Awards, Awards, Awards

I am fortunate to have so many wonderful bloggy friends. I am in awe of the awards I've received from all of you. I'm just a mom writing about the things that mean the most to me (children/family), and I'm humbled by the awards you share with me! Some of these were awarded at the beginning of November, and I'm only getting to add them and pass them on now.

My friend Renee at 2 Peas in a Pod has passed the following awards on to me. These awards me a lot coming from Renee! She is a wonderful person who always leaves kind comments on my blog. Her blog is always filled with encouraging posts. I LOVE the posts she made before Thanksgiving that shows all she is thankful for. If you've never visited her blog, check it out. Once you visit, you will be hooked! Thank you again Renee!

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My friend Bridget at Miles to Go... has awarded me the following awards. These awards mean so much because of the person who awarded me! If you've never visited Bridget's blog, I encourage to. You will find a mom of 5 who has more on her plate than many people I know, yet she never complains. You can tell she enjoys all that she does, and that she loves life. I'm still trying to figure out how she keeps up with it all! Bridget's blog is another that once you visit, you are hooked! Thank you again Bridget!!

I'm passing all of these awards back to Renee and Bridget, and on to all of my blog friends in my blogroll!! You are all wonderful and deserving of each and every award! It makes my day to visit each of your blogs every day (and when I can't I certainly miss it), to find out what new and exciting things are happening in your lives! I've come to know you, and your families from your heartfelt writings. Thanks for making my days!!

Something Special!

My friend Holly at Mama Pajama has given me the "Bloggers with Integrity" award. This award originated at The Little Aussie Cynic, and here's Aussie's post:
"After looking, reading and watching many many Blogs and bloggers I decided to issue some recognition to those fellow bloggers I feel maintain integrity in the Blogs. All these bloggers incorporate within their wonderful sites, an integrity not always seen. They share terrific stories, topics, discussions and images. All Well worth a look."

I want to thank Holly for this award - it is a true honor coming from her!! I will be passing this along to my friends I feel are "bloggers with integrity" a little later!

Another Award!

My good friend Bridget, over at And Miles to Go... has awarded me the Wonder Woman award! I feel very honored to receive this award from Bridget as she is definitely a Wonder Woman!! Many times I read her blog and wonder how she does it all! Check it out for yourself to see what I mean! Thank you Bridget for your thoughtfulness and with that I pass this award on to the following "Wonder Women" (I will try to limit myself, but that is so hard for me to do...):

Jennie

Renee

Theresa
I saw where Becca, Holly, Sandee, and Barb were also awarded by Bridget - you all are deserving in my eyes as well!

Sweet Friends...

Wow! This has been a week - nothing bad, just busy!! Then I come on here and find I have been awarded, not once but four times! I'm not sure I'm deserving of all this, especially on weeks like this one where I haven't really been around much, but thank you all so much!!

Super Sweet Holly, over at Mama Pajama has awarded me with the Candied Apple Award! She thinks I'm one of the sweetest people she knows. Wow!! Holly is such a sweet person, it sure means a lot that she thinks the same of me!! I'd like to pass this along to s'more super sweet people (get it?).
Barb

Becca

Jennie

Melanie

Nicole

Renee

Shelby

Theresa

Trish

My friends Becca, at BeccA's Buzz and Holly, at Mama Pajama have also given me the Community Blogger Award. This award celebrates people who reach out and make the blogger community a better one. You both sure know how to make a girl feel special!! If you've never visited their blogs you should check them out - you are in for a real treat! Now for the fun part, I tag the following people who truly make the blogger community a better one:

