Sunday Social Questions!

This Weeks Questions: Never Have I ever themed

1. What is one movie you are terrified to watch? Honestly, I don't watch scary movies, so I'd probably say, all of them. Ha! I'm sure the Mr. would greatly appreciate it if I would just stop being a baby & watch some scary shows with him!

2. What is one TV show you have always wanted to get into but haven’t yet? Well we just recently started getting into HIMY, love it! Can't believe that we never watched it before!

3. What is one daring activity on your bucket list? Hmmm.... me do something daring or think about doing something daring... uhh, let me get back to you on that!

4. Would you ever travel alone? No, that'd drive me crazy! And now I can't I've got Miss A & then Miss M will be here in July! Also, I'm terrified to travel somewhere very far, or somewhere I haven't been before alone. Makes me so nervous!!

5. What activities do you like to do alone? Take a bubble bath, seriously it's been at least 2 years since I've had one alone, A always comes crying to me that she wants to play too. Work out, I don't like other people watching me at all. Not even my husband. Blog. I get a lot more done and it's done a lot faster if I have time to blog alone.

Sunday Social 1/6

1. Do you plan to change any of your eating habits in the new year?
Nope, I've changed so much in the last few months, cut out caffeine/soda completely, barely eat out, barely eat anything sweet, I'm hoping to just stick with it this year!

2. Any workout tips to get us back in shape after the Holidays?
Ha, before I got pregnant I loved to do Pilates & Yoga. Definitely my favorite work outs. 

3. Favorite thing you did over the Holidays?
Spending time with my family. A is at the perfect age for Christmas this year, last year she was only 9 months, this time around she was almost 2! 

4. What is something you hope that you accomplish in 2013 that you did not in 2012?
Reading more books. I can't remember what I had set my goal at, BUT I know I didn't reach it. Really wish I had done better! 

5. Name 3 things happening this year you are excited about and why

1. Having baby #2!! Due July 13!

2. My brother getting married August 2nd!

3. My brother & his family coming up from Texas for the wedding!

I don't think any of those really need an explanation as to why I'm excited!! AH! Can't believe it's coming up!

Sunday Social: 11/11

Favorite Thanksgiving Memory  

Growing up I lived in California, everyone in our extended family lived in Utah. For the 14 years we lived there 13 of them we packed our stuff the Thursday before and headed to Utah Friday after school. I didn't know my cousins or grandparent's, didn't feel comfortable with them, but it all changed when Thanksgiving came around, you felt like part of the family it was such an awesome feeling.

Favorite Thanksgiving Food 

I just don't know! Everything just goes together so well! Last year and this year my family has added a ham to our meal (which I'm in charge of making). Love it!

What is a Thanksgiving Tradition you and your family have?

I'm sure most families do this, but we always play games  and watch movies together. 

Show us a favorite Thanksgiving picture(or 5) from years past

The first Thanksgiving we celebrated as a family of 3!

What are you most looking forward to about this Thanksgiving?

All the food, ha! Spending more time with my siblings that are here in Utah. We get together quite often but a lot of the time one of us is missing, so excited for us ALL to be there.

Sunday Social!

1. What is something you have wanted to do but are afraid of?

Speak my mind more often to my in-laws. Maybe not just to my in-laws. I feel like I usually try and keep stuff in, keep calm & just let things pass. I just feel like I need to start getting a little louder & not taking their crap!

2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I'll be 28. Wow. That's a year older than what my husband is now. 
I want to be in a new house, love for hubs to have a job that he loves.
Maybe 1 more kid, maybe 2?

3. What are you looking forward to before the end of 2012?

Right now as I'm writing this (Tuesday) I'm waiting for our vacation! 
We left (leave) Friday!
Yellowstone!!
I'm hoping to get some more vacations in before the end of the year!

4. What are your hopes for your blog?

Honestly, I've thought about how I want to grow it big & have lots of followers, but honestly, I want followers who want to follow, I want friends. I've made quite a few good friends through blogging, that's really all I could ask for and more.

5. Do you always see yourself living in your current town/city?
I love the area I live it. I've lived here for 7 years now. 
3 1/2 in my own home. Seriously great area. We want a bigger house eventually so I don't see us staying here forever, but we will definitely not go to far from this area!

6. What is your morning routine

*Thinks to self* Why can't I sleep in??
Let dog outside. 
Turn computer on.
Sit at computer, mostly wondering what in the heck I was going to do.
Eventually sometime in the morning my brain actually catches up to the fact that my body is up and moving around & my day begins!

Sunday Social.

1. 5 items you can't live without on a daily basis(water, food, shelter, and clothes dont count) 

Iphone, something with caffeine in it (cup of coffee/diet coke)

Netflix, mascara & a hair dryer.

2. All time favorite book? Why?

There has really only been one book, that I've read over & over again.

Seriously, love the notebook. Don't know why I've read it so many times, I know the story. Just something about it draws me back over & over again.

3. Something you'd like to accomplish before the end of 2012

I want to read 30 books. I read like 2-3 a week lately but I want to keep it up. I've enjoyed reading so much the last couple months, I don't know why I even stopped.

4. If you could go back and relive any year of your life which year would it be?

2008. I feel like that year was rushed. I'd also love to do my wedding day again.

5. What do you wish people knew about you without you having to tell them?

A lot of people (my in-laws) seem to think that me being quiet & keeping to myself is me being rude.

