Sweetness

My first blog award! I have to say it's nice to be called "sweet" during the sweetest month. While Jan can be boring and a little let down after the holidays, Feb is filled with thoughts of love and valentines...AND the hope that maybe we only have one more month of really cold weather!

This award was bestowed upon me by my bloggy friend and brilliant/funny/witty writer, Wendy, over at Born In Our Hearts. A fellow adoptive parent, she's a straight shooter, tell-it-how-it-is gal, and has me cracking up all the time over her life and adventures as a parent, writer, and teacher.

Now my job here is to suggest a few people I want to nominate and also share a few of my guilty pleasures. First the pleasures...
1. The Spa. Oh, how I love a spa day...a great massage...the smell of the place...the wonderful pampering! (And how I miss it, too! Haven't done this nearly enough this year! But you know V-day is coming soon so maybe - just maybe - a massage will be coming to me!)
2. Shopping. Yea. I know. This one is a big shocker, huh? Online. In stores. It doesn't matter where. :-)
3. Red red wine. And the occasional white. But only if it's good wine. Don't come near me with white zinfandel or anything in a box!
4. Hot scented bath and a warm and fuzzy read. Usually a good spiritual or self help book filled with positive stuff sets me right.
5. Baking. Cookies and breads. And eating them, of course. I am a carb freak. (Which is what makes my dieting so hard!) Working on it and getting better though. Moderation is key!

 Oh and I should add just one more...cheese and crackers. I think I could live on them and have actually skipped meals in favor of a lovely plate of cheese, crackers, and grapes. Mmmmmm.

Now onto my sweetest blog awards...
1. Mireille @ Funky Doodle Donkey. Artsy, fun, creative lady with two gorgeous twin girls from Thailand. A fab photog and a world traveler, I love going to her blog see what fun things, great shots or exciting adventures will show up!
2. Jessica @ Life Untamed. A beautiful writer and a beautiful person. Watching her journey to her sweet boy has been such a joy. Now we get to watch him grow and see the wonderful parents Jess & Matt have become.
3. Dawn @ Eggrolls & Chopsticks2 - Another favorite family of mine. Dawn is witty, smart, funny and just a great, great person. Love hearing about life with her adorable little (and not so little) munchkins.
4. Jules @Pink Velvet Baby - Wonderful, creative lady with a beautifully done blog and lots of great stories, shopping tips, etc. But most of all, I just stop by to see what's new with that gorgeous little girl of hers - Hayden. Ok, and to see what she is wearing as her Mommy has her dressed to the height of fashion at all times.
5. Last, but not least, I am a lurker at Salsa in China blog, amongst many other devoted followers. This chic puts the "super" in super mom, coming up with all sorts of creative stuff - arts, crafts, activities, outfits, etc. - that I love to try! Plus her girls are adorable and I love to see what they're up to.
NOTE: Ladies, you are supposed to now do the same kind-of post on your blog, but don't feel obligated.

There are many more blogs (and some really great friends and people I just love) but these 5 are my top cause they blog often and keep it interesting and fun. They make me laugh and make me smile. I would have nominated Rosemary for her writing, wit, and big heart had she not dropped off the planet (hint hint if you are reading this! We miss you in blogland!  :-) ) And, of course, I would have included Wendy, but I think I am supposed to pay it forward to someone not nominated already.

Hope you all find some love and sweetness this month..and some chocolate wouldn't be bad either!