Thank Yous - Awards - Recognition

WOW. I'm getting close to my 100th post and I have exactly 100 followers! I may have to host my own giveaway soon! I have something in mind but it will have to wait until I get back to NC. Thanks to everyone for the support, encouragement, tips and ideas over the last couple of months! I have learned so much and have gotten to know a lot of fabulous bloggers! If I haven't returned the favor to look at/follow your blog I promise I will soon!

Now for a couple of awards...

The following two awards I have already received but want to give a big shout-out "THANK YOU!" to those that presented me with it!

Mama King from from 4 Crazy Kings crowned me with the "Zombie Chicken Award!" You may have noticed that I get a lot of my ideas from her so receiving recognition from her is truly an honor! Check out her site if you haven't already! Thanks Mama King!

Jana from Golfersmom presented me with "The Lovely Blog Award". She's got quite a few giveaways on her blog including a gift certificate to Build-a-Bear that ends today! Check her out - you may win something fabulous! Thanks Jana!

I also received the Kreativ Blogger award from Steph at A Pocket Full of Buttons. Steph is a real life friend (not just a blogger one!) Check out her blog as well as her Etsy store and website! She's a talented mama! Thanks Steph!

The rules for the Kreativ Blogger are simple. List seven things that you love; link back to the person that gave you the award; and pass the award on to seven other bloggers.

Here are my seven random things that I love. Some are obvious others may not be.

1) My family. My husband is the ying to my yang. Knowing him has made me a better person. I secretly strive to be more like him (he would fall over if he read this but since he doesn't read my blog I guess he's not at risk for him falling and having a concussion!) I know this sounds so cliche but my girls are my life! Even at their young age they have qualities that I admire and wish I had more of. Their inquisitiveness, their ability to be so carefree and to love the moment and laugh at the simple things. They remind me to stop and smell the coffee roses.

Me and my little mini-mes. I WISH I looked more like them!

2) Speaking of coffee - a quiet morning with a cup in hand!

3) My friends - distance has kept us apart but our friendship continues to grow. I heart you.

4) Women with a passion. I don't have to share the same passion or even agree to what rocks your world but I still admire you.

5) Hawaii. For so many reasons. Did you know you can see a rainbow almost everyday?

6) To learn something knew. It's stimulating and exciting. I always joke that I want to be a professional student!

7) Hearing my kids laugh and play together. Its' the best sound in the world!!!

I now pass this award on to some ladies that continue to inspire me! Thanks for making my world a little more colorful!

It's a Beauty Filled Life

Mommy Confessions

Momma's Gone Over the Wall

The Long Thread

Stitches and Scissors

Sew Funky

Chickpea Sewing Studio

Zombie Chicken Award?!?

I come to find out that yesterday I was awarded the "Zombie Chicken Award." Twice!

Say what?

One of my dearest friends, Steph from A Pocket Full of Buttons gave me the award. I didn't think much about it because she's one of my BFF's and a great supporter of mine so OF COURSE she's going to be nice and reward me (she'd better!) ;) But then someone that I don't know, Jennie from "Kiducate" awarded me one as well! So while the award is a bit silly I am touched nonetheless! Thank you ladies! Allow me to ruffle my zombie chicken feathers a bit!

The Zombie Chicken Award reads:

"The blogger who receives this award believes in the Tao of the zombie chicken - excellence, grace and persistence in all situations, even in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. These amazing bloggers regularly produce content so remarkable that their readers would brave a raving pack of zombie chickens just to be able to read their inspiring words. As a recipient of this world-renowned award, you now have the task of passing it on to at least 5 other worthy bloggers. Do not risk the wrath of the zombie chickens by choosing unwisely or not choosing at all…"

So, I am awarding the Zombie Chicken Award to:

Drum roll please.....

1) Sandy at Momisodes
2) Kris at JesseKate Designs
3) Katie at Katie's Nesting Spot
4) Chris at Pink Picket Fence
5) Caroline at Burrow House

There are so many blogs out there that inspire me and make me laugh...but since I am limited to awarding just five these are some of my faves! Thank you ladies for being so inspirational!

ETA: I hope you ladies don't find this reward/post to be "spammish". Instead please consider it as a true reward of inspiration and also as a referral to your blog! You ladies are the bomb! ;)