Back in the Saddle again...

Wow.  July.  Yes, that was my last post.  I feel a little embarrassed/defeated/nostalgic, among many other words to describe how I feel about leaving my old blogging world behind.  A lot has changed since then.  In August we began the move to our new town.  Not so very far away from our old one (about an hour).  We are finally in a  house...say goodbye to apartments!  We moved much closer to my husbands work, which I have to say has improved our family life quite a bit.  We have a whole two extra hours a day with daddy!  On top of that we are right down the street from the beach, and oh, did I mention we had our second son?!

That's right.  One sweltering hot summer of love later with my first little man and an ever expanding belly and on November 3rd Luke Michael was born into this world.  Two boys, 23 months apart.  My life has been a blur.  It has been quite an adjustment, one that is still progressing slowly, or too quickly for that matter.  After a few months of adjusting to our new surroundings, and then this new life with two little ones, I am finally ready to enter back into the world of "I need some me time." 

I miss sharing my thoughts, day to day happenings, and all else that comes with being a mommy blogger.  I hope you will stay with me while I work myself back into the world.  I am sure I will not be able to post everyday like I used to.  At least until little man number 2 is sleeping for longer than 3 hour stretches at night!  I look forward to getting reacquainted with you all again and letting you into my little world! 

Getting to Know You Coffee Mug and Sippy Cup Style

I found this great linkup over at Mannland5 that does a "Getting to Know You," where you answer the questions posted and then link up so that others can check you, your answers, and your blog out.  I thought it was a cute idea, and since there are so many new readers from Friday Follow, why not?  So stop by and check it out!

The questions..

1. Would you rather bungee jump or sky dive?  Wow, neither of these sound like something I would like to do.  I am not the biggest fan of heights.  But since this is a would you rather post I am going to have to go with sky diving.  At least with sky diving you don't have to jump trustingly into the world and then be bounced around again.  I'd rather just do it once and get it over with.

2. When using a public restroom to you squat over the seat or sit?  DEFINITELY squat.  Public restrooms creep me out, I don't want to know who has been on that seat, or think about what they were doing.  I usually don't even like putting the germ protector seat on, I just don't want to touch the seat...period.

3. Favorite flower?  Peonies.  I just think they are so amazingly beautiful.  I had white peonies for my wedding and I was in love.  Unfortunately, they don't last very long and I couldn't keep the like I could have roses.

4. Pedicure or manicure?  Manicure, they're cheaper, more people will see them, I will see it more often, and I am constantly messing with my fingers.  The only way to stop from biting my nails is if I just got a manicure.

5. How many siblings do you have?  I have An older sister, two older brothers, and a younger brother.  I love having a big family
6. Do you pee in the shower? (gasp!)  Have I?  yes.  Do I often?  No. hehe 

7. Bikini, tankini, or one piece?  Bikini all the way, I want to rock one of these as much as I can while I still feel young and beautiful.
 
8. Where do you hate to shop at, but go there anyway?  The food store!  I hate it because people move sooo slow!  When you have a one year old who is hanging over the basket trying to grab every item in the cart, you want to get the heck out of there as fast as you can!
 
 
Hope you all enjoyed this!  Also, stay tuned within the next few hours for my new updated template.  I have been procrastinating on putting up a new one for a while.  I wanted something more unique then a generic blogger template.  I couldn't find something that was completely what I wanted but I did fall in love with this one.  The girl blogger reminds me of myself.  I love pink, I have brown hair (wish I had green eyes) and think it portrays a lot of what I want this blog to be.  I hope to eventually add a few personal touches, but I am anxious to see the reaction!  Have a great start to the week.  I have a review on D Mo Designs which is a great designer that specializes in clothing for your little man. 
 
Take care!

My First Bloggy Award!

I am so incredibly ecstatic to receive my first award as a blogger.  Nic from Confessions of a Domestically Challenged Housewife http://domesticallychallengedhousewife.blogspot.com/ has given me the "Beautiful Blogger Award."  I could not thank her enough!  I am so incredibly touched to know that other's are enjoying my writing as much as I enjoy doing it.  We all usually start blogging for ourselves, or to share a common message and it is so amazing when you know that your message is at least reaching a few!  So thank you again!

Once you are given this award you then must pick 15 of your favorite bloggers and share their blogs with your readers.  This was a hard one.  In the past few months I have found so many wonderful blogs.  So, without further ado, here they are:

1) http://blondeinablog.blogspot.com/
2) http://www.beautifulyoubyjulie.com/
3) http://bellavita-bellasblog.blogspot.com/
4) http://enjoyingthesmallthings.blogspot.com/
5) http://littlepinwheel.blogspot.com/
6) http://gifts2love.blogspot.com/
7) http://momentsofmommyhood.blogspot.com/
8) http://mothertoson.blogspot.com/
9) http://cranberryteatime.blogspot.com/
10) http://parentingbabytosleep.blogspot.com/
11) http://penelopesoasis.blogspot.com/
12) http://thebabystandard.blogspot.com/
13) http://www.mommyologist.com/
14) http://thepursuitofmommyness.com/
15) http://thetoyboxyears.blogspot.com/

So. here are the rules to receiving the Beautiful Blogger award:


1. Thank the person(s) that nominated you; link to the person that gave you the award!

2. Pass this award on to 15 bloggers you’ve discovered and think are fantastic.

3. Contact said Blogs; let them know they've won!

4. State 7 things about yourself

So last but not least, here's 7 things about me:

1) Before going to college I finished my last days of high school thinking that it was my last day ever stepping foot in a class room.  I was going to be a dancer.  I grew up doing lyrical, jazz, hip hop, and ballet.  I got accepted into programs and was praying that my parents would let me go...welll I wasn't allowed to major in dance, I had to get a "real" education.  So this "real" education was in criminal justice and psychology.  I still danced through college in NYC but now it is really just a hobby which does sadden me at times.  I then went to law school...so, not quite the last day of class that I pictured.
 
2) I love animals.  I made a contract with my mother when I was little that when I was older I would get a pig, cat, dog, bird, hamster, and a horse.  Well, I kind of have broken this contract.  I have so far had a dog, cat, bird, and hamster.  The other two...well, not so much.  I would love a horse one day though!
 
3) I want four children.  I used to want three until my husband suggested four.  I think big families are great.  I have four siblings and I love having a big family.  I believe that in the end, families are what matter the most, so...why not?
 
4) I am beyond addicted to coffee.  I never understood why people drank coffee so much until I had my first real cup in college.  I say real because, I was tired, I needed to go to an 8 am class and well...coffee did the trick.  It was amazing and I have been hooked ever since.  I still don't get decaf though.
 
5) I am an obsessive shopper.  I love looking at clothing stores online, in store, anywhere I can.  If I had more money I'd probably use it!  Thank God I am also responsible and look at everything I have in my cart before I check out and decide that none of it is practical...because for sure, I would bankrupt our family.  I save my shopping for a few times a year when we can splurge a little, and for this my husband is grateful.
 
6)  I believe you always have to have something to look forward to.  It makes those rough days so much easier.  I haven't been on vacation in WAY too long but for now I keep little things to look forward to like seeing friends or a wedding invite!
 
7)  I am sort of a recluse.  I love seeing friends,  bringing Nick out to classes, traveling and such but the majority of the time I am perfectly fine sitting at home with my husband and son and just relaxing.  This is what matters most to me and I find it amazing!  I was never the typical party girl in college (although I did have my share of fun).  I wouldn't call it antisocial, maybe just more reserved.
 
I may not be the most interesting person but...hey, it's me =)