Dez and Tam - Orange County Photographers for your Holiday Photos

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If you are looking for the perfect photographers for your holiday family portraits, look no further.  Dez and Tam have a special deal for you but you better act fast!  In order to ensure that your cards can be printed and ordered, you must book your session for before Thanksgiving.  I have worked with Desi several times before and am truly amazed at his skills each time.  Remember when he shot my son's 5th bday party?   

Most recently, I got to hang out with him when I put together a little local blogger meet up/photo shoot. He is a consummate professional, fun guy and AMAZING photographer.  Tammy, his wife, is also a talented photographer.  They make a great team although you may not get to meet her at your family session as they just had their second baby boy!!!  Yeah for them!  

See Lauren leaping?  That is how comfortable Desi makes you feel.

I tagged along on the photo shoot to try to learn as much as I could about photography.  While I like to take photos, it is a hobby.  Some people just get it and Dez and Tam are a few of those people.  I can't wrap my head around lighting, but Desi just maneuvred around the park and knocked out amazing photos in no time at all. 

Desi knew how to work with each personality to get the best shots possible and used other resources to make the models feel comfortable (I may or may not have whipped out some tap dancing from when I was 8 to elicit some giggles).

This was a super fun afternoon.  My favorite part was when Desi would set up and take a shot and then share the image in the viewfinder.  It was always absolute magic.  Another reason Desi and Tammy are the best people to shoot your family photos is they are also parents.  They know how to handle crabby, fast moving children and get the shots, stunning shots of your little angels.  Here is a sneak peek at some of the shots taken of my local blogging friends:

by Dez and Tam

Kristin of Meringue Bake Shop - How gorgeous is this picture?!  That color is so amazing on Kristin!  

by Dez and Tam

Wendy of Wendy Will Blog - Wendy was an absolute natural and got her shots done in only a few frames.  I loved her pretty ease in front of the camera. 

by Dez and Tam

Lauren of A Fabulous Fete - Lauren's hair was magical in the light and did some really artsy shots with Desi throughout the shoot.  I can't wait to see all of them! 

So hurry and book your session with Dez and Tam!  Email Desi@dezandtam.com.

They are also available for weddings, parties, maternity and any other kind of shoots you can think of.  I was beyond impressed with the work he did at my son's party.  He captured the details that meant so much to me and our guests enjoying themselves.  They are memories that I will always cherish. 

I heart Dez and Tam!

Sharon

All images are mine except for the last 3 courtesy of Dez and Tam 

Snoopy's Costume Party at Camp Spooky

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Me (in pastel jumper) and my sis with Snoopy - circa 1984.  Boom

I grew up in Orange County pretty close to Knott's Berry Farm and went a lot.  But I have never ever been to Knott's during their Halloween Haunt.  I hate Halloween.  It's the Vegas of holidays.  I don't understand why, just because it is a "holiday", that it is ok for children to be shown dismembered babies, zombies with blood coming out of their eyes and way too many "naughty" nurses.  All in the name of Halloween.  This wouldn't fly in March.  But in October, allowed.  Plus I am a sissy and don't like surprises or to be scared.  In high school, when my sister and all my friends were heading out to Halloween Haunt - year after year - I wouldn't even ride in the car with my mom to drop them off.  Even the drop off point was too close to those made up monsters.  So Knott's is not the first place I would think of to take my kids for Halloween fun.  BUT I was recently invited to check out Snoopy's Costume Party at Camp Spooky (get it! How cute is that!) so I decided to give it a try.  Besides, at 8 o'clock in them morning, how much evil could there really be?  Monsters have to sleep too, right? 

It seems like there are very few places where kids can wear their costumes now, aside from trick-or-treating.  Knott's encourages the kids to come dressed up.  The Snoopy's Costume Party event is such a cute idea.  Every Saturday and Sunday in October, for the regular price of admission, your kids will be treated to some extra special activities in Camp Spooky (does not include any food or drink).  

My mom and my youngest son were my dates for this fun VIP event.  To start the morning off, we were treated to breakfast at Lucy's Lunchbox.  I don't think they usually serve breakfast, but the restaurant is cute and you can have birthday parties here if you choose to celebrate in the park.  And characters roam around while you are there.  How fun are those kid's meals?  They are served in a really cute plastic lunch pail that you can take home with you.  

