First up, it’s Friday and you know what that means…happy hour starts early? Uh, no, at least not yet, for goodness sakes it’s only 7 am. It’s a blog hop Friday. If you’re not in on the blog hop business you really should check them out. What a great way to meet new bloggie friends. So if you’re here from Friday Follow or Trendy Treehouse then welcome, we’re glad to see you. Please leave us a note to let us know you were here and what you thought and we’ll be glad to get back to you ASAP. Now, back to business.
Well my cup truly runneth over. I have been so touched by the recent outpouring of bloggie love and can’t believe that I’ve received 1, let alone 6 yup count ‘em 6 blog awards. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
First up not one, but two beautiful blogger awards from Cameron at Ingenue Mom and Erin over at Making Memories with your Kids
And to officially accept, you apparently must list 10 facts about yourself that people may not know. This is hard because, let’s face it, I’m an open book, I can’t think of 10 things you don’t know about me. So…Let’s see…
1. I love Bon Jovi, it’s a left over obsession from high school I’ve never gotten over. Love love love Bon Jovi.
2. I’m afraid of fish. Love to eat them, hate to be in the water with them. No scuba certification for me….ever!
3. I collect aprons. If you have any you want to give me, send ‘em on over.
4. When I was growing up I never thought I’d want a daughter. Now that I have three boys, I kind of feel an itch for one.
5. I’m allergic to bees. Even though I was stung 14 times growing up as a kid without issue I got stung when I was 21 and went into full anaphylactic shock.
6. I have a national championship ring from 1995 when I was the head manager for the Division I National Champion Boston University Terriers Men’s Ice Hockey Team.
7. I love the Twilight books, like a lot, but not so much the movies. Funny thing, books – Team Edward, Movies – Team Jacob.
8. I don’t love the beach. I didn’t love it when I was young, and I certainly don’t love it with kids…and sand…in every crevice…of everything. Guess where I’m going today…sigh.
9. I just caught my first firefly last night with my son, Keegan. Those things are cool!
10. I hate spinach. Yup, I do. You don’t see much of it in my recipes do ya? My dad hates it, so we never had it in the house growing up. I’m trying to train myself to eat it. It’s slow going at best. But you need to teach the kids by example right? I’m working on it.
Ok so now i have to pick 10 beautiful bloggers that I must pass this along to. Well I’m picking 10 foodie bloggers, because what is more beautiful than food, right???
Betty Crapper – great recipes, great name
Butter + Cream – the only thing better than butter and cream is Mary and Allison
Lazaro Cooks – his dishes are unique and stunningly beautiful
I Just Love My Apron – nothing is ever ordinary on this amazing food blog
Jenns Food Journey – love her feel good, real people cooking
Anecdotes and Apple Cores – great stories, great food
Kitchen Belleicious – who doesn’t love a southern belle?
Deep South Dish – because food seems to look and taste better south of the mason dixon
and my two closest foodie bloggie friends who could be my long lost sisters…
and
I’ve already given them awards, but really, I just love them.
Ok, moving ever onward…
Next up I was lucky enough to receive the super sweet Sunshine Award from beautiful Candice at Stash Mama
Of course, awards come with rules…
1. Put the award on your blog and/or within your post.
2. Pass the award on to twelve bloggers.
3. Link to the nominees within your post.
4. Let them know they received this award by commenting on their blog.
5. Share the love and the link to the person from whom you received this award
My 12 nominees: in no particular order who brighten my day on a regular basis are…
The hysterical Cheryl at Mommy Pants, every girl needs a pair.
The very smart Tammy at Tammys Two Cents, she’s kind of a hero of mine.
The witty Rachel at Mommy Needs a Vacation, because who doesn’t?
The adorable Krysten at After I Do because she reminds me of when I was young and cool.
The amazing Katie at Sassy Silly Spunky Momma, you can’t not fall in love with her little man, Drake.
The talented Blonde Duck at A Duck in her Pond, she’s going to be a famous writer one day.
The funny as hell Lori at Lex Loci Lori, she makes me laugh every day.
Her royal highness the Empress at Good Day Regular People. She’s just a hoot, you gotta check her out and besides she’s royalty.
The super cool Kristy at Pampers and pinot as many of you know, sometimes you just have to combine the two.
The super creative Lacie at Creative Attempts who can make pretty much anything pretty.
The stunning Crystal at Wanna Be Balanced Mom who does an amazing job, well, balancing.
and last but not least
The high spirited Rachel the Kooky Queen at A Little Bit of Kooky because I like my gals with a bit of kook!
And alas we have come to the last of my awards. The Versatile blogger award from Crystal at My 3 Princes and a Princess and the super cool Nick at A Daddys Take, daddy blogger, so cool, and Beverly at Green Gracie Home. Goodness gracious, I never knew I was so versatile!
Thanks Crystal, Nick, and Beverly!!!
And here we are again with the rules….
1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you this award. check…
2. Share seven things about yourself. you got 10 up top, I don’t have 17…
3. Pass this award along to fifteen bloggers who you have recently discovered and who you think are fantastic for whatever reason!
My 15 Fab New Find are as follows…
Singing With Birds – beautiful, colorful, informative
A Latte with Ott, A – enough pep to keep you going all day
The Urban Cowboy – because what’s cooler than a cowboy?
Life Without Pink – we both live with all dudes
Two Maids a Milking – the hubs thinks farm girls are hot
This That and the Other Thing – Blame Canada!
The Butler Way – Frank Sinatra did it my way, they do it The Butler Way
On the Banks of Squaw Creek – we’re scrappers
Making Memories with the McClellens – her boys are adorable
Are You There God, Its Me – she sucked me in with her Judy Blumesque blog name and I was hooked
Saucy B – she is awesome, but don’t call her a Jersey girl
More Than A Mouthful – the man is a chef at high school, he deserves much more than this award
Lil Mop Top – this girl has mad skills
Go 2 The Kitchen – her spirit inspires me
Deckside Thoughts – I want to be Cheryl when I grow up
4. Contact the bloggers you’ve picked and let them know about the award. done and done…
Well I hope you all go check out all these fantastic blog reads. They are great sites, great sources of information and great fun to read. I can’t tell you how tickled I am that these lovely ladies thought of me, I really am touched to know that there is someone out there, actually reading what I write…crazy huh????
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Award has been accepted. Thanks again!
http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/beautiful-blogger.html
Never knew you collected aprons…will keep an eye out for a special one for a special daughter/Mom/friend/woman!!
Thanks sooo much for the award!
We have passed it on!!
http://twomaidsamilking.blogspot.com/2010/07/award-time.html
I can’t remember if I stopped by and said THANK YOU!! You are such an awesome blogger and internet friend. Thank you for everything! (Geez, I must be practicing for my upcoming Oscar – I’d like to thank the academy…)