Memories. . .

This is way late. . .but I wanted to do it also. . .

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game (or had played the game, I will find the post on your blog since I am so late at getting this up here) and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you!

An Award!!

My SWEET friend Lindsey gave me this award back at the begining of July!! It's my first award ever!! I feel like a looser for not displaying it sooner!! I love it! Thank you Lindsey!! It totally made my day!!

So now I get to pass out the award to five lucky people!! It is going to be really hard to narrow it down to only five. If I could ignore rules and protocol I would give it out to all of you!!

If you do receive this fabulous award please follow the rules:
RULES:
1.Choose 5 blogs that you consider deserving of this award for their creativity, design, interesting material, and also contribute to the blogging community.
2. Each award has to have the name of the author and a link to his/her blog.
3. Each award winner has to show the award and put the name of and link to the blog that presented her/him with the award.
4. The award winner and the one who has given the prize has to show the link of Arte Y Pico blog so everyone will know the origin of this award. (I haven't translated this site, hopefully it isn't anything embarrassing).
5. Show these rules

And the award goes to...

1. Michelle She is not only my sister in-law but she is one of my really good friends. It took some time to convince her of getting a blog, but I am so glad she gave in to my demands!! She is such a good mom, sister, wife, and friend. I adore her kids and miss them terribly. I am so glad that she keeps a good update on the kids and her!! It makes me feel like I am there with them. I wish that we could live closer again. . .(Anthony!!!). But for now I will get what I can!! ;) Love you Michelle!!

2. Annelise She is my ultimate blogging guru!! She is the one who got me started on blogging. If it wasn't for her I would still be watching on the sidelines. I love that I have been able to keep in contact with her and a lot of my out-of-state friends. She is my blogging hero. A big thank you to her for being such a good friend and for opening up the world of blogging to me!! There is no else I would want to hit poles with or follow phantom ice cream trucks with!! I miss you and wish that I could move you out here with me!! Your little Sam is adorable and thanks for keeping "Favorite Auntie Heather" up to date on him!!

3. Kim O. Where do I start?? I love this lady!! Not only is she an excellent photographer (if you live in Utah you must do a session with her) she is such a good friend. Not only has she helped me with learning the photography world, but she has given me an outlet. She has been a huge support to me. With everything going on in her world she went out of her way to go out with me and spend most of her morning and early afternoon to teach me and support me. She gave me a beautiful bunch of flowers, yummy treats, and a great helpful book!! Words cannot express how much this lady means to me!! Thank you thank you thank you!! Kim you RAWK!! There is no one else I would want breakfast complete with water show and twin arms with than you!! Thank you for being there for me!!

4. Tawny I swear I am not biased (ok maybe a little). Just because she is another one of my sisters and I helped with getting her in the blogging world too doesn't mean that I can't give her an award also!! I am so proud of her for keeping up with the blogging!! I love her cute posts and adorable pictures!! I am glad to be able to live near this sweet family. I can't help but give them an award!! You are a trooper for doing all that you do and being pregnant. You are at super hero status!!

5. Last but not least Kim L. She is amazing, and perfect!! She is one of those people that you can't help but want to emulate her!! Not only is she a great and caring friend but she is a wonderful mom!! When I grow up I want to be her!! I could go on and on about this great Lady!! I love this girl!! Thanks for being a great friend and huge example!! I am so glad that I have gotten this chance to get to know you better!!

6? This is for all of you reading this. . .go ahead and give yourself an award!!

I wish I could give Lindsey this award!! But since she gave it to me someone out there beat me to it!! But that doesn't mean I can't give her praise!! This wonderful Lady is a constant in most of my childhood memories!! She is very loyal and caring. There isn't anyone who has a bigger heart or funny sense of humor. She is a great mom, and friend!! I wish we could go to "sev" again together!! Thanks for the award and for finding me!! I am so glad that we can keep in touch!!

MIA

I have not fallen off the face of the earth. . . I have however fallen off the face of blogger world, cell phone world, and email world. Sorry to all of those who have tried to contact me and received no response. I needed a break. I am back now and I will be getting back to you all soon.

It will take me awhile to get through every one's blogs, emails, and phone calls. So if you do not hear back from me go ahead and contact me again and you will get priority. ;)

My Google reader has stopped keeping track after 1,000. If that is any clue as too how much I need to get caught up on. I am surprised it hasn't issued me a slacker award??!! ;)

Again I apologize for my non existence and also apologize for the following blog posts to get caught up.