"The Versatile Blogger" Award!!

Wow, I am so blessed to have such great readers and friends in the blogging world! Today I received this wonderful award: The Versatile Blogger!

First of all, I want to say a HUGE thank you to my new friend MANDY over at Mandy's Escape for passing the Versatile Blogger Award on to me. I have just recently begun following Mandy and have enjoyed her blog very much!! Check it out!

So, here's the drill for all award winners:

a) Thank and link back to the person who gave you this award.
b) Share 7 things about yourself.
c) Pass the award along to 10 bloggers who you have recently discovered and who you think are fantastic.
d) Contact the bloggers you've picked and let them know about the award.

AND SO... seven things about me:

1. I am married to the most amazing man in the Universe!
2. I am proud to be Canadian!
3. I LOVE to scrapbook!!!
4. I lalso LOVE to read! Sometimes it is hard to decide between the two hobbies!
5. I just started a book blog: The Benterud Bookshelf and am having SO much fun writing reviews!
6. I have the most incredible family... in-laws, out-laws and all!

7. I am a Christian and love Jesus with all of my heart!

It is my pleasure to now pass this award on, in no particular order, to:

1. Ashley's Bookshelf
2. Tracy Krauss- Expression Express
3. In the Bookcase
4. Bibliophiliac
5. Hawadaere
6. Coffee and a Book Chick
7. The Sewing Dork
8. The Crazy Bookworm

9. Debbie's Book Bag
10. Frou Frou Decor

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

Happy Scrappin'!

My first Blog Award!

HAPPY TUESDAY!

And what a happy day it is... I have been awarded a wonderful blog award by Karen, my team leader and blog owner of Lasting Memories Layout Challenge.  Thanks Karen!

Now, I have to pass this on:

Lydia Hibbing: I love your blog! I am always amazed by your crafty creations. Thanks for sharing!

Tracy Krauss: You always inspire me with your thoughtful reflections and creative quandries. Thanks for being so amazing and sharing your love of God and the arts with those around you!!

Button Junkie: (aka SherryAnn) I really love seeing what you come up with. Your blog is always fun to stop by and see what's new... great work!

So go ahead and pass this award on if you want, or just bask in knowing that I think your blog rocks!

***In other news... you only have until this Friday to link up your "simple" layouts over at the Lasting Memories Layout Challenge... so hurry and finish those pages, and bring a friend to be entered into the draw for a great giveaway!***