I'm Here...and More

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Jan of photoplay awarded me with the esteemed honor of the

And in accepting this award I have been asked to do the following:   

Thank and link back to the person who awarded me.

Share 7 things about myself.

Pay it forward to fifteen recently discovered bloggers.

Contact those bloggers about the award.

I know a good deal about myself these days and I know I can fulfill the first and second requirement.  However, the third will be difficult as I have been following my favorite and the same bloggers for the past eight months.  That said, I know I need to broaden my horizons a whole lot more and this award will make me conscious enough to do just that.  In the meantime, here goes:

Thank you Janice of photoplay for this esteemed award.

I am in love with my husband and he is my best friend.  

I am passionate about being a mother to my two wonderful sons and a "mother mentor" to youth whenever and wherever I can.

I love the world of art and am painfully aware that I may not have what it takes to be famous for it.

I love to workout as long as it is fun and is not competitive to the point where I may ruin another's day (or life) if I cannot perform to a level of another's expectation.

I desire travel to exotic locals and have every intention of going to all of my desired spots in the world before I leave this world.

I love to cook and eat really good food...I mean really good!

I am an introvert but everyone else thinks I am an extrovert.  (I love to spend time by myself big time!)

Now allow me to introduce the one and only Amy of Wine Country Wedding Planner!

She has only just begun, but because I know her talents and have had the excitement of reading her very first blog ever, I bestow this honor to her....