Let the Show Begin!

It's been another great blogging week for this Menopausal New Mom and I have to say that I was tickled to receive three more awards.  Time to take my bow and then pass them on but this time, with a twist - All awards presented tonight are being given WITHOUT strings (Hey, I'm menopausal which earns me the right to do what I like!).

Take them, leave them, answer the questions or not, do what you like with them but you all deserve to be recognized for how much you contribute to this great blogging community of ours.

I want to thank Martha from  The Daily Grind  for presenting me with the Your Blog is Over The Top Award.  I love following Martha and it feels like I have gone on many a road trip with her and Tara.  If you haven't had the pleasure, take a few minutes and see what Martha's been up to.

If you want to follow the rules of this award, they are as follows:

Answer the questions below using only one word

Thank the blogger who gave it to you

Pass it on to 6 of your favorite bloggers

First, let me answer the questions:

1. Where is your cell phone?....Purse
2. Your hair? ......Brown
3. Your mother? ......Resilient
4. Your father?.....So-So
5. Your favorite food? ......Thai
6. Your dream last night?.....None
7. Your favorite drink?....Wine
8. Your dream/goal? ..... 95
9. What room are you in? ......Family
10. Your hobby? ...... Vintage Jewelry
11. Your fear? ..... Flying
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years?......Home
13. Where were you last night?.....Home
14. Something you aren't?.....Dishonest
15. Muffins? ..... Chocolate
16. Wish list item? ......Jaguar
17. Where did you grow up?...... New Brunswick
18. Last thing you did?......Eat
19. What are you wearing? ......PJ's
20. Your TV? .....On
21. Your pets? ......... deceased
22. Your friends? ...... comical
23. Your life?...... changing
24. Your mood? ......content
25. Missing someone? ..... YES
26. Vehicle? ...... SUV
27. Something you're not wearing? ...... Bra
28. Your favorite store? ......Paderno
29. Your favorite color? ...... Blue
30. When was the last time you laughed? ......Today
31. Last time you cried? .....??
32. Your best friend?...... Karen
33. One place that I go over and over? ...... Cottage
34. One person who emails me regularly?....... Sister
35. Favorite place to eat? ....... Restaurant

Now, on with the presentations!

Traditionally, this prestigious award should be passed on to six people although I have selected four blogs whose writers I think are definitely Over The Top.

So everyone, please stand while  Lee The Hot Flash Queen  enters the auditorium and takes center stage to accept the Over The Top Award.

For those of you who are not familiar with the protocol required when in the presence of royalty, please note the following:

Stand when the queen is entering the room.  While it is not expected or required, men may bow their heads and women may perform a small curtsy.  If Queen Lee extends her gloved hand to you, simply touch it briefly noting that a firm handshake is discouraged.

Chewing gum is not permitted nor is turning your back when leaving her presence.  Please back away slowly regardless of how hot your butt looks in those jeans (unless she asks to see it!).

Lastly, if you are not already following Hormones Headaches and Hot Flashes, you are required to do so IMMEDIATELY!

Once Queen Lee has left the stage with her award and been properly escorted back to her throne, would the following three bloggers please take the stage in order to receive the three remaining Over-the-Top Blog Awards:

Modern Mom
Pearl, Why You Little...
Kys of Stir-Fry Awesomeness

I love following all of these blogs and many a post has been way OVER THE TOP!  I promise they are worth following!

Moving on to the second award, I want to thank Sandra at Real Life In A Minute for honoring me with the Superior Scribbler Award and if you haven't taken a peek at her blog, please check it out!

For those who want to follow the rules of this award, they are as follows:

Pass the Award on to 5 Bloggy Friends (I've chosen 3)
Link to the author and name the blog from whom he/she has received the award
Display the Award on your blog
Post the rules of this Award on your blog

So, would the following 3 blog authors please take a bow while being honored with the Superior Scribblers Award:

Blue Violet of A Nut In A Nutshell
Buckeroomama
Heather of Theta Mom

I love following these gals and they each have their own unique twist on writing their posts.  If you're not already following them, get to it!

The final award I received was the Best Blog Award so I would like to thank Tami of Hearts Make Families for presenting it to me.  Tami has a great writing style so if you haven't checked out her blog yet, please do and don't forget to follow her.  Never a dull moment!

In passing on this award, I have selected One Special Recipient.

So would Jacki of Jacki's Bento Blog please come forward. Jacki's blog is loaded with fun bento lunch ideas and darling little cupcakes.  Her blog photos are so cute and so original, they were recently published in a brand new cookbook.  If you're looking for unique lunch ideas or some great cupcake recipes and decorating ideas, check her blog out and don't be shy about pressing that follow button once you're there!

And that concludes the presentation portion of our award ceremony this evening.

Everyone, please lift your glass and give a toast to these terrific gals.

APPLAUSE PLEASE!

Again ladies, these awards are bestowed upon you WITHOUT strings.  You may follow the tradition of passing them on or answering the questions but only if you want to. They have been presented here so they can be displayed on your blogs if you can find the space!

You are all so deserving regardless of what you choose to do with them or how many times you have already received them!