Welcome new readers! I'm glad you're here. Please take a minute to introduce yourself, so others can get to know you and stop by your site if you have one. (Thanks Jennifer at Conversion Diary for this idea!)
Some things to share:
1. Where do you live? What's your favorite thing about living there?
2. Do you have any kids and if so, how many? What parenting advice would you give in one sentence?
3. Do you have a blog? If so, what's the name and URL? What do you typically write about?
4. Tell me a little more about yourself: your favorite food, your hobbies, your profession?
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and say hi! I look forward to getting to know you!
p.s. This post was originally for a giveaway--which is why you'll see the mention of it giveaway in some of the comments--but I learned so much about everyone in the comments that I wanted to save them and create an "introduce yourself" post. :)
Aug 23, 2009
New Readers--Introduce Yourself!
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Yay! Awesome giveaway!
I have three little boys, ages 2,3 and 5. :-)
What a wonderful giveaway!
Three girls (opposite Jessica). 7, 5 and 2. One of my favorite things about parenting is the funny things they say.
~ Wendy
What a fun giveaway!!!
We currently have 4 kids. One girl (age 6), twin boys (age 4) and baby boy (age almost 2).
We are also in the process of adopting a little Girl from China and hoping to get our referral/picture of her sometime next spring!
Just linked up your giveaway on my blog too!
Hi Genny, fun giveaway! I have four kids under five years old and my life is constantly wild!
Thank you for stopping by my blog and your kind words, every little bit helps right? Thanks again! :)
I love your tender heart for moms Genny.... and your site is just so easy to gt around and lovely to be at!
Blessings-
Amanda
Yay for a great giveaway! I have two children, ages 4 and 1. Life is never dull with these two!!!
Thanks for commenting today and I'm so glad you found me on Kelly's Korner!
I'm super excited about the giveaway!
Looking forward to knowing you more!
Katie
Ahhh - a week on a houseboat - someday we'll make that happen! Too fun!
As for me - a boy, age 10 - going into 5th grade, and a girl, age 7, going into 2nd grade.
One of my favorite sayings in parenting is "This too shall pass" - particularly in the itty bitty years when you wonder if they'll ever be out of diapers!
I hopped on over from the comments on another blog to meet you.
I have 2 kids!
What a fun giveaway!
I love give aways!!
Fun! I have 2 kids- boys 4 and 2 1/2 and waiting for a referral of a little girl from Korea any day!
My kids are almost 5 (girl) and 2.5 (boy) and one due in Dec. I'm skeered about how crazy things will be when that one arrives!
I'm following you on twitter.
I tweeted your giveaway. (I'm @jenwestpfahl)
I'm a mama of four--
3 boys ages 6, 3, and 10 months
and 1 girl age 5
Not eligible for the giveaway, but here anyway :)
I am a mum of 3 in N Ireland. Eldest daughter 11, about to start grammar school this friday. Middle daughter of 9, youngest is a wee red hair full of personality who starts school next Tuesday.
I am a sahm/wahm - I digi-scrap for others (personalized gifts/cards) and now make handmade jewelery too.
Looking forward to having a wee bit more "me" time for the first time in 11 years, with all kids in school.
Interesting - lots of links, but not as many comments (yet!)
My name is Missy and I have two little ones - a four year old son and a one year old daughter. I work full time out of the house - my blog is my biggest hobby. :)
I have four children, daughters 18 and 9, and sons 15 and 6. I work full-time for my pastor and love my job!
I am following you on Twitter!
I add your buttom to the side bar on my blog!!!
Hi Genny!
I am officially following you on Twitter.
Kellie
OK, so I have 6 kids. So...I decided to tell you about them in 6 separate comments.
The first...my beautiful daughter, Kori, who is married and serving in the US Navy. She has one of the most brilliant minds I know and is great at video games. Kori loves roller coasters, bats, whales, and is afraid of the dark at 24. She will still snuggle with me, her Marmie.
The second...my modelesque, tall girl, Kayla, or Meg (middle name) as I call her. She is currently in Cosmetology school and flying past most of her classmates because she has been doing hair for a few years.
At 23, she is a gentle peacemaker who would do anything for anybody. An artist at heart, Meg is unique in all that she does. I love that she stays close to her family but shows a sense of independence.
