Giveaway WINNER!!! & Getting to know You {Me} Randomness

First off, thank you to everyone who entered my custom blog design giveaway!

I recruited the help of my very "spirited" two year old to pick a name for me out of the bowl.

And, the winner is...Myranda!  Congratulations!!! {an email has been sent to you, Myranda}

Now...

I had a craft post all set to go for today, but decided to switch things up a bit.

I don't know about you, but when I find blogs that I enjoy reading and visiting, it's always a little more fun when you connect with the blogger or feel like you have "stuff" in common with them.  So, I'm going to share a bit of randomness about myself with you {which was prompted by this award nomination...Thank you, Jackie}.

Lately, I have had an incredible increase {for me/my little blog} in traffic to my blog and a number of new followers.  THANK YOU to everyone who has been stopping over and following!  I really do mean it.  I want to get to know my readers as well, so don't be shy!

11 Random Things about Me

1. I swore I would never drive a minivan...guess what I drive.
2. Jello, pudding, and marshmallow cream creep me out
3. I can't stand closet doors, cupboard doors, and the like being left open
4. I love fruit!
5. Putting laundry away is a dreaded task {I don't mind washing/drying and folding it though}
6. I love reading all the nice comments on my blog {it makes my day}
7. I enjoy the show "Good Luck Charlie" {I've even watched it when my kids aren't present}
8. I live in Minnesota and absolutely HATE winter...I get "down" just thinking about it
9. I LOVE fountain Dr. Pepper with crushed ice!!!  Bring me one and I will be your "bestie" forever!
10. Swimming in lakes is kinda creepy to me...I'm definitely a pool girl
11. I'm a night owl...always have been 

Congratulations again, Myranda!!!  You will love working with Tiffany!