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Celebrate the Small Things...

It's Friday again and time to talk about the little things I appreciate. What could make for a better weekend then to start it off with a thankful heart?

1. I've gotten a partial request from an agent as a result of WriteOnCon!

You can see my entry here...

WriteOnCon

2. I received an R&R from another agent.

3. Tonight is movie night, so that means I get to relax with hubby and enjoy some family time. I can't wait!

4. My son made a A+ on one of his phonics tests. The first one ever!!!!

5. I've joined the A to Z Challenge, inspired by Alex J Cavanaugh (that is, I was inspired by Alex to join) and Blog Blitz. DL Hammons (of Write Club fabulousness) I think it's going to be a fantastic way of making some new friends! My Big Welcome posts for each of these next week!


What about you? What brought a smile to your face this week?


Comments

  1. Congratulations on the two requests!
    Glad you're on board for the Challenge. You'll have a lot of fun. DL's Blog Blitz is a great idea.
    Enjoy your movie night! What are you watching?

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  2. Congratulations! I've joined the A to Z and the Blog Blitz as well :)

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  3. Congrats on the requests. Enjoy your movie night with the family :)

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  4. thats a bunch of fabulous news!
    requests, good grades & yay for joining a to z!
    i dont have to tell you to have a great weekend!

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  5. Congrats on the two requests to you and congrats to your son for his A+ ;)

    Have fun with the family tonight!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! and these requests have got me tied in knots!!!

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  6. Great fortune on your agent requests! And have a great evening with hubby and fam. Happy for your son.

    BTW, I'm having a giveaway to celebrate 100 followers on my blog.

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  7. Two request, that's wonderful! Plenty of good things to celebrate. Have a great weekend.

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    1. Thanks a mil! Hope your weekend is amazing, too!

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  8. Partial request and R&R is AWESOME!

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    1. I'm working it...
      Thanks and have a great birthday weekend:)

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  9. Awesome news, wonderful celebrations, and movie night with the hubby, best of all!

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    1. Hey Yolanda! How are you doing? I hope you are enjoying your new washer and dryer. and everything is well with you:)

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  10. OMG Talynn! You know how earlier today we were all "great minds think alike?"

    Well guess who is also doing the A-to-Z challenge?

    A-yup! *points to self*.

    Oh this will be fun :)

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    1. Yeah, great minds working together...this could be good, or it could be scary...hehe:)
      A to Z challenge will be so fun!

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  11. movie nights are awesome - my favourite day of the week.

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    1. Especially when celebrated with a warm, cozy blanket, the arms of a loving husband, and an awesome set of kiddos!

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  13. Tonight is movie night for us, and hubby has made a lasagne so double happy :) Extra bonus, we're watching Star Wars (the real one).

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  14. That is so awesome about the request from WriteOnCon and the R&R!!! It means everything you are doing is right! Congrats!! That has to amazing feeling :)

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    1. It is! But nervous, too! I guess we'll see how "right" it is soon:):):)

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  15. WOW! Congrats on the requests!! SO COOL!

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    1. Thanks Kelley! I hope to make an awesome announcement soon!!!

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  16. Wonderful news, my friend! I wish you all the best. Keep keepin' us posted! ;-)

    I'm thankful for a relaxing weekend at home hanging out with the kids and the hubby. I'm also thankful that a blogging buddy of mine had her debut novel published last week. I'll be part of her blog tour starting this coming Monday if you'd like to check out her interview and book info on my blog then.

    Enjoy the weekend and good luck with the request and the R&R! Blessings...

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    1. YAY! I can't wait to stop by and say hi! Have a great weekend, Janette:)

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  17. Congrats to you and your son. An R&R is a big deal. And we all know that an A+ is a big deal!

    I found your pitch intriguing. I like anything dealing with mixing dreams with the real world, especially if the dreamer is communicating with the dead. Good luck!

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    1. Thanks Linda! I'm excited about all of it, especially for my son's accomplishments:)

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  18. Great job on your request and good luck. I am excited to thank you for all the help I received from your blog. I signed two contracts today for two books. I have utilized so much information from your blog to make them what they are. Thank You!!

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    1. Thank you Connie! Your words of kindness speaks volumes! I am so thankful you got the help and encouragement you needed and I can't wait to read your books!!

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  19. Congrats on the R&R!!! I worked on mine for almost a year, so if you have any questions let me know :) Congrats also on the partial!!! My celebrate the small things is I came home to see family and met a ton of awesome writers instead...okay nah I'm seeing family tomorrow :P I went to a huge writers festival this weekend and got to meet David Levithan (author and editor at Scholastic). TOO cool!!! I also am reading a great YA sci fi called for the darkness shows the stars. Just really great! Have a great weekend!!!

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    1. Thanks Rachel. Still working for the final success story on my end, but I'm working it! I hope to share more good news soon. I hope, anyway!

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  20. Excellent news about your request! Congratulations. I think that's a BIG thing.

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  22. Very rad, my 3 month old boy is what I celebrate:)

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