Last year I missed out on The Ultimate Blog Party over at 5 Minutes for Mom, so I wanted to get in on the action this year. I thought it might be a fun way to meet new bloggers and I always love a little party.

First a little introduction, I am BeachMama. I love everything to do with the beach and the seaside, yes even the seagulls. I live in the ‘Great White North‘ and we are currently experiencing the worst snow storm since 1947. It isn’t over yet, so we do have hopes that some of it will miss us.

I have three wonderful kids. A, almost 16 is my Stepson and I don’t blog about him too much as you know, he is 16. J, my four and a half year old boy is full of spirit and highjinks. He started junior kindergarten this year and loves school so much he cried when he had to stay home two weeks ago with pink eye (which I know have). And Apple, she is six months old and growing stronger everyday. She is feisty and ready to take on her older brothers. She is already sitting up to play and trying to crawl, she snakes along the floor and laughs the whole way. What she really wants is to get up and walk, so it may happen earlier as opposed to later.

I have two large and feeling neglected with the new baby dogs. One Border-colie Lab who is 12 and a Siberian Huskey who is 8. They are dearly loved, but definitely feel the sting of not coming first on the totem pole anymore.

And last of all Hubby. A wonderful man who, without any formal training, will build me whatever I ask for (well, within reason). Playstructures and pergolas for the backyard (fence too) and right now he is currently finishing our basement reno.

A little tidbit more about me, I love to craft. I am working on my newest love, knitting. But, continue to sew and string together new fun little things from paper and wool. My project last week was a cake for J’s cake raffle. It went very well and I had a hoot making it. I am always up for a crafting challenge. I am also working on getting back to shape after baby and have been getting ready for a 5k in May. My recent illness has set me back a bit, but it won’t stop me in my tracks, I will get back to it in another week or so. I also love taking photos and always wanted to take my photography to the next level of professionalism. I work on it constantly and hope to get in a course or two in the near future.

Welcome to the party and enjoy your stay “…At the Beach”.