Camp Snoopy, I mean, Camp Spooky is decorated really cute.  You can tell that there are some decorations meant for the super scary Halloween Haunt but for the most part, they really make an effort to keep the area kid friendly. 

After breakfast, we checked out all the rides in Camp Spooky.  Because we got to go in before the park was open to the public, we were pretty much the only people on the rides.  Which is awesome since my son has zero patience for lines.  We were the only people on the first 5 rides we went on.  All the ride operators were SO nice.  They always asked him if he had a good time and wished us a good day.  I'm sure they were not happy to be up early just for us, but they were awesome.  Fun fact:  My sister once worked as a ride operator in Camp Snoopy...

One of the fun activities the park offers just for Halloween is trick or treating.  They provide this cute map when you enter Camp Snoopy, along with the bag, and there are stops throughout where you can get candy.  One stop was Dum Dum suckers, which delighted me because my allergic son can eat them.  

How cute are these washcloth ghosts?!  Tucked just inside the entrance to one of the rides, there were two craft stations set up for the kids to make their own ghosts.  They put out markers for the kids to personalize them with faces, scribbles, whatever.  They were even willing to make them for the kids if they were too small.  I loved this!  Be sure to see the separate "how-to" post on this!

I'm sorry.  But my son is THE cutest thing on the face of the planet.  That face gets him whatever he wants.  Sorry, family.  This one is spoiled and rotten all because of me.  And that face.  

We somehow skipped the other maze and purposely skipped something called "Creepy Crawly Cave" (listen, I will do Halloween for my kids if I have to, but I'm never going to be down with bugs) but we had fun in Haunted Harvest.  I must have asked both people working there 30 times if it was scary.  They assured me it wasn't and they were right (aside from a kind of sketchy one eyed scarecrow near the end that I glanced at but held it together for the sake of my child - and it he didn't even flinch at it so...)  I ADORE the Charlie Brown movies that come on TV around each holiday especially The Great Pumpkin.  One of my favorite things about this maze was all the character cutouts throughout.  So cute!  

I highly recommend bringing your kids to Knott's for Camp Spooky!  We had a blast!  

The temperature steadily rose while we were there prompting my son to abandon his fleece costume.  When we were done with Camp Spooky, we decided to walk around the park to see what has changed since the last time my mom was there (years!).

Aside from a few very creepy clown heads decorating light poles, crazy big fake spiders and evil pumpkin men hanging off buildings, it is still safe to walk around the rest of the park in the day time.  In fact, how cute is that bone wreath?  I decided to further spoil my son with an Icee that was almost as tall as he was.  And my research shows that I am the only person who wants a funnel cake before noon.  Because NO one was selling them.  I had to settle for the lady holding a fake one.  It was not tasty.  

We had a blast at Knott's and more specifically, Camp Spooky!  A huge thank you to Knott's Berry Farm and GIGASAVVY for putting this together and hosting my family for the day!  I love being able to share things with my kids that I shared with my mom growing up.  And Knott's is a place we know and love.  

Sharon

all photos are mine

*Disclosure:

I was given entry in to the park for myself and a few guests, treated to breakfast and given cowboy hats for the kids.  My opinions can not be bought, though.  They are all mine. 

Mission Accepted! The Secret Style Suite Party by Mom's Fashion File

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Not only did Mom's Fashion File put on an amazing day of makeovers for 12 of us very grateful bloggers, but they also through a party that night as well!  The view was stunning from the Elevation Suite at the Hard Rock Hotel and everyone came dressed to impress.  There were delicious cocktails using Ciao Bella Gelatos and Sorbets.  There was an area showcasing the newest Stokke products (love, love, love the designs!).  There was a bright and cheery candy bar courtesy of Plum District and yummy drinks from Trop50.  Those adorable ladies at the top right are the amazing crew from Mom's Fashion File.  And the lovely ladies near the bottom right are some of my fave OC ladies, Jen of Tiny Oranges and hair expert, Tera Rae Stephens.  

Speaking of Plum District, have you signed up yet?  I know there are a ton of deal sites out there but Plum District is fast becoming a favorite of mine.  You already know how it works, you get an email sharing deals in your area, but what makes Plum District extra special is that their deals are geared towards moms.  I have bought several deals already and have been tempted on dozens more.  And the website is just really pretty.  And that goes a long way with me. 

