Yesterday I received a call from the San Antonio Current. I thought they must be calling regarding one of my clients but was completely caught off guard when the caller said, “No, I’m actually calling about you and your BLOG!” I was completely confused! The caller excitedly began to tell me that I was awarded as one of the finalists of the San Antonio Current Best Bloggers awards (2nd place) in their Best of San Antonio poll! I was beyond surprised and couldn’t help myself…I just started crying! I probably sounded like the biggest idiot!
After everything that has been going on in the past week this joyful news was just so welcomed. To all of you who voted I want to tell you a HUGE, GIGANTIC THANK YOU! I’m truly honored. I also want to congratulate my friend, Christina Coker from Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget, and Stephanie Guerra from Puro Pinche who were the other two finalists!
But there is something more important that I want to tell you. San Antonio is incredibly blessed to have one of the best blogging communities (and I don’t say that lightly). The talent in this city is absolutely incredible! Every single one of them should be on this list! When I moved to San Antonio I was immediately welcomed and befriended by them. This morning when I woke up….THEY were the first people to congratulate me. When I was going through surgery THEY were lifting me up with prayers. THEY were sending me emails asking if they could watch Luke, bring food, or do anything else I might need. That is just who they are…TRULY GOOD PEOPLE. If you have some time I highly recommend checking out all these awesome San Antonio blogs (If I missed you I apologize. Let me know so I can add you!) Thank you all for inspiring and teaching me every day!
Abigail Kennan – www.kennanfamilyhuddle.blogspot.com
Adriana Silva – http://thirtyonmom.blogspot.com – http://nzillaloveableanddestructive.blogspot.com/
Alicia Arenas – http://www.SaneraCamp.com
Alvina Castro – http://theresmagicoutthere.blogspot.com/
Amanda Raba Gentis – http://www.argphotographs.com/argblog – http://www.petit–lapin.com
Amy Johnson – http://www.makermama.com/
Angie Oliverson – www.msoreadsbooks.com
Ashleigh Davis – http://www.mayhardesign.com/blog
Ashley Moss – http://www.co-and-mom.blogspot.com
Barbara McNeely – http://MariposaNaturals.com
Bryana Coalson Howe – http://oursommlife.com/
Candace Sabo – http://www.sacredmommyhood.com/
Carrie Edelmann Avery – http://paper-wings-productions.blogspot.com/
Colleen Pence – http://sanantoniomomblogs.com
Christina Coker – www.cokerschampagnetaste.com
Debi Pfitzenmaier – http://sabusykids.com
Daliene Hendon – http://www.daliene.com
Denise Barkis Richter – http://sanantoniotourist.wordpress.com
Elizabeth Anderson – www.waspyredhead.com
Ellen Evans – http://www.bloommaternity.net/pages/Blog.html
Emily Stringer – http://definingdelicious.com/
Erica Bodker – http://www.ericastartwalking.com/
Faith Hinchman – http://www.theadventuresoffaith.com/
Gayle Brennan Spencer – http://postcardsfromsanantonio.wordpress.com/
Heather Hernandez – http://geekettebits.com
Heather Hunter – www.thecowgirlgourmet.blogspot.com
Inga Munsinger Cotton – http://www.sachartermoms.com
Jennifer Hatton – http://www.Jennifer-Hatton.com
Jennifer Williams – http://geekchicmama.com/
Jenny Haggerty – www.pedalingwhales.com
Jessica Sliman – www.ginandjuiceboxes.com
Joanna Champaigne – www.dirtiestkidintheworld.com
Jolie Gray – www.thegraymatters.com
Kassie Buck – http://www.ilovemycouponfans.com/
Katie Fiegel – www.texastigersblog.com
Kristi Day – http://junkology.wordpress.com – http://museforthemasses.blogspot.com
Kristina Nunez – http://www.hottmamainthecity.com/
Laura Elizabeth Morales-Welch – www.lauraelizabethm.com
Laura Nivin – www.livinsassy.com
Lauren Madrid – http://ohmypuddin.wordpress.com
Lilliana Gonzalez – http://mytotstravel.com/
Lisa Branam – http://lisabranam.com – http://schertzfamilyfun.com
Lisa Douglas – http://crazyadventuresinparenting.com/
Lisa Pennigton – www.thepenningtonpoint.com
Lori Stromberg – www.mysixringcircus.com
Megan Ortiz – http://www.mean-baby.com/
Meghan Farley – www.ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com – http://byhsa.blogspot.com/
Melanie Mendez-Gonzales – http://quemeanswhat.com/
Michelle Cantu – http://athriftydiva.com
Michelle (Rodriguez) Hernandez – http://www.familyloveinmycity.com
Miranda Koerner – http://www.aduckinherpond.com
Misha Hettie – http://fabbites.com/
Morena Hockley – http://morenascorner.com
Neven Jones – http://blog.mysanantonio.com/nevenjones/ – http://www.exfoodie.com/
Pamela Price – http://redwhiteandgrew.com/
Patty Vela – http://www.fetepatty.blogspot.com
Sada Lewis – www.sadalewis.com
Sara Phillips – http://sensiblysara.com
Sarah Roberts – www.franklyentertaining.com
Shari Biediger – http://sbiediger.wordpress.com/
Stacy Teet – http://kidsstuffworld.com/
Stephanie Guerra – http://puropinche.com/
Stephanie Smith – http://bloodsweatminivans.blogspot.com/
Tina Castellanos – http://www.thenurturedcenter.com/
Tracey Washington – http://www.inspireme-photography.com/blog/
Veronica Rouse – http://sevenlovelythings.blogspot.com/
Jennifer E. Garza – http://www.isavea2z.com – http://TheRepoWoman.com – http://www.SerafinoSays.com
This is my sTORI being written as you read. – Love, Mommy Tori
congrats!! I love reading your blog. I am not surprised! 🙂
Thank you, Rebecca!!! I really appreciate your support!
Congratulations!! Well deserved!! P.S. Wow! There are a lot of bloggers in San Antonio!!
I am so proud of you! Congratulations!!!
awww Tori! We are the ones blessed to have met you <3 CONGRATS again!
Aww, Melanie!! You are going to make me cry!!
You are one of the kindest people I’ve bet — and this post only proves it. Your win is well deserved. Congrats!!
Well, I meant to say “met” vs. “bet.” HAHA!
Oh thank you for saying that, Ellen! You give me too much credit!! I just love our blogging gang!
So so so proud of you, and lucky to call you a friend! Very grateful to have moved here and met all of you! Congratulations again!! xo
You are so sweet Lisa! I’m so grateful too! I don’t think there is anywhere else in the country with a blogging community like ours!
You totally deserve it! It’s wonderful to be part of such a great community.
Thank you so much, Lisa! That is very nice of you to say! I just adore all the local bloggers!
I’m so excited for you! I don’t know of another place that has such a welcoming and inclusive blogging community. I feel lucky that I know all of you!
Yay!! I am so happy for you!!
Truly well deserved win! Congratulations! Us San Antonio gals we stick together and are like a family 🙂
It’s true!! We are like a family!!
Congratulations and thanks for posting the list of all of the SA blogs!
Thank you!! It’s the best list ever!
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