I would like to thank the Academy...

I was given this award by my friend and blogging hero, Hillary. I had the privilege of meeting Hillary a few years ago through work, but unfortunately don't get to see her much anymore. I do consider her to be a special friend and I look up to her in many ways. She's an AMAZING blogger, so if you haven't frequented her blog before, click above, read, and enjoy!


I have been asked to list five things I love and five of my favorite blogs. Here goes.

Five things I love (other than God, family, the given...):
*taking pictures and then editing them on picnik.com
*singing and my ToneRangers
*Sudoku
*selling items on Ebay
*text messages

Five blogs I love to read:
* The Other Mama-
This is Hillary's blog, from above. I promise Hillary, I didn't just list
your blog because you listed mine. I honestly do love reading your blog.
You are so articulate and have such a great way of expressing your thoughts
and feelings via your blog. I love your enthusiasm about your life,
especially your kids and your faith. I love your opinions and how
confidently you express them. It's just an all around great read!

* Bring the Rain-
I stumbled upon this blog by accident, actually. I think we all blog surf
from time to time and click this blog from that one, and that one from this
one, etc. Bring the Rain is written by Angie Smith, the wife of Todd Smith
from the group Selah (one of my favorites). She tells a heart-wrenching story
of the birth and then death of her daughter Audrey, and through that
heartbreak, how she has come to know God more, trust Him more, and
be awakened to her real purpose in life. It's AMAZING! Her words
are more than inspiring and I believe will challenge us all to live
a life more like hers.

* McKinney Madness -
This is my sista'! I truly love reading Cort's blog because number one,
I love to know every single detail about her life. Secondly, I think
she's pretty darn hilarious. And third, she has a natural talent for
writing and has made me sit on the edge of my seat reading a post, even
when I already know what happens at the end. It thrills my soul to know
she's happy, and imagining her laughing writing those funny stories brings
me true joy. Cheesy, but true.

* Blessed -
Haley's blog is one of my favorites to read for several reasons. She is our
very own "tell it like it is, Phil". She's honest and quite hysterical.
She's a wonderful mom and could write a column in any successful parenting
magazine, from customer reviews to helpful hints. She's a good cook, loves
to find a great deal, and always humors me with my latest craft idea or silly
baking contest. :) She includes lots of pictures of that precious baby and
most of all, updates regularly!

*Two Men and a Mommy--
I have gotten to know Martina through my sister and she has gotten to be
one of my favorite people. I love to hang out with her and cook, play
Mexican Train (Is that what it's called??), and gossip! HA! Her blogs
are so fun to read because she again, includes lots of pictures which I
love! She is also funny, and basically gives us a reality tv show of her
life through her blog. I feel like I'm up to date on what's going on in
their lives, and I can watch baby Colton grow even when I don't see him
everyday.

Now, you guessed it. If I chose you as one of my five favorite blogs, you are tagged! Have fun!

P.S. What is up with the spacing in this post?