Party Over Here!

If you're visiting from The Ultimate Blog Party then I welcome you to my little spot in blog-land! Or if you're a 'regular', then I thank you for coming back! (just don't forget to comment! wink wink!). Whichever you are, sit back and enjoy a little read from me, The Fragile Flower.

I have had my blog for almost a year and half and I got started when I was reconnected with my childhood friend Wendy. You see, Wendy had a blog and that is when I was introduced to this wonderful world that is blogging. I was drawn to the journal aspect of it, the preserving of memories. And because I am not a scrapbooker but feel guilty for not being so (but not guilty enough to break down and do it), I had to get my own blog and that is when Fragile Flower was born (or should I say bloomed?).

At first I thought it would be a way for me to write down silly or memorable things that my children have done. I had started a journal for each of my kids but I thought that blogging would be easier for me to actually sit down and document these times. And it has been. I also thought that having this blog would be a neat way to share these daily memories with our family since we do not live close to them. And, again, it has been. But I have found that blogging has grown into something much much more than I ever anticipated. I have actually 'met' new friends and been able to reestablish old ones. And it's been great!

As a side note I have to share this little story with you; one of my new (blog) friends, Becca, sent me a Christmas card this past year. Since meeting her through her blog (and because she is a friend of another friend of mine, Chris) I have felt that she really is a friend even though we have never actually met face to face, so I proudly put her photo Christmas card on our fridge. Then one day my husband sees the picture and asks me 'who are those people?'. I just had to laugh and say 'It's Becca and her family. She's one of my blog friends!'. He just sort of smiled and shook his head. What else could he say?

So there you have it! I blog for the preservation of my family moments, to stay connected with far away family and to meet and share encouragement with 'new' and old friends. Of course, too, there is always that small amount of gratification when one leaves comments!

Thank you for stopping by my humble little blog. I always enjoy 'meeting' a new friend!

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Part of the party fun is the prizes!!! The Ultimate Blog Party has a fabulous list of prizes to choose from for those who win. I've perused the list and came up with my top 3, which are:

• A fused glass pendant from Lucky Girl Trading Co.
• Neat personalized lunch box from Girl, That's Cute
• $50 gift certificate to Paperlicious from Paperlicious.com

And if my top three picks are already chosen, I’d love any of the following (in order of preference): 86, 61, 102, 135, 59, 60, 20, 129. I prefer things that are not related to babies since I am finished with that stage in my life (phew!). So, anything crafty, relaxing or just plain fun would be great! Of course anything for kids between the ages of 3 and 7 would be fun too!