I am back! With so much to say!

Hey everyone! I feel like it has been forever since I have blogged. So much has been going on lately and I just haven't had the time (or energy) to do it! BUT...after a minor hiatus, I am back in full force.
I want to start off by saying that I was given a blog award by Brea last week! She is such a sweetie and wrote such nice things about my blog on her site! Go check her out!

Apparently, I am supposed to say 6 things that I am thankful for and then pass the award on to some of my other favorite blogs.

Thing I am thankful for: (in no particular order)
1.) Mike, my husband. He really is such an amazing guy and I am so lucky to have found him. We were under each others' noses for years in middle school and high school without even knowing it. He is the most thoughtful person I know and I am so thankful for him every day of my life.
2.) My incredible family. How did I get so lucky? My mom has been my best friend for my entire life. We have so much fun together and we are so much alike (it sometimes scares me). My dad cracks me up and is truly a kind soul and so much fun to be around. He loves me and my husband (maybe more than me) and we love him too! My sister and I are finally best friends too (after years up sisterly fights and feuds). I am so proud of her and I love that she is back living in St. Louis after years of being away from each other though the college years. My brother and I haven't lived together in the same city for a long time but we still have a great relationship. He is an incredible athlete and such a smart kid and I am so so proud of him. I am thankful to have such great relationships with everyone in my family. I love them so much.
3.) My friends. My mom has always said "You have such wonderful friends." She always mentioned my great choice of friends all throughout high school. As I moved on to college, the trend continued. I really have wonderful friends in my life. We always have fun when we are together and are there to lean on each other through the good times and bad. I love you ladies!
4.) Our jobs. It is really nice to know that in this crazy economy, we have wonderful and stable jobs. Although teaching is an extremely hard and exhausting job, it is so rewarding and I love it. Mike is so lucky to have such talent and I am proud of his accomplishments as a graphic designer.
5.) Our house. That might sound silly but I am so thankful for the home that we have made together. It is a constant work in progress but it is perfect for us and we love it.
6.) Our good heath. I am so thankful that Mike and I are healthy and safe, as well as our family and friends. Those that know me, KNOW that I am extremely neurotic and a hypochondriac. I am thankful for our health and safety every day.

OK...now to the fun part! Here are the blogs that I am awarding the "Kreativ Award" to:
1. Stevie Unscripted- Although her blog is new, I know that it will be great! Stevie has been a friend since 5th grade and I love reading about the ins and outs of a new phase in her life. She is recently engaged and will be getting married next October!
2. In Her Shoes- I love reading Andrea's blog. Her latest posts about seeing the New Kids in concert have been hilarious. I love seeing pictures she takes as a budding photographer. She seems adorable and we have a lot in common (including an obsession with Twilight)!
3. The Adventures and Mishaps of Mrs Amy B- I "met" Amy through Stlwed and being a Browers bride. I love reading about her life as a newly wed and the ups and downs in her life. I totally relate to a lot of things she write about and I love seeing pictures of her cute pets!
4. The Wishes and the Glitches- I LOVE reading Nikki's blog. She is so honest and don't hold back on her thoughts and feelings. I also met Nikki through Stlwed and she is truly a sweetie. I love seeing her wedding pictures and she also has an adorable pet (a bunny!!!).
5. Lucky Me- Another Stlwed friend. I actually haven't met Karen in real life but we have "talked" a lot through emails, PM, and blog comments. I feel like I know her. Weird, I know! Her husband is a graphic designer too and she is another Browers bride. When will we finally meet, Karen?
6. The Life of Juan and Katie- I love reading Katie's blog that is filled with her belly pictures. She is pregnant and her blog discusses how she is feeling, how big she is getting, and you have to go check out the paint job she did for the baby's nursery. AMAZING!

There you have it! Coming up...a friend's wedding and a pregnant bridesmaid! YAY!!!!