I got two awards!

Way back in January (back when I was laboring over my trip blogs), I was featured in a couple blogs and received two awards. I'm FINALLY acknowledging those awards.

THANK YOU!



First, I received the Honest Scrap Award from Kristen over at the Sassy Mom Shoppe. If you haven't visited her site yet, do it now! I love reading her blog; it's always upbeat and has so many fun ideas and advice for us moms. She's a wonderful friend and sister! Anyway, here are the rules to this award:

Honorees are to list 10 honest things about themselves - and make it interesting! Second, we are to pass the award on to 7 bloggers we feel embody the spirit of the Honest Scrap.

Ten Things About Me (you may or may not know):

1. I like to change my hairstyle and wear it different almost every day. I hate getting the same haircut over and over.
2. I'm a middle child with an older sister, older brother, and three younger brothers (that should explain a lot!).
3. I love to eat, especially my parents' cooking! One thing we miss the most about Utah is their Sunday dinners.
4. I love being pregnant (many of you will hate me for that).
5. I don't like to exercise, especially running. I've been pretty lucky that I've retained my girlish figure, but I'm sure it'll come back and bite me in the butt someday.
6. I love not having to work and help support the family. I'm still figuring out the staying at home part. . . (see my most recent post on What's Goin' On...)
7. It's hard for me to think of interesting things about myself (which is why this list is taking me forever to write...)
8. I didn't have a lot of close friends in jr. high and high school and I wasn't voted most popular or prettiest smile either. However, I was known for something and almost everyone signed my yearbook the same way: "Thanks for being a good example." I used to hate that phrase! :)
9. I like to think of myself as a crafty creative person. I have ups and downs like most people; right now I'm working on Ellie's curtains (again) and finishing her baby book (I only scrapbook their first year).
   
10. I've only kissed two in my life and I'm married to one of them!
11. I'm adding one more: I don't believe in chain letters, forwards, etc! So, you don't have to do this if I list you below - I just want the world to know how wonderful you are!

I will list my favorite bloggers at the end of this post. :)




I also received the One Lovely Blog Award from my very good friend from BYU, Marianne. Marianne's blog, A Light in the Darkness, would definitely fall under this category. She is such a beautiful and strong person. In her blog she details her struggle with depression and how her faith in Jesus Christ is helping her be a stronger, happier person. This is a blog anyone can relate to because we all have bad days. She's an inspiration to me for sure!

The bloggers who I believe deserve these awards include (I really love all the blogs I read - and I don't read much. Just click on my profile and you'll see the blogs I'm following):

1. The Clements Family Blog - Natalie is also a good friend from BYU who is expecting triplets! She just had the ultrasound and they are two boys and a girl. She also has a four year old daughter. Please read her blog and give her lots of support!
2. Daily Notions - Lesli Joe was a friend in high school and a roommate at BYU. She was an English major and now teaches at a school for at risk kids/juvenille delinquents (is that right?). I love her posts, especially when she suggests books to read!
3. Hott Momma Designs - This is a fairly new blog by my friend Katie here in Ohio. Her family and Troy's family have known each other forever. She's a very creative person and is showcasing her jewelry and other craft projects on her blog.
4. In the Kitchen With Kristy - Our cousin Kristy started this blog as a place to get new ideas for recipes. She's started a monthly contest this year - she chooses an ingredient each month, readers submit recipes, and the winner is featured on her blog. She needs participants! (She only had one in February, and it wasn't me - sorry!)
5. Modern Myrtle - This blog was created by another cousin, Joni. She's a very creative person who is selling her inspired designs on the web. Check her out and fall in love with her vintage style!
6. The Daines Din - My best friend from Portland, Meg, has created a beautiful blog with awesome pictures of her family. She is such a talented photographer; I've never seen pictures like hers. She highlights her other photo shoots on Megan Daines Photography.
7. Last of all, I love keeping up with my family on the internet: Nevares Fam, The Brown Family, The Frost Family, the origianl britney, SwiftStuff, The Taming of the Crew, and others. It has been such a joy to keep in touch. I love you all!