Number 3...Abigail (or Abbey) is 17 and totally independent. She is mostly focused on her studies; which is fine with me. Her friends are wonderful and keep her busy when she isn't in a book studying. I sometimes wish she would spend more time with me; I sort of miss her.
My future doctor, Abbey will be a strong leader and solid woman of the future.
Number 4...McKenna, my glamour girl. She loves the mirror, clothes, shoes, and make up. Her bedroom sustains a tornado touchdown every morning before school while she figures out what to wear.
A keen artist, she hopes to have a career in fashion designing. I hope she does too; her sketches are fabulous! She's only 14, but I'm already having nightmares about her driving.
Am I done yet? Oh, yeah, 2 more. My fifth child, Judah (the only boy) is my sweetheart. He loves his mom...and his X Box. At 12, he is just starting to become a young man who isn't quite interested in girls yet. I'm sure they are noticing him though; his sister cut his hair; it's worthy of a second look.
I'm not participating in this giveaway since I'm not a US resident but wanted to say hello anyways. Thank you for passing by my blog.
And then came number 6, Lyric, my 14-month-old. The oven obviously wan't done baking muffins yet. She is so lucky to have a mom who has 24 years experience. I think she is going to be a singer/dancer or some kind of interpreter.
I love snuggling with her in the morning after the other kids go to school. She took her first steps on Saturday - a joyous moment!
HI again!
I'm a SAHM writing mama of 1 tot. She's sweet as can be and is 2 yrs & 4 mos.
Fun! I hope I win!
I have 2 boys - CJ & TJ. CJ's the 5 month old always trying to shove 10 fingers in his mouth. TJ's the 3 year old who can't stop talking from sun up to sun down.
My thoughts on Parenting? ... Where do I start! I need sleep is #1!
Awesome, Genny! This would be a great early start to some Christmas shopping.
Well, you know me, I have one 3 year old, Savannah, and am praying for many, many more :)
Oh...and I'm a subscriber!
Found you via my friend's blog No Small Thing. I have 3 kids - a boy (8), a girl (6) and a boy (4). They keep my life busy and fun. I used to think I would be so excited to finally have some time to myself when they're finally all in school but now I'm thinking I'm not sure what I'll do.
I'd love to introduce Backgammon to my niece. She already loves books but wish to get her more interactive. Nice site!
My kids are 9, 7, 5 and my twins are 3. I've found that kids can be brutally honest. And, that they potty train when THEY are ready.
I've been subscribed to your blog forever,
and if I don't follow you on Twitter, I will in just a sec.
I've got 2 chicas~22 & 19. Parenting style? Whatever works! Seriously, I tried treating them as adults, even from an early age. No baby talk in our house, except when we're talking to the cats. Some of this "style" must have stuck...my gals are great!
Hey Genny
Got ten kids; six boys 15,13,9,5,3,1 and four girls 18,17,11 & 7.
My brain is hurting today when I use it so just use one of my bio's:
Learning to love my other unconditionally, mother my babes extraordinarily, to live life passionately and fully, to work fun and laugh hard, exposing truth and finding freedom all while feeling the adoration of my Papa.
I have 3 little ones. An 8 year old daughter, a 4 year old and very energetic son, and a 13 month old son.
Hooray for giveaways :) !!
And I am now following you on Twitter.
1st time visitor! Woo hoo! I popped over from Kristen's place. Can't wait to poke around some more.
I'm a Mom of four kiddos, two girls, ages 15 and 4 and two boys, ages 8 and 12.
My kids never seem to amaze me -- their boundless energy, their love of all things imaginary, the funny things they say. I say, even though it's a hard job, I wouldn't trade it for anything~
Okay, I apparently shouldn't be leaving comments at 12:27 -- I meant to say "they never CEASE to amaze me!"
MUST GO TO BED NOW!!!!
Lovely giveaway Genny!
I have 1 son who is now 10 years old and starting 5th grade in the morning!
My hubby and I have found the most help with parenting from the Lord! It's also so nice to get advice from other experienced moms!
I am already subscribed to your blog!
I'm now following you on twitter and networked blogs! Fun!
