Very Special Birthday Wishes & Awards...

Fifteen years ago today, I had my first child, a baby girl, born at 1:01 a.m., weighing 9#, 15 ozs.

That sweet baby girl was Ashley!

When I held her for the very first time, I thought she was THE most beautiful baby, and she radiated warmth. With each passing year, she gets even more beautiful, and her warm, kind disposition continues to flourish.

Ashley, Your dad and I are so very proud of you! You have been a blessing to us for 15 years. You are not afraid to stand up for what is right and what you believe. You can "fit in," but you don't always have too!

The caption Ashley had under her picture below said, "The key to individuality is to get rid of that 'I'm afraid of looking stupid,' line of thought." That certainly befits you.

Be proud of who you are, and the individual as God designed! May He continue to Bless You!

You are still that "sweet little girl in Atkinson, lol!" ...and we hope you have a very happy, "happy day!" :)

~I love you, Mom

I wanted to include pictures of Ashley as a baby! But, my computer is not cooperating, so I "borrowed" some of hers, she had already downloaded.

"Surprise!" LOL! I can do that, I'm the Mom! :)

Awards...

It feels like my birthday or Christmas, with all of these fabulous awards from the last few weeks. I am very honored and humbled with each award I receive, and they mean so very much to me. But not as much as the blogger that presented them to me! I thank you all most for your friendship!" Stick with me 'til the end of this post, because I have a very special gift for all of you! :) These are in no particular order....

Arte y Pico Award ~ Thank You! ...Nancy, at Southern Lady





Kreative Blogger Award ~ Thank You! Charli and Me; & Dawn, at Dawn's Day Break







You Make Me Smile Award ~ Thank you! Dawn, at Dawn's Day Break

BFF Forever Award ~ Thank you! Dawn, at Dawn's Day Break

Sharing the Love Award ~ Thank you! Dawn, at Dawn's Day Break

Love your Blog Award ~ Thank you! Angie, at Sandals and Daisies; Tootsie, at Tootsie Time; & Charli and Me

Arvore da Felicidade, Award of Happiness/Tree of Happiness ~ Thank you! Sherri, at edie marie's attic; Charli and Me; & Dot, at Picket's Place

The Smile Award ~ Thank you! Terrie, at Terrie's lil piece of Serenity; & Cindy, at Just another day in paradise

A Perfect Blend of Friendship Award ~ Thank you! Charli and Me; Dot, at Picket's Place; & Dawn, at Dawn's Daybreak


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Now for my gift to You!

For two of the awards, the instructions were to list things that make you happy. If you read my blog, then that is pretty evident, so I won't repeat myself. But I will say that each of you bring joy into my life! You share in my life and invite me into yours. With each of your posts and comments, you make me smile, and sometimes cry "good tears." You lift my spirits and inspire me! ....You ALL are Sunshine on a Cloudy Day!

If you read my blog, please accept this Award. If comes from my heart! There are no rules attached, and you are welcome to pass it on to whomever brings sunshine into your life! :)

~Hugs to you all, Rhonda