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Mandi over at Mandi Shandi's presented me with my first ever blog award this past week! ♥ She was one of my first bloggy friends and I love reading her blog. Please go visit her and tell her hello! I'm sure you'll love her creativity and family...both are awesome! Mandi presented me with this Lemonade Award:

What this award is about...Bloggers who show great attitude and gratitude. (Wow! Thanks again Mandi)

What you have to do...Upon receiving The Lemonade Award, you also pass it on to other bloggers who you think show great attitude and gratitude.

Here are the rules:

1. Put the logo on your blog or post.

2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude!

3. Link to your nominees within your post.

4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.

5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.

In no particular order, my nominees for the Lemonade Award are:

1. Beckie @ Infarrantly Creative

2. Julie @ Joys Hope

3. Missy @ Simply Red

4. Kristin @ Grace Violet

5. Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick

6. Stephanie @ Confessions of a Compulsive Crafter

7. Carrie @ Buzzings of a Queen Bee

8. Kari @ U Create

9. Mique @ 30 days

10. Amy Jo @ the little moments...

I love reading all of the blogs by these women. Even though I've only been blogging a few short months, I've been following several of these women for much longer. Several of these bloggers inspired me to start my own blog and I'm glad I did. I love all their creativity and honesty! Now go visit these women and check out their blogs if you haven't already!