and the winner{s} is . . .

Ok, I've decided that I'm not at all good at this giveaway thing. I feel bad for the people who didn't win and I want to give everyone a prize. But, alas, I don't have that many Valentine's. So, the winners are::comment #6 and comment #5::

lucky #6 is jen who said:

hey! is it too late to win?? i have to think of something you don't know about me...
i love to go out dancing. you've never been out dancing with me and i bet you never will be, but i'd love it if it did happen!!! that would be one of the best days of my life...for many reasons!! :) anyways, now you know.

Tue Feb 09, 03:12:00 AM

and #5 is JoAnn, who said:

Fun fact about me: I raised pigs in highschool.

Mon Feb 08, 03:37:00 PM

Jen has been my friend since she was born {lucky girl!} and JoAnn . . . I've never met her, but she seems to have some cute little kiddos! JoAnn, email me with your address and I'll send you your Valentines ASAP {and hope they arrive in time for you to give them out.} YaYash {that's what I -- thanks to my oldest, Jacob -- call Jen}, I already know your address, so yours are going in the mail in 2 minutes! To the rest of you::I'm so sorry you didn't win. Try again next time, ok?

multitude monday {and a giveaway!}

Here's my continuing Multitude Monday posting, which all started here.

"One Thousand Gifts":

199. the beauty of freshly fallen snow::200. friendly neighbors who come over so you don't have to shovel alone . . . and do half the work!
201. the snow-globe view out my window right now!
202. my chapstick {I love it!} couldn't live with it in the winter
203. friends
204. my new CD
205. a little one-on-one time with my favorite 7 {but almost 8} year old
206. new haircuts for the Stoll girls {thanks Jill!}
207. the joy I feel when I make cards::208. returning health for a few sickies
209. 75% off at my favorite consignment store . . .
210. . . . a new pair of brown cords for $3.75 {I don't think I've blogged about one of my most embarrassing moments which involved my old -- favorite! -- pair of brown cords. I will someday though, I promise!}
211. my wonderful husband & best friend!
212. surviving the annual school carnival once again
213. knowing God will supply all that we need {Philippians, chapter 4} even when it seems like we have more than we can handle!
214. children singing
215. a new day
216. not having to go out in this blizzard {which is extra good, since I'm also car-less today!}

{The other night I went a little crazy and made TONS of Valentines. Tons, I tell you. I don't have nearly that many people to send Valentine's to! So, here's where you come in :: leave a comment on this post for a chance to win a set of Valentines. Tell me an extra-fun fact about yourself (and if I know you, try to make it something I don't already know!) Since Valentine's Day is coming up pretty quick, I'll pick a winner -- or 2 or 3 -- sometime tomorrow! Ready? Go!}

UPDATE::Contest now over::Congrats to Jen & JoAnn (see post above), but you are all winners in my book!

Alrighty, that's it's for now. Tune in next Monday for the next installment, and feel free to join in if you'd like.