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Here are the rules for the award:

Thank the person who nominated you and link to their blog.

Copy the award and paste it to your blog.

Tell us 7 interesting facts about yourself.

Nominate 7 bloggers that you love and link to their blog.

I received this award from Jess over at A Place to Start where she tells her story of baby making, loss, and hope. Thanks for thinking of me, girl!

7 Interesting Facts About Myself

1. I'm the only red head in my family. My mom had blond hair, dad is a brunette, and my sister is strawberry.


2. My first concert ever and the last concert I went to was New Kids on the Block with the girls I grew up with. Both times. Or What!?!?!?


3. I love to read. I read every night before I go to sleep. It helps me to get the thoughts about the day out of my head so I fall alseep faster.


4. I was engaged once before. I was young and stupid actually. Only 20 at the time. And, then I grew up.


5. When I first met Jason, I asked him what happened that he now needed a chair to get around. I could tell he wasn't "born that way".


6. I have never been west of the Mississippi River. Not once. Hopefully that will change in the neat future.


7. I never thought I'd be the type of person to have a blog. I don't like to write.

7 Bloggers That I Love

1. Jennifer at In the Middle. She's my bestie in the Midwestie.
2. M at Hurdles of Life. She and I are trudging through this foster mom mud at the same pace.
3. JrzyMeeba1 at Hope for Hunter. She chronicles the trials and tribulations of being a NICU mom.
4. Heather at Party of 5. The story of adopting twin boys from Haiti and especially now- their reactions to the devastating earth quake over four weeks ago.
5. Lolo at The Little Things. Her story of hope, from across the country.
6. LOVEDBYD at Our Journey to making our own Hockey Team. My Canadian friend.
7. Cathy at My Eggs and Ham (sorry, it's private). She got knocked up!
   

Just in Time for the Emmys!

My first award! I'd like to thank the academy, my family, my wonderful husband for standing by me even when I'm crying so hard he can't understand what I'm trying to say. And, none of this would not be possible without God. He gets all the credit for my life since He is the one who gave it to me in the first place.

Thank you, Mrs Pink Pearls and Lolo for bestowing this very thoughtful award to me.

And now, the rules:

• List 10 things that make me happy
• Nominate 10 bloggers that make my day a little brighter

I think I can handle that!

10 Things That Make Me Happy

1. My husband, Jason, the love of my life
2. A good pedicure
3. Game Night with friends
4. Going to the New Kids on the Block Concert as full-on adults (Booya!)
5. A nice glass of pinot after work
6. Grilling in the summer time
7. Vacation anywhere
8. Cassie
9. Free anything (especially if it was really expensive)
10. A good book (you can check out what I'm currently reading to the right)

10 Bloggers That Make My Day

1. Blair- You are hysterical!
2. JerzyMeeba1- I have been praying for you and your family since the birth of your boys. You have amazing courage for blogging about your experience. Thank you!
3. Kismet- When J and I were looking into IVF as as option to get knocked up, I sat at work one afternoon and read through ALL your posts about your journey. And, now I enjoy reading about your dear little girl.
4. Lauren- A friend led me to your blog and I have enjoyed reading about your journey to adoption.
5. Cathy- You have always had something nice and encouraging to say to me. Thanks!
6. Heather (Party of Five)- I enjoy reading your blog and learning about what it is like to have a blended family.
7. Heather- You have always been encouraging and even when things in your world may not be so great.
8. Kate - I have following your journey through loss and then adoption.