Next Food Network Star WINNER!!!

**big spoiler alert**. Oh my gosh!!! Winner was announced and a double warning I'm gonna talk about um.. IT... Yeah that's the word no him nor her....okay........exit now if you don't want to know.....ready? Everybody exiting in a formerly fashion? OK! I'm done. Aarti... I knew she was going to win just knew it!!! But I kind of liked Big Chef.. I want to see Aarti's show lots though!! Now COMING UP: Camp and Beach pictures!!! Yay yay!! Also all homeschoolers head to http://thefaithfulelvenprincess.bloodspot.com -Iona

Next Foodnetwork Star

Do you guys watch Next Foodnetwork Star? Oh my gosh it's down to the Final 3! Eep tomorrow is THE day! Okay now there is a spoiler going around that I have avoided. Someone on the Foodnetwork website accidentally posted something (the name of the winners show). My mom saw the spoiler so she knows. I'm just excited to see who wins!!! Does anyone watch Next Foodnetwork Star? Who do you Want to win? Next thing spoiler if you don't know who the final 3 are. Would you want Arttie (SP?), Herb, or Ron (I'm tired right now so I dunno if I got the name right) Iona

40 Followers Blog Party!

YAY! OH MY GOSH! I HAVE 41 followers! Thank you so much! I really love my followers and blogging...So I guess I'm having a party now!

Take this:

if you are participating!

Now, to start off, a PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST!  I have been WAY into photography lately, I just love it, the things you can make and do with your photos! EvErYtHiNg!
What's funny is I just recently ran into this site.
I was so excited to see that the contest category was faces and flowers! But sadly...I'm too young *tear*
Oh well...
So I decided to host one myself!
Category, Spring!
RULES:
1. It must include a human being in it... (That means no Aliens, Unicorns, Elves, or Dwarfs! Got it?)
2. it must be springy.
3. You absolutely CAN edit it, as much as you want!
4. You must have taken the picture YOURSELF.
5. It must be in by the 30th of May.
6. Post it on your blog, then comment the link
I will chose 3 finalists then have a poll, on which should win!
Please Enter! Wouldn't it be cool if ALL MY FOLLOWERS entered? *hint hint wink wink nudge nudge* LOL! Just Kidding! You dont have to, I am just celebrating! I'm in a good mood aren't I?
Well anyways, can't wait to see your pictures!
~Iona

And the winner of the story contest is....

Ooh! So exciting! We have a winner of the contest! It was a hard decision! My mom helped me judge though.
And the winner of the Lanie book is
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HANNIE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats! All the stories are in the page that says: Contest Stories!

I just wanna thank you all for entering! Trust me, it was a hard decision but you all did so good!

Please check out everybody's stories, I'd be glad if you commented too!

Hannie, I will contact you as soon as possible for the shipping address!

Again, Thanks For Entering everyone! 

~Iona

CONTEST TIME!!!! (please look down for all new posts)

I'm gonna have a WRITING CONTEST!!!
Here are the rules: Please read all of them...If you want to enter I'm sorry it is long...
1. Give me the story through a comment...I will put on comment moderation for this contest. All Entries will be displayed together when the contest ends. Deadline is, April 30th. The winners will be announced on May 1st.
2. The story should be 1000 words or less. And it should about Spring.
3. The prize is...............The Lanie Book! By: Jane Kurtz.
4. GET YOUR PARENTS PERMISSION and If needed, your mom can talk to my mom so you know it's safe. You'll need to include your email because If you win, I'll need your shipping address, but don't worry AGAIN, I have comment moderation so no one will see your email.
5.These are all the things I need in the comment:
Name, Story, and Email Address (or parents email).
HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!
~Iona

Tag

I have a contest which is up^ Has an AG prize! Please enter!
Now.....
Here is a tag!
First the rules are: Please tag five people and do not tag the one who tagged you. And if you would not like to answer a certain question, simply change it to one you like and answer that.

#1-What song are you currently listening to a lot?

Hard-Knock Life (from the Annie movie)

#2- What books are you currently reading? 

Nothing...

#3-Do you sing a lot? 

TOTALLY!!!!!!

#4-Sweet or salty? Salty! TOTALLY

#5-What is your favorite hobby? 

Singing, Drawing, Being Silly, playing with friends, and computer

#6-What books have you read at least 3 times? 

When I was little I read: Flat Stanley alot.

#7-What sites do you always visit when you get on the Internet? blogspot.com, messageboard.americangirlfan.com, I get on Google Talk (gmail), AND aggossipblog.com (also I use Google Reader so whatever posts are new I go to)

#8-What was the last thing(s) you bought? An American Girl Doll and a LPS set for my friend and a AG Gift card for my friend

#9-Which fictional character do you think you are most like? Uh...I dunno...

#10-Favorite earliest memory? I think when I had my birthday at Elitch Gardens (Six Flags) and I spent alot of time with my friends/

#11-What do you do to change your mood? Umm...I'm with Eldarwen...I dont understand...

#12-What was the last meal you ate? Boneless Pork Rib, Mashed Potatoes, and Corn (TV Dinner :P)

#13-Do you want to learn another language? French!!! And I'm currently learning Spanish.

#14-Five things you can’t live without?

1. God (and Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit)

2. Computer

3. Friends

4. My Family

5. And all the original things like: Food, Water, and stuff..

#15- Find the closest book to you, and flip to page 54. What is the first sentence in the 2nd paragraph? She peered out the window of her camper. (From the Lanie book I'm giving away)

#16-What is something you would like to say right now? "IT'S A HARD-KNOCK LIFE FOR US" (The song I have stuck in my head)

#17-What are you looking forward to? Probably for the next weekend...And for more contest entries

I tag:

Quinlyn

Bleah

May

ImaVirginia

annndddd

QueenLucy

~Iona

Tween Girls Daybook Week #6 and Caption Contest Winners!

Date: Sunday, April 11th
Starting time: 5:31 PM
Mood: Tired
Outside my window: My boring ol' yard :P

I was just in: Church

I'm thinking: I need sleep
I'm reading: Nothing....
I'm listening to: My brother singing songs aloud that he is listening to on his Player thingy.
I'm wearing: This shirt:

I am also doing: Nothing....

Yesterday, I: Was recovering from sickness
I'm excited for: The weekend
I'm sad because: Who said I was sad?
I'm hungry for: ANYTHING
The song stuck inside my head is: Nothing....
I want: A Cupcake!!!! LOL
I love: Julie, God, Friends, and Sleepovers

This week, my goal is: To get all the sleep I can
Ending time: 5:39 PM


Now for the winner of the caption contest!!!!!!!!
The winner is..................
Hannah E.
with...
Pink lady:My crown is FABULOUS!!!
Orange lady: Not as FABULOUS as my nails!!!
Colorful dress:Hate to ya but... I have a FABULOUS crown and nails!!!
Orange and Pink lady: We should have thought of that...
CONGRATS!
Here's your award:

Thanks for entering everybody! It was a hard desicion!

~Iona