I have been in Manhattan Beach (L.A.) since yesterday and I just wanted to share with you what I have been doing! I am here for the Bloggers Brunch which was hosted by Childs Play Communications and Team Mom Media. I flew down yesterday (have I mentioned how much I dislike flying?) and checked into the Shade Boutique Hotel. It is a really neat hotel – there is even a huge spa tub in the middle of the room.
I finally got to meet my good buddy Kari from A Giveaway Addicted Mommy. It really is fun to meet online friends in person, and she was exactly how I expected she would be. She is hilarious and just full of energy (and gorgeous HMPH). She actually stayed with me in my room last night, along with Amanda
(Mommy Mandy – who is a sweetheart!). We went out to dinner, tweeted together and giggled a lot.
This morning we went to Starbucks and took a walk down to beautiful Manhattan Beach. It really was breathtaking. We went on the pier for a bit, then headed back up the hill. Valerie from Sweeps4Bloggers called me and we met her half way. She was with Rita from One 2 Try. What a nice group of ladies to hang out with! I’ve been anxious to meet Valerie and she really is just so sweet – I just love her!
We went to Bloggers Brunch and it was fabulous! We met some nice reps and a few other bloggers. After, we came back to the room for a bit and then strolled the Farmers Market which was right outside of my room. I had a hard time saying goodbye to my friends, but I know I will see them all again…some of them at BlogHer.
Though I have had a wonderful time, I am really excited to get home. I haven’t been there much lately it seems, and I miss my family something terrible.
valerie2350
It was a great day and you are wonderful 🙂
xxoo
aledol
These sounds like such F-U-N!! Glad you all got together;):)
One 2 Try
It was a lot of fun! I enjoyed meeting you and hanging out for the afternoon.
Amy A.K.A. "The Mrs."
Looks like a blast! I'm so jealous but I'm so happy for you girls. 🙂 You all look fabulous!! (smooches)
Kari @ A Giveaway Addicted Mommy
I was so incredibly thrilled to finally meet you and you were exactly as I expected and more.
Thank you for all the wonderful times and for the sweetest words in this post. One day maybe I will see what you see when I look in the mirror? 🙂
Thanks for letting us bunk with you! Lets not let too much time pass before doing this again!
Amanda
It was so much fun and a pleasure meeting you Jennifer! Can't wait to see you this summer (who knows, maybe before then!)
Badger Mom
How very cool! I've yet to personally meet any blogging friends but hopefully I will soon.
~*~ Melissa ~*~
How fun! It looks like you all had a blast!
Michelle @ Flying Giggles
The brunch was so nice. I am bummbed I did not get to meet you, however I did get to meet a lot of new bloggers.
We will have to catch up next time!