Thank You!!

I was lucky enough to be given the Smile Award by Melanie and Nutmeg Mama. Thank you so much for thinking of me girls!! I really appreciate it. When you are given the award, you have to post it on your blog and then nominate 5 more people who you think display these characteristics.

Characteristics for the Smile Award:
1. Must display a cheerful attitude.
2. Must love one another.
3. Must make mistakes.
4. Must learn from others.
5. Must be a positive contributor to blog world.
6. Must love life.
7. Must love kids.

These are the rules for The Smile Award.
1. The recipient must link back the the award's creator
2. You must post these rules if you receive the award.
3. You must chose 5 people to receive the award after receiving it yourself
4. You must fit the characteristics of the recipient of the award, as posted by Mere
5. You must post the characteristics of a recipient.
6. You must create a post sharing your win with others.
7. You must thank your giver.

I am a little late to the party of giving out the award to others. But here is who I give it to, some of you have already gotten it.

My dear friend Kate. You absolutely always make me smile. No matter what. You are such a fun mom and a great friend. Thanks!!

Kathy because you are also a wonderful friend and I can't wait to see your sweet baby girl in a few months. You are going to be a wonderful mom. I can't wait to see you in action!

Shawna because you are simply an amazing person. I am blessed to have you as my friend. I am constantly amazed by your strength and love for life. You truly are an inspiration to me.

Jayme because just like the others, you are a great friend who will soon be an amazing momma. I can't wait to see sweet Ellie's face.

Nicki because I learn so much from you as to how to be a better momma. You have managed to stay happy even though a huge hurricane just blew through your town. Thanks!!

I really have hundreds of blogs and friends that I could give this award to. I have wonderful and amazing friends and feel like my life is really blessed. Many of you keep private blogs, or I would post you too!

Here are a few pictures of Lucy at the zoo the other day. Justin and I took her yesterday because the weather here is awesome and we are taking full advantage of it.