Liebster Blog Award!

So I'm pretty out of it when it comes to the blogging world. When I saw a comment from Cristin saying that she nominated me for a Liebster Award, I first thought, YAY! Then...WHAT?? So I googled it! It is basically an award for favorite up and coming bloggers with less than 200 followers! So YAY!

First off, go check out Cristin at Blended With Love who nominated me! She has a very good blog!

The Rules:

Each person must post 11 things about themselves.

They must answer the questions that the nominator set for them plus create 11 questions for the others that they nominate.

Choose 11 people to nominate, link them in your post, and let them know you nominated them!

And you can't tag back!!

Here are my questions!

1. What made you start blogging?

Emma, of course! I started blogging to document "Life with Emma" ;)

 
2. Looking back from the beginning of your blogging days, do you think your blogging style has changed? Why?

I'd love to stay that my style has improved, but I don't know if its true! Ha! I do blog more consistently than I did. I try to do more than just post pictures with captions, but on long days...that's what you get, sorry!

 
3. What food do you absolutely hate? 

That's a hard one. I like to try all foods and different preparations, but I do occasionally come across things I don't like. I'm having a hard time picking one that I HATE, though. I don't like raw tomatoes usually, but I will eat them on a BLT. So I can't say I hate them. The only thing I can think of is "fishy" fish. I LOVE seafood, but if it tastes or smells fishy, I can't go there.

 
4. When was the last time you laughed so hard you peed your pants?

Way too often since I've given birth!

5.  Did you keep your New Year's resolution from 2012?

You mean all 26 of them? Hahaha! None of the Personal goals, ALL of my goals for Emma (YAY!), Some of the Household goals, None of the Time Management goals, Most of the Financial goals, One of the Misc. goals. I'll let y'all guess which is which! ;)

6. Describe your favorite Christmas ornament.

Any and all of them! I love Christmas decorations!

 
7. Which of your parents are you most alike?

Clinton would say I was stubborn like my daddy, but I don't agree. I think I'm most like my mom!

8. What's your favorite way to relax?

Soak in the tub and read!

9. What is your pet peeve?

Which one? I have entirely too many. Maybe I just don't like people! I'll just say the one that was brought up yesterday at Emma's party!! It really bothers me when the birthday girl (boy) is opening presents and all the other kids are on top of them and no one can see. Like makes me CRAY-CRAY! Thankfully none of the kids did that yesterday, despite my sister urging them to! Heifer.

10. What's your favorite TV show?

I DVR way too many show, but my absolute favorite is The Big Bang Theory! I can watch the reruns over and over and it never gets old!

11. If you could give one piece of advice about anything, what would it be?  

Meal plan. Don't question it, just do it!
 

Ok! Now I get to nominate so great blogs!! 

1. The Harris Life http://theharrislife.com/
2. The Bell Beat http://allibell17.blogspot.com/
3. The Sirois Family http://johannahsirois.blogspot.com/
4. Here comes the sun http://odell2003.blogspot.com/
5. Olive Gypsy http://olivegypsy.wordpress.com/
6. Everyday Atchleys http://everydayatchleys.blogspot.com/
7. Jenn's Journey http://ournewbaby09.blogspot.com/
8. Chillin' with the Hillen's http://thehillenfamily.blogspot.com/
9.  O! The Places We'll Go http://stephanieolmstead.blogspot.com/
10. The Enabler and Her Codependents http://theadventuresofmrsjay.blogspot.com/
11. The Smith Family http://amy-thesmithjourney.blogspot.com/

Here are your 11 questions! Get ready for random.

1. Look back 5 years ago. Is your life what you thought it would be? Why?
2. Which cartoon makes you want to go on a shooting spree?
3. What was your favorite vacation?
4. Where is your DREAM vacation spot?
5. Pumpkin or sweet potato? Dressing or stuffing?
6. Favorite subject in high school/ college?
7. What is your favorite app?
8. Which cartoon character would you like to meet in real life? What would you say to them?
9. If you could jump into a movie, which one would you pick?
10. Are you into college sports? Which team?
11. What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

Don't forget to notify the blogs you've nominated! Thanks Cristin, this was fun!

Blog Commenting Challenge- Day 5

I did it! I've completed the challenge! I'm surprised at myself!

Today's topic is "tell us about your dream vacation"!

Oh, there are so many!
Right now, its the Caribbean Disney Cruise! Because, we are going in January! Woo Hoo! I'm super excited and can't wait to see how Em reacts!

Of course, anytime I get to go to New Orleans, I am happy!

Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans?
My Favorite Place
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler- Parade Post
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler- Food Post

Any beach vacay would be heavenly. I would love nothing more than to lay in the sun like a lizard. Em loves the sand, too, so its easy!

Bucket list trips include all 50 states, England, France, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Tahiti, & Australia!!


Now that the challenge is over, I just want to say thank you for all of my visitors and commenters! And THANK YOU to my new followers! I'm so thrilled to have people read my nonsense, I can't even tell you!

Blog Commenting Challenge- Day 4

Day 4 is here! Today's topic in the challenge from Jenna's Journey is to talk about hobbies!

This is always a hard question for me. What DO I do during my free time?? The big question is do you mean free time WITH Emma in the house or WITHOUT Emma in the house? It makes a difference, people. Ha!

