While I was away, I was notified that I received the Versatile Blogger awards from one of my new readers, Susan M Dusterhoft over at  http://todaysworkingwoman25.blogspot.com/2012/02/versatile-blogger-award.html  Thank you  much Susan for thinking of me. I am humbled. As the receiver, I am asked the following:

• In a post on your blog, nominate 15 fellow bloggers for The Versatile Blogger Award.

• In the same post, add the Versatile Blogger Award.

• In the same post, thank the blogger who nominated you in a post with a link back to their blog.

• In the same post, share 7 completely random pieces of information about yourself.

• In the same post, include this set of rules.

• Inform each nominated blogger of their nomination by posting a comment on each of their blogs.

7 random pieces of information about you.
1. I am the youngest of four children.
2. I have a Westie, named Molli.
3. I am a teacher.
4. I live on Vilano Beach.
5. I love to watch cowboy movies.
6. I am learning to surf. LOL
7. I talk a lot....okay I really do. LOL

Without further ado, I present this award to the following blogs, some of which you may not have read before, but should because they are really cool:

1. http://jo-mywanderingmind.blogspot.com/
2. http://cnovac.blogspot.com
3. gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com
4.  http://stoopinitinthesuburbs.blogspot.com
5. http://lindasays-beachlover.blogspot.com
6. mojowritin.blogspot.com 
7. heroineswithhearts.blogspot.com 
8. http://ibfrizzy.blogspot.com 
9.   http://joycelansky.blogspot.com
10. http://www.alphabetsalad.com
11. trunklocker.blogspot.com 
12. http://bloggitwrite.blogspot.com 
13. http://katheryn-lane.blogspot.com 
14. http://scarletwonderland.com 
15. http://www.wine-n-chat.com

Congratulations to all the winners! Pick up your award by copying the picture above and posting to your website. Be sure to pay it forward to your favorites!