During the first half of 2012 I was nominated for a variety of blog awards. Somehow, I managed to keep up with the posts that can accompany the nominations.
Well, in the last half of 2012 I have to admit I didn’t keep up as well as I would have liked!
When I began this post I searched through my comments and I was stunned, and very humbled to see all the awards!
So, as 2012 closes, I’d like to take a moment to say thanks to the bloggers who nominated me and took a moment to recognize me in one of their posts.
Most of these awards ask you to answer questions to claim the award.
I’m gong to bend those rules a bit, as there would be a very long list of questions.
Oh,
just in case you think this that what I’m about to do is an original idea,
it isn’t.
I had been thinking about this for some time, then fellow blogger
Gemma,
who I also consider to be a friend, did what I’m about to do.
I’m happy to give her the credit, and also my thanks for the inspiration!
I’m simply going to say
THANK-YOU!
and present you with an award of my own creation, called
My Thanks to You!
To today’s recipients,
If you’d like to thank another blogger and pass this badge forward to others please feel free to do so. I simply ask that you link back to my site so others will know where the badge originated, and let them know they’ve received your thanks.
That’s it!
If you don’t wish to pass this along, no worries!
To all who are reading this post,
Please, please, please be sure to click on the links for these diverse and very talented bloggers!
Here we go – I hope I covered them all!
My Thanks to…
…Gemma, who writes First and Fabulous for “The No Strings Attached Gratitude Award!”
This is her very own No Strings Attached Gratitude Award! that inspired this post.
…Crazy Train to Tinky Town for the Lovely Blog Award!
…Smile Scavenger for the Liebster Blog Award – to inspire and be inspired!
…scrapydo for the REALITY Blog Award!
…Patty who writes Thoughts from an American Woman for the Commentator Award!
…Zen and Genki for the Living Passionately Award!
… taniamend who writes simplycaptured 9 for the Super Sweet Blogger Award!
…ioanna aggelidaki who writes life portOfolio for the Very Inspiring Blog Award!
…Biltrix for two awards,
and
Finally, as the year is coming to a close, I’ve decided to write a post based on one of these awards.
I’m really looking forward to that as I believe it sets a good context for me to end one year and start the next.
Until next time, Happy Blogging everyone!
Dec 30, 2012 @ 14:40:08
Many thanks, my friend. A beautiful award that I am more than happy to place on my awards page. I am so behind with awards because of all the rules, so I am ecstatic to save this image and link it back to you. Sometimes simple is so nice.
You have an outstanding blog with wonderful, heartwarming stories to tell and fabulous photos to post. Happy New Year, Cathy. I am excited that I could inspire you.
Dec 30, 2012 @ 14:51:20
Hi Gemma! So true that simple is so nice! I had fun putting this together! I had the idea in my head for so long, then saw how you put it all together. Have a great New Year – I look forward to reading more from you!
Dec 30, 2012 @ 14:48:07
CONGRATULATIONS! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Dec 30, 2012 @ 14:52:08
Hi Francine! Have a happy and safe New Year!
Dec 30, 2012 @ 15:23:55
Thank you to you too and I wish you a very Happy 2013
Dec 30, 2012 @ 15:26:45
My pleasure scrapydo!
Have a great 2013!
Dec 30, 2012 @ 17:10:42
Dec 30, 2012 @ 15:43:05
Oh, my gosh, Cathy, it’s raining awards! Congratulations!
Dec 30, 2012 @ 15:47:51
Hi Naomi! It was quite a stunner to see all this! Thanks!
Dec 30, 2012 @ 17:54:10
Thank you – what a sweet acceptance! You sure do deserve them – you have a wonderful blog. I am getting ready to accept a few and I will pass on your award, that is a unique way to say thank you to the awards. New Year blessings to you and your family! Happy writing in the New Year.
Dec 30, 2012 @ 19:19:54
Thank-you, Patty! It just felt like the right thing to do! Looking forward to reading and writing blogs in the new year…Happy 2013!
Dec 30, 2012 @ 22:36:57
Dec 31, 2012 @ 01:26:36
Very well done you – that’s some awards speech
Dec 31, 2012 @ 18:33:43
Aw, shucks…
Dec 31, 2012 @ 05:46:15
Congratulations on the awards Cathy! Those are a lot!!!!
And of course thank you so much for the nomination!
Happy new year my friend, i wish you many personal, real-every day life awards for 2013!
Dec 31, 2012 @ 18:40:21
I was shocked when I realized how many there were! It was a most fortunate year, and I was very grateful.
Yes, my friend, let’s look forward to a new year that is rewarding and uplifting!
Dec 31, 2012 @ 05:47:38
Dec 31, 2012 @ 10:15:29
Lovely award!! A happy and blessed 2013 to you and your loved ones!
Dec 31, 2012 @ 18:57:38
Hi pinkpolkad0tfood! I’m pleased to meet you. Your site looks like fun – I’m looking forward to reading more – Thanks!
Dec 31, 2012 @ 12:00:26
congratulations – and walk your line in your style 2013 too!
Dec 31, 2012 @ 18:58:42
Thanks, Frizz – Happy New Year!
Liebster Blog Award « The Smile Scavenger
Dec 31, 2012 @ 21:00:54