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The Thankfulness Continues…

I’m enjoying getting to know some of the most amazing, thought-provoking, inspiring, talented, hard-working mommy bloggers out there! They’re among the most encouraging, supportive bunch and I count it a privilege to be running in their circle.

They presented me with 3 blog awards! Thank you so much, ladies!

TV at TV’s Take and Mama Hen at Mama’s Little Chick gave me the Blogger Buddy Award! They are truly the blogger buddies who first reached out and befriended this new blogger. Thank you, Mama Hen and TV! You gals are super!

I’m excited to pass the Blogger Buddy Award on to: Casey at One Day At A Time, Kimberly at The Stinker Pinkers, Gina at The Journaling Gina, Cassiopeia Chats, Ashley at Beyond Passing Time

Mama Hen continues on to shower me with the Foxy Mama Award! This one surprised me! Especially since I’d gained a few pounds during the summer. I’m thankful because what Mama Hen wrote when she gave me this award was the perfect little nudge for me to pull out that Pilates exercise tape and just do it! Sweetie ended up doing Pilates with me too, and it was so much fun! Thank you, Mama Hen!

And the Foxy Mama Award goes to: TV at TV’s Take, Beth at Create Your Traditions, Queenie at The Planet Pink, Casey at One Day At a Time, Kelly at The Simple Life

Beth at Create Your Traditions gave me the Versatile Blogger Award! In order to receive the award fully, I must thank the person who awarded me, share 7 things about myself, and nominate 15 newly discovered blogs (and let them know about the award).

Thank you, Beth! What a cool award.

Seven Things You May Or May Not Know About Me

1. I used to be afraid of little kids. Seriously! When they looked at me, I didn’t know what to do.

2. My brother and I used to play baseball, basketball & we took karate together. I miss doing those things with him.

3. Before marriage, I struggled in the dating scene for many years. Finally I prayed and asked my God to give me a husband that is understanding, loving, and can do housework. Hubby is all those things and more!

4. One of my earliest marital spats with Hubby was over how to properly make Won Ton noodles.

5. Crafts always finds a place into my heart. I used to make cards and scrapbook and find those activities therapeutic & fun!

6. I crocheted little baby booties, a hat, and sweater for my daughter before she was born. She wore them maybe once or twice.

7. My hubby and I served for a number of years as field staff people for a Christian parachurch organization called the Navigators. Awesome experience!

Now onto the most important part! Here are some of the newest blogs I discovered, and I look forward to reading more inspiring, thought-provoking and fun posts from them!

Congratulations, ladies! Each one of you inspire me and I look forward to getting to know you more!

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Sofias Ideas

Congrats on the award!

I’m now following you through MBC Simply Follow Club. Come check me out @ http://sofiasideas.com/

Sofia’s Ideas
Eastlyn

Thanks for the award, Jinnia! I appreciate your thoughtfulness. I'll do my best to live up to being “the versatile blogger” and find 15 blog buddies to whom to pass this on. -EW
http://www.cassiopeiachats.com Cassiopeia

Thank you so much Jinnia!

What a wonderful way to start my day. I sincerely appreciate the awards, I needed the boost this morning. It’s going to be fun to pass them on!
http://www.newenglandnanny.blogspot.com Dee

Hi — stopping by and following from MBC’s Simply Follow!

Congratulations on your awards! It’s wonderful to know that other bloggers think you are doing a great job!

Looking forward to checking out more of your blog.

Dee
http://www.newenglandnanny.blogspot.com
SouffleBombay

So funny you were afraid of kids! Following from MBC!
-Souffle Bombay
http://thesmiplelife.blogspot.com Kelly

Jinnia
Thank you so much! I can’t wait to blog about these awards! You are the best!
http://jcmfamily.blogspot.com casey

What a wonderful way to start the day! Thanks for sharing some blog love Jinnia:) I enjoyed reading your facts. I'm a crafty person too! Got a kick out of your first argument being over won ton noodles. That is cute! I have a brother too and I miss playing video game with him like we used to when we were little. So awesome that your hubby is so helpful and all you prayed for! God is so good isn't He! Praise God, it's Friday!! Yeah!!
TVs Take

Thanks for the Foxy Mamma award! It's 5:28am and I don't feel very foxy but hopefully the day will bring on a new energy. Congrats on all your awards!
http://mommyonlyhastwohands.blogspot.com Heather from MOHTH

Hi!! Following you now. YOu left a comment on my blog yesterday, so I’m coming over to check you out! I love those awards!! I won one recently called the Sugar Doll award. I have to do a post on it….maybe tomorrow. Congrats on getting a blog award!!

http://mommyonlyhastwohands.blogspot.com
http://positivekismet.blogspot.com/ Eobihfrank

Thank you do much Jinnia for your generous gift. I am so touched by it especially as you have been so kind and supportive of my revamped, pretty new blog. What to do? Are there rules to follow? Thank you again!
Eliz
Mamaslittlechick

Yippee Jinnia! You deserve all of your awards! It is always so nice to get to know people when they share a few things about themselves. Won ton noodles? I bet you two giggle when you look back on that first argument! I hope you have a great day!

