Last week, literally right as we were leaving to go camping I got two emails from two lovely ladies who had picked/nominated/chosen (never sure of the right terminology for these things) me for a couple of “blogger awards”. I was just incredibly humbled and excited about both of them, but haven’t had a chance to talk about them until now. So here we go! Jennifer at The Foodery chose me for the Sunshine Award. 
Here is how it works.
This prize is awarded to “bloggers who positively and creatively inspire others in the blogosphere”. As an award winner, there are a few rules to follow:
- Thank the person who gave this award and write a post about it.
- Answer the questions below.
- Pass on the award to 10 fabulous bloggers, link their blogs, and let them know you awarded them.
1. favorite color? Right now it is dark navy blue. It used to be purple, but recently I decided to make some changes around here and that was the first. ???
2. favorite animal? I think this should be pretty obvious if you even visit my blog once, but I for sure love dogs.
3. favorite number? 23 (who knew?)
4. favorite color? again? lets stick with the dark navy blue 
5. favorite drink? probably water. That is what I drink the most of anyway. But I do also love a nice glass of iced tea.
6. Facebook or Twitter? Well it used to be Facebook hands down, but as I get more into Twitter, the more I like it. I pretty much think I stink at it and would like to get better.
7. what is your passion? To teach and write
8. giving or getting presents? oh giving for sure. There is nothing quite like getting something for someone that you KNOW they will LOVE and then seeing their excitement when they get it.
9. favorite day of the week? Sunday. Church, class and usually some fun activity followed by chillin. Love.
10. favorite flower? Cali lillies
Thanks so much Jennifer…this really made my day!
Here are my “nominees” for The Sunshine Award
Min from Savor the Rainbow
Carrie from Family Fitness Food
Liz from I Heart Vegetables
Laurie from Love, Laugh, Laurie
Next up….
Christy from Chocolate Covered Diamonds nominated me for the Versatile Blogger Award!
If you aren’t familiar, this award is given to anyone who the blogger believes to have truly great content.
Rules:
- Thank the blogger who nominated you
- Include a link to their site
- Include the award image in your post
- Give 7 random facts about yourself
- Nominate 15 other bloggers
- Let those bloggers know they have been nominated
7 Random facts
Dark chocolate is my favorite of all the chocolates
I think I have a problem when it comes to handbags
I really miss swimming
I have been quite the cook/baker this past week
I made a cherry pie
I made this from this girls website- followed her recipe exactly except added some cucumber and avocado. Hello color!
I miss this face
Its supposed to be in the 70/80′s all week. Just like clockwork, after the 4th of July it stops raining. Bring on the summer!
In 23 (hey my favorite number) we get to go here
Who I nominate for this one:
Joanna from Midwestern Bite
Sylvia from Frolic through Life
Maren from Marens Morsels
Katie from Katie Moves
Claire from Lets Go on a Living Spree
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Thank you, you are the best! I’m working on my post now!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..July Goals and a Quick & Easy Chicken Recipe
yippee!!
eatpraytri recently posted..PhotoADayJune {Finale} and 4th of July
Not going to lie, I am super jealous that the temperatures aren’t in the upper 90′s for you!! haha Enjoy the “coolness”
Love the yellow purse
Kailey recently posted..You Let Me Down Joe
I know, it has really been great. I feel really bad for everyone else in the country who is suffering through the heat! Hope there is some relief soon!
eatpraytri recently posted..PhotoADayJune {Finale} and 4th of July
Congrats on your nominations!!! (yea, I don’t know what term to use either..but this word seems more sophisticated
)
. I seriously have a problem when it comes to handbags as well! I.just.can’t.resist..
And THANK YOU so much for nominating me for the Sunshine award!! What an uplifting title
That cherry pie looks amaze balls! I find pies to be really difficult to bake.
On a side note, I don’t want to sound all stalker-ish, but I just LOVE reading the comments from your mom! I just feel so much love and support! Hope you have a fantastic Friday!
Min @ savortherainbow recently posted..My recent encounter with biofeedback
Oh not stalkerish at all! My mom is great and she is very supportive of me! She is great!
eatpraytri recently posted..PhotoADayJune {Finale} and 4th of July
love the yellow bag!!!
