It's Award Season- Black Tie Attire Please

Or you could be like me and sit in the computer room in pajama pants and a tank top. Whatever works! It's my daily garb, unless I am going out. Then it's time to dress up and that calls for jeans and a nicer tank top. Perhaps a long loose sweater if it's chilly. Yup, life of a rock star people. If I could just afford some Uggs my life would be complete. Sad, sad state of affairs. Okay so I'll admit I got dressed today, but only as I had to drive mini-me to the U, and only out of fear that if my ibs went berserk I wouldn't want to be running in a restaurant to use their loo looking like I just got done a 5 mile run. I mean I didn't actually run 5 miles but, you know, they might think that with the lack of effort I put it most days. So I am in brown pinstriped dress pants and a pretty coral blouse at the moment. But I have on fuzzy boot slippers just to be a rebel. They are not Uggs though. So the dream is not complete. You have to draw the line somewhere. Apparently my line is at my feet. Who knew?

Okay so I have been remiss at posting awards. I have to admit I feel weird about it. I know I seem like the kind of gal who would shout her accomplishments from the rooftops but I am actually really shy. Particularly when it comes to this sort of thing. It could be partly due to being an at home mom. I mean it's not like I win awards being a mom, or get accolades for cooking dinner every day. So I think I am just out of practice. And yes I realize you are all still stuck on the part about me admitting to being shy. Really, it's true. Ask any real life friend. I am much better now that I am older but I grew up being so shy I could not order my own food at a restaurant until I was in my 20's. I could not speak in front of people. And goodness help me if a whole room of people focused on me, it usually meant me running out of the room crying. I've come a long way over the years but the shyness is still there, lurking. I have learned to be more open largely due to my kids. I mean kids can equal embarrassment out in public. So after 23 years I've learned to let go of that stuff. I also used to have this tiny little girlie voice. That has deepened over 23 years of making my point with the kids. I mean what kid is going to take their mom seriously if she sounds like Minnie Mouse. So the voice is a bit deeper, but I still go into shy mode whenever I am out of my element. Which given my element is taking care of kids, and cooking, and cleaning, well everything outside the house is out of my element.

I wanted to share these awards as the people who gave them to me took the time to be kind and generous. So this is in homage to them, the kind hearted people who accept me for all my quirkiness and weird ramblings. The ones who find worth in what I have to say and share. I did not want you all to think these awards didn't mean anything to me as they do. I was just uncomfortable posting them until now. So I am putting them all here in one post with a huge thank you to everyone. I adore the blogging community and you guys have all welcomed me with open arms and open hearts. As did the fans. And for a gal like me who's been stuck in the house talking to herself for 23 years, well it's nice to finally come out of the shadows and find my voice and a place I belong. So thanks everyone. You all mean the world to me.

Now cue the music...

cue the lights....

and....curtain...

The Blog On Fire Award is courtesy of Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts, The Harried Cook, and Free Spirit Eater!

The Sunshine Award courtesy of The Harried Cook!

The Cute Little Chef Award was given by SweetHarts Cakes and Bakes, Dinner, Dishes, and Desserts, Free Spirit Eater and Cooking Healthy For Me!

The Versatile Blogger Award was courtesy of Chic & Gorgeous Treats, The Coach's Wife and Running with the Devil(ed) Eggs!

The Interesting Blog(ger) Award is courtesy of Cooking Healthy For Me!

The Kreativ Blogger Award is courtesy of Great Beauty Buys!

These three came as a combo from Ridwan's Kitchen, and Free Spirit Eater!

The Cherry on Top Award was courtesy of Sandra's Easy Cooking!

The Liebster Blog Award is courtesy of Eat It Up and Deelicious Sweets!

I was tagged for the 7 links by My Sweet Heart, The Harried Cook, There Can Only Be Juan, and Christine's Pantry!

So here goes:

My Most Beautiful Post has to go to the Black Forest Cheesecakes. I mean foodgawker finally accepted a photo from me so this just has to be the one.

My Most Popular Post has to go to The Best Brownies in the World. These things caused quite a stir and lots of debate. I think they were the first thing of mine to hit Foodbuzz top 9 as well. And sorry folks but they really are the best brownies in the world.

My Most Controversial Post does not have a picture. It was one dedicated to my Mom

My Most Helpful Post has to be my tab called My Favourite Things (yes we spell it that way in Canada!). Which while we are on the subject I promise to update that this week and then start updating it at least once a month.

My Most Surprisingly Successful Post is a tie between the aforementioned best brownies in the world and my Marble Pistachio Bark. The response was overwhelming. The bark even got a shout out on The Shiksa Picks which blew my mind completely. I am ever grateful.

The Post That Did Not Get The Attention It Deserved is hard. I still am in shock people read so wondering why some aren't successful feels odd. Like being ungrateful or something. But in the spirit of this game if I have to pick it would have to be my Sex on the WTF post. But in all honesty I had like 3 or 4 people reading at the time so I don't think anyone knows it exists. Honestly the best dessert I've ever had, totally not kidding.

The Post I Am Most Proud Of has nothing to do with food. It's a post about a family excursion. The back story here is something I don't talk about much on the blog. My blog is a happy place. But the truth of the matter is this family has had some rough times the last few years and without a big speech about it, I'll just say life has sucked for us. We've been through alot and it takes a toll on my kids. So to have a day where we just let our hair down and enjoyed a day with family at a special place is just amazing. The post was titled This is what happens when crazy people leave the asylum!

So that is it folks. I am going to forgo handing these out to specific blogs as I would be here all night passing these on. So if you are reading this these awards are yours as anyone who keeps coming back day in and day out to read little old me deserves all these awards. You guys rock my world and I am so grateful to the blogging community for accepting me and welcoming me into the fold.  I have made so many wonderful friends both bloggers and fans. I really cannot thank you all enough for the joy it brings me to know people are reading. I enjoy the cooking end of things so very much. I also really love the writing aspect of blogging so that has been a huge perk. I adore getting comments and emails. It makes my days brighter to have you all stop by here. I only hope I brighten yours in turn.

Oh okay so I'll hand out one award. Just to myself. Here self!!!

Toodles and smoochies.xx