Friday, April 5, 2013

Welcome...


...to my corner of the internet!  I'm excited to be involved in my 2nd annual Ultimate Blog Party event sponsored by 5 Minutes for Mom.  I participated last year and loved the chance to connect with other creative moms out there and still read many of the blogs I discovered through the party today.  

Ultimate Blog Party 2013

I started blogging on a whim as a way to keep memories of my family in one place.  Then, after becoming pregnant and giving birth to my son, Cruz, this blog became my attempt to play Holden Caulfield and stick all of these amazing feelings and moments I was experiencing in glass cases (or behind glass screens, so to speak) and lock them away forever.  I wanted to freeze time because if I've learned one thing in my 28 years on this earth, it sure goes by fast.  

Now, I blog for a mixture of reasons.  I blog to create, to inspire and be inspired, and to challenge myself to not just plug away through this life, but think and grow and learn.  I've learned a lot about myself through this blog, and likewise, have learned a lot from many of you.  

I've always enjoyed writing, but have discovered I love telling stories through pictures, too.  While my Canon Rebel is one of my closest companions, the two boys often captured on the other side of the lens make up my world.  My husband, Beau, is one of the funniest, most giving, and loving men I know, and my son, Cruz is a busy, strong-willed sweetheart with a love for pirates, rocket ships, and red trucks.  I take so much pride in the home I help to create around here, and strive for a sanctuary that is God-centered, supportive, and chock full of traditions, adventures, and laughter.

  






Looking forward to connecting with all of you!

To read more about my thoughts on blogging, visit here.  
To see last year's UBP post, visit here.
To see one a couple of my favorite posts, visit here or here.       

18 comments:

  1. I love your little family and seeing Cruz's adventures! I've been following you since the UBP last year and I've enjoyed getting to know you guys better through your blog.

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  2. Hi there! I saw you on the link list for the ultimate blog party! You have such a beautiful family! I cant wait to read more.

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  3. Visiting from UBP13! You have a beautiful family! Your son is adorable! I look forward to following your blog!

    Kurstin Sherman (UBP #91)
    http://serenityandbliss.blogspot.com/2013/04/2013-ultimate-blog-party.html

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  4. Visiting from UBP! Another Canon Rebel owner here, love capturing life when time allows (though it's tough at times with soon-to-be 7 kiddos).

    Blessings,
    Jenn
    http://treasuringlifesblessings.blogspot.com/

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  5. You have a beautiful family!! I followed you from the UBP.

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  6. I found you from UBP 2013. You family is beautiful! I wish I looked like that before kids, much less after. haha

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  7. Hi! visiting from UBP13! your family looks like a lot of fun! Now following! Cant wait to get to know you better! thedailywyatt.blogspot.com

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  8. Hi! glad to have dropped by for the gorgeous pictures! #UBP13

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  9. So nice to meet you! What a cute little guy you have!

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  10. Hi Ash...You know how much I look forward to reading your blog each day.:) Keep writing & taking pictures!! I love reading about your thoughts & adventures and watching Cruz grow & change. Happy Saturday!

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  11. Nice to "meet" you! This is my first year participating in the Blog Party and I'm finding it really fun to explore and discover new blogs. Your son is adorable!

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  12. So nice to meet you!

    Just dropping by from the #UBP13. You have a terrific blog here. Looking forward to getting to know you better! I hope you find the time to stop by my site. Have a wonderful weekend!

    http://www.thehealthymoms.net/2013/04/the-ultimate-blog-party-2013-welcome-to.html

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  13. Stopping by from UBP13. You have a great blog and a beautiful family.

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  14. Visiting from http://oneorganicmama.blogspot.com/ - following you on Twitter now :) love your blog!!

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  15. Visiting from the UBP and stopping for a minute to link up and say HI!
    Nicky
    www.feelingtheemptynest.com

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  16. How sweet - I wish I would have started 11 years ago when my son was born. Documenting the little years would have been great. Hope you are having fun at the party!

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  17. Hi, I found you through UBP13. I'm kind of a newb to blogging, but I'm loving it so far. I'm an educator, former foster parent (for kids with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities) and adoptive dad of two kiddos with special needs. It's been great reaching out, talking to, and hopefully helping other families! My whole blog is all about learning to learn and helping families succeed using brain-based practices. Come check it out. I think you will like it! www.wiselearners.com

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  18. I’m late! I’m late! I’m stopping by from the UBP13. You have such a lovely family! I'm looking forward to getting to know you! I hope you stop by our party for a slice of warm banana bread and cold milk.
    Hugs,
    Cathi
    http://simplesojourns.com/2013/04/ultimate-blog-party-2013.html

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