I love you, too!

Bonnie at The Campbell Family gave me this award. It's taken me way too long to acknowledge it. Lately, if I have a free moment, I nap instead of blog. I do want to thank her for putting me in such great company!

Bonnie is always doing something fun with her house-full-o-boys...I can see where my life is headed; I see lots of team sports and dirt under our nails and NEVER a dull moment!

There are some things I love about blogging.

First, I can talk (even if its just to myself) without apology about any topic I choose. It's always about me, here. Can you tell I was a middle child? I just wish I was getting paid for all this sharing. I take that back. To date I've racked up a whopping $2.12 in Google ad sense funds...now if I could convert that to an Amazon gift certificate, I'd really be banking!

Second, I get acquainted with people from all over the place. People with real lives who exist many states away that I will never meet; yet I know them...sort of. I follow their blogs like some people follow TV shows. Only, reality is more interesting than fiction. Don't you agree?

And, I learn cool things. Since I haven't been an official student in more than ten years, I like to think I keep my brain active by watching Noggin (its like preschool for kids) and blogging. I am constantly amazed at what those prolific, crafty bloggers are up to!

So I'd like to re-gift this award to these comrades for their contributions to my blogging circle. I love blogging because of bloggers like you!

The Idea Room - Amy's ideas are totally accessible, practical or just too much fun not to know about. She's the creative kid that's always got her hands into something new. She's only been blogging for a few months and already has amassed quite a following. No surprise why.

The American Homemaker - Besides being talented in the kitchen and crafting arenas, Angie is totally down to earth and honest about "life." She finds beauty in unexpected things and turns trash into treasure with a little spit and spray paint. Did I mention that she also juggles a full-time job and kids?

Live.Love.Eat - Stephanie is always cooking something that I would love to eat. I wish we were neighbors! A self-described foodie, she tries out new recipes (plural) each week, posts pictures and gives her personal feedback on the recipe. We have similar taste in food, so I hang on her every ingredient. Need some dinner inspiration? Check her out!

All about me, again, today. And why didn't I start blogging sooner?

I'm so humbled to be given a nod by Chacha who is a full member of a circle of bloggers that I admire. She is the author of the funny and sarcastic Chasing Imperfection. If you want to lose yourself in someone else's remodeling headaches, head on over!

This means I'm at least a fringe to real bloggers. Just two short months ago, I was nothing in the blogging world, and look at me now! Here's the award:

The rules:

1. List 5 things I love

2. Tag 5 other bloggers

3.Link back to me

Here goes:

I love my boys and my family. I love my girlfriends who are all so different and beautiful. I love the holidays and can't wait to have some festive pretties around the house. I love our great country. I love food and wine. I love God. That's more than five and I could go on and on.

My blogosphere is pretty limited, but here are a few I like to read:

1. Kellie at La Vida Dulce who is on a self-imposed time out.

2. Megan at Saving Our Cents is the real deal when it comes to frugal tricks.

3. Christie at These are a Few of my Favorite Things has a great outlook on life and loves to make fun of herself for our enjoyment.

It would be fun to meet these people. I bet I would like them just as much in real life...