Who's Ready to Party??

This year I have decided to join the 5 minutes for mom, blog party! I figured, as a soon to be mom it would be great to make connections with other mothers, and get clued into motherhood! I have never done a blog party, to be honest, I have never heard of a blog party, however, I am always up to try or learn something new, so here's to the blog party!

Now that I have posted my disclaimer, I want to introduce myself in a bit more detail!

I have been married for over two years, to a wonderful man who makes me feel on top of the world! We are expecting our first child and could not be more excited to welcome our little boy to this world! I am a nurse, and find great joy in helping others. My life, and life goals are driven by passion. I am passionate about children who do not have homes and families. My husband and I are currently working through certification courses to enable us to adopt a sweet child, and give him/ or her all the opportunities they deserve in life! I am actively involved in the Pro-life movement and am on the chair of a group!

I recently moved from Arizona to the boundry of Newport Beach. It is wonderful! I love taking walks daily on the beach, and collecting drift wood! My favorite place to shop is flea markets....I love vintage clothing, and "old worn in" items to add to my home! I like to re-do furniture, I think old furniture has great bones and structure! My "style" (if you will) is unique, worn in, and comfortable!

I love to host parties of all sorts, dinner parties have become my favorite....though I am not a cook, I love decorating, and creating beautiful tables.......I believe in the use of "Real" dishes & linens!

I love being active, and enjoy hiking, running, pilates, yoga, and ballet! Natural health/ living is very interesting to me, and I try my best to live as holistic as possible in this modern world! Recently, I have become obsessed with fallowing "savings" blogs.....I love the challenge of finding a good deal!

I love to read classic books (anything Jane Austin) , and children/tween books (ie. Harry Potter.) This summer, I am committing myself to re-read, a childhood favorite, the Little House on The Prairie series! I am determined to never stop learning, I love to learn, and have an entire list of topics and skills I want to study up on! I'm obsessed with Europe....I love all things European! I have dreams to travel the world! I believe in traveling off the beaten path.

I have a great family/ extended family, I enjoy spending time with them. My Grandma is my hero. She recently passed away, I have never felt so heart broken, as I miss her more than my words can express. ( I have a hard time with death. ) I aspire to become just like my Grandma, she is perfection in my eyes!

Someday, I dream of living in a beautiful home ( hopefully, and older home or farmhouse....something with history & originality) on a small amount of land, with space for horse stalls, 2 cows, and a few chickens! It will be a place that has small town values and morals, a place with all four seasons. I will jump in piles of leaves with my children, make snowmen, pick apples in the fall and run through sprinklers in the summer. I do not seek fame or fortune....just a simple life with my family and my children! This is my dream life!

P.S. You should all join in the party....you can promote your blogs, link up with other moms, and win fun prizes! The prizes I am in to win are $50 gift card to tag less baby apparel, 10 free custom bumper stickers ( great for my pro-life group!), $25 gift certificate to Disney store, $25 gift card to target!