I got an award!

I got an award. What a nice surprise I got when I checked in with my friend, Mary Jo. She bestowed this most excellent award to me. Here are the specifics:
The rules: By accepting this Excellent Blog Award, you have to award it to 10 more people whose blogs you find Excellent Award worthy. You can give it to as many people as you want-even those that have received it already, but please award at least 10 people.
Here are my picks for excellence: :)
1. Michelle D., you always have a kind, encouraging word for me. I appreciate you checking in on me during my last days of pregnancy and of course, the friendship we have formed. I sure wish you lived closer.
2. Susie, my stamping friend. I have had the pleasure of meeting a couple of times. Lucky me. We have to get together again before you move.
3. Mary Jo, right back at you! We have really connected. And, anyone who loves U2 is a friend indeed. I sure wish you lived closer too.
4. Katy, I sure wish you lived closer too! I have talked to Katy on the phone, and I can probably talk for hours with her. We have a lot in common too, not just scrap-booking. I especially love her take on mothering boys. After all, she has got 3 really great sons.
5. Marie, I have met your sisters and one day hope to meet you too. I am very excited for your family right now. Marie is going to have a son in April. You have to know her family to know what an occasion this is. :) Let's just say that this little guy is going to be surrounded by some beautiful cousins!
6. My sister, Chris. She has got a blog through Mac, and hint, hint....she needs to update it!
7. Maddie, my ever creative, ever energetic niece. She has a blog too, and it is silly and fun just like her.
8. Elizabeth, a great friend. I know our paths will cross again some day. How she does all that she does, I have no idea. She is also a great source for book ideas. :)
9. Suzanne, most of these connections would not have been possible without her. She is also a sweet, dear friend.
10. Cathy, if any one can make me laugh on a continuous basis, it's Cathy. She also is an incredible woman, she just happens to have a great sense of humor too.