Wonderful Community

I just started blogging this year, and I never imagined what a wonderful blog sphere community I would encounter.  The ladies I've had a pleasure of interacting with have been such an inspiration on this journey.  It is wonderful to know that even states (and countries) apart there are families who travel likewise. 

 

I want to thank Erin from Seven Little Australians & Counting and Angel from And the Kitchen Sink whom over the weekend awarded me with a Versatile Blog Award.  I can't forget to give thanks to Serena from Casting Pearls who also passed along this nice award to me back in October.  I hope you will visit each of their sites. 

I am always impressed with how wonderful Erin runs a full home and has such great wisdom for us young moms (I dare still call myself that).  Angel has some wonderful posts on books.  Honestly, how can I not like a blog about books ; )  And Serena, well, you'll just have to stop by and be inspired by her beautiful pictures of one of my favorite things: nature.

Now, here are the rules:

 

• Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to them.
• Tell your readers 7 things about yourself.
• Give this award to 15 recently discovered bloggers.
• Contact those bloggers and let them in on the news.

1. I love books, (but you already know that).  Some of my favorites have been Tale of Two Cities and Les Miserables. (Hmm, is that a theme...)
2. I am a horrible cook even though my dad has worked in a kitchen for over 15 years and my mother makes amazing authentic Guatemalan dishes.  My husband seriously was disappointed when he discovered I couldn't cook like my parents. (I'm a better baker though : D )
3. Oh, how wonderful it would be to live near snow.  I so admirer all the winter landscapes and traditions:  But, let the weather get to low 60's or below and I feel like I'm going to freeze!
4. I enjoy romantic comedies, one of my favorites is You've Got Mail, and it's probably more because of the children's book store rather than the romance. I can't believe she had to close that down : (
5. Anything chocolate is good and if it doesn't have it; I'll probably add it.
6. I'm a year round coffee drinker, but come the cold months you'll always find some tea brewing.
7. Crocheting has become my new obsession.  I didn't realize how relaxing and enjoyable this was!

I will reserve my pass along awards to 15 bloggers for just a little longer.  Like Angel, I will sheepishly say that I only keep a handful of blogs on my reader.  While all of them deserve this I think they've already received this honor from mutual admirers.  I did want to take the time to say thank you to the lovely ladies and participate.

Let Your Vote Be Counted!!

Isn't that a catchy title?  I popped over to the Homeschool Post with the intent to vote for some great Charlotte Mason blogs that I enjoy very much.  Really, pop over there and check out the other 1,186 blogs mentioned... including my own with a NEW Homeschool blog nomination ; ) 

I'm not sure I'll get through all of them, but the voting does end November 18th.  The intent of my post (besides getting you to discover some other great CM blogs) is to give thanks to whomever was the lovely person that put in the nomination.  Very sweet of you and once again I am humbled that some of you enjoy a glimpse of our living education.

So Humbling - An Award

It can all at once be overwhelming and frightening to enter into the journey of home education.  However, it is much more rewarding to discover there is a way of doing this that is all together wholesome and a delightful way of living your educational journey.  Charlotte Mason has clearly been that for us.  Along the way I have had the opportunity to learn from some wonderful people who have been there and have paved the way.  One of those most precious and important mentors for me has been Jen from Wildflowers and Marbles.  I know I'm not alone in praising her experience and knowledge; not to mention her very nurturing and organizational way of presenting material.  I woke up Saturday morning and checked my dashboard.  I excitedly went over to Jen's to read about her award.  By the time I was done reading, I was thrilled to know someone had acknowledged her wonderful blog and at the same time extremely humbled that she had thought of me.  I have linked to her often here and at my CM support group blog.  I know if you read my blog you have stopped by her wonderful place by now, but if you haven't please do.  She has an amazing way of making you feel that you can live out your education the Charlotte Mason way with confidence.  Thanks Jen for thinking of me!

 

Here are the rules of receiving the Liebster Blog:

The Liebster Blog Award started in Germany and was intended to drive traffic to hidden gems (blogs with approx 300 followers or less). The rules that come along with the award are simple:
1) Show your thanks to the blogger that gave you the award by linking back to them.
2) Reveal your top pick by leaving a comment on their blog.
3) Post the award on your blog.
4) Enjoy the love of some of the most supportive people on the Internet

There are some wonderful awards and tags out there,  but I particularly thought this one was sweet.  As I found out the word Liebster in German means 'dear' and it is an award given to small blogs with less than 300 followers.  I really wanted to take the opportunity to share this new blog with you .  I'm awarding a very sweet person.

Bobby Jo is the mother of a young son and very soon delivering her second child.  I've enjoyed her posts because she shares a passion for Charlotte Mason and she is at the beginning of her journey.  She is all together very creative and warm.  I hope you will give her a visit at Where the Black Top Ends!