Hi Genny! As you know, I have two beautiful little girls: a 5-month-old and an almost-3-year-old. Motherhood is an amazing journey and I love how being a mom "refines" my character and makes me a better person. I am always trying to be better...to be more...because I know that my girls are watching everything that I say and do.
stephanie@metropolitanmama.net
As a new father I'm glad I found your blog, you do wonderful things.
You and your awesome giveaways!
I have a little man who is 2.5
And consistency, and being level headed are the keys to survival in this house.
Hi Genny!
I am Mama to one 9 month old baby boy!
I follow on Twitter!
FrugalFemina @gmail .com
Terrific idea and giveaway :) I have a 9 month old son - he loves crawling and cruising on furniture while I try to catch him.
thanks for stopping by my blog. What a neat contest I found when I returned the favor :)
I have three boys, twins and a singleton.
i'm following you on twitter now!
tweeted about you
http://twitter.com/MamaOtwins1/statuses/3542393872
I have one baby so far, a boy, 16 months. I love the stories and advise you offer on this site! Thanks!
You know about me, but here's a quick run down. Writing mom of four, homeschooling two, still striving for that balance and getting better the older me and the kids get!
I follow you on twitter!
Going to subscribe right now!
Hi Genny! So glad I stopped by today - I'm following you on Twitter now. That's where I do my of my connecting/networking these days.
Thanks for stopping by my recipe blog this week - that's just a secondary blog that I keep. I'll put my main blog URL in the McLinky.
To answer your question, I have 2 beautiful daughters. Susie, who is in heaven, would be 5 this December. And our wonderful Ladybug, who is 2.25 years old.
have a blessed day, Genny!
I keep telling Lyric that I'm going to win that gift certificate so I can get her the tent. Right now we use a sheet over her daybed to create the illusion of a cozy tent. The real thing would be so much better.
Man I'd love that little tent for my little boys!!
I'll follow you on twitter if you follow me k?
:)
Blessings-
Amand
What fun! I have two young sons (the oldest is three) and they would LOVE to win some fun toys!
I'm a new reader, thanks to your comment on my blog today.
1. I live in Morocco. I love how beautiful it is.
2. I have a 14 year old boy and 12 year old boy/girl twins. Advice? Um...discipline is not the opposite of love but a part of it. Also, teach them to cook early on; it will simplify your life.
3. www.planetnomad.wordpress.com I write about being an American family living overseas.
4. I'm a travel writer and an ESL teacher. I love to read and can get through many books in one week, sometimes. (Messy house weeks) I am addicted to good strong black coffee.
Hi Genny! I have been blogging for a few months now. I blog pretty randomly, about my life, my kids, things God is teaching me. I love your blog! I have four children, ages 18, 15, 9 and 6. I work full time as a pastoral administrator at my church. I am a coupon clipping queen and enjoy reading, coffee and spending time with my family!
HI Genny!
I'm Kristin and I live in Jacksonville, FL right near the Mayo Clinic where my husband had a liver transplant Dec 23rd, 2005. I like living here because this is where I can help other transplant patients going through what we went through & we don't get snow!
I don't have children, but I love them dearly.
I blog every day at www.ttelroc.blogspot.com - called The Goat. I talk about things I love. Whether it's a palm tree or my nieces or things I find interesting. It's an eclectic mix of things, but always family friendly.
I'm really getting into photography. So much so that I'm going to start my own Etsy shop in the next few weeks. I rent furnished condos, that I own, to people going through Heart, Lung or Liver transplants. I love my family and I live 1200 miles away from them, but because of the internet I am blessed to be an active part of their lives.
Thank you Genny. I'm so happy that you have started blogging again!
Kristin - The Goat
1.I live in a small town in north Florida. I love the fact that we live on a 40 acre farm. The best thing about being here is it's simple, no chaos (well from the outside world), and it's just peaceful. We have some of the most gorgeous sunrises & susets.
