Ultimate Blog Party...

This looks like a blast!  I just had to link up...especially when I saw the two lovely hosts had drinks!  :)  Seriously, I'm excited to participate in this blog party because it goes on for days....which means it's ok if I'm away from the blog for a day. 
I really like to check out new blogs, be inspired, (or just laugh as the case may be!), and leave lots of comments.  I probably don't get to as many blogs as others because I tend to spend a lot of time exploring and leaving long winded comments...but, hey, as least you know I read your 'stuff'.


I'm Kristi, and I'm very new to blogging.  I have a fantastic husband (we are in NYC as I type...a couple get-away he planned!)  We have 3 teenagers. Hence, the get-away! The teenage years really are like being on a different planet at times. I don't always understand what they're saying or why they're doing things....but I always love them. (Even on the days they're hard to like!)


I used to teach elementary school full time when we were first married. I now substitute in our district; mainly long-term positions.  I get to "pinch-hit" when all those young teachers are out having their babies!  I can work around my schedule so it's perfect for me.


I love to travel, read, have conversations over a cup of tea or a glass of wine....depending on the company and time of day!  I blog mostly about life...my life...and all the changes that time has brought. My posts can be poems, stories, tales about my family, home, decorating, faith...pretty much anything that I feel moved to write about.


Hope you stop by again. I'm loving the friends I'm making through this blog...and I LOVE visiting others. Leave a comment or follow and I'll be sure to see you, and I'll share the love back.


So....let the party begin! Actually, I think it's already begun...I'm just a little late getting to it.  :)

**Disclaimer** 
I goofed (no surprise there) and linked up under the wrong category. I do not have product placement or give-aways on my blog...although that could change at any time. :) I didn't want anyone to think I led them here with promises of "goodies"...I just linked under the first "linky link" I came upon. What can I say? It's early morning and I didn't have my tea yet!