Hi, everyone! As many of you know, bloggers from all over are gathering at the Sheraton in Chicago as we speak. It was my dream to be there and meet some of my favorite bloggers, but as you can see, that didn't happen. My husband's 20 year high school reunion happened to fall on the same weekend, so I didn't make it this year. Alas and alack, and you better BELIEVE I'll be the first one to register next year!
Anyway, Robin at Pensieve is hosting a Blog Hop for those of us not able to make it to the conference. If you're a blogger, head over there and sign up, then enjoy the blog hopping fun!
Alright, please allow me to introduce myself. I'm Jen (JIN, if you're from the south), a 32 year old wife, mom, part-time college professor, stage manager, blogger and foodie. I'm the Feeding Toddlers editor on a fantastic site called Foodie Mama and this here blog is my own little corner of the internet. I've been blogging for about 2 and a half years. It started out as a way to keep in touch with family and friends while my husband and I were out of town working, but then I found out I was pregnant, so it has morphed into a blog about parenting and life with a little boy. Dean was born in January 2008 and is definitely the coolest person I know.
This is him:
(and that's me!) He looks like his dad. My husband, Marcus, is also quite awesome. He is an AMAZING cook. Why, just this evening he made me some citrus teriyaki spareribs that were phenomenal.
What's that in that previous paragraph, you say? A LINK?? Why yes! It's a link to one of my many recipes, featured on my weekly Comfort Food Saturday posts. Check them out, you may find something you like.
I hope you'll stick around for a while and get to know me a little better (or at least look at all the cute pictures of Dean!). My post for the Ultimate Blog Party back in March is a good one to check out to get the true flavor that is Jen. And be sure to leave me a comment so I can hop over to YOUR blog!
Everyone have a fantastic weekend and happy blogging!
Hi Jen (I say Jen since I'm from the north ;-) )
I'm wandering over from the Blog Hop! Great to "meet" you!
Posted by: Ann @couponsdealsandmore.com | July 23, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Hi Jen! I'm hopping over from the BlogHop. Nice to meet you! Those spare ribs sound yummy! Stop by and see me some time! http://bit.ly/HZXqD
Posted by: Cindy @MomMaven | July 23, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Hi Jen!
Love Dean's shirt ... teensy little VW buses? Genius! Who said boys don't get the cute clothes!?
Posted by: eva | July 23, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Just had to stop by after you visited me ... if only to say "War Eagle!" (Let the Blog Wars begin ... LOL) So nice to "meet" you!!
@TeriLynneU
Posted by: Teri Lynne | July 24, 2009 at 09:37 AM
What a great picture of you and Deano! Bring him to his Grammy and Papa right now so we can get some sugar! Love you, Sweetie!
Posted by: J | July 24, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Sometimes it's good to stay home and chill. I know you'll be enjoy your split ends in private. :) Funny. As for the $150/person reunion - OUTRAGEOUS! Staying home tops that by far! Have a good weekend!
Posted by: Mandi | July 24, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Great to meet you from the Blog Hop! I'm off to surf your blog a bit...
Posted by: ET @ Titus2:3-5 | July 24, 2009 at 04:13 PM
Hi there! :) Thanks so much for popping by my little spot; what an adorable little boy you've got!! :) It's been so great getting to wander around and "meet" so many great folks - hope you have a great weekend too! :)
Posted by: Cricket | July 24, 2009 at 07:12 PM
wow- TWO blogs-were DO you find the time? LOL
blog hopped over from my site
i actually was gonna use hey ya'll but you already had it, so i went with the bless their hearts! weird huh?
signing up for both sites!
Posted by: nicole h | July 24, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier! Dean is a cutie, for sure. And, yum yum on the dinner recipe!!
Posted by: dena | July 24, 2009 at 11:52 PM
Jen,
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
I popped over here from your link in my comments and OMG do I love you already :D You are at the top of my daily reads list!! You are so fun!!
Posted by: Sarah | July 25, 2009 at 12:25 AM
I still trying to figure out if I say Jin or Jen. I have been in the south almost all my life so maybe I do say Jin.
Anyhoo, Dean is adorable. I love that age group, they are so much fun!
Posted by: Christi | July 25, 2009 at 12:25 AM
Ooops...sorry, you aren't Jen...this is what happens when I try to write at 12:30 AM. My brain doesn't function!! I meant everything I said...except the Jen part :P And, um...yeah, forgive me :D
Now I'm going to follwo you on twitter and stop embarrassing myself :D
Posted by: Sarah | July 25, 2009 at 12:27 AM
Your son is such a cutie! (And I have a hubby who is a great cook too-isn't it nice?!)
Posted by: Staci A | July 25, 2009 at 01:07 AM
Hi Jen! So nice to meet you! I'm looking forward to reading your Feeding Toddlers articles. I have a beautiful 2 YO daughter and helping her establish good eating habits is SOOOOO important to me!
Enjoy blog hopping!
Posted by: Heather @ Not a DIY LIfe | July 25, 2009 at 08:28 AM
Hi Jen, what an adorable son you have! I know that love, even tho my baby is 21, and a girl at that...lol. I am the antithesis of a foodie, so it is very interesting to me to meet foodies :-) That's what blogging does...lets us meet all kinds! Nice to drop by! Diane
Posted by: Diane | July 25, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Hi Jen! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Your little one is to die for!
Loe your blog, and I look forward to stealing some comfort food recipes from you.
XOXO
~Eve
Posted by: Eve @arewethere | July 25, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Nice to meet you Jen. Your little boy is adorable and those terriyaki spareribs sound so yummy! Stopping by from the blog hop to say hello
Posted by: Stacie | July 25, 2009 at 06:05 PM
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I enjoyed getting to "know" you! I hope you have a wonderful weekend
Posted by: casey | July 25, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Dropping in from the blog hop to say hello! It's nice to get to meet/know you and I hope you will come visit!
Posted by: Malissa | July 26, 2009 at 02:00 AM
your son is GORgeous! really. beautiful.
thanks for hopping by; i'm enjoying this 'bloghop' and seeing so many new sights! and how funny that your husband has this same heart on his arm! :)
Posted by: patty | July 26, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Thanks for stopping by to say hello to me at http://barbarasbeat.blogspot.com/.
I would love to check out your recipes.
Your little boy is so cute. Kids give us a lot to write about.
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara Platt | July 26, 2009 at 11:44 PM
I am hop-ing over to you from BlogHop'09, I am #311. It is so nice to meet you!
Be sure to Hop on over to my place and check out my 30+ giveaways (with a new one added daily) and to spread the BlogHop'09 Love!
Ashley
Beauty4Moms
http://Beauty4Moms.blogspot.com
Posted by: Ashley | July 28, 2009 at 11:06 AM