I love to read. Always have! What's my favorite book? Now, that's another hard question. Usually its whatever I am currently reading. My interest in books is varied. I'm currently RE-reading the Sookie Stackhouse series, and that's big because I never read books twice. But True Blood is back on HBO right now, and I'm obsessed with it! Before that, I read the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy and I devoured The Hunger Games trilogy. I, also, keep The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes on my Kindle and read a few stories here and there. Before I bought my Kindle, I would read whatever my mom would read, then pass down to me. Usually romance novels or Jodi Picoult books.

Em and I love to crank up some tunes and sing along. Not well, but loudly. 
 

My taste in music is so eclectic. Here is a snap of just the A's & B's on my current playlist...

As you can see, the Glee Cast is pretty heavy in there... Em LOVES it! That's just a snippet of what I listen to!

Hmmm. What else do I do during free time? Veg out and watch crap TV. Text my friends all day. Get pedicures. Stalk Facebook. Stalk blogs. Pin things on Pinterest. Nothing productive at all!

Blog Commenting Challenge- Day 3

Day 3 of the challenge from Jenna's Journey! Today's topic is to tell about my social media and favorite websites!

I have a Twitter account, but it is usually neglected unless I'm entering a giveaway! ;) I Facebook for personal use. And I'm on there entirely too much. It's become a knee jerk reaction. Have 30 seconds where my mind isn't occupied? Fire up Facebook! Who cares if I just looked at it 2 minutes ago? Maybe someone posted something NEW that I haven't seen yet! That sounds oddly obsessive, doesn't it. 

I ADORE Pinterest! I have gotten so many good ideas! AND I've even done some of them! I'm so proud of that fact, I've blogged about some of them!

A Pinteresting Learning Time

Happy Father's Day

A Pinteresting Meal- Trying out new recipes!

A House Divided- A Recipe Post

I Found it on Pinterest!

Please follow me on Pinterest! Here is my page! Sorry in advance for pinning so much! :)

As for favorite websites, I've already mentioned that I stalk Facebook and Pinterest daily. But I check The Pioneer Woman, This Week for Dinner, and Yahoo! (for the important news) regularly! I, also, read the blogs on my blog roll regularly (if not daily)!  Wow! It really sounds like I spend a LOT of time on the internet.

Blog Commenting Challenge- Day 2

 
Today is Day 2 of the Blog Commenting Challenge from Jenna's Journey! It's working! I've gotten 4 new followers! I am happy a clam over here! Last night, I kept calling Clinton to come in here and look at my new comments. I'm easily entertained! He is not. Ha!

Today's topic is to tell y'all all about this blog!

I started to blog to just keep everyone updated on Emma. Nothing in particular, just her life. Now, I've turned it into my scrapbook of sorts. Sometimes I will share a recipe or a organization project, but mostly its the comings and goings of our family. I asked Clinton if he thought Emma would appreciate how much I've written about her on the internet for all the world to see. And he said yes. Then I said, but what about when she's 13. Probably not so much. Sorry in advance, Em!

I am usually ok with sharing things on here. I've wrote about low points and I've written as tears streamed down my face a few times. Thankfully, those times are few and its usually upbeat here. Sometimes I'll think about things that I think are hilarious, but have to put myself in check. The world is NOT ready for everything that crosses my mind. :) When I take pictures of Em with other kids, I do TRY to always ask parents if they are ok with me posting them. Sometimes I forget, and I feel guilty about it.

My blogging inspiration is, of course, Emma. I am constantly blogging in my mind. And let me tell you, the ones I've written in my head are way funnier than the ones I actually get on here. For some reason (Mommy Brain, I tell you!), I've forgotten all the funny little quips and quotes I had planned to put in by the time I write! Aggravates me to no end!

Blog Commenting Challenge Day 1

 

I'm doing a blogging challenge this week! The purpose is to find new blogs to follow AND help others find this blog to read! Yay! Not that I don't love my current readers, (I do!), I just want to share my nonsense with many more blog stalkers (like me!). If you blog, too, go over to Jenna's Journey and join in! So I will be blogging everyday this week (crazy, huh?!)

Today's topic is to introduce myself! So if you already know all this, sorry! If not, learn something!

I am Kayla Cheatwood! I live in Paris, TX with my hubby, Clinton, and our 3 year old daughter, Emma (whom this blog is named for, of course)!

Clinton and I have been together for 12 years and have been married for 7. Feels like an eternity ;) After two years of marriage, we started trying to have a baby. Though we got pregnant right away, I miscarried twice in 2007. Then in February of the next year, I found out I was pregnant again! Emma was born on October 31, 2008! She is hilarious, loving, and infuriating. Aren't all kids, though? I do want to have another baby, but Clinton is sold on the concept yet. I'm working on him ;)

I am currently working part time from home as an account for a construction company! After staying home for 2 years, this job opportunity came along, and I love it! I really get the best of both worlds! I go into work one day a week, when Em is at Mother's Day Out, and I still get to stay home with her the rest of the week.

Dang, it's hard to write about myself like this. Kind of like those moments when someone says "Please stand, introduce yourself, and tell us something unique about yourself." Eek!

So, welcome, new readers! Thanks for visiting!