Gourds and Awards!!

Since Labor Day has come and gone and the summer is officially over, it is time to really get into the fall decorating and start bringing out the pumpkins and gourds!

Sarah was so excited when she walked in the house tonight and saw this basket of baby pumpkins and gourds on the table....she screamed "Pumpkins" and climbed up onto the table to get a closer look!


As you can see, Sarah had found many functions for pumkins and gourds....she used them to count....Tonight Sarah counted to 11 all by herself...Hooray!!! She also tried eating them....ah...not such a good idea. And yes, the one that she is clutching for dear life...she is saying "MINE" Remember my post the other day? Still living by the rules of the Toddler's Creed!

I was hoping to have some more pictures to accompany this post, but the decorating did not get finished.....so check back in a day or so....I am trying to finish the mantle over our stove in the kitchen, the one in the family room, and maybe even the front porch!

So now that we covered the gourds....on to the awards!

Over the past two weeks I have received a couple of blogger awards...and I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all who were so gracious to pass these beauties my way!

I am going to pick an award or two each week to give out until I have completed my duties. First, I have to say that there are so many different blogs that I visit daily and I love each and every one of them.........that being said, I need to pick a couple that stand out to me, so I decided to award a few of the people in this community who have inspired me greatly over these past few weeks.

Tonights Award:

The Diamond Award!

You know what they say...."Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend"

Kate at Livin La Vida Lia for her sweet and genuine nature. If you all remember, I had the pleasure of meeting this lovely lady and if you haven't checked out her blog, do so....she is an incredible photographer and has totally inspired me to get my picture taking to the next level!

Tonggu Momma at Our Little Tongginator becuase this woman makes me laugh like no other. I truly enjoy reading what goes on in the Tonggu house each day.....she surely has a way with words and a heart of gold. I thought she would like this award....Diamonds are the perfect accessory for someone who considers herself to be a Schlumpadinka.

Cindi at Of Paths and Errands, although I don't know her well, I am in awe of her abilitly to write and share all of her inner most feelings and thoughts as they traveled to China to meet their beautiful daughter, Ahna.....she has continued to share with us some of the most incredible details of their once in a lifetime trip....Thank You Cindi....it gives me hope that one day we will meet our daughter!

Jodee at Follow The Leaders, this girl is a one in a million, although we have not met, we have more than a couple of states separating us, we have had many conversations online and on the phone. She would give you the shirt off of her back if you needed it....we have become fast friends....not a day goes by that we don't talk, even if it is just to check in and see how things are going. She is surely a ray of sunshine to all who know her!

Ok....that is it for now, but I have 4 more awards to give out over the next couple of weeks!

Just a quick reminder.....This is my 97th post....I am doing a Q&A for my 100th post...if you have a question you want me to answer, leave it in comments. If you don't know what I am talking about, look HERE for the details!