I Would Like to Thank......

Wow...My friend, Tanja, had told me to be sure to check out her blog on Friday(she is vacationing).....So when I did...I had an award....my first blog award...I feel honored...Hee hee.....Thanks Tanja.....Tanja is a friend of mine...not only a "blogging friend"...I have the privilege to know her....She is an amazing mom, dedicated wife, and I wish I could have "it" together like she does.....Tanja's blog is one of my fav's to read...She is an amazing writer...I tell her this all the time...but I might as well tell her again....I can't wait to read her first book....=) So, this award, comes with rules...and here they are....

Here you go.

1. Chose 5 blogs that you consider deserving of this award for their creativity, design, interesting material, and also contribute to the blogging community.

2. Each award has to have the name of the author and a link to his/her blog.

3. Each award winner has to show the award and put the name of and link to the blog that presented her/him with the award.

4. The award winner and one who has given the prize has to show the link of Arte Y Pico blog so everyone will know the origin of this award.

5. Show these rules.

Hmmm...I read so many...I haven't updated my blogroll to ALL the blogs I read...but this is the few that came to mind.....first and foremost.....

1. Bethanne-I knew Bethanne in High School....We weren't "close", but I sure think we would be now!!! I have told her in many comments...We need to get together....I think she agrees...I love to read Bethanne's blog....It is always full of spiritual posts....She is a woman who loves the Lord, and you can tell how much, just by stopping by her blog.....Waiting for the Shout....

2. Sara-We don't know each other...I don't even know if she knows I read her blog...but I love to read....She is real....She loves her husband...and her children...and takes the time to Live each day to the fullest....Her blog always makes me smile.....The Best Days of my Life

3. Fran-I don't know Fran either...but I love to read her blog...She is always a joy to read...and I smile each and every time, I finish reading a post....And she loves Baseball....just like the Allen's.....Check her out....Blessed by Him

4.Melanie-I accidentally "found" Melanie's blog...looking for another friend of mine...who had the last name of Smith...I found her blog and was hooked...I think we would be great friends if we lived close to one another....We have so much in common it is scary!! She also lives in the great state of Mississippi....where my honey was born and raised....Mel Tells

5.LeeAnn-I met LeeAnn through the Blog party that was hosted my 5 Minutes for Mom...and I loved reading...LeeAnn is a mother of 3, with one on the way...and she is hilarious!!! I love reading, and understand so many of the things she posts about...with 3 children of my own.....I am right there with you...I was also sick from citrus fruit during my last pregnancy...Haven't had orange juice since....The World Through The Eyes of Me

Well, there it is ....my list...You guys are part of my day, just about every day....Thanks for making me smile...I hope you enjoy you award.....

I won't be posting for Flashback Friday today...this took way too much time...=) and I am packing to get ready for AMTC....Have a great weekend....