Blog Challenge #8

What's a movie you can't not watch if you come across it on TV?

I really had to think about this one. Most certainly it would have to be horror movies. Not that I scare easily, I just don't find them amusing. It's almost as if Amityville is always one. Luckily Mitch isn't a huge fan, so we aren't missing out on time together. Given time, I can easily get into an oldie but goodie. Oh, and I'll even admit it, Lifetime Movie Network on the weekend. Lol.

Spring Family Photo's

A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to participate in a fundraiser for the mothers group Z and attend, MOPS. The fundraiser allowed us an opportunity for long awaited family photos.

Did I mention Z wasn't a happy camper?

Thank you Wendy Westcamp Photography

Love This Find

So, I plan on doing more on this blog. Ha! Said the same thing in September. Things have been SO busy!

Any who! I come across many finds that I won't use until Z grows. Given that this is an archive for my family this is the perfect space to store this idea.

I love Odeedoh!

Thanks Nesties.

Blogger Challenge #1

Many don't know this but, the way I manage to socialize in these woods is through the internet. You probably figured that. My new friends are great and we chatter about mommy life, family life, and just bring ourselves back down to earth. I have found a great group of women. We often challenge each other and we noticed a number of us often through the bussiness of raising children and life we have neglected our blogs. This is our first challenge:

The prompt: Why do you blog? What do you hope to get out of participating in this challenge?

I blog so that I can update our families on our life here in Sonora and of course so they could see the growth of our darling little Zophia. Needles to say motherhood has bee chaotic. I have found that I have been split in three ways now. Not only am I Melissa, I am now also Mitch's wife, Zophia's mommy, homemaker, organizer, student, and most of all me. It is far off from where I was just two years ago at this time. Single, career minded, enjoying my friends, planning my wedding. I must admit, I do love my life now. I feel that my sense of purpose has been met in some part. Yes, I am fulfilled by the role as wife and mother, however, there is a part of me that feels that I have more to offer society. Thus, University of Phoenix. I am a phoenix! I have decided to go back to school and finish where I left off prior to my grandpa's death. I am on the road to completeing my bachelor's degree in Human Services with hopes to make a dent in the community. Specifically for the developmentally disabled population, a community to which I feel a lot of compassion for advocating for. We shall see where my compassion leads, the direction may change.

I am taking part in this challenge to make better contributions to our family blog. Yes, I will continue with the cuteness of Z. I just hope to have more content on my thoughts and trials. Thank you if you've gotten this far.

I forgot to mention........

Hide Everything!!!!! We have a crawler!

Please Exuse Our Absence....

Things have been busy at The Lindenbaum home. Z is 9months now, Mitch is doing great, Melissa went back to school. There is a new member in the family Mitch and I have become an aunt and uncle and Zophia a cousin to Jacob Alexander. Congratulations to Marnie and Jeff!!! We love little Jake! I shall be back soon with photos and more updates.

Our Little Doll

Can you find Zophia amongst Great Grandma's dolls?