Awarded

So, I feel honored to be awarded this 2 times. First, by my sis-in-law, Kim and second by my Mother-in-law, Susan. Thank you!
Kim- When I think of you, I think one word: AMAZING. This word covers all aspects of your life. You are an amazing mother, wife, sister, daughter, Aunt and friend. You make me laugh whenever we get together. And I love your laugh! You have a quality about you that makes you able to look upward and keep positive. I'm so lucky to have you as a sis-in-law! Thank you for being so nice to me and always showing me love.
Mom A- I also think of one word when it comes to you: BLESSED. I am so blessed to have a mother-in-law like you. I love how I can be my silly self around you, and you like it. We have had some great laughs together. When we get together, I see how strangely alike we are. You are so great to me and are constantly bringing me up. When I have a bad day/moment, you have the ability to cheer me up so quickly even over a phone call. I feel like I owe you so much for doing so much for me. But I know that's just who you are...you're a giver with no intentions behind it. You constantly give of yourself and I wish I could be more like you. Thank you for being a blessing in my life.

I accept this Beautiful Blogger Award. Thank you Kim and Mom A. By accepting this award, I must tell you 7 interesting things about myself. Hmmm....I really don't know how interesting I am. I will try to dig deep and in doing so maybe find out that I am interesting. lol.
These will come in the order that they come to my mind....

1.) COMEDIAN- I like to THINK that I'm a funny person. Laughing is one of my favorite things to do. When I was in high school people used to say that I could make them laugh so hard. I didn't realize I was that funny. So, I took that with me. Then in college, my friends and I would be laughing so hard that we almost "pee our pants". Apparently I was funny and sometimes friends would ask me to come over because they needed a good laugh. I didn't know that I "still had it,"until Friday night when I had a girls night with a friend and she texted me the next day saying, "that was fun last night. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time." That made me smile. I love the times when I've laughed so hard that I cry. It's so rewarding and I swear my body is saying, "Thank you, I needed that!"
2.) TOMBOY- Most pictures of me growing up, I was usually getting dirty or playing sports. I did like getting dressed up though...and still do. It makes me feel very girly. As soon as I can, I change back into my casuals though. My favorite outfit is jeans, t-shirt, tennis shoes and a ball cap.
3.) SPORTS- I love sports. Since I was old enough to play, I always enjoyed sports and all kinds. I played softball for 12 years. I played soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, and even flag football in middle school. I played volleyball, softball and field hockey in high school and basketball and softball for church. My family is all very sporty. I even remember watching my parents play city softball together when I was a kid...which I thought was so cool. So basically I've been surrounded by sports.
4.) CLEANING- I actually really enjoy cleaning. I don't like thinking about having to clean, but once I start I have to finish. I don't like half-way cleaning something. I love the smell of a clean lemony scent in my house. Justin doesn't like the house smelling like cleaning supplies, but I on the other hand love it! It helps me know my house is sanitized.
5.) NOSE- I know that sounds weird, but I have always enjoyed the ability to smell. I realize that there are some stinky things to smell out there, but there are also a lot of wonderful things to smell. One of my favorite things to smell is dirt right after rain. Another one of my favorite things to smell is wood when a house is being built. My hubby's neck is another favorite after he takes a shower that is! ;)
6.) NAPS- I really like taking naps. That might not be very interesting, but I enjoy a good couple hour nap. They are really hard to come by, but I feel so much better after taking a nap.
7.) Finally the last one...THICK SKIN- Now this is not something I have conquered completely, but I'm working on it. I knew jokes were jokes and not intended to hurt, but I couldn't help but feel a little sad after. I feel that I can take a lot more than I used to, which I feel I have benefited from. The area that I'm working on is when people say things that are truly rude, but they don't think they've done anything wrong at all. So, I'm working on ignoring it and instead I feel bad that they're so unhappy that they act that way and don't even realize it.

Now I must nominate this award to 7 bloggers:

Ang- My sister, my best friend. She's always been my other mother growing up as well. She's always wanted what's best for me. She is so amazingly strong...to go through the things that no mother should ever have to. Even though she's 12 1/2 years older than me, we are so close. She's the best sister anyone could ever have. And I'm lucky that she's mine!
Mom- My Mom is also strong. She's been through so much in life and somehow she gets through it. I look up to her in so many ways. I love being able to talk to her every other day. My mom is selfless. She constantly gives of herself to others and is a great friend. My mom has taught me so much and I love her for everything she does and is!
Tiffany- One of my very best friends. She was my maid of honor and I hers. We came into eachothers lives at the perfect timing. I know Heavenly Father made sure we met for a reason and I could never forget her for everything she has done for me. She is so sweet and kind to everyone. I love her and she is truly a best friend to me.
Angela- My sister-in-law. Aaron's wife. She is an amazing woman. I am very happy to have her as part of our family. She's a great sister and is so giving. She has such a strong testimony in our Savior and the restoration of the gospel. I look up to her and envy her conversion story. She's a great person, thank you Angela for being an example for me.
Lauren- Another sister-in-law. Adam's wife. When they first got married, I remember thinking how cool Lauren was and how lucky to have her as a sister. We have always got along and I'm so glad that we do. She's always been so nice to me. Thank you Lauren.
Kristin- Another best friend of mine. We met 2 years ago and hit it off right away. She's an old fart in her 30's, but we go together like a bowel movement and a toilet. lol. She would understand what I mean. We share a similar sense of humor and we never have to impress eachother. She's ALWAYS there for me and she's such a great friend. I'm glad that we live so close so we can bug eachother whenever we want. I don't know what I'd do without her. Thank you Kristin!
Kristen- (Bradford)My cousin. I've always looked up to her. She's so funny and we get along so well. We don't get to see eachother very often but we can pick up where we left off so easily. I love it when I see her because I know that we'll be laughing a lot. She is so funny and so sweet. Thank you cuz!

Now for those of you I just nominated/awarded...all you have to do is the following in order to accept this award yourself...
-Thank the person who nominated you for this award.
-Copy the award & place it on your blog.
-Link to the person who nominated you for this award.
-Tell us 7 interesting things about yourself.
-Nominate 7 bloggers.
-Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.