Honest Scrap Award

The other day I received this award from Kritter Keeper over at Farm Tails. Her blog is fantastic and I just love reading about the wildlife she encounters on her farm. She always has beautiful photos to share too! Thank you so much for sending this award my way!

The honest scrap award comes with a caveat or two. First, you have to tell your readers 10 things about you they may not already know, but are true. Second, you have to tag 10 people with the award. Third, you have to let the people you've given the award to, know that they've received this award from you. Finally, make sure you link back to the person who awarded you.

Ok, here goes...lets see....

1. I used to be a Mary Kay consultant. I was almost got my red jacket too (for those of you who know what that means lol), but then after a while I decided it wasn't for me.

2. I have a pet box turtle that I have had since I was 10. Turtles were my favorite animal until I discovered horses =)

3. When I lived in the suburbs from 3rd to 7th grade, I wore cowboy boots and bolo ties to school. on occasion Then when my family moved to the country and I started my sophomore year, I wore a lot of black & more "skater" type clothes...I think I was confused as to where I was living...lol

4. My first ever kiss was when I was 15 and it MAY have been of the french type....eww it grosses me out just thinking about it!!

5. I LOVE peanut butter. Like seriously, I think I have a problem... it is soooo YUMMMY!

6. I am an artist. I used to mainly draw with colored pencil or charcoal. I was getting into painting more, oils, acrylics and water colors, but I haven't done any artwork in YEARS! I got into computers (graphic design) and photography for school and ever since working and having the baby haven't had (made) time to do much artwork.

7. I once wanted to have a girl singing group with my 2 cousins at one point, and one cousin and my friend Mary at another. Or maybe it was my sister and Mary.... I don't quite remember. But I wanted to call it "3:AM" or "33 and a Third" (like the record). I also wanted to play bass guitar in it.

8. I used to set up a card table at the end of our driveway and have my own little craft/jewelry & lemonade sales. I loved to make jewelry and all kinds of little crafts. That is how I earned the money to buy my turtle in #2. Now...why don't I do that now?? I need to have an Etsy store! I just need to focus one one thing and not a MILLION!

9. When I was a kid, I would sometimes try to get my mom to say I wasn't allowed to go to a friend's house when they called to see if I could play just so that I could stay home and read a book. Ahh, I love to read! Now if I try to sit on the couch and read while Jimmy plays, he ends up crawling up on the couch and crawls all over me! It's so cute ;-)

10. I always LOVED hockey. The kids in my neighborhood and I used to play street hockey on rollerblades all the time! And I remember in gym in like 7th grade, playing floor hockey and I KICKED BUTT!! It was so much fun =)

Ok, there ya have it. Not too exciting, but hey, hopefully there were a couple surprises in there for you! Now to pass this baby on! Here are 10 wonderful blogs I visit, in particular order:

1. Stefanie at Lexie Loo & Dylan Too
2. Ter at With An Angel On My Shoulder
   
3. Randi at Beauty Be Good
   
4. Keely at A Day in the Life of a Cowboy's Wife
   
5. Kammy at Small Home in the Country
   
6. Amanda at Family of Shorts
   
7. Marie at Emma Calls Me Mama
8. Griffin's # 1 fan
   
9. Angie at Metamorphosis
   
10. Jessica at Country Family Robinson
    

Super Follower Award

Here is an award I received a while ago and forgot to post! Thank you so much to Stefanie over at Lexie Loo & Dylan Too, she is such a sweetie and has the cutest kids, go check her out!

Now to pass it on to a few loverly followers (I am only picking 5, but I love & appreciate you all!!!! :-D ):

1. Jan
2. Randi
3. Kritter Keeper
4. JAM
5. Dusty Devoe
   

Who me? Awww shucks

Lookie lookie! JAM gave me an award! Awww, you shouldn't have, now I am blushing ;-)
Thanks so much for the "bling" and for thinking that I am Awe-summm!

Ok, now for seven Awe-summm things about me (at least I think they are awe-summ!)

1. I cloth diaper my son. Yep. Its really A LOT easier than most people think!
2. I am a stay at home mom, just like my mom was =) - I think that is pretty awesome!
3. I love to save money and hardly ever buy new stuff - I love thrift stores, flea markets & garage sales!
4. I am a graphic designer - I love to mess around with Photoshop and Illustrator
5. I am trying to do more bird photography - took a couple neat pics of one of my favorite birds - check them out here
6. I can cook pretty well, not good at making up recipes yet, but I can follow them and get great results (I am ok at tweaking them sometimes)
7. I am pretty good at drawing/painting etc. Y'all wouldn't know that though, because I haven't posted any of my artwork yet! I will soon, I promise!

Ok, there is my list, that was really hard!

I would like to pass this award on to my friend Angie, she really is the Queen of ALL things lol! Please go show her some bloggy love!

Attitude of Gratitude Award

I was given the Attitude of Gratitude Award by JRosey over at This Kuntry Girl.
Thank you so much for passing it on to me, I have really been enjoying your blog and your beautiful pics!
Make sure you all get over to check out JRosey's blog and say hi!

How this award works:

1. Put the logo on your blog or post.

2. Nominate at least 10 blogs that show an Attitude of Gratitude.

3. Link to your nominees within your post.

4. Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received this award.

