Blog Hop!

I am participating in the blog hop over on Spearmint Baby.
I like that she is doing a blogging 101 series. Even though I am not creating my blog for a business, I might want to some day when I become a stay at home mom for some extra money or something. So it is definitely interesting. Her blogs, Spearmint Baby, Wedding, Decor are all some of my fave blogs!
Anyway, "hop" on over and check out the blogs listed. I am sure you will find at least a couple blogs you will love!

♥ Michelle

30 day Challenge {day 2}

DAY 2 of the 30 day post challenge. Today's challenge: a picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest.

This is my friend Eileen. I have known her since we were little girls (about 20 years now). We had the same babysitter in elementary school and have been friends since. She is kind, loving and a blast to hang out with. Although we have super busy lives now and days and we don't get to see each other too often, she is still one of my most beloved friends.

day 01 - a picture of yourself with ten facts
day 02 - a picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
day 03 - a picture of the cast from your favorite show
day 04 - a picture of your night
day 05 - a picture of your favorite memory
day 06 - a picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
day 07 - a picture of your most treasured item
day 08 - a picture that makes you laugh
day 09 - a picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
day 10 - a picture of the person you do the most ****** up things with
day 11 - a picture of something you hate
day 12 - a picture of something you love
day 13 - a picture of your favorite band or artist
day 14 - a picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
day 15 - a picture of something you want to do before you die
day 16 - a picture of someone who inspires you
day 17 - a picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
day 18 - a picture of your biggest insecurity
day 19 - a picture and a letter
day 20 - a picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
day 21 - a picture of something you wish you could forget
day 22 - a picture of something you wish you were better at
day 23 - a picture of your favorite book
day 24 - a picture of something you wish you could change
day 25 - a picture of your day
day 26 - a picture of something that means a lot to you
day 27 - a picture of yourself and a family member
day 28 - a picture of something you're afraid of
day 29 - a picture that can always make you smile
day 30 - a picture of someone you miss

♥ Michelle

4 Months (a little late)

I know it's a little late (try 2 weeks) but Here is her 4 months photo college

♥ Michelle

30 Day Challenge {day 1}

I keep seeing things like this on other blogs. Although, this will be more like a  30 post challenge rather than a 30 day. James and I sort of have a pact not to play on the computer over the weekend and during family time. In fact, I mostly do my blogging at work. So a 30 POST challenge it is.

(we totally didn't do this look on purpose. a bunch of birds started flying overhead and we were looking at them.)

10 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME:

1. I am madly in love with Jesus. I became a Christian when I was 21 years old.
2. I have 10 Tattoos. It doesn't seem like that many, but they are pretty good sized tattoos.
3. I have 2 sisters, 1 step sister and 1 half brother. I am the oldest and my brother is the youngest with a 15 year gap between us.
4. Although I don't use my degree, I actually graduated college with a bachelors degree in teaching. 
5. I work at the scented pencil company called Smencils and I love it. 
6. My favorite ice cream flavor is Coffee (followed closely by mint chip). I also love the smell of coffee. However, I really don't like to drink actual coffee.
7. My pinkies bend inward (they are freakish) and I can make a heart with them. 
8. My natural hair color is blond. It looks terrible on me though. I have been dying my hair since I was 18.
9. James and I have been together for 5 1/2 years.
10. I am very Facebook challenged. I really don't like using it. I prefer a phone call or text.

 So, there you have it, 10 random facts about me. I don't know how to do the whole Link Up thing, but please feel free to join in on the fun. :)







 

day 01 - a picture of yourself with ten facts
day 02 - a picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
day 03 - a picture of the cast from your favorite show
day 04 - a picture of your night
day 05 - a picture of your favorite memory
day 06 - a picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
day 07 - a picture of your most treasured item
day 08 - a picture that makes you laugh
day 09 - a picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
day 10 - a picture of the person you do the most ****** up things with
day 11 - a picture of something you hate
day 12 - a picture of something you love
day 13 - a picture of your favorite band or artist
day 14 - a picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
day 15 - a picture of something you want to do before you die
day 16 - a picture of someone who inspires you
day 17 - a picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
day 18 - a picture of your biggest insecurity
day 19 - a picture and a letter
day 20 - a picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
day 21 - a picture of something you wish you could forget
day 22 - a picture of something you wish you were better at
day 23 - a picture of your favorite book
day 24 - a picture of something you wish you could change
day 25 - a picture of your day
day 26 - a picture of something that means a lot to you
day 27 - a picture of yourself and a family member
day 28 - a picture of something you're afraid of
day 29 - a picture that can always make you smile
day 30 - a picture of someone you miss

♥ Michelle

Pictures of the babe

I don't know why I think this picture is hilarious... I just do.

