First -- Happy Spring, Everybody!
Don't let this whimsical, carefree greeting fool you; I'm not always so amiable. It's just that I live in Indiana, and we've been waiting to trade in black boots for kicky polka dot or hot pink shoes for so long that I had to give a little shout out to Spring.
So you’re clicking around the Ultimate Blog Party, eh? Congratulations on letting everything else in life slide while you "build community."
You have landed at 2nd Cup of Coffee, a place where I hope you’ll develop a new habit of stopping daily for the extra few moments it would take to sip a 2nd Cup. I try to write as if we’re sitting across the table from each other IRL. Except you can’t see my crazy eyes.
If you riddled this blog with "bullets," topics you would likely find are:
- That Cute Dog up there named Zoe.
- Stories about my kids, like my 16 year-old who racked up 6,000 texts last month.
- Video Blogs called "I See What You're Saying"
- My work at a youth ministry, where we doled out 405 sundaes this week
- My current addiction to crosswords, where phrases like "doled out" often appear
- Observations made by my husband, "Jorge"
- Obsessions with the latest food faves
- Recaps of certain TV shows, including Biggest Loser, Idol, The Office and LOST, the best TV show of all time
- Writing a newspaper column: the trials, the triumphs, the lack of pay
- Amish Heaters, elderly parents and musicals
- Commercials for the Department of ED (Er*ectile Dysfunkshun)
- 70-s music (See playlist below) (I am about 6 or 7 years old in dog years)
- Becoming a "conscientious objector" to the concept of cooking
In a nutshell: Married almost 24 years, 3 kids (22, 20, 16), Writer, Blogger, Envelope Stuffer, Friend to all. Also, I'm a contributor to this book which just came out, and I'd like to give one away at the end of this party. I think the book would make a nice little addendum to someone's Mother's Day plans, whatever they are. So if you'd like to be entered, let me know in a comment.
Thanks for stopping by 2nd Cup. Please come back. And thanks to Five Minutes for Mom for sponsoring annual springtime fun. And that reminds me ... it's time to put on my hot pink ballerina flats and snap some pics of spring!PS: I think we're supposed to list prizes we'd like. Dear Santa:
58 - Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer
Provided by: Moms Who Think
(winner's choice of color, $349.99 retail value )
Who couldn’t use a Target gift card?
19 — $50 gift certificate to Target Stores
Provided by: Shoot-Me-Now
http://www.shoot-me-now.com/
21 — $50 gift certificate to Target Stores
Provided by: Agoosa - Funny Name, Sound Advice
http://agoosa.com/
22 — $50 gift certificate to Target Stores
Provided by: Beginner Baby Blog
http://beginnerbaby.com/blog/?p=100
58 comments:
I switched my brown purse over to my pink purse tonight! Gotta be ready for spring when it gets here tomorrow morning at 7:44 am!!!! I have ditched my coat and boots. I don't care if it snows 15 inches...I'm not looking back.
We have little lime green leaves all over the trees 'round here. . .and lots of neon yellow pine pollen. . .and lots and LOTS of Kleenex. But bring on Spring!!!!
So happy for you being PUBLISHED. Woot!!!
Its been spring for a couple of months girls I live in AZ. I mean weather. Its starting to feel like summer now we have people swimming & sun bathing.
Blessings,
Heather
I love the book cover, and I'm sure I'd love the book!
You are so cute!
Oops... and enter me. :-)
Hi Linda...sorry I've been so absent. Now i am caught up though!
6000 messages? WOW, that is amazing!
I'd love to be entered for this book. I could actually receive this prize here where I live without too much hassle! All the other give-aways are so hard to enter because they would have to be mailed to my parent's house in the US!
Anyways, fun pics...and enjoy those hot pink flats!
