We ended up meeting at Cafe Rio for a long lunch (I think I kept them too long). Even though I've met quite a few bloggers in real life, it's still kind of surreal to meet someone after only knowing them through their blog. I feel like I really know Jen, her husband Shane and their son Kellen so it was only fitting that we took a self-portrait with all 4 of us.
They must have thought I was crazy as I followed them out to their car (it wasn't parked near mine) but I just had to get a self-portrait of Jen and I together before she left. They live in Alaska, so there's no telling when I'll see her again. Her blog is one of my absolute favorites because she's honest, insightful, funny, real, intelligent and can laugh at herself. It was a treat to meet her and I hope I didn't disappoint in real life.
In other news, Whitney got some cute good mail from her pen pal Luci. Luci sent a little card adorned with 4 green pompoms (I've never sent pompomed mail before where have I been?) with a long sheet of star stickers wrapped around it. Whitney was thrilled and immediately put the stickers to good use. Also, notice Whitney's keen fashion-sense here, she has a long-sleeved sweater under a hoodie-type shirt.
We have gotten an insane amount of snow and it was still going, but I actually felt like being outside and shoveling. It didn't feel cold out there and was rather peaceful, so I shoveled the driveway and finished right as Randy pulled up (he usually does the shoveling).
He ended up fine-tuning my work (ahem) and then helped me shovel the walk. We can't believe how much snow we have. This is our 6th winter here and though we've had lots of snow, it hasn't piled up quite this much before.
Seriously, that's a lot of snow!**Do you mind shoveling?
Have you ever sent pompomed mail before?
Have you met many blogging friends?**
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Luci will love to see this post later today when I am off work, Jill! Griffin finally got a pen pal too (Carlo's daughter Ellie) - thank God because he had some SERIOUS pen pal envy!
How fun to meet a blogger, esp. one that lives so far away.
I am excited about my upcoming visit with 2 bloggers.
The snow has been so crazy!! I wish that people who lived in the houses along 7th East would shovel the walks--it's treacherous walking to campus!
That is a ton of snow!!
We just don't get that kind of snow here. We are actually in the midst of an ice storm today, so the kids don't have school today. It is literally a sheet of ice outside. The trees and branches and power lines are covered in ice. It looks kind of pretty, but I'd be scared to walk on it or drive on it. Fortunately my hubby made it to work safely!
I am holding out hope to meet bloggers in real life someday!! Lucky you to meet Jen and her family--that is wonderful y'all were able to arrange lunch as they passed through. I bet Jen is just as cool in person as she is on her blog--and I'm sure you are too.
Those pom-poms make me think of those tennis socks with the pom-poms I used to wear with my Keds in elementary and Jr, High. And I didn't play tennis. We need more pom-poms in our day to day lives, don't you think?
I've never shoveled snow, but I feel for those that have to. Brrrr!
I actually quite enjoy shoveling snow. It's so peaceful outside after or even during a snow. It get me warm, and it's great exercise. But then I don't have nearly as long a driveway as you do! But what I love most about all this snow is driving up my street and seeing the huge piles of snow everywhere. It's totally insane.
I love to shovel when it's really quiet outside and the snow is fresh. We had tons too until today we have the hugest melt off. It's 50 degrees and sunny and now everything is a wet mess!
I've only met 2 bloggers and have a long list of women that I'd like to meet. So fun that you've met so many. How many have you met? Have you lost count?
One of your absolute favorites huh? That's big from you I will have to check her out.
Shoveling always looks appealing to me but I never do it. We have a lot of snow too but I think we had a lot more last year? At least it looks like it in pictures.
We've had a mere dusting of snow here that melted by today. It's still bitterly cold though. So - no, the shovelling bit is n/a for me.
Funny you mentioned pompoms. I was reading a knitting book the other day (I can't knit) and saw the section on pompom-making and thought, 'Now THAT I can do!' Sad.
Wow to Whitney's nails!!
I am shocked by how much snow we've gotten this year! I'm sort of indifferent about shoveling. Scott and I kind of take turns right now, so it's not too bad.
How cool that Whitney is getting good mail at such a young age! And how cute are those pompoms? Love it.
I've only met one blogging friend (Midge) and it was great! I will have to check out Jen's blog. It sounds very interesting.
OK--Jill--that is SO going to be me coming by to meet you face to face on one of our trips to Utah--(My husband's family all lives there). We're due to come out this summer, but I think we're going to wait one more year. (Truth be told, I usually dread coming out...I'm not sure what it is exactly. I just always feel like a fish out of water). Did you feel that way when you first moved to Utah? Everytime we come out, too, at least one of my kids gets sick, my eyeball sockets shrivel up, and bedtimes get totally thrown off...and to top it all off, we end up eating at Wendy's practically every day. I feel like we're all pooping oil by the time we leave to come home.
