Happy Friday, everyone!
Because I am slightly vain, the youngest of three and am glad it’s Friday I am going to share with you the two awards I was recently granted by two of my bloggy friends. I must say when you start a blog one never envisions anyone actually reading said blog, let alone receiving awards signifying that people not only read your blog but also enjoy it. (Take that insecurity!)
So, if ya’ll don’t mind I’ll share the love with you.
One of my favorite bloggers out there, Spot at What Passes for Sane on a Crazy Day has passed on the Lemonade Stand Award.
First of all, I love me a good lemonade stand. I’m a sucker for some good pucker. So, this award speaks to me, saying, “You’re very thirsty, Mindy.” Thank you Spot.
My acceptance speech:
“I”d like to thank God for blessing me with the gift of revealing entirely too much about myself. I’d also like to thank my parents who had the forethought tofeed my need for attention. I’d like to thank my siblings, Brandy and Chris, for indulging in my whimsy because it became very obvious to you that I was destined to be somebody and I’d like to thank my husband and kids for giving me an indefinite amount of time each evening to compose this blog (and specifically to Jer for looking the other way when “blogging” consists of eating a bowl of ice cream while skimming through Glamour magazine.”
My second award was lovingly brought to me by another one of myfavorites,Angelia at Living, Loving, Laughing.
The Best Blog Award! I love the word “Best” as much as I love lemonde stands (third child syndrome). Thanks, Angelia!
My acceptance speech:
“To my family: you have made many sacrifices in order for me to keep this dream alive. Many snack times have been shortened, bath times have been hastened and couch pillows have been flattened to get me to where I am today.I will continue to try and make you very proud. Or, sort of proud. Well, at least not mad at me.”
So, basically therules are the same. For the Lemonade Award (why am I still thirsty?)
– Put the Lemonade logo on your blog or within your post.
– Nominate at least 10 blogs with great attitude or gratitude.
– Link the nominees within your post.
– Let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
– Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.
For the Best Blog Award:
The rules for this award require me to nominate up to 15 blogs to share in my acclaim. (Okay, “acclaim” might be kind of grandiose but bear with me here…I’m a stay at home who gets very little recognition for the butts I wipe on a daily basis.)
Because I am a bit selective in the blogs that I visit daily (read: I don’t hang with lame people) or, slightly more honestly (all the butt-wiping I do leaves me little time to explore the blog world in its entirety and therefore am limited to visiting a select few) I am going to combine the two awards and hand them both out to the same bloggers. I’m also a bit of a renegade and love bucking the system(third child and all).
Each and every blog that I’m listing grants me some much needed comic relief, a dose of reality, a little bit of education, a camaraderie over shared experiences and an occasional”Thank God I’m not the only one who drinks rum at 10:00 in the morning).
Now, for the nominees…(some who would otherwise TOTALLY deserve this award have already received it…so, I left them out.)
So, there they are. Please visit them and find out for yourself why they are on my to-do list every single day.
In conclusion, I would again like to thank Spot and Angelia for sending these awards on.This recognitiongives me a bit of a boost to do my best in sharing my experiencesin lifewithin the blogging arena. I’ve certainly learned from both of these blogging ladies how better to do just that.
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
Mindy
Congratulations on receiving both your awards – you definitely deserve it! Reading your blog is one of the highlights of my day (what does this say about me???)! I’ve never met you, but you seem like you’d be a hilarious and fun friend. Your friends and family are lucky to have you and I’m glad they give you time for the blog so we can become your virtual friends! Marly
PS. Thanks SO much for including my blog on your list of nominees. You have most definitely made my day!
Thank you so much Marly! I’m certainly glad we have “met!” And I love my visits to your blog…I always leave having learned something!! =)
Mindy
Congrats! Your speeches cracked me up!
Thanks very much! They were heartfelt. =)
Mindy
I feel so loved! Woohoo, more awards! 🙂
Ya are! =)
Mindy
Oooh! Thanks! I am on there! Sweet! Glad to have met you in the bloggy world and congrats on your two awards!