BG
Who wouldn't want to own the book?! Of course I want one :-)
So you're celebrating the first day of Spring as we celebrate the first day of fall. I'm sitting in my chair wearing my heavy robe, my hubby's lap quilt over my legs, and my fuzzy pink socks adorning my feet. We leave the windows open at night so the night air cools things down. A fact we appreciate later in the day when the heat index rises into the 80s. But in the mornings it's "muy fresco!"
Have have gotten rid of the winter coat and brought out my orange spring coat. I don't care how cold it will get. I'm done with winter.
The book looks great. It's always great to have a new devotional book. Count me in.
Have a great weekend!!!
I thought I was the only person who wore hot pink shoes. Yay.
Congrats on the book publication. So cool! Isn't it exciting to walk further and further the writing path?????
Are you going to any writer's conferences this year?
we had a tiny bit of snow on the ground this morning. hopefully that's the last of it for a long while.
I love coffee, so this is my kind of blog. Enjoy the blog party. :)
Sometimes I wonder if my kids know they can talk on their phones...they are mostly used for texts...oh, yes, I would love the mother-daughter devotional! Of course it's 6:24 a.m. and I've spelled it devortional twice now. Sigh...
you forgot the bullet point about Ken Lee cakes!!!!
I love your blog! I have come across it several times and this time, I am a follower!
Happy UBP 2009!
I'm so excited to have spring!!! I was in the dark (probably b/c I haven't been blogging or reading much lately) about your new book! Sounds great! I'd love to have a copy of it. Thanks!
Guh-url. You are so cute and I love stopping in here while sipping on my cup of coffee! Happy Spring!
(we are buried under the pollen in AL)
I just said to my hubby this morning that I needed to switch to my pink flamingo bag!
It snowed here last night. BLECH. I guess I'll just have to party all day to get over it. :)
I SO love your humor, Linda.
I didn't realize our kids were so close in ages!
The book sounds great!
put my name in the pot too, please!
I'm sure the book is going to be a hit. Can I get an autograph now before the other ladies are lined up at your door?!! :)
I've been carrying my yellow purse for about 3 weeks now trying to entice the weather to stay in the 70's
could zoe get any cuter??
i so need a puppy again...
WOOHOO! Time to put those winter clothes in storage and bring out "spring wear!" I love it! God's beautiful creation seems a particularly special gift to the scenses in Spring! Enjoy and God bless!
Just stopping by for the party. You reminded me that I need to go make a pot of coffee. LOL Nice to "meet" you!!
well I can't resist a good book, so I'd love to entered if I can!
and hey! don't feel bad.. I'm even more north of you (middle of Canada)
and i'm afraid I won't get my cute strappies for another 2 months!
Glad I found this site through UBP. I'd love to be entered into your book giveaway and I'd love to invite everyone to swing by my site, The IE Mommy, to read my UBP post.
I am always sure that if I switch my shoes and purses too soon, I will jinx it and the snow will return!!
I'm party hopping. Hope to see you at my party!
You know, Linda, I'm not sure it's possible for me to beware the Amish heaters. They just look so... so... so hot!
I'd love to be entered. We've got a Show Us Your Blog open for everyone. Put a shout out on there for your party :)
Spring break just began for me!
Maybe that's why I happened on your blog again. Every time I am delightfully surprised by your creative, humorous writing. I would love to read what you've published and have a weakness for books, so please enter me.
I will become a follower because I want to learn from you.
came over from 5minutes for mom! party hopping and really like your blog.
I'm party hopping and wanted to say that it was nice to meet you! Happy blogging, partying, and Happy First Day of Spring!
What an adorable puppy! ^^
ellybean (at) connected2christ.com
http://www.connected2christ.com/theblog
Happy UBP! You know I can't resist books, so please enter me, and yes, I do have a US address in *case* I win. Congrats on being in the book!
thanks for the wishes for prom...
all the girls are coming back to my house for late-night breakfast and spend the night! The boys are headed to our AP's house to stay over...so, i'll be praying and holding my breath as they go and come...then, gearing myself for cooking and staying up all night.
