Uhhh what?
National Blog Posting Month, of course! The goal is for bloggers to post every day for an entire month. NaBloPoMo provides prompts to help bloggers along if they're stuck. (Want more details on this whole thing? Check out this "unofficial guide" and History of NaBloPoMo.)
Last year I did NaNoWriMo, which stands for National Novel Writing Month and is in November. It means you sit down and write a novel. In a month. Yup, that's right, I wrote a novel in a month. Did I mention it's pretty short (bordering on novella status, really) and needs some editing and someone other than me to read it? But still. I wrote a novel!
So this year I've got a lot more going on with the house and work and Gia, and I just don't see myself writing another novel in a month. (Plus, I have big plans to go back to revise my first one before I write anything else.) But, I am up for the blogging challenge.
So, stay tuned. LOTS more coming in October! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you might even fall in love. Seriously. You'll laugh AT me, cry because you laughed so hard, and fall in love with this blog. Even more than you already are :)
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Blogs
I absolutely love reading other mommy blogs, which is a big reason why I started this one. This is second only to the fact that I wanted to document this crazy time in my life--raising a toddler, buying a house, working, cooking & baking, photography, reading lots... you know--living my life.
Here are a few of my favorites:
1. The Art of Making a Baby (http://prebabyblog.com/)
Elena, a beautiful Russian model who now lives in FL, blogs about getting pregnant, being pregnant and what it's like to have a kid. She includes gorgeous pictures and has tons of information on being a "green" mom. She often does giveaways too, which is fab. Check out this giveaway for a really cool family sun tent: http://prebabyblog.com/2012/09/baby-beach-essentials/
2. Mama & The Dudes (http://mamamandolin.blogspot.com/)
Mandey is a mom to adorable twin boys. She's quirky and fun, and I wish I knew her in real life. I love looking at pictures of her boys and I love how she's so real. She tells it like is, and she's honest about the struggles we go through when raising kids.
3. "EB"ing a Mommy ( http://randycourtneytripproth.blogspot.com/)
This one's a tear jerker like no other. Courtney's son Tripp was diagnosed with Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa -- EB for short -- which is a rare skin condition that causes severe blistering and bruising of the skin just from a simple touch or even from wearing clothing and having it rub against the skin. Courtney takes you through Tripp's life (and eventual passing) with strength and humility. I swear you can feel her love for her son through the computer screen. Break out the tissues though, before you get started. (I started reading this shortly before Tripp passed and I'd literally SOB at Courtney's posts and then I'd run to Gia's room and just watch her sleep--the air going in and out of her perfect little healthy baby body--and I'd feel so blessed. And then I'd think of Courtney and Tripp and my heart would rip right open again. This is one amazing woman, and Tripp was surely an angel on Earth.)
These are just a few of many awesome ones I read. If anyone has any other mommy blogs they love to read--maybe something funny, perhaps--that they can share, I'd appreciate it!
Here are a few of my favorites:
1. The Art of Making a Baby (http://prebabyblog.com/)
Elena, a beautiful Russian model who now lives in FL, blogs about getting pregnant, being pregnant and what it's like to have a kid. She includes gorgeous pictures and has tons of information on being a "green" mom. She often does giveaways too, which is fab. Check out this giveaway for a really cool family sun tent: http://prebabyblog.com/2012/09/baby-beach-essentials/
2. Mama & The Dudes (http://mamamandolin.blogspot.com/)
Mandey is a mom to adorable twin boys. She's quirky and fun, and I wish I knew her in real life. I love looking at pictures of her boys and I love how she's so real. She tells it like is, and she's honest about the struggles we go through when raising kids.
3. "EB"ing a Mommy ( http://randycourtneytripproth.blogspot.com/)
This one's a tear jerker like no other. Courtney's son Tripp was diagnosed with Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa -- EB for short -- which is a rare skin condition that causes severe blistering and bruising of the skin just from a simple touch or even from wearing clothing and having it rub against the skin. Courtney takes you through Tripp's life (and eventual passing) with strength and humility. I swear you can feel her love for her son through the computer screen. Break out the tissues though, before you get started. (I started reading this shortly before Tripp passed and I'd literally SOB at Courtney's posts and then I'd run to Gia's room and just watch her sleep--the air going in and out of her perfect little healthy baby body--and I'd feel so blessed. And then I'd think of Courtney and Tripp and my heart would rip right open again. This is one amazing woman, and Tripp was surely an angel on Earth.)
These are just a few of many awesome ones I read. If anyone has any other mommy blogs they love to read--maybe something funny, perhaps--that they can share, I'd appreciate it!
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Family photoshoot
This summer, during our annual Quinn Family trip to Wildwood, we had some family photos taken at the Hereford Lighthouse in Anglesea. What an awesome location! From boats to gardens to the beach, it was just perfect.
Gia had so much fun galloping around the beach, pointing to the seagulls and hamming it up for the camera.
Special thanks to Macy at Mea Creations who took these gorgeous pictures of our family.
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| Check out her new "cheese" face |
Gia had so much fun galloping around the beach, pointing to the seagulls and hamming it up for the camera.
Special thanks to Macy at Mea Creations who took these gorgeous pictures of our family.
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