So--when the day comes when we can meet up...promise me that we can go to Cafe Rio. The combination of the two will be the highlight of my visit. (I'll bring my eyedrops). I always drool over the take outs that you and Michelle have on your Friday get-togethers. I want to jump through the screen and dig in.
In addition to the whole fun friend day and Cafe Rio lunch--I am lusting over your snow! We're getting all of the moisture only its in the form of rain...not the same WOW factor. I just love going out on snowy nights and seeing everything looking so clean and sparkly. Way to go with the shoveling! Even if it had to be fine-tuned a little.
PS...pom poms rock!
Rats, I can't see the photos!
I'm with Amie -- I guess I will have to check out one of your absolute favorites.
I thought we had a lot of snow last year, but this was even more. You do have a seriously long driveway.
Thanks so much for all your help today.
i loved meeting you! you definitely did not disappoint in real life- this was the absolute highlight of my trip!!! :) i had no idea how much time had passed until we got in the car to leave- i felt like i could have hung out forever just chatting!
you guys did get a ton of snow!!! and that is a mighty fine shoveling job in the opinion of this 6-month alaskan!
the snow wasn't bad on the drive up, but we did about 40 mph from tremonton to idaho falls. it was so icy- but we made it and it was so worth the stop and the chat!
how great that whitney has her own good mail!!!!
Oh, now that I see Jen's profile pic I know who she is (I've seen her comments). How great to meet her all the way from Alaska! And Cafe Rio? Two good things.
The snow keeps surprising me. It's a little crazy but I am still loving it after being in the tropics for the past couple years. I am sure I'll hit the point where I am annoyed again, but for now I love it. I just stay home and I try not to shovel (not a favorite activity of mine). I do find the snowy outdoors very peaceful, I think that's what I love.
a snow shovel is such a foriegn concept that i don't even know what to say about that?
Snow? What's snow? I haven't seen more than a few flakes in 10+ years.
I am off to check out Jen's blog!
Pom Pom Good mail seems just awesome to me!
How fun to meet a new blogger. It is strange that we feel like we know all of these blogging friends so well even though we have never met most of them.
We have a ton of snow also. I don't know where else we can plow the piles.
Hey so didn't you do a walk through of how to change your header? I need help with changing mine. I am going to search your blog but if I can't find it do you mind emailing me the directions? Thanks.
I am so excited to read jen's blog now! she sounds so great-
how fun to meet up!
Yes we have TONS of snow too- it's incredible. I hear more is coming on friday- I used to love to shovel it when we first moved here but now the novelty has worn off. I have a friend who seriously hurt her back from it so I am a little nervous... even though tons of people do it everyday!! truth be told-I am just a big baby.
So cool that you were able to spend face to face time...with a blog buddy. I'm sure she is as nice (real) in person as she is on her blog. I heart her blog too!
Good job with the snow removal. That is a lot of work...and burns a lot of calories. We received snow today and it sounds like it will be falling lightly for the next few days. That would be the case since we are planning to drive back to QC....
I only have 1 blogging friend that I didn't meet at the blog party. I am way more shy than I ever thought I was. More shy on the internet than I am in real life which is strange.
You make people feel so welcome I think you will always have lots of visitors. I felt comfortable with you the moment I met you...Lori too, it must be a family trait.
Holy snow is right. I can't say that I would enjoy shoveling since I don't do well in cold weather.
I think it's so fun that Whitney and Luci are still responding to each other. So cute.
See, you really are changing the world--one blogger at a time! What a fun day for you and Jen.
I appreciate Whitney's fashion sense. It reminds me a bit of Sarah's. I just smile and nod.
That is a serious amount of snow--insane! I actually enjoy shoveling sometimes, though I usually try to get John to do it.
That is a crazy amount of snow, and you are a trooper to do the shovelling. Yikes, I am sexist because that is a boy joy around here.
I so enjoy meeting fellow bloggers. I love that there is already a connection there. So fun for you to meet - I love that you followed them out to their car!
A TON of snow! WOW! We loved our fluffy wonder of white for that week - but now the rains have returned and all is well again in the world..?
I don't mind shoveling - as long as it stays neat and clean for at least a few hours!
....how can I be so behind in your posts? Where have I been??!!
Holy cow that is a lot of snow. It was a balmy 65 today for us. Sorry, I had to rib you a little.
How fun for Whitney to have a pen pal. Especially one that can send you Mardi Gras colored pom poms.
FYI- the other day I saw a story about a woman that mails large bouncing balls. It was very interesting.
I'm with Barb...I don't really shovel. Good for you for doing it.
Terry is in Utah all week for meetings and told me about all that snow! You captured it well...insane.
We have ice here and my driveway is pure ice. How do you even shovel that? I just threw down salt and slowly back up.
how many days until seven peaks opens? hard to imagine a world without snow.
oh what a nice surprise to meet up with Jen, I have been sooo behind reading that I will probably just start a new this year....computer arrangements are still to be announced.....
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