2. I have two children, both boys. Carter is 4, and Tucker is 8 months. I would advise parents to be prepared for the unexpected, both good & bad! :)
3. I do blog, and I love it!!! My address is http://thedaysillremember.blogspot.com/
I blog about the little things that make up my family. The daily happenings of farm life and being the mother of boys... it gets interesting sometimes!!! :)
4. My job is being a mom. It's the hardest yet most rewarding job I have ever had. I have a passion for photography, which can you will see on my blog. I love to hear my children laugh, I love to hear my oldest son recite bible verses and sing songs I didn't even know he paid attention too. I love chicken, french-fries, ranch dressing and I love to eat out... because I do not like to cook!!!! I have been married to my husband since 2003, and we've been together since my senior year of highschool. I do hope you'll stop by my blog for a visit. Take care, God bless!
Hello Genny! (What a lovely name!)
Saw your link on Conversiondiary and wanted to say hi and thanks for the nice welcome to your wonderful blog!
1. Where do you live? What's your favorite thing about living there?
I live in the beautiful woods of Pennsylvania and my favorite part of that is that it is so easy to feel God's presence in this quiet, natural setting.
2. Do you have any kids and if so, how many? What parenting advice would you give in one sentence?
Yes, we are blessed with 10 children, ages: almost 25, 19,14, almost 13, 9, 8, 7, 5, 4, and 2 1/2
One sentence? Ok: Surrender ALL to Christ.
3. Do you have a blog? If so, what's the name and URL? What do you typically write about?
We own a website called Homeschool Faith and Family Life which offers support, resources, and encouragement to family, faith, and homeschooling lifestyles. Find it at http://www.thebestofhomeschoolfaithandfamilylife.com/
I also blog on BENMAKESTEN at http://benmakesten.blogspot.com/
and DAILY BLESSINGS at http://www.momoften.webs.com/
My favorite memes are kept on A Thankful Woman's Book of Blessings:
http://thankfulwoman.blogspot.com/
and our nature blog, Backyard Glory can be reached through a link on these other sites!
I write about our daily homeschooling life and Catholic Faith and delight in sharing the JOY and Blessings, challenges and trials with others along the way!
4. Tell me a little more about yourself: your favorite food, your hobbies, your profession?
My profession is first and foremost as a homemaker and also working from home as the site owner/webmaster of the site I mentioned above. My hobbies are hanging out with my family, enjoying Mom's Nights with friends (in a special little corner we set up in my basement that we like to call "The Candle Room",)reading, discussing the Faith, blogging, and watching good movies.
God bless you and your beautiful family! Stop by sometime!
Hi Genny!
Just stopping by to say hello! Very nice blog!
Hi lovely blog you have.
ah the kiddies are sleeping but now the hubby needs the computer haha so lets see if I can do this quick :)
I live in New Brunswick Canada. Its the country life for me.
Have two kiddies? What parenting advice in one sentence, hmmm good question need to think about that one...enjoy all the little moments...yeah
I do have a blog mostly for my sister inlaw, and started one for photography aswell. http://www.artofthemoment.blogspot.com/
and
http://photographsbyamy.blogspot.com/
Love my coffee in the morning, hearing my kids laughing,and photography.
Be back in the morning with my coffee to read some more :)
Hi! I'm Bevy from over at www.treasuredupandpondered.blogspot.com and have an etsy shop called www.bagsbybevy.etsy.com Welcome to check those out - whenever, if ever. ;)
I am married, with two little ones
(15months apart in age), and we live in Southeastern PA. I pretty much grew up in this general area - my hubby is from VA - we met through eHarmony a little over 5 years ago.
I guess you can read my blog to find out more about me/us... I'm so glad to have found your blog through (in)Courage, and I'm sure I will be checking back more often since I've opted to follow your blog. :)
This is a great idea for new readers to introduce themselves...Neat!! thanks
Genny,
After reading your moving poem about Grace at (in)courage, I had to check out your blog! It is beautiful and so informative! Your writing is fabulous!
Thanks so much for checking us out last week...we appreciated it! I look forward to reading more from you.
Hi Genny,
I'm Debbie and I came to your blog through Laura Lee Shaw's blog. I live in Phoenix, AZ but was born and raised on Long Island, New York. I have grown to love the desert and dry climate in Phoenix along with the mountains and even cactus. I have no children although we tried for many years. I have wonderful nieces and nephews that I get to spoil though and for years I taught bible study to 2-5 year olds. I have a blog called Heart Choices. My background in nursing and my faith combined give me plenty to write about. I'm currently working with my hubby of 25 years in the tech field and social media.
