NaBloPoMo 13 - PhotoHunt "Two"

I got a lovely surprise from Pauline at The Paddock as she gave me a "Liebster" award for my blog. Thank you so much Pauline.

Some days ago I also got another award from Julie at The World of Julie B and as that makes two - it's also perfect for this week's theme at  PhotoHunt  - "Two".

I will add some pics on the theme, but first the Liebster award.

The award is given to blogs with "good content" with fewer than 200 followers and that warrant more support. The award rules are:

1. Show your thanks to those who gave you the award by linking back to them - Thanks so much Pauline
2. Reveal your top 5 picks and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog
3. Post the award on your blog
4. Enjoy the love and support of some wonderful people on the www. Keep posting, connecting and being positive.

So here they are my top 3 picks 

(Apologies, but I struggled to find 5 after awarding 15 a few days ago, some are award free, some are over 200  and some don't show their following).

1. Julie at The World of Julie B - I love reading Julie's posts - so much variety and they are short and interesting. Julie truly deserves a much larger following. 
2. Nanka at Quills - I discovered this blog through haiku linkys and absolutely love the poems and pictures here. Love the name of the blog too - Quills is so apt for this blog.
3. Renee at Living Laughing and Loving  - I'm a new follower of this blog and Renee has nearly reached her 200 followers, but I think her blog is great.  Each time I link in one of my posts to all those creative linkys, I hunt around for those that write and read up on Renee's. Have followed some of her tips too and her instructions are great.

Once again, thanks to Pauline and Julie for my "two" awards on this blog. And here they are for the PhotoHunt theme

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And now for the other "Two"s

Two from the Wellington Zoo

two Wallabies

two Giraffes

two Zebras

And some fun ones

two birthday cakes and two knives - we recently celebrated my mother's 75th and my daughter's together

Two ever so cute Rugby bears - from the 2011 Rugby World Cup. NZ is still basking in the glory of being World Champions in Rugby so here is my contribution (among my many other posts) to the Awesome All Blacks.

two sets of two carp fish decorations

Also See Better Together




Linking to:

One Lovely Blog Award

Today I was given an award for my blog.  I am honoured and humbled.

   So first and foremost thank you to
   World of Julie B for giving me this award.

    To accept this award, I have to pass the award
    on to 15 bloggers.

    Here they are (in no particular order):

5 Minutes just for me - this is such a pretty blog and some very interesting posts, Natasha also hosts the pinning and singing party that I link in to from my other blog. Thanks Natasha.

Cards, Craft, Kids Projects - some amazing craft projects here. So creative. 

Taking Back My Life - Carla is truly taking back her life. I love reading her journey.

Ropcorn - This is such an interesting blog. Alexandra has some amazing stories and beautiful pictures.

Jungle Luv - Linda writes some very interesting posts - lots of variety. 

Life in Technicolour - I get all my movie news from Sonal. 

News from Italy - Italy is one of my favourite countries and there's lots of information here on Italy. 

Part and Parcel of Life - I love Haiku and this blog has some fabulous Haiku.

Colours Dekor - A truly beautiful blog. Love looking at the decor and other pics.

Soul Speak - If you need inspiration, this is the blog to read. Beautiful and inspiring posts.

The Engineer's Other Life - Lovely photographs and nice snippets to go with them.

Journeys through Time - Ann has some amazing stories. Love the way she writes.

A Life's Journey - Lovely blog, so much variety.

Friday My Town Shootout - so much fun to read and participate.

Foxy Confessions - This blog just makes me feel good. Nice posts too.

Please read their blogs as they are all amazing.

I'm not sure where the rules of this award originated but searching through the internet I found many variations. So I decided to choose this one:

To accept this award:

 -  Share 7 random facts about yourself

 -  Award at least 7, 15 would be great

 -  Drop them a note to tell them.

And so to be fair I should list my 7 random facts ...

1.  I am a green belt in karate

2.  I love the colour blue 

3.  In the school house system I was in Green house

4.  My first trip overseas was to Singapore

5.  I was 2 years old when I took my first trip overseas

6.  I have one brother

7.  My last furry pet was a guinea pig

Enjoy your day and post a comment here so I can check out your random facts.