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Friday, August 12, 2011

I Met My First Blog Friend...And Lived To Tell About It!


Well, I'm obviously kidding about that last part. Of course I was going to live through it. I mean, it wasn't like Quinn was going to kidnap me and leave Sheepie, C and Husband to fend for themselves. And even if she did? I figured, "heck, I could take her!" 


Although Quinn is new to blogging, I just knew we'd be fast friends. Sure, she stalked my blog for a while before introducing herself and starting one of her own, but she curses (a lot), drinks beers (a lot), is the Mama to a beautiful baby girl and hates to cook just about as much as I do. Match made in heaven, no?

When tweeting back and forth about our vacation plans, we suddenly realized we were beaching it no less than 15 minutes from each other. Folks, this is where Bloggers get really excited at the prospect of meeting someone they've only read about every day for the last however many days weeks months years. 

Nap schedules were juggled and a mom-date was set. Maybe now I should let you all know that I had total first-date butterflies. I mean, you all don't know this about me, but I'm not really this funny in real life. What if she thinks I'm crazy? Well, at least I'll have C with me to deflect any awkwardness.


It may have taken the babies a second or two to warm up to each other but the minute Quinn and I met, it was like picking up with a regular ol' super awesome girlfriend. We squealed a bit, we hugged, we laughed. I mean, it was only a matter of minutes before she was sitting on the beach with my husband, brother and sister-in-law and I, drinking beers and dropping the f-bomb. 

Oh and the babies? They hit it off, too. Quinn and I are arranging their marriage as I type this. 



Quinn, thanks for popping my proverbial Blog-Turned-Real-Life-Friends cherry. Don't worry, I'm already planning my next trip to Philadephia!

Loyals, if you're looking for a new read, head on over and puh-lease check her out. I promise, you won't be sorry! Now, if you'll excuse me, I have an arranged marriage to plan. 

Happy Friday!

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15 comments:

  1. lg2006August 12, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    You crack me up! I have the same butterflies on meeting bloggers for the 1st time but I could have joined that beer and f-bomb party right away!! Glad you girls had fun

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  2. LindseyAugust 12, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Absolutely adorable!! Love the cute pics of the kiddies too!!

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  3. Momma StJAugust 12, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    too funny! those babies are destined to be together. adorable :)

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  4. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    How exciting! Sounds like you guys had a great time. And yes, they do make a very cute couple :)

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  5. Shannon DewAugust 12, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    So much fun! I'm jelly, i wanna meet a blog friend!

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  6. Mrs EyeCanSeeAugust 12, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Fun!! I love meeting bloggy friends IRL! In fact, thanks to you and your guest post this week, I may get to meet JDavisSquarred! We live like 10 min away from each other and I had never even read her blog!

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  7. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    So fun! Glad you got to meet :)

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  8. Lindsay @ Delighted MommaAugust 12, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Too funny!! I also have a few ladies I would love to meet up with! I am sure it is a little nerve wrecking. Looks like the kiddos had a blast and Im glad you had a good time!

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  9. DollfaceAugust 12, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    How fun! Those babies are totally having an arranged marriage :) xxxoo

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  10. Happiness Is...August 12, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    So fun! I have never met a blogger in real life - I think I'd be nervous. I did meet a girl from planning weddings on The Knot, and she's great, so I know internet friendships can work - ha! It's like online dating but better.

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  11. QuinnAugust 12, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    You make me sound like a drunken sailor!! HAHA I love this post and the to-die-for pics of S & C!!

    Thank goodness we both have no filter & no boundaries! Can't wait for our next meetup! Hopefully its sooner rather than later.

    Now get that family to Philadelphia ASAP. Thanks!

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  12. ChelsiAugust 12, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I was so excited to meet my own bloggy bff last fall! I had an amazing time with her and her family and we ran a 5k in downtown Chicago while I was there.! She set me up on an air mattress in her play room! ;o) I'm so glad for this community for the friendships made!!! Ha, and I will never forget how often Jen said "Balls!" or "Donkey Balls!" Love...

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  13. SarahAugust 12, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    O my goodness how fun... I cannot believe the curls in C's hair in these pics

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  14. AshleyAugust 13, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    That's so fun! The babies are absolutely adorable in these pics and I bet its the best meeting a blog friend! :)

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  15. Melissa @ I Pick PrettyAugust 14, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Congrats on popping that cheery - it's an important step in becoming a capital "B" Blogger, along with getting your first icky comment. So glad it went well, and looking forward to checking your "date"'s blog out :-).

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