Mama Hen
Rosebelle

LOL! You younger years remind me of my sister now. She’s afraid of kids and she’s very athletic. Now if only she can find the right guy and get married!

I’m following your blog now!
Lavonne Long

Thank you for the award! I appreciate it. Blessings!
CassiopeiaChats

Thanks Jinnia! What a wonderful surprise. You made my day. I sincerely appreciate your awards.
Beth

Hey, thank you for the award! Woohoo! LOVE being a Foxy Mama. And I'm crafty girl, too. Though I shudder to think at how far behind I am in my scrapbooking. So many photos, so little time…
Mamaslittlechick

Have a great night Jinnia!

Mama Hen
Kimberly

Thank you Jinnia! Just accepted my lovely award! Have a great weekend!
Ruth

Congratulations on all the awards!! I stopped by from Mama’s Little Chick and became your newest follower..:)

Have a great weekend!!
Ruth
Underneath His Wrapping
Anonymous

Thanks so much for the Versatile Blogger Award!! You rock! I have been such a horrid slacker on my blog lately and yet have received 2 awards this week–could it be people are happier when I remain silent? HAHA You are inspiring me to pick up my game!

Thanks Again!!

Lesa
http://www.bethszimmerman.com Beth Zimmerman

Thank you, Jinnia! I appreciate YOU!
http://positivekismet.blogspot.com/ ElizOF

Thank you Jinnia for the generous gift!
It made my day and I am glad we have connected here too.
Have a terrific week ahead!
Eliz
http://loveablehomebody.blogspot.com Ashley

Thanks again for the awards, Jinnia! The greater exposure the better!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

You're so welcome, Eastlyn! Yes, the versatile blogger stretches our blogging circle. I know you can do it
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

Thank you, Sofia!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

You're so welcome, Casey! That's so cool you're a crafty person too, it's fun isn't it? Oh yes, that won ton noodle argument is famous in our family, lol. Aw, you played video games with your brother when you were little? That's so cute, I used to with mine too! God is so good! He gives us all we need and more Hope you had a great weekend!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

Thank you, and you're so welcome for the Foxy Mama! You're cute about it being 5:28 and not feeling foxy, but I can relate. For me, it was, “Hmm…foxy? Not with this extra belly.” I hope your day did bring about a new energy and that you had a great weekend! Boy, 5:28 am sure is early!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

You're welcome!! I'm so glad!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

Hi Dee, so glad you stopped by! Thanks for your kind words and for following! I stopped by your blog, love your topic.

In case you weren't aware of this, I thought I'd bring it to your attention so more people could follow you through Google Friend Connect. I was trying to find the GFC gadget to follow you, and this is what it said, “We're sorry…This gadget is configured incorrectly. Webmaster hint: Please ensure that “Friend Connect Settings – Home URL” matches the URL of this site.”

Jinnia
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

So glad to have you! Thanks for following! Yes, isn't it funny I was afraid of kids? I've come a long way as I have 2 of my own now
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

Thanks Mama Hen! Yes, it's very nice to get to know people more like this! And we do giggle about the won ton noodle argument
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

You're so welcome!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

Kelly, you're so welcome!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

Hi Heather! Glad to connect with you! Congrats on your awards!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

Hi Rosebelle! So glad to have you! So your sister's afraid of kids? LOL, I rarely hear about another gal being afraid of kids! Do you have a blog I can visit?
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

You're so welcome Cool! Foxy AND crafty, lol. I know what you mean about scrapbooking through all those years…
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

Thank you Mama Hen I was away for the weekend w/ no internet access so just now catching up on comments. Hope you had a great weekend!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

You are so welcome, my dear Hope you had a lovely weekend!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

Thank you, Ruth! I'm so glad you stopped by and thanks for the follow!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

Awesome! And you're very welcome You have great thoughts to share and I'd love to read more from you!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

You're very welcome, Beth!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

You're so welcome Eliz! Your words are so inspiring and I want more people to see them! It looks like you're figuring out a few things on your blog, so feel free to take your time to receive this award Here are the rules to follow: In order to receive the award fully, thank the person who awarded you, share 7 things about yourself, and nominate 15 newly discovered blogs (and let them know about the award). Have fun!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

You're welcome, Ashley! Yep, so true!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

You're so sweet, very welcome! Have a great week too!