I got a few more minutes with Cheryl at the party but still feel I need more time with her.  She's freaking funny.  And there is my sweet Amy (and of Operation Shower).  I did get to pal around with her at the party and she helped me calm my nerves about the fashion show I had to take part in!  Yup, a fashion show.  Um, I may come off extroverted but I really don't like the spotlight (which you probably aren't buying because of the amazing amounts of photos I've posted of myself lately - but its true!)

The top left is me trying to act natural, like I always twirl around on a pink carpet in front of a huge group and camera lights.  Cut to super fake smile, trying to be casual and charming while pretending that no one is looking at me.  And finally the group shot (or group shot where I looked cutest but half the girls are cut out) of the rest of the makeover winners.  And scene.  Sigh of relief.  It took all of 2 minutes but had my heart racing.  

At the end of the party, these amazing woven bags were handed out courtesy of Plum District.  They were filled with goodies like Johnson and Johnson products, coupons and recipes for Ciao Bella and so much more! 

It was the perfect way to wrap up the awesome experience that was my makeover.  If you missed that post, go here! 

Mom's Fashion File is a collaboration of bloggers who are moms, are cool and know their stuff.  If you aren't a regular reader, you should go ahead and start now.  They are like your cool best friend recommending the best items for your family.  

See the full makeover gallery here.

See the full party gallery here. 

Sharon

All photos by Bella Diva Photo

I went to Blogher and all I got was a full makeover! {by Moms Fashion File!}

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Yikes.  That is a very big picture of my face.  Thank goodness it is the "after" photo from the awesome makeover I won from  Mom's Fashion File.  You may remember my {entry post} from a few months ago.  From that, I was one of 12 bloggers chosen to receive a full makeover while at Blogher.  After winning, I filled out questionnaires about my sizing and style preferences but really had no idea what to makeover day would be like.  I was told to report to the penthouse suite at the Hard Rock Hotel at 4pm on the Saturday of Blogher.  Um, OK!  And as with just about all of my other Blogher related posts, I dragged sweet Amy along with me to photograph the adventure.  I should also note that I just really enjoy spending time with her.  I heart that girl. 

Immediately off the elevators was this wall of Sid and Nancy and hoped that I was going to get a little rock and roll for my makeover.  My core is rock and roll but my exterior is generally a little more album alternative/ easy listening.  

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This is my "before" shot that all participants were required to take before the metamorphosis began.  Wow.  Photographs really are great for showing you what is really going on.  I had no idea that those shoes looked so much like slippers crossed with swim fins (although I got compliments on them at the conference, holler) and the uneven leggings was unintentional.  Oh and hey, there is a toilet in the shot.  Hello, commode.    

This angel is Bethany of LA Stylist Mom.  She IS rock and roll.  If I had to pick one person that I would want to totally copy cat their style, it would be her.  I was so excited to work with her and be cool by association for a while.  You guys, she's, like, a legit stylist.  And she had her work cut out for her.

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First I was sent to hair.  The darling girls from San Diego's Detour Salon swaddled me in a smock and set out to give me beachy waves.  But hold the phone.  Do you know what they used?  A straightening iron!  I had accidentally created a wave in my hair once with my straightening iron but have never been able to duplicate it again.  She did my whole hair in about 10 minutes.  Done.  And super cute!!  I want to note that I did try this on myself the very next weekend and it went awry...  I must have missed a technique that is needed to achieve the pretty, slightly messy curls.  The really fun part of getting my hair done, though, was getting to try out the new Windows Phone.  The rep showed me all the cool features, like One Note and how you can open and edit Windows-based programs right from the phone.  Then she let me play around with it.  I even played Angry Birds for the first time!  The drag and drop screen was really fun and I loved that the home page looked like color blocking, so hot for fall!   

The atmosphere in the salon was really fun.  Plum District was a big sponsor of the party Mom's Fashion File was throwing later that night and provided waters for the makeover day.  Yummy sparkling wine was available although I did not partake due to not having eaten a meal since dinner the night before {I had read prior to coming to Blogher that it was hard to get in actual meals, but I though no way.  It was true, even I skipped meals to try to fit it all in.  That is not to say that I didn't hover by the Jimmy Dean booth for several samples that morning}  How yummy does that cake ball look?  The suite was super swanky.  I hoped they would take their time getting me ready so I could pretend that it was my hotel room.

