Scrapbooking was my hobby, but it was out of hand. 3 kids, 3 years of pictures, an unorganized and endless supply of scrapbooking stuff, plus a stack of wonderful (but bulky) albums (where to store em?).
I would go on a weekend retreat and come home with only 10 new layouts. I enjoyed the time with friends, but when it comes down to it, I am too much of a I've-got-to-get-something-done-today kind of girl that it drove me crazy.
In August 2006, my brilliant friend Kelly Stocksen (am I a Kelly Stocksen commercial or what?) introduced me to blogging as a way to record the moments of our lives. I was immediately hooked. Click here to see my very first post.
I went on for a couple years just blogging for myself and the occasional family member or friend who would check in and comment.
But then, a few months ago, I got connected with some other bloggers who shared my interests... some I knew personally and some I didn't. But because of their blogs, I began to know them through their written word. And this past Friday, we all came together at the "Okie Hoe-Down" and met in real life.
It was kind of a surreal moment.. especially when Flat Baloney showed up (check out her blog to understand), but it was genuinely fun and interesting to get to know some Oklahoma bloggers.
* * *all the bloggers who came to the Hoe Down (except Georgie!) * * *
* * * * * * Chere (A Day in the Life) and me and Flat Baloney * * * * * * *
* Me with Dawn of Dawn's Diversions and Michelle of Froggy Bottom Blog*
Speaking of Oklahoma bloggers, I recently found out that my blog was nominated for an Okie Blog Award. What? How? Me? I was nominated in the Family Blog category. Surprising and flattering and if you haven't already voted, you can vote for me by clicking on this link (but you have to be an Oklahoma blogger to vote.)
There were some other nominees in attendance...
It was kind of a surreal moment.. especially when Flat Baloney showed up (check out her blog to understand), but it was genuinely fun and interesting to get to know some Oklahoma bloggers.
* * *all the bloggers who came to the Hoe Down (except Georgie!) * * * 
* * * * * * Chere (A Day in the Life) and me and Flat Baloney * * * * * * * 
* Me with Dawn of Dawn's Diversions and Michelle of Froggy Bottom Blog* Speaking of Oklahoma bloggers, I recently found out that my blog was nominated for an Okie Blog Award. What? How? Me? I was nominated in the Family Blog category. Surprising and flattering and if you haven't already voted, you can vote for me by clicking on this link (but you have to be an Oklahoma blogger to vote.)
There were some other nominees in attendance...Jen @ 6 Happy Hearts has been nominated for Best Inspirational Blog
Annie @ Having a Ball has been nominated for Best Family Blog
Melinda @ Bloggin' it from the 'Burbs has been nominated for Best Family Blog
Dawn @ Dawn's Diversions has been nominated for Best Family Blog
Georgie @ Decisionally Challenged has been nominated for Best Humor Blog
Maggie @ Maggie's Mind as been nominated for Best Looking Blog
Flat Baloney @ That's Baloney has been nominated for Best Unusual Blog
Marie @ A Piece of my Mind has been nominated for Best Writing Blog
Check out their blogs on the Okie Award website!
And finally, I have a little plea for you... I have a lovely blogging friend in Louisiana who is pre-cious and is "Desperately Seeking Blog Makeover." She is so c-ute and a great dream interpreter. Won't you visit her and give her a little love and much needed help! Poor thing! ;-)
Post Note:
I am a proud grandma to several blogs that have been born. I feel since this is a blogosphere post, I must make mention of them! I played some kind of role in helping them come to life... sometimes tiny, but hey, I'll take the credit anyway! :-)
Keith Family
A Day in the Life
Something Singapore
The Next Big Event
Kim NOW
Iowa Pilot Wife
and a NEW ONE being born tonight!!!!! congrats L!!!
Check out their blogs on the Okie Award website!
And finally, I have a little plea for you... I have a lovely blogging friend in Louisiana who is pre-cious and is "Desperately Seeking Blog Makeover." She is so c-ute and a great dream interpreter. Won't you visit her and give her a little love and much needed help! Poor thing! ;-)
Post Note:
I am a proud grandma to several blogs that have been born. I feel since this is a blogosphere post, I must make mention of them! I played some kind of role in helping them come to life... sometimes tiny, but hey, I'll take the credit anyway! :-)
Keith Family
A Day in the Life
Something Singapore
The Next Big Event
Kim NOW
Iowa Pilot Wife
and a NEW ONE being born tonight!!!!! congrats L!!!
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