5. Share the love and link to this post and the person who nominated you for this award. Tell us how you've come to have an Attitude of Gratitude.

I am so thankful for all of my bloggy friends. Each one of you is so special and unique and I just love reading about your lives and interests. Blogging is so much more than I thought it would be. I never expected to get to "involved" and addicted lol! Thank you all for allowing me to share in your lives and thank you for your interest in mine as well.

My nominees (this is hard because I know a lot of you have this award, so if you already have it, congrats, if I missed you, sorry!!):

1. Kritter Keeper
2. Jan
3. Opus #6
4. Ter
5. Dusty Devoe
6. Jessica
7. Stefanie
8. Randi

Neno's Award

What a great end to the weekend, to log into my account and discover not 1, but 2 blog awards! I feel so blessed! This post will be about Neno's Award. My next post will be about the Attitude of Gratitude Award. Wow...I feel unworthy guys!

Now, for Neno's Award!
Thanks so much to my lovely friend Jessica over at Country Family Robinson. She is an old friend from high school (not that it was THAT long ago!) that I have more recently re-connected with online, the internet sure is a great place for that huh! Make sure you go check out her great blog about her life with her hubby in the country and her battle with PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrom). Thanks again Jessica!

The award is:

1) a dedication for those who love blogging and love to encourage friendships through blogging.

2) to seek the reasons why we all love blogging.

I do love to blog! I have 3 of them actually. This one plus The Green Country Mom where I post about things that I do to be "green" and The Frugal Country Mom where I post my frugal experiences and tips. Since I started blogging back in January, I have come to meet so many amazing people and new friends. It has really opened up a new world for me! And, since I am a stay at home mom, it is a great outlet for when I get "lonely" or feel like I need more grown-up interaction. =)

The aims of this award:
1)As a dedication for those who love blogging and love to encourage friendships through blogging.
2)To seek the reasons why we all love blogging.
3)Put the award in one post as soon as you receive it.
4)Don't forget to mention the person who gives you the award.
5)Answer the award's question by writing the reason why you love blogging.
6)Tag and distribute the award to as many people as you like.
7)Don't forget to notify the award receivers and put their links in your post

And now for the recipients:

1. Ann
   
2. JAM
3. Jan
4. Pam
5. Anissa
6. Stacy

You girls all seem like you really love to blog and you all really encourage friendships, y'all are very outgoing! So congrats and please spread the love if you like (please do not feel obligated!)! =)

Lovely Blog Award

I was recently awarded the this Lovely Blog award by my friend Anissa over at Learning Together Hand in Hand. Thank you so much! Make sure you all go stop by her blog!

Here is how this works:

1) 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.
2) 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.

Here, in no particular order, are my 15 newly discovered blogs:

1. Jan
2. Kritter Keeper
   
3. Crunchy Christian Mom
4. Tamis
5. Dusty Devoe
   
6. Gail
7. Ginspaghetti
8. Paint Girl
   
9. Holly
10. Beckie
11. King J's Queen
12. Stefanie
13. JRosey
14. Ter
15. Leigh

Please spread the love my friends (if you want to!) =)

My First Blog Award!

A few days ago, I was awarded the Kreativ Blog Award from my friend Ginspaghetti. Thank you bunches, I will always remember this one because it is my very first award! We met through Ann Again...and Again's Virtual Girls Night Out one Friday night a few weeks ago. She is a wonderful woman with a big heart and I am still getting to know her, but I really enjoy her blog. She also makes the cutest bags. So go check her out!!

First I am supposed to tell you about 7 of my favorite things, so here goes:

1. My family. They are wonderful. My husband is such a hard worker and makes sure our needs are met so that I am able to be a SAHM. My son is the sweetest little guy and I love him to pieces! We are so blessed! And I love my extended family as well, very fun!

2. My friends. I have met so many new bloggy friends since I started my blog, without you all, I wouldn't be as inspired to keep blogging and it definitely wouldn't be as much fun! And my friends I have known for many years, you all are so special to me!

3. My animal friends here at The Blessed Country Farm, especially my Aussie Duke, he has been with my through thick and thin. He is my widdle wiggle butt Bubs!

4. Art - drawing, painting, crafting, sewing...etc. I don't do it enough, but I am starting to be able to get back into it now that I am a SAHM, just trying to learn to manage my time better!

5. Photography. What can I say, I love it. I love learning about it and taking pics of my family, animals and nature.

6. I love to garden. I love watching things grow, it is just so amazing that something as big as a tree or as beautiful as a flower or as life sustaining as fruits and veggies comes from a little bitty seed (or bulb, rhizome, whatever, lol!)!

7. I love my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Without Him, I would be lost and a complete mess. He came so that I may choose to believe in Him and that He took away my sins so that I may one day live in Heaven. Without Him I am nothing. Without Him, I would not have been able to handle the sickness and death of my mother. To God be all glory. =)

Now I have to choose 7 bloggy friends to pass this award on to. Hmmm... what a hard decision! If you are not chosen, please don't be upset! Plus, I know a bunch of you already have this award, so I have tried to pick people that don't have it as far as I can tell! =) I love you all!

1. Angie
2. Jessica
3. Sarah J.
4. Sarah B.
5. Holly
6. Ashley
7. Twisted Cinderella

Now go pay it forward my Kreativ friends! Thanks again to Ginspaghetti for my very first blog award!