With my hair done did, it was time to get styled!  I was ushered in to a bedroom and the fun began.  The Loft provided this purple wrap dress for me to wear {totally got to keep it!}.  Instead of using the matching tank, Bethany used the Yummy Tummy tank for a little touch of black.  But what shoes...I tried on several pairs and ended up with these black heeled sandals by Dr. Scholl's.  I kid you not, could be the most comfortable heels I have ever worn.  And I kind of can't wait to wear them again. You know how the balls of your feet usually kill the next morning after being out on the town the night before?  Nope, my feet felt great!  And then I learned why Bethany gets paid for what she does.  We could have just tied the belt around the back, or even to the side.  No way.  She tucked and wrapped and made it resemble an Obi belt.  Cool.  Add in the gorgeous metallic flecked infinity scarf and my outfit was complete.  On to accessories.  I took off the Stella and Dot jewelry I walked in with (thank you again, Heather!) and Bethany began to complete my look with a stack of Stella and Dot bracelets and wraps provided to us for the night.  With the leather, studding and snake bangle I kind of rounded the corner to rock and roll.  I looked cute.   Outfit complete!  I wished that I had had a slip, remember that I am 80 years old on the inside, but I loved the overall look.  So fun!  

Let me take a moment to also mention that while I was being styled, fellow blogger Cheryl, of Mommy Pants was getting her Loft on too.  She and her stylist Jillian, of The Fab Mom, were awesome and I was glad to share that experience with them.  They may have seen my boobies. 

Hair, check!  Clothes, check!  Makeup, yes please!  Ms. Tia Dantzler is an artist.  I feel so lucky to have met her and have the opportunity to have my makeup done by her.  I've had my makeup done "professionally" a handful of times for weddings, special occasions, etc.  Only 1 person has ever made me feel beautiful when I walked away.  Until Tia.  I did not get to spend a ton of time with her but she made me feel pretty.  She had the most calming presence, which I totally needed at that moment, and was just a lovely person.  I wish that I had gotten more time with her to actually learn some of the techniques she used.  But luckily for us, she too, has a blog, The Beauty Elixir!  It is filled with beauty tips, how to's, product preferences and rad photos of the amazing work she has done {but, um, totally go check out her portfolio too - she's worked on some amazing people and projects!}  I don't know how she finds the time to do it all, but she is an inspiration.  In an industry where people are quick to judge and want to change people in to something they might not be, she kept me, ME.  I looked like a more dressed up, refined version of myself, but it was me.  She's the best you guys.  I admire her as a business women and creative mind. 

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I feel pretty, oh so pretty.  Except for that claw hand clutching the glass.  Raaaawwwwwrrrrr! 

Next up was a manicure using the Best. Polish. Ever.  I am seriously in love with Scotch Naturals.  I am going to do a whole separate post on them because they are brilliant.  I got this great sparkly black painted on my nails.  Another step closer to full-on rock and roll.  And that completes the make over portion of my day.  What an amazing experience. 

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A HUGE thank you to the Mom's Fashion File team that put on the makeovers:  

Brooke of Mom's Fashion File

Allison of Sassy Moms in the City, on Twitter

Andrea of Savvy Sassy Moms, on Twitter.

Nicole of Mom Trends, on Twitter.

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I will never forget that experience and it was an amazing way to do Blogher for the first time.   

Yeah.  So this is all the swag I got from the makeover.  See that rad canvas and green bag right there?  That was from Land's End.  Inside was a beach towel {side note:  Land's End beach towels are the best beach towels ever.  I just got rid of the towel I stole from my mom's house when I moved out on my own about 10 years ago.  They are an amazing quality, they are huge and your toes don't hang off in to the sand and you can monogram them.}, white aviator sunglasses, cute brown sandals, a darling pink tankini, a white bathing suite coverup and a gift card for $75!  I'll be sharing what I got with that in a future post.  Check out that red Namaste purse!  I can't wait to use it!  I am so excited to read Soleil Moon Frye's new book, Happy Chaos!  Of course I loved her as Punky but I truly admire the shop, Little Seed, that she opened in Los Angeles.  I think I could learn a lot from her as a parent.  Now I just need my kids to leave me alone for a few minutes so I can get to it.  But that wasn't even close to everything.  I was given this gorgeous orangey-red Scotch Naturals polish which I can't wait to use.  And every Johnson and Johnson's product that I've been wanting to try was sent home with me.  Did you guys know they make a baby oil gel?     

