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Skittles: Taste the Rainbow

April 16, 2013

 
The fabulous Latoya from Flying Into First is back with another weekly edition of the Let’s Get Acquainted Party.  Click on the image above (or click here) to learn more about this linky party.
 
 
This week’s theme is the Skittles Game
 
Here is the code:
Red– Favorite Ice Cream Flavor
Vanilla is good, but I am a sucker for Tillamook Mudslide or Chocolate and Peanut Butter.  Mmm….
 
 
Orange– Favorite Memory from College
I have scrapbooks galore of memories from college.  I would have to say that meeting my husband in college would have to top the list, though.  I can’t believe 15 years have gone by since we first met…crazy!!  Here he is reading to our little girl šŸ™‚
 
 
 
 
Yellow– Favorite Sports Team
It’s not my local team, but my hubby converted me to a Twins fan years ago and I haven’t looked back since.
 
 
 
Green– Favorite Fast Food Place
I don’t stop for fast food very often, but when I do, I would rather go to Subway.  There used to be a local sandwich shop in town that had a better sub sandwich, but they have since gone out of business, so Subway will have to do.
 
 
 
Purple– Wild Card (tell anything about yourself)
(source: unknown)
If I had the time (and energy) to start a new hobby, I would love to learn to make quilts.  I love the variety of patterns and fabrics used to make them and I just wish I was talented enough to know how to make one myself.  Baby girl has one similar to the one in the picture above.
 
 
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  1. Ms. Jessica says

    April 16, 2013 at 12:51 am

    Such a fun linky party! It's always nice to learn about fellow bloggers! I wish I had made scrapbooks of college and years gone past! I need to start doing that soon!

    -Jessica
    A Turn to Learn

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  2. Julia Flint says

    April 16, 2013 at 1:42 am

    Would so love to learn how to quilt as well! If only we had the time! I love subway as well! Your baby is so cute!

    Julia
    The Army Wife Teacher

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  3. Chrissy says

    April 16, 2013 at 3:09 am

    I want to learn to quilt. Maybe this summer I'll have my mom teach me. Chocolate peanut butter ice cream? How could you not love that? YOur little girl is adorable too.
    Chrissy
    First Grade Found Me

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  4. A Teacher Without a Class says

    April 16, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    This is such a fun linky! I have loved learning about other bloggers. I would love to have you come by and link up with my latest linky. It’s all about the dollar. Anything you love, make, sell, find, or buy that is a dollar. It is really fun!
    http://www.ateacherwithoutaclass.com

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  5. Tracey Schimke says

    April 16, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    That picture is so priceless. And I too would love to quilt…maybe some day!

    Tracey
    Third Grade All Stars

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