If You Give Out Awards...They Will Come!

I have told you before that I am an award hoarder.

It is true.

I have been given several awards this month.

By several, I mean five.

I know.

I can't believe it either.

Who would ever think of little ole me when handing out virtual awards?

I am beyond excited.

Really, I am.

I haven't been able to stop jumping up and down and doing back handsprings all over the house.

I am equally excited to share these awards with you, my bloggy friends.

Grab your favorite beverage, pull up a chair and get comfy.

This may take a while.

The first award I received was from Pattie, @ Pearls to Hide My Neck.

Don't you love that blog name? Me too.

I would like to pass this award on to:


Aly (my swap partner!) @ Aly

Brittany @ One Day at a Time

Emily @ Super Grant's Page

Aly @ The Dart Board


The 2nd award was from Duchess, @ The Daily Adventures of Four Ed's

This award came with rules.

It was originated by Crystal at Memoirs of a Mommy in honor of the organ donor who saved her young son, Noah's, life. In order to accept this award, you just have to link back to her and share it with other blogs that you read and love.

Now for the recipients (in no particular order):

Sue @ As Cape Cod Turns

Marla @ Pak Adventures

Mommy @ 4 Fun Boys

Karen @Snakes, Snails, and Puppydog Tails

Lisa @ C&C World

Award #3 is from Krystyn, @ Really, Are You Serious?

This award came with rules too:

1. The recipient must link back the the awards creator (http://www.thebabblingsofmere.blogspot.com/)

2. You must post these rules if you receive the award.

3. You must chose 5 people to receive the award after receiving it yourself

4. You must fit the characteristics of the recipient of the award, as posted by Mere.

5. You must post the characteristics of a recipient.

6. You must create a post sharing your win with others.

7. You must thank your giver.

Characteristics for the Smile Award:

1. Must display a cheerful attitude. (not necessarily at all times--we are all human)

2. Must love one another

3. Must make mistakes

4. Must learn from others

5. Must be a positive contributor to blog world

6. Must love life

7. Must love kids

Okay, now that is a lot to live up to!

I would like to pass this award on to the following happy people:

Heather @ A Big Boy, A Baby Girl, and A Precious Pug

Rachael@ Mommy Learns to Blog

Wendy @ View from the Grove

Erin @ Once Upon A Time

Wendi @ When I In Awesome Wonder

The 4th award was from Mel @ Miss Mel.

I never met Mel.

She is a self professed stalker.

She de-lurked and gave me an award.

I am flattered.

I would like to pass this coveted award to the following Brilliant blogs:

Jen @ Cheaper Than Therapy

Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?

Carol @ Siswick Construction Zone

Kelly@ According to Kelly

Alex@ The Roaming Southerner

Amber@ A Crazy Bloggin' Canuck

Kellan @ On the Upside

The 5th and final award was from Rachael @ Mommy Learns to Blog.

More rules.

Here they are:

1) You must pick 5 blogs that you consider deserve this award, based upon creativity, design, interesting material, and that also contribute to the blogger community.

2) Each award must have the name of the author with a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.

3) Award-winners must show the award and put the name and link to the blog that awarded it.

4) Award-winners and the one who has given the prize must show the link to the Arte y Pico blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.

5) These rules must be included in your post.

Done.

I am passing this award to:

Susan @ Fordy Days and Nights

Dana@ Supernanny, Where Are You?

Christie@ These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

Laskigal@ From the Cheap Seats

Jen@ Daily Mish Mash

Steph@ The Daily Grind

Whew!

Is anyone still there?

Thank you.

Congratulations to all and to all a good night!!!

DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!

Over the last few months, I have received several blog awards.

You may have seen them on my sidebar.

I haven't mentioned them.

I haven't shared them.

I have been an award hoarder.

Guilty.

I have been waiting for just the right time to present these most coveted awards.

I have also been trying to decide who to share them with.

You are all so deserving.

I have made my final decision so without further ado, here they are. (in no particular order)

First, I received this award from Kristen, at Loving Our Simple Life.

I love Kristen and her simple life.

We have so much in common.

How I wish we lived in the same neighborhood .

Or even the same state.

We could share recipes and books and a glass of cold lemonade.

She is the best mama to her two beautiful children.

She makes me want to start over again.

Sometimes.

Thanks Kristen!

I would like to pass this award on to the following girls.

Melissa, at Motherhood for Dummies.

I just learned her name.

I have been calling her MFD for so long.

Anyone that posts daily about everything from creative dating, to baby products, to delicious recipes, to how to sew baby shoes ROCKS in my book.

Duchess, at The Adventure's of Four Ed's.

Duchess currently resides in NC.

We have a lot in common.

I have enjoyed reading about her family and getting to know more about her.

I even discovered she knows an old boyfriend of mine.