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With time to kill until the party, Amy and I headed back over to the Hotel Solamar to meet Lisa and have more Basil Gimlets.  We carried all that loot across town.  We looked a little bit like really well dressed homeless ladies.  I passed blogging friends and they were so excited to see my transformation.  I didn't think it was that drastic but a few people didn't recognize me.  After a quick bite, I headed back to the Hard Rock for the Secret Style Suite party.     

Here is my official "after" photo by Bella Diva Photo.  That blue thing in my hand is a drink ticket.  Immediately after the photo I redeemed that baby.  A libation was necessary to calm my nerves for the impending FASHION SHOW I had to be in!  

Details from the party to come!  

See all of Bella Diva Photo's pics during all the makeovers here. 

Sharon 

All photos mine (taken by Amy) unless otherwise noted. 

My true Wonderlandia {Hostess with the Mostess throws a party!}

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When I found out that Jenn of Hostess with the Mostess was throwing a launch party in San Diego while I would already be there for Blogher, I just about flipped my lid!  I knew that I HAD to be there and I'm so lucky that I was able to get on the guest list.  It was one of the most talked about parties of the convention.  Jenn created the best party site on the web.  You KNOW she throws a good party.  And when word got out, party girls from all over the country decided to fly in to attend.  That meant I would finally get to meet some ridiculously talented girls who I "know" online, in person.  Amy and I met up with Lindsey of The Stationery Place at the Convention Center, hopped in a cab then stopped for a warm up at The Hotel Solamar bar, Jsix, just downstairs from where the party was being held.  This drink pictured above is a Basil Gimlet.  I can't stop thinking about it.  It was AMAZING!   I want to drink gallons of it (you can keep your vodka or gin - whatever it is - It's the basil and lime that I need in my mouth.)  I also want to wear it like a perfume.  The fresh basil was intoxicating!  Seriously, if you ever go to San Diego, you must check it out.  When it was finally time, we headed just outside to check in for the party.  

Never mind the fact that the step and repeat was mere feet away, we decided that we needed to go ahead and start the picture taking.  How darling is my Lockheart bag?  Rad roses made out of zippers!  I am not a spokesperson or paid endorser, I just love their bags!  And I'm going to warn you,  I am in almost every photo in this post.  For some reason I thought it would be cool to have a photo with each of the amazing ladies that I met, but now seeing them all in one place, its a little much.  

Jenn had every detail thought of.  Check out the cute check in boys, complete with matching ties and hats.  They totally matched the decor of the check in table.  I did not get any photos of the check in girls, but they had the cutest tiny top hats on their heads!  What a great way to set the tone for the rest of the party.  

Inside the party, there was a tablescape showcase sponsored by Glue Dots.  These three above are my favorites although they were all SO good.  I read on Hostess with the Mostess that they would be sharing details on each individual table soon so check there to see good photos and learn more about the table designs.  In the mean time, check out some shots on With Style and Grace.   The one of the top left is by Paper and Cake, bottom left by A Subtle Revelry and photo on the right is the smaller cake table as part of Jesi Haack's table.  All of them were stunning!!! 

How fun is the dessert table?!  And next to it, there was a candy display on both sides.  Gorgeous flowers, playful touches and delicious looking desserts.  How much fun is that donut cake???  No, there is not a bunny head coming out of the top of it, that is due to my poor photography skills.  

And so it begins...  So this girl is Lisa of With Style and Grace.  She is awesome.  For real.  I had "known" Lisa for about a year online, and had been trying to figure out when I could meet her.  It just so happened that she was going to be in town for meetings whilst Blogher was going down.  Yeah!  She must be the sweetest, most delightful person I have ever met.  And ridiculously talented.  I adore her blog and how much heart she puts in to each post.  You always get a little something extra with her.  She is totally a resident in the fantasy party girl commune that is in my head and I can't wait to see her again.    

Here is my sweetie pumpkin, Chris of Celebrations at Home.  LOVE her!  She has an amazing site, she's super funny and I want to put some sort of translation device on my cell phone that makes every caller have her voice.  Her accent is awesome and I find her utterly charming.  As you may remember from my post a few days ago I tower over her so in this photo I was trying to make her feel a little taller.  I was not standing on my knees.  But I was close.  Wink. 

I've been super lucky to have worked with the Glue Dots team on several projects and it was so awesome to meet them in person.  They were in town to meet all the amazingly creative women attending the conference and sponsored several great events.  Here are Janel and Lindsey.  I love these ladies!!!