Ditto back at ya! =)
Mindy
They iz purdy, they sho iz.
Congratulations Mindy, you deserve it. Your blog is one of the best.
Thank you so much for listing my blog among the nominees.
Thanks so much Christina! And you’re very welcome! =)
Mindy
Mindy, congratulations and THANK YOU so much! I was getting overwhelmed by all of the blogs I follow, so I made a favorites list and you went right on it! I’m glad I make your list too. I’ll post my second blog award ever this weekend. Thanks again!
Thank you so much Daphne! I have really enjoyed reading through your blog. Your insight astounds me! =)
Mindy
When I run for Mayor of hickville you can be my speech writer, o.k.? Thanks for the award and I am thankful that I am on the list, glad you don’t think I am lame because I so feel lame some days.
The Park Wife
Oh, I am so there! Maybe I could have an official title like, “Speechwriter to the Mayor of Hickville?” =)
Mindy
Hey! HEY!!!!
I was so happy for you to see your awards, and kept reading to see who you wanted to pass them on to…and hey!
That was quite the boost for today.
So a simultaneous congrats and thank you, kind lady. 🙂
You are very welcome Lori! And thank you! =)
Mindy
Loved this post and congrats on the awards. I like your writing style! 😀
So many blogs, so little time! Enjoy your weekend!
Thank you SO much! =)
Mindy
Congrats Mindy!!!! Your blog IS the best. I love it! Thanks for taking the time writing it.
PS I am lucky to have you as a friend
Valerie
Thank you Val! And I am VERY lucky to count you as a friend, too! =)
Mindy
Yummm, lemonade! I needed that drink.
Congrats on your awards, very well deserved. I love reading your posts and thanks to the fam for giving you time.
Thank you so much for the awards. I will be doing my award show Monday, 100th post.
Can’t wait to read all about it!! =)
Mindy
Congrats and you’re very welcome!! You are one of my daily reads as well. =]
♥Spot
Thanks Spot!! =)
Mindy
Well this is MUCH better than a bloggie. Those come from strangers, I’d have to travel to Texas, give a speech . . .who needs it? Thanks Mindy 😉
Yeah, who needs it? Unless there was some serious money involved…then I would need it. =)
Mindy
Oh Mindy, hun, there has been some mistake, err mix-up. I think the votes had to be recounted…and well….gosh this is difficult. I am so bad at math. I hate to take back the award and all.
HA! Just kidding! I triple heart your blog. I DO read every day, plus you are listed as my favorite blog on my profile on the mom blog club. For serious!!! Oh gee, hope that doesn’t make me all stalkerish. You still love me right? right? RIGHT??!??!
GREAT SPEECHES!
Good Lord, Angelia! You scared me. I already started scripting my retraction in my brain! =)
And, no…I don’t think you’re all stalkerish. But, if you show up in my front bushes…then we might have a problem. =)
Mindy
Congrats on your awards!! You definitely deserve them! You are in my top 3 favorite blogs!
Now, wha…??? Me? Really? Thank you! Pardon me while I have my own little Sally Field moment here. 😉 This is my first nomination for anything. I’m so grateful, I don’t even know what to say. I’m flummoxed! And injured (I was eating a snack, and actually bit my own finger when I saw my name up there!!) LOL Since this is my first award, I have to ask a dumb question: now what?
Now? You just know that I appreciate your blog, post about it if you want and nominate a few of your own if you feel like it. No pressure! I’m all about the low expectations around here. =)
Mindy
Awww, isn’t you sweet? Thanks for listing me!
I was just thinking, how does one find you on Facebook? That is, assuming you are on FB. I am a bit more immediate in communication there as opposed to blog comment-leaving. Which I…suck at.
You know…I’ve been thinking about the whole Facebook thing. If I get all my little ducks in a row, then I’ll let ya know!
And P.S. I always love your comments. =)
Mindy