I'd like to thank my mom, and my dog, and all you little people....

I've been given an AWARD :) And it's a cute one. First, it's PURPLE which is Essie signature color. And it's a SMILE award and just the other day a guy at work accused me of never not smiling. I took it as a compliment. So, thank you Dawn for thinking of me and making ME smile just like the smile that will be on my face when I come and hang out at your house someday!!

So here it is!!!

These are the rules:
1. The recipient must link back t0 the award's creator (http://www.thebabblingsofmere.blogspot.com/)
2. You must post these rules if you recieve the award.
3. You must chose 5 people to recieve the award after recieving it yourself
4. You must fit the characteristics of the recipient of the award, as posted by Mere.
5. You must post the characteristics of a recipient.
6. You must create a post sharing your win with others.
7. You must thank your giver.

Characteristics for the Smile Award:
1. Must display a cheerful attitude. (not necessarily at all times--we are all human)
2. Must love one another
3. Must make mistakes
4. Must learn from others
5. Must be a positive contributor to blog world
6. Must love life
7. Must love kids

So, now I get to pass it on!! How fun is THAT???

Okay #1 - Kori - Anyone who can go through shopping for swimming suits and not go postal HAS to have a cheerful attitude. She's going through a lot right now and does a darn good job of keeping her chin up. And now that she works in an afterhours bar she'll be LOTS of fun to have around ;)

#2 - Lula - It's amazing you can meet someone one day, and know you're soul sisters the next. This girl grabs life by the horns and shakes it! And I SO love that! The only thing I worry is that she MAY not make mistakes but... 6 out of 7 ain't bad!!!

#3 - Melisa - She's gonna be a MOMMY - so I hope she likes kids :) She always make me smile with her comments and I know she's a nervous mommy-to-be and I always think that's so cute ;) I've totally loved getting to know her!!

#4 - Deanna - She lets her kids paint - INSIDE!!!! That's loving AND brave!!!!!!!! Her Saturday savings are REALLY helping me a great deal and I appreciate that SO much!!!

#5 - Missy - She has a delicious little girl and is such a great mom. She DOES make me smile with her comments and she swims with the fishes - that makes me smile MORE!!

Cripes - I hate picking only five. Hm.. I may have to make my OWN award so I can give it at will... OH YES I like THIS idea!!!!!!!