we are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams
Dear Hubby,
Tomorrow we will celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary. June 25th. For 9 years we have laughed, cried, made babies, and built an amazing life. You’ve encouraged me to chase my dreams – always ready in the wings with your support and love.
I could not have asked for a better partner, lover, and friend. You compliment and complete me in every possible way.
I love you, Andy. Whatever our next adventure – I’ll still be holding your hand.
Love,
Wife
Thanks to the help of random.org a winner has been chosen for the gorgeous leather journal…
Congratulations “Tasha” who left this comment:
“CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS on your blog-iversary! I look forward to receiving your posts in my inbox and love to read your little tidbits that seem tp represent what we back-to-school-mamas-of-little-ones-oh-my-gosh-where-is-the-pause-button-on-my-life go through on a regular basis. Enjoy your studies, and most of all, your family! 
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Email me at mamaneena@hotmail.com to claim your prize.
Thank you to everyone that entered and showed me some much appreciated love on my blog anniversary! I’d send each of you a leather journal if I could, but that would be expensive and I’ve only made about 14 cents this quarter on ads. Instead I’ll give you a hug and a smooch – and I suppose grab your ass if you’re into that sort of thing!
xoxo
** CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED – WINNER WILL BE PICKED SOON!***
Today is my blog anniversary. I have been blogging for exactly 3 years.
I started blogging as a means of finding an outlet for my parenting struggles. I was pregnant with my third child when I began blogging, my husband traveled all the time, and my other kids were 3 years old and 2 years old.
That third child will be 3 next month.
It’s all kind of surreal. In the time I’ve been blogging I’ve managed to write 736 posts. I’ve been to blogging conferences all over the country. And, I’ve met and formed friendships with some incredibly amazing women!
In the time I’ve been blogging I’ve returned to school in pursuit of a PhD. My research aims to understand the community and identity formed for mommy bloggers.
In the time I’ve been blogging I’ve contributed to several sites, had my first article published, and even managed to make a little freelance writer money!
Who knew that when I started this three years ago it would lead to all this?! I can hardly wait to see what will come next!
I’ve changed urls, revamped my blog name, gone through redesigns and new headers. But, mostly it’s stayed the same – me, my words, and a place where I feel safe, connected, and inspired.
In honor of my three year blog anniversary I’m having a little giveaway!
As much as I love the beauty and power of words – I hope to pass that love onto someone else. I’m giving away this beautiful, handcrafted leather journal!
All you have to do is leave a comment on this post for a chance to win! That’s it! Contest closes Friday (November 12) at 12:00 p.m
I’ll choose a winner with the help of random.org and the lucky winner will also get to choose whatever personal embossing they’d like!
This is just my way of saying thanks.
Thanks for reading.
Thanks for commenting.
Thanks for, well, everything!
*smooches*
(This post is not sponsored by anyone other than me. No journal makers know who I am nor do they care. This is just because I love ya!)
Eight years ago this man was crazy enough to say yes.
He said yes to forever. 
Today is the official anniversary of my bloggy love child and also my 287th post. Not that there is anything significant about the number 287…just that it falls on the one year anniversary of my blog. But, 287! WooHoo!
