated. The real fun starts now - voting! You'll find the poll inside the upper right sidebar. Yes, you can vote for yourself. The winner of the customized and highly coveted Best in Show Award will be announced in less than a week! Need a little assis

Stripper Bar

I'm about ready to go to bed, but before I do, let me share one more photo from our trip to Las Vegas. At the time, I was just photographing the giant girl at the Stripper Bar. It wasn't until later, when we returned home and were looking through the camera, that I noticed the person at the bottom of my photo. Click the image to enlarge Makes me happy to be married!

Buffet of Buffets Pass

We're home from our Las Vegas getaway and had an amazing time. Let's begin with the highlight of our trip - the food! We booked a hotel package that included two Buffet of Buffets passes. That's right - 24 hours of nonstop Vegas buffets! My goal was to eat at all 6 that are included with the Buffet of Buffets Pass . Unfortunately, we didn't factor in the heavy surcharges (on top of the already expensive pass?!) required to dine at 2 of the 6 or the absurdly long lines. Unless you're extremely patient and are okay with paying at least $50 more per person, you're not going to make it to all 6 buffets. Buffet of Buffets Pass Q. What is the Buffet of Buffets Pass ? A. The Buffet of Buffets Pass provides unlimited entry to 6 Las Vegas buffets, including Flavors The Buffet, Le Village Buffet, and Spice Market Buffet, for 24 hours. Q. How much is the Buffet of Buffets Pass ? A. $59.99 per person Sunday-Thursday and $74.99 per person Friday-Satu

Albuquerque Sunset

On Saturday, I got the random thought in my head that I should update my version of Firefox. To make a long story short, all my bookmarks are gone! Geez. So many recipes! So many blogs! This unfortunate experience made me realize that I should really be backing up my computer more frequently. What if, in addition to my bookmarks, my other files had been affected? I have more photos on my computer than will fit on a DVD (even a couple DVDs!) While rummaging through them all, I've come across many that I had intended to blog about, but were somehow forgotten. Here is one of those sets of photos, taken from Albuquerque, NM:

Lamb Cooks and the Best in Show Award

Before I announce the winner of this week's Best in Show Award, I'd like to point out a snazzy new feature to LambAround. Well, two snazzy features, if you count my new layout (you did notice my fabulous new layout, right?) My recipes now have their very own dedicated blog! Click the Lamb Cooks button above to visit (*ahem*, this button layout is also new and it took me just about forever to figure out.) Now, on to the award! Thanks so much to everyone who took time to vote for the Best in Show Award last week! It was a close race, but one blogger ultimately came out on top. Congratulations, Nikki at The Best Part of Believe ! I really like your Earth Week Event 2011 tab, which features some great "green" ideas. I'm hoping my LambAround readers will visit and congratulate you. I'm sure they'll enjoys posts like: Nails on a Budget . What a handy tutorial! Fry Bread Easy Substitute (We're kinda big on Fry Bread here in New Mexico!) Enjoy yo

I Forgot My Common Sense Inside The House

I went to get the mail the other afternoon, which in our neighborhood means going to the end of the street to a community mailbox. On my walk there, I passed a man who was going in and out of people's yards. He was maybe in his late 20s/early 30s and I just assumed he was checking the meters for the electric company. I thought nothing of seeing him walk up my driveway right before returning to my house, as I figured he'd walk to the meter and continue on his way. Nope. He was standing at my front door when I arrived and didn't look like he planned to leave any time soon. I'm not a social person by any stretch of the imagination, especially after a long day at my socially demanding job. When I'm just dashing down to get the mail in a ratty t-shirt and old shorts, this is even more true. The man, who was hovering over me at well over 6 feet tall, explained that our neighbor across the street had quite the cockroach infestation and that he had just finished spraying t

LambAround Comic Strip #4

This post is dedicated to the Nespresso maker, coffee pods included, that has been cluttering our guest bedroom for over a year.

Let's Party! Not "Baaad" Blog Hop

The Best in Show Award competition is exciting this week! I'll announce the winner tomorrow. So far it's impossible to say who it might be. For a chance to win the next award, you'll have to link up below. If you've never participated before, you can read the blog hop rules here . Play nice and be sure to visit the other Not "Baaad" party goers! There are always a lot of fun posts to read! Have a fabulous weekend, everyone! (Cute button, right? You know you want to post it.)

Camp Blogaway - Yes or No?

Something finally came along and kicked my cooking and my blogging laziness out of the way - Camp Blogaway! Yes, I have almost officially decided to go. "Almost" because my feet are still somewhat cold (isn't social anxiety just such a blast?) and "almost" because I haven't officially registered yet. Getting to LAX from Albuquerque is expensive, and getting to the recommended airport, Ontario, is even pricier! And, keeping in tune with the typical 'screw you' nature of the airline industry, airfare for my trip jumped from $200 to $320 overnight! Lovely. From the Camp Blogaway site: Take a Refreshing Hike, use Free Time to meet-up under peaceful pines, chat by the Roaring Fireplace, stay up late with peers in our Mountain Lodge, socialize with newfound friends during Wente Vineyards Wine Tastings, and more. *So Fun!* Our first evening together, every attendee is introduced to the full group. The goal: no missed meetups at Camp!

Best in Show Award Nominees

Too much time on your hands? Wishing you could find some new blogs to spend the evening with*? The nominees for this week's Best in Show Award are exactly what you need: * In addition to LambAround, of course! Fowl Single File Selep Imaging Tales of Fruit and Cake The DIY Home Sweet Home Project Thrift Store Decor Junky The Best Part of Believe Artfully @ Atelier Caroline *dame*design*studio* Liz Marie If your post was listed here, please feel encouraged to take one of the following buttons: For the competitive bloggers: For the less-competitive bloggers: Give yourselves a round of applause, nominees! The voting box can be found at the top of this blog. Voting will run until late Saturday/early Sunday. The winner will receive the customized Best in Show award!