Andrea @ Andrea Out Loud! recently posted..So Here’s The Thing…
oh man me too. I’m so excited I found it
eatpraytri recently posted..PhotoADayJune {Finale} and 4th of July
You are too sweet!!! Thank you for the award! And I agree, I’m more into twitter than Facebook these days, and that’s totally due to blogging!!
totally agree! blogging has converted me into a twitter lover.
eatpraytri recently posted..Sunshine and Versatility
Congrats on the awards! You deserve them!
Jo recently posted..Fuel Food Friday
awww. thanks Jo!!
eatpraytri recently posted..Sunshine and Versatility
I love your blog, its so fun and inspirational, on top of that all the food pictures look so good. I frequently get a sweet craving so I will have to try the cookie recipe. Thanks for sharing, and happy training!
Monica recently posted..Reflections… Keeping my Eyes Open
well aren’t you so nice!! Thanks for stopping by! I will go check out your site…I love all things triathlon!
eatpraytri recently posted..Sunshine and Versatility
Thank you so much for the nomination!!!! I’ll be sure to do a post tomorrow or Sunday
You’re so lucky that your favorite drink is water. I need to drink more H20 when I’m not running or exercising. Seriously
Claire @ Let’s Go On A Living Spree recently posted..Early to rise…
I used to never drink water, but suddenly it just became my fave. I probably drink 80-100 oz a day and if I don’t have it nearby for some reason, I miss it!! I’m all about staying uuber hydrated!
And you’re welcome for the nom. I love your blog, so fun!
eatpraytri recently posted..Sunshine and Versatility
Woo hoo! Two awards, and you are definitely one happy camper, I tell you! Your cherry pie looks awesome, and since I’ve only had it a couple times, I think I’d pick that over the cookies (sorry cookies!) Cute bag, cuter pup, and wherever that vacation spot is, I hope you have a great time. Happy Friday!
Jennifer@The Foodery recently posted..The Uninvited Guest and Easy Orange Syrup
Thanks Jennifer! You really made my day. The cherry pie is ridiculously good (if I do say so myself). And we are going to Cabo……my mind is already on the beach….
Happy Friday to you!
eatpraytri recently posted..Sunshine and Versatility
Thank you! I’m on the road heading for vacation right now and will do this when I get back.
I love giving gifts, too. So fun to find the perfect gift.
I’m getting really in to Instagram these days. So addicting.
have a great vacation!!!
eatpraytri recently posted..Sunshine and Versatility
You THINK you have a problem with handbags??? You DO, girl…you really do.
As problems go, however, I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it.
i know i know…its good Paul thinks its cute and not super annoying. I TRY to control myself….
eatpraytri recently posted..Sunshine and Versatility
baking or cooking blunders always taste the best, you don’t feel as bad not sharing them when they technically have messed up! I have a problem with bags too, if I could I would buy so many. So many.
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..Catch My Whiff?
Haha I love that ecard about Twitter! Hilarious!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated recently posted..Friday Fun.
and now that YOU are on Twitter too…you are gonna have to deal with the pressures of a huge following!
hehe
eatpraytri recently posted..Sunshine and Versatility
I’m glad you tried them (and liked them) . . . not sure what was different though. I seem to recall really using packed flour so maybe that made a difference? Maybe I need to weigh things, but that would assume that everyone else has a scale which chances are they don’t. Sigh, this “food blogging” thing is complicated. One of my friends asked me if she could sub in all purpose flour in this recipe. I had to google it. Did you use a silpat or grease the baking sheet? This was my first time baking cookies with a silpat.
Thanks for the award nomination!
Joanna @ Midwestern Bite recently posted..Sweet and Sour Sweet Potato Salad . . . with Bacon
Its funny that you mention a silpat b/c I actually DID use one and it was the first time I have ever used one. I just had this random thought before I was gonna put them in the oven “I should use THIS!” haha… The more I think about it, I think it might have been the almond flour. Mine was pretty fluffy, and if yours was packed…that might have made a big difference. Don’t get me wrong, they are still DELICIOUS, they just kind of spread out all over the pan as opposed to staying thick. I was actually thinking of trying them again with regular flour to see what happens. I will let you know what transpires. I love a good experiment!
eatpraytri recently posted..Sunshine and Versatility
I made another batch tonight (although with blackberries instead) and they came out just the same as the raspberry ones. I edited my post to add “packed” almond flour. Thanks for being my guinea pig
Joanna @ Midwestern Bite recently posted..Sweet and Sour Sweet Potato Salad . . . with Bacon
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