Jennie

Melanie

Nicole

Renee

Shelby

The Gal Herself

Theresa

Trish

My friend Renee, at Renee's Ramblings awarded me the Sweet Treat Award. I think Renee is super sweet as well, and I love her blog (I'm sure you could tell that from above!) - another "treat" to visit! Here's how it works: 1. Once you've been awarded the Sweet Treat Award, make a post and award it to bloggers who you deem "One Sweet Treat to Read" everyday. 2. Make sure you inform those who you awarded that they have won! 3. Grab the button and proudly display it in your sidebar for all your old/new readers to see! You can read the history of this award at Trista's blog, The Pumkin Patch. There are tons of bloggers that fully deserve this award, and I have a hard time limiting (if you couldn't tell)! So here are those blogs I deem a "sweet treat to read everyday":

Barb

Becca

Holly

Jennie

Melanie

Nicole

Sandee

Shelby

The Gal Herself

Theresa

Trish

I also must say that I would have awarded one (or all) of these awards to Bridget at And Miles To Go... but she has already received each of these. On second thought, it doesn't hurt to receive an award twice, so Bridget, here you are. All of you ladies are special in so many ways. I look forward to reading your blogs daily! Take your awards and display them proudly!!

Another Award!

My friend Bridget at Miles to Go Before We Sleep... has awarded me with this cool award. I feel so honored that Bridget awarded me this because she has such an awesome blog herself! If you've never checked it out, you will find adorable pictures of her children, and some of the most delicious recipes I've ever seen! Thanks again Bridget! Now to pass this award on, I choose...

Becca

Holly

Renee

Really all those blogs listed in my links section are deserving, but I thought I'd save some for ya this time Becca! :) Take your award and display it proudly!!

Totally Fabulous

My friend Renee over at Renee's Ramblings awarded me the Totally Fabulous award! I feel so very honored to have received this award from Renee because I think she is totally fabulous as well (I'm sure you'll love her blog too - if you've never visited check it out)! Thank you for sharing this award with me!

Award History:This award was designed by Mike At Ordinary Folk and was originally offered by Christy of Totally Fabulous. This award is for "bloggers who are fun, cool, and of course Totally Fabulous!”.

I wish to pass it along to:
1.Barb

2. Becca

3. Bridget

4. Jennie

5. Mama Pajama

6. Melanie

7. Nicole

8. Theresa

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I Got an Award!

Mama Pajama has shared the "You Make Me Smile Award" with me! Bridget over at And Miles To Go... created this award for those in the blogger world who make us smile. Both Bridget and Mama Pajama make me smile daily, and I feel honored to share in this with them!! It makes you feel wonderful to know that others read your blog, and that your words might make them smile! So, the fun part is passing the award on...

This award goes to...
1. Becca - She always leaves the sweetest comments on my blog that surely make me smile. I am always sure to find something on her blog that brings a smile to my face when I visit (at least once per day)!
2. Nicole - Another mom who makes me smile daily! Her children are older, and I enjoy reading about her experiences.
3. Renee - Her comments are always sweet, and her blog is wonderful! Another that makes me smile daily!

Congratulations ladies!! Take your award and pass it on to at least 3 others!

My First Award!

I have just received my first ever blogging award thanks to Bridget at And Miles to Go...!!! I am so excited! The best part about getting this is being able to pass it on! Several of my friends that I consider "blogging stars" have already received this award, but I'm thinking I'll award them again! You can never have too many awards right?? :)

And the award goes to...

1. Becca (already been awarded, but it wouldn't hurt her to receive it again! She's such a kind, caring person with a great blog!

2. Jennie (my sister, and oh so deserving - she's had to put up with me all these years)

3. Bridget (I'm passing it back because I think she is very deserving! Have you ever checked her blog???)

4. Mama Pajama (She's already received this, but again very deserving!)

5. Nicole (Kind and thoughtful friend who I've found even has the same birthday as my daughter.)

6. Shelby (Wonderful thoughts and pictures on her blog!)

7. The Gal Herself (She always has such sweet things to say!)

8. Trish ("Real life" friend who I met through my sister. She doesn't update her blog much, but I wanted to award her anyway.)

9. Melanie ("Real life" friend who used to teach at the school with me, but recently moved. We still keep in touch through our blogs.)