Good to meet you,
Debbie
http://www.heartchoices.com
Hi, I'm Michele from www.lifeasparents.com. I write about parenting in my 30's and my desire to work from home.
I have one child that will be horrified about everything I've been writing about him. My advice, Go with the Flow.
I love sushi and photography. I work at the University of FLorida.
Thanks so much for following and I am now following you from MBC.
Hi Genny...just came over from Santiago Twins. My name is Tammy and I live in Washington state. I love the NW...beaches, mountains, cities, rain forests...we have it all. I have a 9 year old daughter and a 7 year old son. My advice is to have dinner together every night. You learn so much from your kids during that 30 minutes. I started my blog just over a month ago: http://tammystwocents-tammy.blogspot.com. I hope to be able to do some awesome reviews and giveaways soon. I love blog hopping and am meeting some amazing friends! Stop by and say hi!
I'm the blessed Momma of 5 -ages 23, 19, 15, 10 & 7, homeschooling Momma, writer, educator, therapist.
Best parenting advice: Sympathize with the hearts of your children.
My blog: http://goldengrasses.blogspot.com
"Crafting the extraordinary from the ordinary."
Your blog is wonderful! I've already added 3 book suggestions for my 52 in 2010 challenge = )!!
My name is angie...I live in Ohio..I have been blogging for over a year- and started a second blog this month for my entire family to post on...
Major in Horticulture
wife to 1 amazing man
mom to 4 insanely funny kids
daughter of young parents
sister of 1 brother
LOVE BLOGGING
Love your site! Im now a follower...:)
angelinadawn.blogspot.com
How fun to have an intro post! :)
1. I'm a native Texan, but an "adopted" Floridian. What I like best about living in FL is year-round gardening!
2. We have one 20-yr old son. Parenting advice in one sentance...wow... :) Um, Discipline and Love go hand in hand, write down memories as they happen and take lots of pictures.
3. I have 3 blogs. My main blog is a mish-mash of life happenings, crafts, scripture, silly stories, music, etc... I also have a cooking blog and a 365 photo blog which you can get to from my main blog: http://happywife-mrsc.blogspot.com/
4. Food, salad and chocolate (not necessarily in that order, lol). Hobbies, MANY, I make cakes, love gardening, sewing, cooking, crafting. I am blessed to stay home and take care of my wonderful hubby and home. :)
Hello there!
I'm a mom of 2 - a 4mo old girl and a 2yr old boy. We live in Vancouver, BC.
I JUST started blogging and the address is http://imfindingmyweigh.blogspot.com.
The best parenting advice I can think of is to remember to laugh. Even through the sleep training, the screaming, the wet underpants...children are a gift and a darn funny one at that!
Hi Genny!
Great blog that you have here!
I am now following you form MBC!
Love your blog.
Alexia
http://www.lamammablog.blogspot.com/
Following your blog from MBC.Come visit me.http://motherhoodthetruth.blogspot.com/
Debi
Your post about the mom's patience really touched me this morning. Thank you!
I live in Ohio in a suburb outside of Dayton. What do I love most about living here? Hmmm...I think it's that the Lord has given us everything we need and so much more here. Our church, great thrift stores, fantastic quilt shops, beautiful parks, and an amazing library just around the corner from us.
I've just started my blog called Busy 'Lil Homemaker. I write about a little bit of everything, but hope to use it to share what the Lord is doing in our lives and to share tips for other moms. I'd love it if you'd stop by! http://busylilhomemaker.blogspot.com
What do I enjoy? When I am not writing or doing school with our girls, I love piecing quilts, reading, spending time with my husband, friends, and baking.
Susan
I love this post idea! I may borrow it, if you don't mind. :)
I'm a mommy with 2 kiddos, ages 4 & 1. My parenting advice is over on my site: http://www.TheHelpingMommy.com. I saw you over on MBC and am following you now. Come check out the Ultimate Blog Party and meet some other mommy bloggers: http://www.5minutesformom.com!
