And The Award Goes To......

So my dear old friend Shiela (old, as in we've known each other a long time, not as in, she's old - it's important to clarify these things!) passed on a blog award to me on her blog - The Smile Award! Thanks, my friend! It's fun to know that someone gets some enjoyment out of my blogging efforts - I really get a lot of enjoyment out of keeping one!

Here is the criteria:

Characteristics for the Smile Award:

1. Must display a cheerful attitude. (not necessarily at all times--we are all human)
2. Must love one another
3. Must make mistakes
4. Must learn from others
5. Must be a positive contributor to blog world
6. Must love life
7. Must love kids

These are the rules:

1. The recipient must link back to the awards creator.
2. You must post these rules if you receive the award.
3. You must chose 5 people to receive the award after receiving it yourself
4. You must fit the characteristics of the recipient of the award, as posted by Mere.
5. You must post the characteristics of a recipient.
6. You must create a post sharing your win with others.
7. You must thank your giver.

So now I have the task of choosing 5 people to pass the award on to - difficult because I read so many altho I can probably rule out the blogs that I stalk of people I don't actually know.... so keep in mind that I LOVE all my blogging buddies - you truly give me enjoyment!!!

Top 5
1. My sister Rachel - the fact that she even has time to blog inspires me!

2. My fun and funky friend Kacey - she rocks!

3. My book club buddy Melinda - she's awesome! Her blog always makes me smile! (but it's "invitation-only" so I won't give a link here!)

4. Ok, I have to include one blog of someone I don't know - her name is Kristi and I'm positive we'd be the best of friends - her blog is awesome!! It's a public one so check it out!

5. My good friend Tani - her blog always gives me a nice, peaceful feeling - some days I really need that! (also "invitation-only") - plus her baby boy is SO cute!!

So there you have it - again, know that I love ALL my blogging friends! Only blogging buddies really "get" this insatiable need to blog!