First of all – before I had even one sip of coffee, I went out and grabbed a few shots of the foggy sunrise, so that you see how well they fixed my camera. I realize now that it had not been working real well for awhile, a fact I suspected but kept denying to myself since I didn’t want anything to be wrong with it. It does seem to be fine now though, don’t you think?
Okay – so these aren’t Academy Awards. I get a little carried away sometimes. Seriously, I have received a bunch of awards lately and I am so far behind in acknowledging them. I apologize, because I truly appreciate it when people enjoy my blog.
Asthmagirl gave me this one last month – thanks Diane! [and I know I owe you a tag too – I will get to it in the next couple days]
I am passing this one along to Ashleigh, cause I love what she does with her photography, Ruth, for her thought provoking posts and Flea, cause I love her.
Kate gave me this, and I better credit Riley for his contributions to my blog or he might go into another snit on me.
This one goes to my sister – just go see her blog and you will see that no explanation is necessary. Also to her friend and business partner, C-lee, who recently started blogging, and returning the favor to Asthmagirl who is hosting some wandering cowz and loves her little doggies, and Sara, who has a Riley of her own.
My daughter Ellyn gave me this one and for this, you have to list 6 things that make you happy. 
1. My family is number one – and like all families they usually make me happy. The rest of the time, they are making me crazy. And if you are part of my family and reading this, I am sure you realize I am talking about everyone else in the family and not you when I mention that crazy part.
2. Larry. Yep – he is part of the family, but he gets his own number just the same. He has been making me happy for the last 34 years and if I am lucky he will keep on doing it for another 34 or so.
3. God – He makes me way happier than I deserve.
4. My camera – huge surprise there. I am not sure what it says about me that I didn’t feel quite ….whole when I didn’t have it – just a thing after all, but it’s true.
5. Our front porch. I am never happier than every evening when we sit out there and watch the day draw to a close.
6. Good books. Right now, I am reading “World Without End” which is the sequel to “Ends of the Earth” by Ken Follet – it is just as stunning as the first one.
Passing this one along to these people – not cause of their [forgive me but this drives me nuts] “kreativity”, but because I want to see their happy lists.Mental P and Mary, Cathy, Lori, Tara, and Tara who gives away books! Thanks Tara – they came yesterday!
Laura awarded me this little cutey. I am passing it along to Ness, who I think could use a little sunshine in her life about now, after spending the last week at her daughter’s side while she struggles with a serious illness, as well as back to Laura herself who going through some health issues with her Mom. 
That’s it – have a great day!
Oh Dlyn you just made day! Thank you so much for the award. I will cherish it always.
Have a nice day!
Thank you so much! I will get to work on my happy list. I have a feeling it may be lengthy;) And welcome home camera! WOOT!
Congratulations on getting the prodigal camera back and congratulations on your awards.
Cheers to all the people you awarded.
Congratulations on getting the prodigal camera back and congratulations on your awards.
Cheers to all the people you awarded.
Good for you :)
Welcome home camera! My happy list….hmmmmmmmmmm:)
So….Coolpix back in the drawer?
Thank you for my award! It definitely was a day brightener!
And congrats on all of your awards. You are a dear friend to all!
Bossy is living in that place where something is wrong with her camera but she can’t admit it, because FIVE WEEKS WITHOUT while they ship it around on its warranty? Sorry, is Bossy yelling?
Hooray for the return of the camera!!! When I got mine back, I realized the same thing about photo quality before and after. And here I'd been thinking maybe it was time for a new camera. Your fixed camera takes BEYOOOOTIFUL pictures!
Thanks you for the award! I squishy heart you. :) And I less-than-3 you. Like this: <3
Congratulations on all of your awards! Well Deserved! And glad you got your camera back!!
Found you using the Black Box. Good match. We want to start a blog to keep in touch with our daughters who have just recently left home. Your blog is inspirational and we have added you to our reader.Your front door/back door is a great idea and we will join in as soon as we can.
You finally got it back!!! I bet you’ve fallen in love all over again…
All is right with the world.
I am so pleased for you!!!