Okay...It's Official...I've Won A Lot Of Awards...

But do you see them on my side bar? No. Why? Because there are only 24 hours in a day and I'm strapped! Hey! And this isn't even all of them. Somehow I can't find one from Random Chick. Oh, believe me, I got it, but my photo collection is so huge and paging though it, so tedious, after 15 tries I gave up. I'll find it eventually.

This is my beautiful Blottie Award. It's from Just Bob http://www.blogger.com/profile/06686002034670653764. I'm unable to post all he wrote because Bob has his words blocked for copywrite protection. Apparently he thinks they're special. The post was June 17, 2008. Good luck with that. Basically I'm a blogging hottie and apparently the only one. Love this one! Why? Cuz it feels like I'm the go to girl on the mud flap of a 4x4 or a tractor trailer, but still sophisticated. And no, my boobs aren't that big, my waste not that small and my hips and thights not that big either. But it's nice to be idealized and romantisized. Thanks Bob!

This one's from my darling Robyn http://happyhouseofhaas.blogspot.com/.

"To my blogger family...I humbly thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thanks for making this one of the best experiences here on blogger!And the LOVE Keeps Coming!

7. Rose Cottage Studio - Last but certainly not least! This woman is beyond incredible. I have come to love my friendship with Suzanne. She is highly motivating and has a incredible heart of GOLD! Suze is selfless and loves everything...from animals to humans. I love her strength and her fire in her words. She is passion at its best! Promise you too will love her as much as I do!"

Robyn, thank you darling. I love you too.

Just thought I'd throw in something extra. The garden between our driveway and our neighbor's yard, last year.

I sign everything with a heart. Why? I don't know. It's just me. For decades every time I wrote to my family and friends I'd include a pinch of little confetti red hearts. My mom cherished them, but others detested them (cleaning up after opening an envelop!). I stopped a few years ago, but writing this has inspired me to buy a package of confetti hearts! Yippie!!!

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That's why this award is special. It's a heart and warms mine. It's from my darling, darling friend from Poland, Maria. It is a "Gift of Heart," and I think amazingly beautiful. Thank you my dear friend. http://maria-pogaduszki.blogspot.com/

Okay, this is extra for Jo. Jo, I know how much you love hydrangeas, and yes these are all from one Endless summer bush. Isn't the variety amazing?! And that's Newman! And that's the kitchen table. And yes, the cats can do what ever they want!

I didn't tell any of you, but I was featured at Cielo's Garden of the Month. It's was truly an honor. I also took part in her Show Me Your Garden and had an absolute blast. I met so many new friends and learned so much. Cielo is one of the most lovely ladies in all Blogger Land. Please visit if you have an opportunity. She's kind, lovely, smart, and oh, has gorgeous hair!!! http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/

Another amazing award from my dear, dear friend Maria from Poland. She's over 80 years old and a retired teacher. She's smart, funny and wise and I just adore her. Thank you for this one my dear. I love you.
It's the Walk Together Award and she wrote "I believe that is not necessary to speak the same language to show our love. We may not be able to talk to one another, but our hearts are speaking the same language. It's a sisterhood the utopia that blogland strives for. Therefore, I'm giving this award to some of the nicest people I've meet through blogging. Most of them do not speak Polish /English/ or just speak few words, but their love and friendship surely shines through them."

Took part in Cielo's Dessert Carnival and had the time of my life. Made a raspberry swirl cheese cake and it was a huge hit. Met lots of new friends then got to eat the whole thing myself!!! Why? Because Rob doesn't like cheesecake! I was in Heaven.

One of the most beautiful awards of all time, from my dearest Mark, Jo and Helen. http://www-contactmark.blogspot.com/ I put it on my side bar immediately but it was impossible to read the words. Now you can. I love you and also know you understand how much this meant to me and still means. Thanks for your continued support and love. And thank you for thinking of me. I love you guys. XO

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"Dear Reader,This Award has been given with catitude to Auntie Suzanne for all her efforts with helping stray kitties. Without our friend Suzanne, coming 'round each day to check up on us, and care for us, our world would be a sadder place.Thank you Suzanne for looking after us :)"

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Thank you. And the joy in going back to retrieve this was the "Men In Training" post. Too funny!!!

The end.

With love,

Me