I’m very behind, as I’m sure you’ve noticed. I needed a holiday break, and then we were sick, and then my Grama’s passing…it’s been hard to get back into the groove. But Stella is back now, with a long list of things I need to catch up on.

The first of which is to say a big ‘Thank you’ and ‘I’m sorry – I suck’ to the fabulous Julie from Inmates who was kind enough to bestow upon me a bloggy award. And not just any award really – this is one that means a lot to me on a personal level. The Lemonade Award is given to blogs that display attitude and gratitude, and gratitude is something that I work very hard on in my life. Despite our trials and tribulations, I know that I have a lot to be thankful for, and I try to remember to count my blessings. I am very grateful for mi vida loca.

And speaking of things I am grateful for, I am also grateful for Julie who gave me this award. I’m often a lurker who isn’t good about leaving comments, but I thoroughly enjoy your blog. I find your posts to be both insightful and inspirational, and I admire your faith and conviction.

And now I must pass this award on to bloggers who in my humble opinion also show attitude and gratitude.

The rules are simple:

1. Put the logo on your blog or post.
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs with a great attitude / gratitude.
3. Link the nominees within your post.
4. Let them know you have given the award by leaving them a comment on their blog.
5. Share the love and link this post and to the person from whom you received this award.

I can’t do 10, but here are a few of my faves:

Bring The Rain

Does This Blog Make Me Look Fat?

The Online Prayer Notebook

The Cullimore Girls

Be As You Are

Thank you ladies, for making the world a brighter place for all of us.