On Monday, Seth and I met up with blog bud Kristie, aka Slackermommy and her brood. Why yes! She and her family ARE as cool as her blog. And fun too!
Through some conversations a few months ago, we learned we live a mere 10 minutes from each other. How weird is that? So when the kids didn’t have school on Monday, she was kind enough to invite Seth and I ovah to her very pretty house.
Her son Conner is about seven months older than Seth. They hit it off within five minutes of us walking through the door. We also got to meet her beautiful daughters, Madeline, Isabella, and the baby Marigrace. (Much to my chagrin, Seth decided that was a PERFECT day to go commando. So being that he doesn’t have enough butt to keep his pants up, almost everyone in her family got at least one eyeful of Seth’s butt crack. Sigh.) As for us mommies? I’m pretty sure there was not even two consecutive seconds of silence. Yeah, we did alot of gabbing.
Kristie’s got a killer smile, beautiful hair and an amazing figure. (I believe my hubby would say “She has bodacious tata’s.” What? Well, she DOES.) She made us feel immediately at home. And she has so much energy. She’s a dynamo. She was a perfect hostess and put us at ease immediately.
The coolest thing about meeting blog buds in real life is that it feels more like catching up with an old friend than meeting a new one. Even if you have no idea what the person may look and sound like, you know so much about them — what’s happening in their life, their values, beliefs, attitude, sense of humor. When you finally get together, you’re not wasting time with silly, shallow questions. You can dig right in and discuss past posts and get some back story. You get to listen to their voice and watch their expressions and mannerisms. You can speak more freely on your own posts as well — you know, the juicy stuff that never makes it into the blog. Plus? I got to see some of the uber-cool projects she’s working on. It made for a constant stream of facinating conversation.
I met
Stephanie and
Melissa this past fall. Time with them, as did with Kristie, flew by. At one point I realized we had been at her house for four hours. (She is so sweet, she even fed Seth and me a yummy lunch.) I left feeling rejuvenated and so happy about meeting her.
Kristie? THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!
P.S. Sorry there’s no photos of us all together. I started getting a migraine and had to leave abruptly to take drugs.
St. Louis bloggers? We’ve. Got. To. Get. Together. Soon. (Any St. Louis Blogger I haven’t linked is invited! This means you Mikala! For some reason I can’t get a link to work for ya.) I’ve been holding off on organizing because I know some people have got so much going on in their lives… But I’m thinking that maybe we could try to get together next month? You’ll be hearing from me soon.
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On Monday, Seth and I met up with blog bud Kristie, aka Slackermommy and her brood. Why yes! She and her family ARE as cool as her blog. And fun too!
By 5penny, February 23, 2007 @ 7:27 am
What a great experience, I think I’ll definitely need to find an excuse to travel to the midwest. (of course, if I ever get to leave this place!)
Maybe you need an European vacation? Hehe.
Glad you had a great time. At least until the migraine part…
By Alissa, February 23, 2007 @ 12:46 pm
Very cool.
I haven’t met many bloggers from close to me. I live in a fairly rural area.
By Oh, The Joys, February 23, 2007 @ 1:10 pm
Ah what fun. I would love to meet you both!
By Reba, February 23, 2007 @ 2:24 pm
Sounds like a great idea. Say when and where and I will be there.
By slackermommy, February 23, 2007 @ 3:08 pm
Awww, you were more than generous with the compliments. It really was a fabulous day and I hope we do it again real soon. I better get cracking on my post!
By Mikala, February 23, 2007 @ 3:16 pm
I agree with Reba, it does sound awesome, I’ll be there. I would love to meet everyone too.
By Linlee, February 23, 2007 @ 3:37 pm
Sounds good to me!
By Quinn, February 23, 2007 @ 6:56 pm
What fun! I kind of wish I knew some bloggers in my area. Then again, I know how awkward I can be in person, so maybe it’s better this way…
By Andrea, February 23, 2007 @ 7:36 pm
Scheduling might be difficult given our new (sucky ass) schedule, but we really do have to get together.
I’m glad you had a good time!
By Brown Eyed Girl, February 23, 2007 @ 8:45 pm
New to your blog….I have a “weekly blog watch” and I selected yours to read for a week…was going to start Monday but got bored and started poking around.
I love that you met in real life.
If I ever come near St. Louis can I stop in…I’m in Chicago?
By Steven Novak, February 23, 2007 @ 8:47 pm
I haven’t met anyone from the blog world and no one wants to meet me.
Steve~
By Slackermommy, February 23, 2007 @ 8:49 pm
Get out! You are not 34! I swear you look 25. BTW, I’m 36.
By Melissa, February 23, 2007 @ 10:09 pm
I’m in!
By BlogWhore, February 24, 2007 @ 3:46 am
i wanna go on a blog date.
dammit, you cool blog mommies have such a wonderful social life.
By scribbit, February 24, 2007 @ 7:58 am
Oh how fun to get together with other bloggers–I’m so by myself up here!
By Jaelithe, February 25, 2007 @ 5:50 am
You know I’m up for it.
By Pendullum, February 25, 2007 @ 7:41 pm
Hey All Bloggers who loves Lisa!!!
Pahhhttttyyyy at Lisa’s… I mean whaddaya mean St.Louis bunch??/ what about allllllll of us out here that love you????
Paaaaahhhhhttttyyy at Lisa’s!!! bring sleeping bags… and laptops!!!! I suppose there will be way toomany of us… So I suppose tents would be in order…
I am soooo very jealous!!! Have fun you St Louis Bloggers you!!!
By Lisa Fine Goldstein/Kelly Kelly, February 26, 2007 @ 12:02 am
It’s amazing when you think about how much more blog readers know about us than actual real life friends. I often think about that… the blogs are like our inner voices. I would love to meet you someday too — i am all the way in D.C.
Lisa
By mamatulip, February 26, 2007 @ 12:21 am
That’s really cool — glad you had fun!
By Mamma, February 26, 2007 @ 2:38 am
So jealous!!!!!!