We're having pancake wrapped sausages, french toast sticks, scrambled eggs, strawberries and bananas for choco dipping and blonde brownies with fudge topping! No carb counting this weekend :) ...and I'll be having coffee, and coffee...did i mention, coffee??!!
Happy spring day too you too and would always love a book ") hugs marina
Popping by from 5minutesformom.com blog party! Hi! I would send you some real spring weather from southern florida. The only thing is, is that it would come with some rain and ALOTS of allergies. I'm not sure you would want that. Although outside the occasional rains & lots of allergy, the weather has been so lovely.
Looks like you've got a lot of great posts to read. I'll definately be back to catch up. That book sounds lovely too.
Hi Linda! You always make me smile! I went out yesterday in sandals only to have to avoid getting my feet wet in the snow. It's gone around my place, but apparently not everywhere in the city. Congratulations on getting your devotional published. Please put my name in for the draw. I'd love you to autograph it if I win!
Hi. Stopping by from UBP09. Great looking blog!
Coffee and a book and I am in heaven. Party on!
Happy UBP '09, Mama. I love your brand of quirky!
Sorry I never came back with a chili recipe - I realized, once the sun came up, that my chili recipe involves a jar of salsa and a can of beans. LOL
Please enter me,
Thanks for the giveaway!
Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com
Hi Linda-
I am stopping by from The Ultimate Blog Party to check your blog out and say hello. We are in for a great week!
Check out my place for your chance to win a LeapFrog Tag Reading System. :)
Stacie
The Divine Miss Mommy
http://www.thedivinemissmommy.com
http://www.twitter.com/stacieinatlanta
Nice to meet you! I would also like to invite you tp participate in Show off you blog Saturday! I would love to read your favorite post! It is never to late to link!I would love to be entered in your giveaway! Thanks
Think spring! Back to the party.
So nice to meet you! Happy blogging!
Hello there. Knocking on your door from the blog party. Hope you don’t mind.
Mike
http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com
Hello! Poppin’ in from The Ultimate Blog Party…all the way from Queensland, Australia! G’Day! I hope you have time to visit my party soon.
Ta!
I just stopped by, blog hopping as part of UBP 2009. It is very nice to meet you. I have a blog at www.superfunmama.blogspot.com; It's a toddler learning blog. I'd love to have you for a visit! I am loving UBP! Have a magical day. I have a goal of trying to visit 150 blogs per day, whew! Let's hope the little one takes long naps for the next few days.
I'd love to win!
Happy Spring 2 u 2!! I decided to do this as well. I always come by yours so I will be sure I visit 20 new blogs at least!! lol
Your poocy is extra precious in that pic!!!
Chel
Hi there. Making my way through the party. Lots of fun so far! It was nice to meet you and I will be back!
Nell
Hi there, I'm here with the party. :) Thank you for doing a giveaway, I'd like to be entered. I'm new to blogging and having a lot of fun! I have enjoyed your site...you have a super FUN personality. :)
Linda,
I'm new to blogging myself and just discovered yours last week. It's been so much getting to know you through your adventures. Thanks for being willing to share. You've been an inspiration to me!
I would love a copy of the book, too!
just out party hopping - lovely to meet your blog
Hey there, stopping by for the party! What an awesome site and I especially love books...I am an avid reader of all kinds. Would love to be entered in the give away!
Great giveaway! Who wouldn't want a $50 Target card? I hope you win.
Love your header! It's pouring coffee...my kind of blog indeed :)
What a great book for mothers day! My mom and I just attended our first retreat together two weekends ago, this would be great for us! I own Announcements Galore and we are sponsoring a prize for the party. Check us out!
I would love to be entered in the give o way.. I have enjoyed plucking around on your blog.. thanks for inviting me over from UBP.. I'm bookmarking for many future refills of coffee :)
Ho! Ho! Ho! - oh wait all your choices are gone. Now what? :(
Email me - happypandababy(@)gmail(.)com and reference #117
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