Tip Junkie) in an anti-minivan vehicle provided by Chevy.
We were talking so fast and furious that we ended up drowning out OnStar driving directions which resulted in multiple re-calls to OnStar. We are pretty sure there was a collective sigh of relief in the OnStar information center when they saw that we finally reached our destination.
I knew Laurie and I were kindred spirits when we both ordered breakfast for lunch at a roadside Denny’s.
Laurie and I were rooming with Amy (Mom Spark), Jyl (Mom It Forward), Jenny (Jenny On the Spot), and Rachael (Today’s Mama) – not pictured.
Seriously, it doesn’t get much better than that.
But it does!
Because the halls, conference rooms, bathrooms, restaurants, elevators and bar were FILLED with bloggers. Bloggers who squealed in delight during introductions and hugged spontaneously.
I met several of my very favorite people in the world for the first time – Rachel, Cammie and Loralee.
As a cosmic sign of our bond, Cammie and I showed up on Friday for the conference DRESSED EXACTLY THE SAME…with NO prior arrangements.
Oh, and I declared my love for The Bloggess in person because who knows when that opportunity will arise again and it seemed slightly less creepy than my usual twitter declaration.
The Beet Jello was well received…if well is a relative term.
I really don’t think there is any question of my reigning chunky jello dominance.
The speakers were great. The round table discussions engaging. The access to really amazing, smart and influential people was incredible.
There was a lot of talking, card exchanging and hugging.
But what I loved the most was all the laughing…
I have been blogging for 3 years and have had several occasions to meet bloggers in real life.
Every time has exceeded my expectations and created lifelong friendships, partnerships and just plain fun.
This weekend was like all those experiences on speed. Mom 2.0 was my first conference and I feel like Julie Andrews spinning in the Alps.
*without the guitar*
It started with a road trip to Houston with Laurie (
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Looks like you had a great time! I’m thinking of going to a conference this year or next year. Trying to decide which one to go to. Any suggestions?
Ahhh what fun pictures! I’m sorry that I missed out on such a great conference. It looks like everyone had a fab time!
What a fabulous time, right? You provided the icing on the cake activity… or the mayonnaise concoction on the beet Jell-O activity, to be more specific… by providing such a fun way to connect. Seriously! Beet Jell-O? We’ll never forget that! You rock! And, we’ll take on the challenge and produce something amazing for you to try at http://evoconference.com this summer. Get ready, sister! The Jell-O off continues this June in Utah!
But seriously… so fun rooming with you, meeting you, hugging you, and getting to know you. Can’t wait for our next conference encounter. Missing you all already! 🙂
Sigh.
One day it will be our turn, right?
I will cry when that day finally arrives.
LOVE the photos! Looks like you had a blast. I love meeting up with blog buddies:-) Sorry I missed it.
Here’s where it sucks to be a male. When I finally get to go to one of these conferences, NO ONE is gonna want to room with me.
Hmmm… Maybe if I bring Jello…
Oh how I wanted to go.
It was great meeting you! You are fabulous! And I’m grateful that I wasn’t anywhere near the awful jello. And that’s saying a lot because I LOVE mayonnaise.
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Looks like you all had such an awesome time!! Are you going to BlogHer this year? I am! And I sure hope to meet you! Texas is just WAY too far to travel- must do NYC;)
Glad you had fun. Who one the jello off?!? 🙂