Hi, my name is Jeaneth and I have three beautiful children. We live in Guatemala City, Central America. We have the best coffee in the whole world; therefore, I love drinking coffee with my friends. My oldest daughter is 14, Daniella is almost 9 and Edgar Emilio is almost 7 years old. Being a mom is something that I enjoy and sometimes I feel like running away from. My youngest is Autistic which is something that takes a lot of my time and energy, I enjoy doing both. My only advice: enjoy your children while you have them at home and get tones of patience!!!
Hello I'm Jan and we are retired and enjoy life in a country town in Australia.
Yes I've joined Blogspot recently and am enjoying it here. I've joined in a few of the weekly posts... and met some lovely people.
Look forward to joining in here too.
1. I live in Oakland, CA. I love it here. I was actually born here and then after lots of moving around I grew up in Santa Cruz. I never thought I would move back to Oakland, but a job and my boyfriend (now husband) were both here. It's extremely diverse and close to everything--city, beach, mountains.
2. I have two girls under two. Parenting advice: drink lots of coffee and don't take the tantrums personally.
3. My blog is called papoe, which is what my daughter calls the game peek-a-boo. www.papoe.typepad.com
I write/rant about my life as a wife and mother. I've also just started a page on it called "Manic Monday" which is about how songs/albums make you reflect on certain moments/events/times in your life.
4. I work part-time as a nonprofit program director, mostly doing grant writing. I love sushi and chinese food, and anything fried. Other than my new hobby of blogging, I like to watch baseball, watch movies, television, and in my life before kids, I read a lot.
Hi! I'm a new follower from mombloggers.com. Cute story! Follow me at www.yesmommythequeen.blogspot.com. I look forward to adding your button to my blog. LOVED the Mom Monday story.
Hi, My name is Melissa. I am a new blogger. I am a married mom of two wonderful kids ages 2 and 5. I live in Rocklin, California and came across an article you wrote in Sacaramento parent. Your blog sounded interesting and I thought I'd take a look. I love your blog by the way. I am a pediatrician turned stay at home mom and I call this phase of my life my "on the job" training. I've decided to blog about it sharing relevant and hopefully interesting antecdotes or parenting, health and safety issues we all face as moms. My blog is titled "Confessions of a Dr. Mom" and you can find it at http://mommamd4two.blogspot.com/. Thanks so much for having such a welcoming and entertaining blog. I am a follower! :-)
1. I live in Central PA. Favorite part? Fall. I'm originally from Ohio where fall turns the leaves in our yards yellow or brown, with the rare red and orange. Here in PA, the landscape becomes brilliant colors of yellow, orange, red, and purple. You look at the mountains and think, wow God is awesome.
2. I have a 3 month old son. Parenting advice: When you want to put you baby down, hold him for 3 more minutes and enjoy him.
3. I do blog. www.imitationofmary.blogspot.com
I write about my experience as wife and mother. I also am reading "The Imitation of Mary" and reflect on that.
4. I love potatoes, and recently discovered the joys of white fish. I like photography, but am lacking a good camera due to a dropping accident 2 years ago. I am a former pre-school teacher, and now SAHM.
1. I live in NY, not the city. I don't like living here. There's just not enough diversity. But it's peaceful and scenic.
2. I have two children. My advice to parents is to let them eat cake, they will only be children for a short period of time.
3.I have two blogs.
In her own words: ihow2010.blogspot.com/
MommyHooD: http://mommyhd.blogspot.com/
one is just a personal blog and the other is more mommy focused.
I'm a SAHM and student. I love to write short stories. Check out Creative Endeavors section on my personal blog to see if I'm any good. lol.
1) I live in Bellevue, WA, hoping to move out a little into the country soon. I guess my favorite thing about living here is that we're closer to family...we were an hour long drive from everyone before we moved, now we're about 20-30 minutes!
2) I have one son who just turned 3. Advice in one sentence would be "Be the parent and set the rules, the kid isn't supposed to run the house!"
3) I do have a blog. Suddenly Sandy http://suddenlysandy.com Right now I write about pretty much anything and everything...someday I'd like to do reviews and giveaways, I'm trying to get some structure to my blogging!
4) I'm a stay at home mom, I love to read. My husband is a mortgage broker who works from home, so he tends to keep me busy with admin tasks when I'm not being a mom/wife. I enjoy sewing when I have someone who knows what they are doing helping me, I like to knit and am a nut about cleaning and organizing.
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