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HI Friends!!! I cannot believe it’s been two days since I’ve posted. Wow, all time record, I think. So a lot happened in two days… bare with me and we’ll get caught up I swear!

First… Awards! I’m unbelievably honored that I’ve received numerous blog awards in the last two days. Thank u thank u thank u to ALL!
The Dirty Martini Diaries & Kiss On My List both left me the Smile Award -

Characteristics for the Smile Award:

1. Must display a cheerful attitude. (I strive for this everyday… most days it’s a success)
2. Must love one another. (I love so many people)
3. Must make mistakes. (Yep… we all do, don’t we?)
4. Must learn from others. (I try to learn something every day)
5. Must be a positive contributor to blog world. (I hope you think so…)
6. Must love life. (Mission accomplished!)
7. Must love kids. (Ohh… do I ever)

These are the rules for the Smile Award:
1. The recipient must link back the awards creator. (Check)
2. You must post these rules if you receive the award. (Check)
3. You must choose 5 people to receive the award after receiving it yourself. (Check x 5)
4. You must fit the characteristics of the recipient of the award, as posted by Mere. (I think I do?)
5. You must post the characteristics of a recipient. (Check x 5)
6. You must create a post sharing your win with others. (Check)
7. You must thank your giver. (Check)

I’d like to give both of these awards to: I would like to give this award to ALL of you, My Dear & Loyal Readers! But the five that I will include (so we can keep the chain going) are the following:

Nette Niche My Newest Blog Follower – I can’t wait to get to know you better!

Addie & Mommie Bloggie Jen, You are so thoughtful with your comments! Can’t wait to see you this weekend & really looking forward to finally meeting Miss A!

All Things Southern & Preppy I’m glad you found me here in the blogosphere, thank you for your kindness.

Tickled Pink & Green Thank you for being a wonderful contributor to Blog-land and I love your stories and opinions.

Belle of the Ball Your blog is such a treat and thank u for your blog

Monograms & Manicures gave me the A+ Award. Thanks HFG, I give you an A+ too… I am so blessed to have you as a friend!! Thank you again!

Here are the rules of the A+ Blogger Award!

You should pay it forward to 2 other blogger and let them know they won

2. You should give them a compliment

3. You should thank your giver!

4. You should post your award for the world to see!

I would like to pass this award along to:

Kiss On My List I’m so glad we’ve found each other…. Thank you for sending me the Smile Award!

Happy Daily I love reading your stories and seeing your fab-finds!!

All of you are A+’s in my grade book!!

And, last but not least All Things Southern & Preppy gave me the Kreativ Blogger Award!! Wow, twice in seven days… I’m blushing! I’m so glad everyone liked the “make-over” I gave this award. I’m on a time crunch today (being that I’m doing 3 days worth of blogging in 1 day)… So I will direct you here to read the six things that make me happy and the people that I sent this to before.

I’m trying to get all of my “paperwork” done so that I can blog about my new gadgets and recent whirlwind trip to The City!

Thank you again to all that sent me these wonderful awards! I’m so grateful to have all of you in my life… even if it’s just my blog-life!!

Can I please say one more time… “I’m SO glad to be back!!”

xoxo