Long overdue...

I feel really bad about putting this off for so long...  I've been lucky enough to receive several blog awards in the past couple of months, but I haven't done anything to acknowledge them or pass them on.  I swear, there just aren't enough hours in the day.  *sigh*  I still haven't really had a chance to figure out who to pass these on to, but I did at least want to thank the givers...

The first one (and I'm embarrassed to admit how long ago it was) came from Pamela of Cookies with Boys:

  

The next one was also from Pamela, and then later I received it again from Christine of Blenders Galore.  Right back at both of you!

The third award came from Nancy of The Dogs Eat the Crumbs, and I really appreciate it.  There are many excellent blogs out there, and I'm amazed that Nancy would consider me among them.  

And most recently, Lisa of Magic Sprinkles was kind enough to share this one with me.  Again, I really appreciate it that she considers my efforts to be creative.

Thank you again to all of you.  I hope to have time soon to update this and pass these awards on to some other great bloggers.  

And the award goes to...

Okay, so this is what I get for procrastinating...  A few days ago, Jayne over at The Barefoot Kitchen Witch passed the Yum-Yum blog award to me.  I'm very honored that she did so--this is the first time I've received a food blog award.  If you haven't checked out her blog, you should.  Her writing is wonderful and often hilarious (especially when it's about her kids), and her process photos are awesome.  

So next I had to think of five blogs to pass this along to...  One of the first ones to come to mind was Dianne's Dishes.  I love reading her posts on a daily basis, and the recent "Ice Cream Week" was wonderful.  When I started looking through my feed reader this morning (421 posts right now!  Can you tell I had a long week with no time to read much after I got home from work?) I discovered that she has sent me this award as well!  Well, right back at you, Dianne!

And the rest:

Madam Chow's Kitchen - I've bookmarked quite a few recipes to make from her blog.  Now I just need to find the time. =)

Mevrouw Cupcake - Mari takes the most wonderful pictures of everything she makes. Yum.

Brown Eyed Baker - I love that Chelle seems to be as much of Cook's Illustrated fan as I am.

The Sour Dough - One of these days I am going to finally make sourdough bread. I've got Mary's starter instructions bookmarked for when I do.

Thanks for the inspiration, ladies!  Now pass it on!