I am a bit overwhelmed right now by the generosity of my fellow bloggers. So many kind hearted folks. I have made friends with many. Some, it seems, become more special than others. When going for my morning run this morning, I shared with my buddy just how grateful I am for the friends I have in my life. However, before I get too maudlin here, let me share a couple of awards I recently have been given by my fellow bloggers and take a moment to thank them.

This first award, quite honestly took me by total surprise. So thank you Strider of Life Quest.

My best wishes to you and your wife as you expect your new baby so soon! May he bring you as much love, joy and awesomeness as my sons have brought into my life!

Kick Ass Blogger Award

Next, I was tagged for a meme by Livelife365, author and performer of I Miss My Hair. His is a great blog, it is really worth a peak. I do not play the meme’s anymore, but I sure appreciate being thought of and will suggest that my readers stop by!

I was also tagged by another blogger, LBJirel at Positive and Successful Lifestyle Tips. This is an interesting meme, because it is all about love! The questions are thought provoking and LBJirel did a wonderful job at answering them. I may actually use the questions for another post. However, today I must move forward.

[green+badgeaward.jpg]Finally, my dear friend EttaRose of Edge of Sanity has given me a friendship award. Etta has an irreverent way of stating the obvious. She makes me laugh and is just a pure joy to know. We have become friends, I am delighted to say. If you need good old fashioned belly laugh, stop by Ettarose, Edge Of Sanity today!