Thank you, thank you!

Thank you to Jamie Harder for my very first blog awards. I woke up this morning and there was a message from Jamie letting me know that she had presented me with both of these awards. I will first explain the 2 awards and then list who I have chosen to pass the awards on to after the descriptions. There are so many of you who deserve these awards that choosing was hard, but I hope you will enjoy visiting the blogs of those I have chosen. Thanks to ALL of you who visit my blog and help to make it a success!

The Friend Award comes with the following description to be added and passed along. "These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prices are cut, even more friendships are propogated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to 8 bloggers who much choose 8 more and include this cleverly-written text in the body of their award."

The Lemonade Stand Award.
The rules of this award
*comment on this blog
*cut and paste the award logo and use it on your own blog
*nominate 5 to 10 blogs you feel show great attitude and gratitude
*link to your nominees within your blog post
*comment on their blogs to let them know they received the award
*link back to the person who gave you the award to show your appreciation

Friend Award Recipients:
1. Happy Days (Amy). I love reading your fun and cheerful blog.
2. Oh Fiddlesticks (Jenny) You have the cutest sense of humor.
3. Streebor (Kori and Rick) I love reading about my daughter and her little family. Kori and Rick made us the most beautiful grandbaby ever.
4. Carly's Kitchen (Carly) You inspire me with your love of baking and the tasty and beautiful creations you make.
5. Happiness is a Choice (Roxanne) I love the way your brain works. I am always entertained and have cause to think and reflect after reading one of your posts.
6. My Fabulous Family (Kelli) I miss you since you moved and love keeping up with you and your family here.
7. Treasure Your Memories (Lynette) I'm so proud that you are one of my downline with Close To My Heart.
8. The Carter Clan (Wendy) As busy as our lives have become, I'm so happy that I can see your family bloom and grow on your blog.

Lemonade Stand Award Recipients:
1. Tracey Mason's Studio (Tracey) One of my best buds and sooooo talented.
2. I Love Ink (Mindy) I'm so proud you are one of my downline with Close To My Heart.
3. Wizard's Hangout (Vicki) I am always inspired by your artwork.
4. Fabulously Artsy (Tresa) I don't know if there is a more creative person on the face of the earth.
5. Rose Blossom Legacies (Brenda) Not only are you a beautiful artist, but your kindness and sensitivity come through on your blog.
6. Scrap Crazy Diva (Jaime) It's been so much fun to get to know you blogging lately!
7. Nona's Pearls of Wisdom (Nona) I have loved seeing into your heart through your blog.
8. Scrapbook Life (Amy) I was honored to serve on the Close To My Heart Advisory Board with you and am even more honored to call you 'friend.'
9. Miss GingerDots Blogspot (Tina) You are one of my CTMH heroes and a special friend too!
10. Stampin' All Day (Kelly) I am always inspired by your beautiful artwork.

Thanks again, Jamie for your kindess. I am honored! Check out all of these fun blogs, everyone. I know you will love them as much as I do.