These PJ's are just too cute! Especially paired with her bunny slippers. You can buy them at Target.

♥ Michelle

Zeppi Prints

I won a contest on Spearmint Baby for 2 prints from ZEPPI PRINTS. As per the request of Ashley from The Peanut Gallery, I wanted to show you the 2 prints we got. Robin from Zeppi prints was sweet and responded to my request and customization questions quickly.

 Since I LOVE owls, I got to pick out the Owls print in the "squash" color for the first print. It was a close call between the owls or the cuttle fish print.

I wanted to get the deer family print, as the other, however, James made a good point that if we plan to have another little one here in the next couple years, then this print would be short lived. So we opted for the Love Birds print. I know it's hard to see, but the heart on the tree has J & M written on it.

We found the frames at Joannes (on sale for 50% off - score!). They look great next to the empty spot on the wall by our tv. :) We even mixed it up and added our Ashley G and Drew wood print with them. The colors in the Ashley G painting brought it all together.

*Pardon the bad pictures. I just don't have the time today to edit or take a billion pictures until one comes out just right.

So there, you have it. I will post a picture of the teething necklace that I won from Delirious Rhapsody and let you know how Chloe likes it when I receive it soon. (Thanks Deanna!)

♥ Michelle

photo roundup

I saw this fun photo round up on Ewing,  Lovers in a Dangerous Time and It's a wonderful life. I thought it would be fun and show lots of pictures without too many words, which I seem to be wanting to post more of lately, so here we go. Most of these answers would be James - so I tried to mix it up a little and I changed some of the questoins. I know staring at his mug over and over again can get a little overkill. Haha.
*note: ALL pictures below belong to James and myself*

1. Someone you spend a lot of time with: James, since I live AND work with him

2. A picture of you:

3. A random picture of you and your significant other:

4. A picture of something that makes you happy:

5. An old picture of you: I'm 2nd from the left

6. A picture of your siblings: Virginia on the left and Tiffany on the right

7. A picture you never posted on your blog before:

8. A picture of a person you miss: My old bestie, Casey

9. A picture of people who know you now and then: My family

10. A picture of your favorite place: Portland, Oregon

11. A picture of someone you can tell everything to: Peanut (Because he'll never be able to tell my deepest darkest secrets)

12. A picture of your everyday life:I carry Chloe in this pretty much everyday

13. A picture from a place you love: Salvation Mountain

14. A picture that reminds you of good times:

15. A picture from work: Halloween 2009 @ work

16. A picture from the best day of your life: Since I can only pick one, see accomplishments photo for the 2nd best day of my life

17. A picture that always makes you laugh: Nerdy 30 party

18. A picture of your spare time: I heart Scrapbooking and sorts

19. A picture of your family:

 

20. A picture of the people who are closest to you:The Crackies (Chris & Jackie)

21. A picture of someone you always have a good time with:

22. A picture of your favorite date place: Balboa Park

23. A picture from last summer: Visiting Portland

24. A funny photo: We waited in line over an hour to get these.

25. A picture of you on a favorite vacation: Our honeymoon in Maui

26. A picture of an accomplishment: becoming a mom

27. A picture of where you want to live: A beautiful Victorian house

28. A hilarious picture of your significant other: Gangsta dress up day at work - he ended up looking just like Kip from Napoleon Dynamite.

29. A photo of a tradition: Corvette Diner for my Birthday. Every year.

30. Someone you will never let go of: These two lovely people

♥ Michelle

Featured - Mommy Has Tattoos Mondays!

Adrienne over at The Little A.Korn blog has kinddly featured me on her Mommy Has Tattoos Monday feature.  I love getting to read about all the lovely tattooed moms out there!

Adrienne has a fun blog with en emphasis on music, fashion, tattoos and her adorable family. They can make some serious forts, let me tell you. So you should stop by her blog and show her some love!

Chloe's aunt found this amazing onsie for her!

Happy Monday everyone!

P.S. I know I am wayyyy behind on my post. Now that the baby shower is behind me, I should have more time this week to catch up. I am reading your blogs though! So thank for all the adorable pictures and the laughs.
♥ michelle