Let me introduce you to...

my friends in the blogs I love column. I got this great idea from one of them, Liz Seay, and had to steal it! I've so enjoyed keeping up with these friends through blog world and getting to know them better in funny little ways...

Beth Moore - we all know who she is! I love her blog and her daughters contribute as well.

Carly O'Quinn - Carly and I have known each other forever, we grew up at the same church in Houston, but it wasn't until we both came to Nashville and had no friends that we realized we really liked each other and became the best of friends. Our kids are from 2 weeks to 2 months apart and we are both preggers with our 3rd, 5 weeks apart. We've gone through pregnancies, miscarriages, moves, babies, trips to NYC and everyday life together. If you ever want to know anything about any actress or entertainment trivia - just ask Carly, she knows everything! She and her husband Casey live in Houston with their kiddos Maggie (4.5), Rory (2.5) and a baby (boy, girl????) due in February.

Sharla Marler - I met Sharla through Carly. They go to the same church in The Woodlands, Sharla loves Nashville, and we have some mutual friends, so we had a lot to talk about. She and her husband Brandon came to Nashville last fall for a visit and we got to hang out with them and get to know each other better. She is so sweet and has 3 girls under the age of 4 and all with really cool names...Carson, Chole and Campbell. She also knows Liz Seay. She and her husband Brandon live in The Woodlands. They also know...

Kathryn Aylor - Kathryn is married to Steve, who Neal and I grew up with at CFBC in Houston. His mom was both of our 6th grade Sunday School teacher. Neal and Steve were roommates at OBU, where Steve and Kathryn met. Steve's parents used to live in Nashville, so we got to see them once a year when they came to visit, but not as often as we would like! They are the kind of friends that you can not talk to for a long time, but then when you get together, it's as if you saw them yesterday. They are familiar and comfortable to us and we love them and miss them tons. They live in the Dallas area with their boys Braxton and Nash.

Cassidy Lundgren - we have known each other since 6th Grade at Strack, she is a lifelong friend, talented actress, singer and photographer. We got to see each other for the first time in a LONG time last summer when we spent a weekend together in Houston for our 10 year HS reunion! She and her husband Grant live in the Milwaukee area with their 3 kids, Claire, Cole and Ava.

Cindy Seay - works with my mom at New Life Children's Services in Cypress. I've known her since my mom started working there when I was 16. She is one of those women who you will learn something from, just from being around (or reading her blog)! She has 16 grandchildren!

Liz Seay - she is married to one of Cindy's 5 kids, Robbie. We met one time, years ago, but I've heard about her and known all about her for years! I don't think I've even met Robbie, but it feels like I have! We have communicated more in the past few months via our blogs than ever! We also share some mutual friends, Sharla being one of them. She and Robbie live in the Houston area with 3 of Cindy's 16 grandkids. Ethan, Elliana and Ezra.

Jenn Seay Bacak - Cindy's daughter, again, I've met her once, but know all about her from her mom! Funny story on how I found Jenn's blog. I ran across some one's blog from a friend of a friend (you know how it works) and start reading about this girl who is SO familiar to me. It was really freaking me out because I knew I knew her from somewhere, thought maybe we had gone to HS together. Then I see her links list and saw Robbie and Liz's blog link and realized it was Jennifer Seay I was reading about. I've enjoyed reading her blog and getting caught up on her life. She and her husband live in the Bryan College Station area with their 4 kids...and she is friends with...

Heather Hendrick - It was Heather's blog that led me to Jenn's. I came across her blog when she was issuing a 7 day challenge on how to be a better wife, I was totally convicted by some of the things she was challenging and kept coming back for more. She is hysterical and very thought provoking. She and Jenn go to the same church in B/CS, she has 3 boys and they are in the process of adopting through New Life. Go check her blog out, I promise you will laugh or need to go pray through something!

Laura Watson - my sister-in-law. She is married to Neal's little brother, Adam. I'm thankful that Adam picked a wife that I love dearly and consider a sister. She is so encouraging and joyful, very refreshing and fun to be around. We have so much in common and can't talk on the phone less than an hour, even when we try! Adam is the Associate Music Minister at Champion Forest Baptist, the church we grew up in. He and Laura keep busy with their ministry there.

Nicki - one of Laura's friends from Waco. I started reading her blog when she was pregnant and awaiting the arrival of her first baby. I have enjoyed reading about her experiences as a first time mom and am often reminded of the sweet time in my life when I was a first time mom, experiencing all those precious mom feelings and moments for the first time...takes me back!

Suzanne - she just had QUADS - FOUR babies! They are 2ish weeks old. Her story is so amazing. I found her blog through Laura's and spent at least 2 hours one night reading from the beginning of her journey - it's fascinating!

Recipe blog - this is because I love to cook and love to trade recipes and try out new stuff...go check it out...please add some of your own favorite recipes for us all to try!

Those are my friends...