I'm shy, always have been, though lately I feel I'm growing out of it. Seriously it freaks me out to have to go see someone I don't know that well, or visit people I don't see that often, makes me sick. My in-laws have always thought that me not being super outgoing or loud, or telling them every detail of my life is a bad thing. It's just who I am.

Blog Questions.

This Weeks Questions:

1. What is the name of your blog and how did you come up with it??

Mommy Summers. Pretty simple, I'm a mom & my last name is Summers.

2. What do you love the most about blogging?? 
The support you get from people. I really feel like I'm building that support group I need. (Outside my own family). I also love that feeling of giving support to others. 

3. What are your 2 favorite posts you've written?

You are Perfect.
Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes. (Because I had to make them like 3 times that week because everyone wanted some & I love them!)

4. What is something you'd want to tell someone just starting out in blog world? 
Be true to who you are. Sometimes I feel like I have to write a certain way. Watch what I say and such. Also, it takes time. You don't just get 100's of followers over night, you need to get out there and put the work in.

5. Biggest blogging learning experience you've had? 

Like I said above, be true to who you are. My blog started out as a TTC blog. I needed an outlet, and then my blog started growing after I was pregnant & had A. As is started growing I wasn't sure if people wanted to hear about TTC stuff anymore. I started to feel like my blog that was my outlet wasn't like that anymore. I decided to post some stuff anyway, things that I needed help with, advice about, and you know what? I got tons of support. I didn't lose followers. I made new friends. Met more people who had or are going through what I have/am going through. Seriously. Be true to who you are.

6. Give us 3 blogs we NEED to be following that you love. 

Stealing Baby Kisses.
Monkeys & Tutus
Eloping Stethoscope
Fractured Family Tales.

Okay so I did 4, but I could have kept going!

All About the Internet

This weeks Questions: All About the Internet

1. What is the first website you log on to each day?

Hotmail from my phone, but online, blogger.

2. Give us some funny websites you visit that we need to know about

I don't have any. Eek. Need to find some.

3. Pinterest or Facebook? Why? 

Pinterest! Facebook is too much drama for me. 

4. Twitter or Instagram? 

Twitter!

5. Favorite youtube video...post it!

I honestly only learn new crochet stitches on youtube. I sound old. So anyway I'm super excited to see what you guys come up with!

My brother showed me this one the other day. 

My husband thinks this one is hilarious. It drives me crazy.

But that is what happens when a group of guys work together in an office & watch YouTube .

I can't believe I shared that last video. Oh well!

6. Biggest online pet peeve?

Facebook drama, & the same picture being shared over and over and over again. I could go on forever, so I'll stop there!

Happy Sunday! 

P.S. Remember I'm still looking for bloggers to contribute to a giveaway I'm having Sept 3rd - 6th. If you're interested just shoot me an email!

Sunday Social #10

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Seriously, Mexican food. 
I love it. 

What's your guilty pleasure/comfort food?
Chocolate & saltine crackers.  
Gotta have my sweet & salty.

What's the weirdest/craziest thing you've ever eaten?

Eel. 
I love sushi, but eel just crossed a line for me, it was slimy & such.

What foods do you avoid at all costs?
Tomatoes. 
I'm allergic to tomatoes though, so that's a little different.

What meal reminds you of your childhood?
Chicken, Broccoli, Rice & Cheese Casserole. 

Share one of your favorite recipes and the story behind it.
Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes.
When my sister was in the hospital after having her baby, 
I made these cupcakes for her & her visitors.
Everyone loved them! 

Sunday Social.

1. What is your dream job?

I've got it, SAHM. Being with A is the most amazing thing. I love being able to see her grown & learn. We do a little of everything though. I sew & do other things & occasionally sell what I create. It's perfect.

2. If you had just won the lottery and didn't need to work for money, what would you do with your time?


Vacation. Seriously. I need a vacation. We've gone on only a few over night ones, nothing very long or relaxing. I'd leave Utah. Go somewhere... awesome!


3. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

A teacher. I love kids. I even started studying Elementary Education in college.

4. What piece career advice would you give to someone just starting out in your field?
Well as a SAHM, I'd definitely say, take your time & it doesn't have to be perfect. 


5. Biggest Pet Peeves either in life or in blogging or at work
Bloggers that don't reply to emails. I mean I can understand not replying to comments and some emails, but ones that are asking questions or needing help, what the heck!? 


6. Biggest Fears
Something happening to A or my husband. & Bugs, being on or near me. 

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Sunday Social!

How did you come up with your blog name?

Mommy Summers, I'm a mommy to Miss A & our last name is Summers, pretty simple!

What is your favorite thing about blogging? 

The friendships & support. I've "met" so many great people, and love sharing & learning with them!

What is one thing you have discovered because of blogging and now cant live without? 

Twitter. Really? I know right? I didn't really care for it, but now that's how I keep up with everyone's blogs.

Facebook or Twitter? and why? 

Twitter, like I said above, it's how I keep up with everyone. Facebook seems to hold family and friends that I know IRL, and I use it to check in on them once in a while but not much.Maybe I'll start a Facebook for my blog someday?

If one celeb read your blog who would you want it to be?

Julia Roberts, I love her. Love every show she has been in.

What is something you want people to know about your blog?

It's my journal. Sometimes I just post stuff to remember it. I have big hopes for it though, I've been talking to hubs about all my dreams for my blog and he said go for it! Looking forward to some changes!