Social media 'R us.

Hiya, peeps! Long time no chat, eh? I was in Vegas last week and have FINALLY recovered. While I'm bizzy organizing my ridiculous set of cell phone pix to share with you, I thought I would give you a little homework.

One of my work peeps needs a little help to build his self esteem. One of his trade show booths is nominated for some big, fancy award and he needs to win said award to prove his self-worth. It might actually help him stop drinking. And smoking. And sucking his thumb at night. So do it for the kids, will ya?

Anyway, if you have a spare moment in your day, please click here and vote! You will get a confirmation email to click and actually register your vote & be entered in a drawing for an iPad2. So really, do it for the iPad.


As always, thank you for your love, support, and beer. Send more beer.

I Just Can't Quit You.

Well, I've officially given up on TheBump.com Mommy Blog awards.

Upon further review, the Mom from the blog that's currently in first place in my category is offering to give away 2 iPods to her readers if she wins the $1,000 prize.

I could bribe my readers, too...but there's just no way I can ever catch up to her 432,614,234,907,657 votes.

Oh well. We tried. And as they say in the business, "It's an honor just to be nominated."

Gag.

My Cup Runneth Over.

Sososososososo many great things are happening in my life this week.

First, the Carrie Underwood variety show news.

Then the TheBump.com Mommy Blog Award news. (Shameless plug, please click here and vote for ABM3 OFTEN...no login required and no daily limit!!)

And now, the delicious Cool Whip and Heath Bar bits atop my cake of happiness is this news:

GLEE: THE MUSIC SEASON 1 CD IS AVAILABLE AT AMAZON.COM!

Obvi, my copy is on reserve. And while I was at it, I added some Sharpie retractable pens to my order to qualify for "FREE super saver shipping. "Yeah, I'm such a sucker.

Dear Readers: YOU KICK ASS.

Imagine my extreme delight when I opened up my g-g-g-gmail and saw the following love note:

Hi Kristi,

Congratulations! TheBump.com is happy to announce that your blog has been selected as a finalist for “The Bump Mommy Blog Awards” in the "Working Mom" category. Starting today, readers will be able to vote for their favorite blog finalists here.

Voting ends on Monday, October 19, so if you haven’t already, please be sure to spread the word to your blog fans via email, a blog post, Twitter and Facebook!

Best of Luck!

Ok, first of all, I don't know who actually voted for me, but THANK YOU! I just sort of quietly put the button on the right nav one day, thinking maybe one or two of you might go out and nominate me. But to be a finalist?!? Never in a million years did I think...Wow. And the prizes RULE --> one grand prize of $1,000 and 15 runners-up will get $100 gift certificates to Pottery Barn Kids. KICK. ASS.

Let's rock this out all the way to the FINALS, shall we? Click here to vote for "...and baby makes three!" (Scroll to the bottom of the page...and maybe refresh the page to vote a few hundred times? You can vote as often as you want...no login required!!)

Spank You Very Much.

Well, well, well...what have we here? Another blog award!



I actually have been nominated for this one twice. Jamie from Living life. One blonde moment at a time. and Miss Pretty from Pretty Woman and Classy Too! were kind enough to bestow this fab award on me. Thank you!

The rules for this one are as follows:

List 7 things that you love, and then pass the award on to 7 bloggers that you love. Uhmmm, 7? I'm going to take an editorial freebie here and allow others to pass it along on my behalf.

1. The obvious: J-Man, Joey, WIP, my family and friends.
2. MAC makeup, all varieties.
3. Qdoba. Specifically, the queso. Who am I kidding? I presently love all foods.
4. Really good chic lit.
5. How I Met Your Mother. Desperate Housewives. 30 Rock. The Office. Private Practice. Grey's Anatomy. Real Housewives of Orange County. Jon & Kate Plus 8. (Not proud of the last 2, but whatevs.)
6. New shoes.
7. Bargains. Coupons. Free stuff. Samples.

You'll note that I grouped "like" categories together...totally allowable. :)

Thanks again, ladies!

Who, Me?

I'm so flattered! My (mid) Mid-Life Crisis has given me my first blogger award! Thank you!!!

It's so weird to think that something that started as a way to keep friends and family apprised on all my pregnancy news and drama has evolved into a "real" blog...with followers and everything! I've had over 8,000 visitors since October 2008 - that's just nuts. Mikey likes me...he really likes me!

I'm always excited to read your comments and see new followers, and hope that I can stay snarky enough to keep you all coming back.

Apparently the rules of blog awards are very straightforward (I'm still learning) : nominate a blog or two that I lurve and let the author know she's been tagged. My picks are:

1. Jamie from Living Life. One Blonde Moment At A Time. - I giggle a little harder at every post. Plus, she has a sick obsession with the Snuggie...who can't love that? :)

2. Clemsongirl from Clemsongirl and the Coach. - Her daily antics provide a delightful insight into what my future will look like with a houseful of boys. If only I could be as fabulous while doing it! :)