You Make Me Smile and Sometimes I Even Laugh Out Loud

Naturally Caffeinated Family tagged me with the Smile Award. I am glad I make people out in Bloggy Land smile! Thank you so much for thinking of us, floating way out here in the middle of the Pacific Ocean!!

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

These are the rules:
1. The recipient must link back to the award’s creator.
2. You must post these rules if you receive the award.
3. You must chose 5 people to receive the award after receiving 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.

Now, here is who gets one:
(AND I am including the link to a post they wrote that made me smile!)

Sand Between My Toes
I smile when I read so many of your posts! I love when you share pictures, take me on vacation with your blog, and share your grandchildren and friends. I am intrigued by all that is in your attic, in your garage, and all about the old barn. Your patience with Bob the Builder is admirable. I enjoyed reading about your godson and Japanese daughter. You seem like such an inclusive family! This post made me smile.

Beloved Spring
You are so transparent and honest! You share your heart, the joys and struggles of mothering two little men, and particularly how you are growing! I read your posts, and think, yeah, me too! Your photography speaks more than a thousand words. You inspire me to want to read my camera manuals! I just loved that sunset, and can't wait to hear how running goes. This post made me smile. You have such a way with the boys!
C is for Caleb
Your silliness and playfulness make me smile. I love how your share private family moments, your thoughts on His grace, and your confessions on change. I see a side that I don't even see in 4D. I read these posts, and can't wait to see you afterward. Ha! This post made me smile from beginning to end.
Embrace the Circus
Ok, Kathleen makes me laugh! The rest of you do, too, of course, but you just aren't Kathleen! The mouse that ate the corn was priceless. I loved her superhero cape to protect her from the virus evils, telling Lambie he is too old for glitter glue, and her attachment to the jeep. But a post that just captured motherhood was this one. It made me smile.
His Treasured Possession
Well, I smile an awful lot when reading your posts, through the funny ones, and through the heartfelt ones, the ones that are brimming with integrity. Those are the days I wish I lived in the same city, that we could still play cards at night, and that you would make dessert. I have not forgotten this post. I thought it was HYSTERICAL.

Love you all! Share, share, share these awards!!!