Small world.

She is trying to tackle the life of a SAHM, and sell her home while her hubby is living in another state. Ugh...the life of a single parent is no fun.

Even if it is temporary.

Don't you think she ROCKS?

Me too.

Grammy, of Grammy's News.

When Grammy first commented on my blog I was a little taken back.

I didn't know Grammy's blogged.

She does.

And she does it well.

She has a wonderful sense of humor.

She is a mother, a grandmother, and a retired high school Home Economics Teacher.

Any woman who can raise beautiful children, put up with High School kids, take time to spend with each grandchild, cook, sew, blog, and find time to comment on my silly little posts...Rocks for sure!!!

Chelsea, of PB&J in a Bowl.

She is just hilarious!

They don't come much funnier.

She writes these short, concise little posts that will leave you wanting more.

She is a mommy to a four year old with a huge personality, works a couple of jobs, and finds time to blog.

This woman rocks!

Leah, of Shady Willow Lane.

I know Leah in real life.

She is an amazing mother, wife, and daughter.

She has three of the most adorable boys.

Yesterday she wrote that she asked her boys to linger longer at the lunch table so they could "chat".

They are all under the age of 6.

Isn't she the best mama?

She is also a great friend.

She comments a lot on my fluff and makes me feel like a star.

She rocks!

The next award was also given to me by the lovely Kristen, at Loving Our Simple Life.

I was so honored.

She loves *my* little blog to pieces.

I blush.

I love hers too.

i would like to present this award to the following girls.

amanda, at lifelong playdate.

she is an amazing mommy to beans.

she makes me wish i had a blog or kept a journal when my kiddos were younger.

i love her style.

i am writing this in all lower case letters because she would like it that way.

i started reading her because kristen said to.

i am so glad i listened.

i love her blog to pieces!

Stephanie, at A little Bit of Sugar and a Whole Lotta Spice.

She is a fabulous mommy to one little princess.

She has a unique writing style.

She is juggling being a wife and mother with several jobs.

One of them being a writer.

She. is. good.

One day I want to visit Stephanie in Texas and go swimming in her breath-taking pool.

I love her blog to pieces!

Jamie, at Choosing My Own.

Jamie is my California friend.

She is a mommy to twins. (nuff said)

Her little boy is named Chase.

I love that name. *wink*

She always has the nicest comments.

She makes me laugh.

She takes amazing photos.

I love her blog to pieces!

Bree, at A Little Man named Lincoln.

She is a former NC girl.

She is a mom to a precious little boy.

I first met her at McMommy's 30Th birthday bash.

She had the hawtest shoes.

I have been a reader ever since.

She. is. hysterical.

I love reading her stories.

Whether they are about her little boy, her sleep disorder, or the way she wants to be buried.

She is one funny chick.

I love her blog to pieces!

McMommy, at The Mcmommy Chronicles.

I know she already has this award.

I didn't have one she didn't have. Miss Popular.

I had to give her an award.

She is my BFF after all.

What can I say about this hilarious, creative, mother of two that cracks me up every. single. day.

There are no words.

I just want her to know that I love her blog to pieces!!!

Speaking of McMommy.

I got her BFF award.

Me and McMommy.

We are like this. *Picture my fingers held up tightly together.

Thanks McMommy!

This really is one of my favorite awards.

Why?

Because she is one of my favorite bloggers.

I wasn't even sure I could share this one.

McMommy said I could.

So I shall.

I will give my BFF award to Kristen at Loving Our Simple Life.

She already has this award too.

She already has a few BFF's.

She needs one more.

ME!

Though we have never "met" in real life, I feel like I have known her forever.

I love checking in on her simple little life.

I get all excited when my reader shows she has a new post.

I have even chatted with her online.

That was exciting.

Not as exciting as yesterday.

When my phone rang and guess who was on the other end?

KRISTEN!!!

It was the best.

Yes, she is just as sweet as she seems on her blog.

Sweeter!!!

I am still pinching myself.

We share a love for the beach, and our families.

We both have labs.

We love Nicholas Sparks books and are a tad bit obsessive compulsive about cleaning and organizing.

A tad.

We love Vera Bradley bags too.

We both married our High School Sweetheart.

We married guys whose names are one syllable and begin with the letter "C".

Chad and Chet.

If she would just add one more boy to her family our families would mirror one another.

Get busy already!

Seriously, friends don't come any more "real" than Kristen.

She keeps it simple.

She is the best.

I can now call her my BFF!!!

Finally, I got this award from Jamie at Choosing Our Own.

I will take my cue from Jamie and share this award with all of you.

You, my blog friends.

If you have commented on my last few posts or if I have commented on yours...take it.

Enjoy it.

Share it.

That concludes this addition of Wendi's Blog Awards.

Congratulations to all the winners!!!