Loose Ends Thursday ~ A lil' of this, lil' of that...

To be recognized and honored by fellow bloggers, is indeed an honor!

This past month, I was fortunate to be awarded the following....

The "Just Plain Fun to Read" Blogger Award, by Diane, from "A picture is worth a 1,00 words."

And, the Brilliante Weblog Award, three times over from, Dot, at "Picket's Place," Heidi Ann, at "Foxgloves, Fabric, and Folly," and Terrie, at "Terries' Lil' Piece of Serenity."

All four of these women brighten my day with their blogs, and have grown to be very special frends! And all four are talented women, in their own special, unique ways.

Knowing that there are rules attached to each of these awards, I have pondered over who I would pass them onto since I received them. But I just haven't been able to narrow it down to just a few, so if I may bend the rules (I sometimes do that! LOL!), I would like to pass these awards back to the four that honored me, and also all of the ladies on my blogroll. I don't mean this to be a generic "give-away!"

Please know that each of you are special and I love visiting your blogs....they are "Just plain fun to read" and "Brilliant!" I have enjoyed coming into your homes and lives via your blogs, and have carried much inspiration back to my own humble abode. You all are so kind and encouraging, I am so glad to call each one of you, friend...so I present these awards to you!

Time to play Tag....I've been tagged by Kathy, at Mimi's Garden. I apologize to those that have tagged me and I haven't followed through. It has been one crazy summer! I'm participating in this one, but I warn you, the answers are not very interesting..... LOL!

What was I doing 5-10 years ago......Ten years ago I was working at the local hospital, as Gift Shop Manager and Director of Volunteer Services, which I absolutely loved! And, awaiting the November birth of David.

Five Things on Today's "to do" list...... 1) Clean House 2) Clean House 3) Clean House.... You get the picture, LOL!

Five Snack I enjoy...... 1) Cupcakes, 2) South Beach Diet Cinnamon Raisin Bars, 3) Raisinettes, 4) Vortman's Windmill Cookies, and 5) Chili Cheese Dip

Chili Cheese Dip Recipe

Softened 8 oz. block of Cream Cheese, spread in the bottom of an 8' dish. Spread canned Chili (no beans) over the top, and cover with shredded cheese. Microwave for 2 minutes. Serve with tostilla chips! Too good! :)

Five Things I would do if I was a Millionaire..... 1) Tithe to my Church, (Do that anyway, but would tithe from the million, "smiles"), 2) Pay off mortgages, 3) Take Ashley to Paris, 4) Buy a RV and travel the US with Kevin, 5) Donate to Children's Charities, like St. Jude's.

Five Places I have Lived...... I'm a true Carolina gal, lived in four different counties, but never left the state! :)

Don't forget to come back tomorrow for Heather's Online Virtual Baby Shower,

To welcome Baby Cali!