Gratitude and my amazing friend.

Today, I am grateful for...

1. Recognition for my blog (yay!)
2. A nice lunch with my Aunt and Uncle (who live in a city far, far, away)
3. My hard working, diligent husband
4. Backyard play time with the pooch.
5. My mind being put at ease about ectopic rupture.
6. All my new creations.

And last, but not least..........

My fabulous friend E sent me a care package today. She packed it full of so many goodies! Books, candy, jewelry, and (best of all) a heartfelt note of sympathy and encouragement. She literally made my MONTH. I was so overwhelmed by this sweet gesture and I'm honored to be her friend. Thank you, E. Today I am most grateful for our friendship.

My first award.

I'd like to start by saying how amazing this community has been to me over the past few months since I started blogging. Tapping into this network of strong, courageous, honest, REAL women who write so beautifully about their lives has inspired and challenged me to find the good in my own experiences. I so lucky to have found all of you, and I'm honored to be web friends with you!

Having said that, I got my first award!

Melissa just bestowed this honor upon me, and I am absolutely thrilled. The rules of the "One Lovely Blog Award" are: Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link. Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you’ve newly discovered. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award. I'm cheating and posting my top eight (I had a few more, but they've already been awarded by other people!!!!).

A huge "thank you" to Melissa, and of course to these lovely ladies who keep me entertained (and inspired!) every day:
1. You Call Me a Bitch like it's a Bad Thing
2. No One Ever Told Me it Would Be This Hard
3. Our Stork Isn't Great with Directions
4. Baby, Interrupted
5. Babies Everywhere...But none that Call me Mama
6. Scarlet Baby
7. We're Expecting!

Congrats and thanks so much ladies, you are all so wonderful and I wish nothing but the best for all of you!!!