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Awards, Carnivals & Contests


I’ve received a few Blog Awards over the last several months, and I’ve been remiss in blogger etiquette, which is to pass on the awards. Thank you, again, to you wonderful bloggers who gave me these awards! The idea is to present these awards to up to 5 other bloggers, but I just nominated two per category in the interest of my time. So, here’s the ceremony:

Blogger reflection award
The Blogger Reflection Award was presented to me by Mandi at Under His Construction. Thank you to a blogger who herself is amazingly reflective. I will pass this award along to:

Robert at Kintropy in Action: For his wonderful and sweet reflections on life with a disabled child, among other things.

Lydia at Little Blue School: Always an interesting subject being reflected upon over here, from NASA to three year olds playing the violin.

nice-award
The Nice Matters Award was handed to me by Renae at Life Nurturing Education. I don’t know if I deserve this award…but these people do:

Michael at Chasing the Wind: He is such a nice blogger that he always responds to your comments, an important quality for interactive blogging; and he even responds with kindness when the commenter doesn’t deserve it.

Heather at Sprittibee: She’s also nice for the same reason - her blog is a forum, not a monologue. Always thoughtful and generous with her words.

Smile Award
The You Make Me Smile Award was granted me by e-Mom at Chrysalis, and if you visit her blog, you’ll inevitably leave with a grin. The folllowing bloggers would cause me to dimple if I had one:

Karen at The Thomas Institute: I love her cheerful photographs and the engaging stories of her little Thomas.

Jane at Shore Stories: I’m positive she’s already received this award, because she makes everybody smile! It’s her honesty, openness, and ability to laugh at herself that makes us all smile.

fab
The I’m Fabulous Award was kindly bestowed upon me by Grace at Sandier Pastures, my friend in Dubai who thinks I have a fabulous country life. I think you’ll agree that these bloggers are fabulous:

Dana at Simple Pleasures: This is her “new” blog, and Principled Discovery is now here. You’ll love the uncomplicated and classic focus of this blog.

Mrs. Darling at Dishpan Dribble: Always a fabulous household tip or education idea to be found over here! This blogger has helped me more than any other on my journey to an organized home.

MOVING ON, I also wanted to note that the Carnival of Insanities is up. And the Contest Beat as well as Laura Williams’ Musings have been kind enough to include my Colorado Rockies contest, which does appear to border on insanity, as the Rockies are now 0 for 3 in the World Series. But just remember the 1960s Pittsburgh Pirates - they pulled it off, so can the Rockies!

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18 Responses

  1. Dana October 28th, 2007 at 7:14 pm

    I’m fabulous? Wow! Thanks!

  2. Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings October 28th, 2007 at 8:07 pm

    Hey Thanks! Rockies still have time! Go Rockies!

  3. Renae October 29th, 2007 at 8:07 am

    Of course, you deserve the nice award! You are very welcome.

    Thanks for highlighting all the other blogs. Yeah! More good stuff to add to my reader. :)

  4. Jen October 29th, 2007 at 8:47 am

    Dana, you are definitely very fabulous, no doubt in my mind.

    Laura, I was disappointed after last night….but congratulations to the Boston Red Sox. The Rockies, however, have much to be proud of - they had an incredible, miraculous season!

    Renae, thanks. I do see a problem, though, and I’m a little slow to notice this. I gave a pink bow, flower filled award to Michael - that’s not good, is it? I don’t think a man would appreciate that. I’m in need of a more manly Nice Award button. :-)

  5. e-Mom October 29th, 2007 at 9:32 am

    Well done, and congratulations again! Gosh, that’s a lot of “blog bling.”

    Thanks for the lead to the Carnival of Insanities… new to me. Blessings!

  6. Karen October 29th, 2007 at 10:58 am

    Jen,
    Thank you so much for the award and the sweet words! I saw this when you posted it as I have subscribed to your blog. Unfortunately (?) that means I am less likely to comment, but also that I never miss a post.

    I promise I will get to this on my blog, but it may be later this week.

    {{{{{Jen}}}}}

  7. Jen October 29th, 2007 at 3:04 pm

    e-Mom, thanks, and do check out the Carnival of Insanities, I get a kick out of it - usually some pretty funny, insane goings on over there, but it all gives you pause to think.

    Karen, thanks for subscribing! I need to get off my non-technical behind and figure out how to subscribe to blogs - it’s on my to-do list. Don’t worry about responding to the award in a timely fashion, it took me months on some of those!

  8. Robert at Kintropy October 29th, 2007 at 9:44 pm

    Jen,

    Thanks so much for the award and kind words. I appreciate all that you share about your family’s experience on your blog, particularly since I was born & bred in the suburbs.

    Though we did have a family farm via my mom’s family in Denver, CO. So we share any sense of mourning you may be having over the Rockies loss….

    Take care,
    Rob @ Kintropy

  9. Lydia October 30th, 2007 at 8:32 am

    Awwww, thanks! :) You rock.

  10. Sprittibee October 30th, 2007 at 10:03 am

    Thanks :) That’s sweet.

  11. mrs darling October 30th, 2007 at 3:38 pm

    I humbly thank you for the kind words! You’re too sweet.

  12. mandi November 1st, 2007 at 2:57 pm

    Congrats to you my deserving friend! And thanks for your kind comment! ( :

    Just thought you might want to know that Rocks in my Dryer’s Bloggy Giveaway site is having the Happy Fall Y’all giveaway where anyone who wants to give something away to promote their blog and/or business can join in the giving. Here’s a link if you want to participate or even enter some of the over 600 giveaways! Fun!
    I thought of Team Mascot when I saw the giveaway. ( :
    Here is a link:
    http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/reviews/

    Warmly,
    Mandi

  13. Renae November 2nd, 2007 at 3:39 pm

    Oh, I think it is okay to give a pink flowery shoe to a man, if he is man enough to take it. He can always give it to his wife or mother. :)

  14. Jen November 2nd, 2007 at 3:43 pm

    Renae, that’s funny. :-) Hmmm, he hasn’t acknowledged his award yet, so maybe…

  15. Michael November 3rd, 2007 at 10:40 am

    Yay! That pink shoe is adorable, but I don’t know if it’s my size. :)

  16. Jane November 3rd, 2007 at 8:30 pm

    Awww, thanks for the kind words! I have been remiss with awards too. I should post them as well.

  17. Jane November 3rd, 2007 at 8:31 pm

    Thank you Jen!

  18. Jen November 5th, 2007 at 7:42 am

    Rob, ooh, the farm in Colorado sounds nice. I’m over the Rockies now, but I was pretty bummed there for a while!

    Mandi, I missed the fall giveaway at Rocks in My Dryer - I’ll have to be more on top of it next year!

    Michael, you definitely need a bigger shoe than this one, but it’ll do!

    Jane, I hope you’re feeling better!

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