I have been a fan of Bump Smitten since it started and when I found out that Elizabeth was not only at the conference but going to the HWTM party I did a little happy dance!  SO cool!  It was so great to get to know her a little bit better.  I found out Lindi, of Love the Day Design, was going to be at the party from Chris the night before and was ecstatic!  I Love Lindi's style, her party sets and the finished look of her parties and shoots.  And what a sweetheart!  That girl can give a good hug.  There were several attempts to hook up with both of these ladies the next day but we all kept missing each other.  I didn't get nearly enough time with these two and hope we all end up in the same place again really soon!  

Finally!!!! I got to meet Abigal of Paper and Cake!  For some reason, even though she had a table there, I had forgotten she would be at the party.  So it wasn't until later in the party when I found her.  And while I didn't get to spend much time with her, which was probably better as I was a few glasses in (Thank you Columbia Crest!), I was so pleased to have finally met her in person.  I can't wait to meet up with her again soon.  And yes, that is Amy Locurto of Living Locurto.  I must say that she is darling in her photos online, but freaking gorgeous in person.  I didn't get to talk too much to her.  What do you say to someone that talented?  ILoveYouYouAreAwesomeMayIPleaseTakeALockOfYourHair? Can you say restraining order? 

I don't know Jenn and imagined that she had met a ton of people at the party so I decided not to gush all over her and really overwhelm her, although maybe she and Amy Locurto could save money on some sort of joint restraining order?  She seems so kind and sweet and it was wonderful to hear stories from the other party girls who do know her well.  I have been an avid reader of Hostess with the Mostess for a really long time and am so delighted to see what she has turned it in to.  As the party was a launch party for some new features on the site, it was really cool to celebrate all her hard work and look forward to all that she is going to do in the future.  In this photo she is with Amy Belle Isle of Operation Shower (and formerly of Stem Parties).  I had been stalking her blog for years and it was so awesome to meet her.  She is one of my new favorite people.  Aside from being just plain adorable, she is witty, and has the most amazing heart.  I love the work she is doing with Operation Shower and I can't wait to learn more about it.  But why didn't I end up with a photo with her???  I hung out with her at a party the next night, too, and didn't get a picture there either!  Amy, that just means we will have to see each other somewhere soon. 

Guess who else I got to meet?  Victoria of A Subtle Revelry!  Her talents are ridiculous.  Her style is cool and casual and she's possibly the most creative person on the face of the planet.  I am SO looking forward to her next edition of Styled magazine.  I would give almost anything to be a part of her creative process and see how she goes about her one of a kind creations.  She is a huge inspiration to me.  

After the party a group of us were very hungry.  So we paraded around town looking for someplace to eat.  We ended up at a fun little diner (not super fun if you are Lisa and looking to eat something gluten free- but she's a trooper!) for some midnight snacks.  Nothing says I'm ready to go to bed like a bacon cheeseburger.  Super bummed I didn't get a photo with Tori of Thoughtfully Simple!  Here she is pictured above with Lisa at the diner.  She is so cute!  I wish we had had more time to hang out but we live pretty close to each other and I know we will meet up! 

Another great lady that I met that night was Heather from Sixty Minute Housewife, you guys, her site is gonna be sooooo cute!  So fun to find out she is local too and she's simply adorable.  It was super cool to meet Rebekah of A Blissful Nest.  I am definitely not done with her.  I plan on meeting up with her again soon. And Jillian of Catch My Party!  Gosh, what a resource her site is!  I have been meaning to upload some of my parties to her site since I returned.

I am bummed that I didn't get to spend more time with Lindsey but so glad we had a little bit of time before the party to get to know each other.  

And then there is my sweet, sweet Amy.  Since she is a food blogger and doesn't follow the party blogs the way that I do, she didn't know too many people.  But she is the best friend a girl can have.  She let me mingle and chat and even told me just to give her the camera and she would just take pictures of me all night.  How cool is that!  But she fit right in and I'm pretty sure she had a great time too.  And wait until you hear about how much she helped me at my makeover the next day...  I am a little surprised she is still speaking with me.  I heart you SO much!  

Can this even please be annual?  The other Blogher parties were fun, but this one was a blast.  Thank you to Jenn for having all of us and hope to get another opportunity to hang out with you all soon!  

See all the official photos from the Step and Repeat here! 

Sharon

All photos are mine.