About Me & Why I Blog

I have seen many bloggers doing this little post...About Me and Why I Blog. I thought, what a great idea! Hopefully this will help new comers and the non-family readers to get to know me a little better. And why exactly I do this thing called Blogging. 

Name/Age/Location

I am Bailley and tomorrow I turn 24! I have called Lubbock, TX home for most of my life until Robert and I married last year! Last year (August-May) we lived in Nuremberg, Germany and then came home (Lubbock) for the summer. I am still here and will be until late October, then I will meet Robert in our new home Lublin, Poland! He moved there at the end of August. You can read more about that here.

{In Germany last December}

Family

I am married to my wonderful man, Robert! On his side is his wonderful mama and daddy and a younger brother (23) and older sister (27). My side...my sweet mama and her husband, 2 younger brothers (20 and 6), little sister (11), then 2younger step sisters and 2 step brothers! Then there is my sweet daddy and his wife and a step brother and sister on that side! Whew, we are a crazy big family! Won't even go into extended family, BUT my cousins are some of my best friends. Family is just the best!

 {the in-loves}

 {my mama's side}

{my daddy's side}

Work

I am currently a stay at home wife. It's a hard life, I know. I graduated in May 2013 with my RN (bachelors in Nursing), and worked that summer at the hospital in Palliative Care until we moved in August. While in Germany I volunteered and worked on my "wife-ing skills". Who knows what will happen when I get to Poland, hopefully there will be some kind of opportunity, probably not for nursing but maybe teaching or something along those lines! I will pick my nursing carear back up when we move back to the states for good. Could be next summer, could be three summers from now...we do not know! Just seeing where God leads us.

 {August of 2011, right when I started Nursing School}

Hobbies

I really enjoying cooking and baking. I am a huge TV buff, probably too much. I love to exercise, as I get older I have really learned to enjoy it. Blogging, it is just so fun to me and perfect to do now while I have the time. And recently, drawing! I am no artist by any means, like at all. But I have had fun trying to copy chalkboard art. I am thinking of trying my hand at watercolors. We shall see!

 {I would love to be able to do something like this, and this lady has some great tips. Maybe with lots of practice?}

Favorite Food

That is easy...Chips and Queso.

Favorite Color

Turquoise {I am especially drawn to jewelry of that color}. I really love all different shades of blue, just beautiful!

Standard Coffee Order

I do not like coffee, never have. Love the smell, just can't get used to the taste. I even worked in a coffee shop in highschool. On my first day they had me make each drink and taste it, so I could better sell the drinks. Talk about stomach ache, I think it scarred me for life. So if I go to a coffee shop? Cold tea or chia tea latte!

Standard Bar Order

Mojito! Or a good glass of wine.

Places I shop

J. Crew, Banana Republic, Gap and Target! Favorites by far.

Bed Time and Wake Up Time

Recently...bed time at midnight and wake up around 8. Love getting a full eight hours. It will be a difficult transition when we have kids one day...

Beauty Products I Can't Live Without

Makeup, more info here! And It's a 10 Miracle Leave in Product, seriously helps with dry hair.

First Blog I Read

Lullaby Lubbock!

How Did I Start Blogging

You can read a little more here. Basically, I started it to keep family and friends updated since we are living overseas. And now it has grown to so much more!

Why I Blog
 I love that it keeps family and friends updated. Even though we are so far away from one another, they can still see glimpses into our every day life. And that makes me so happy. It is also so wonderful to have a place to keep memories, this is like my scrapbook. Just the other day I was looking at some previous posts, and it was so fun to read back and reminisce. Brings me such joy. AND I love all the wonderful people I have "met" through the blogging world, seriously the sweetest community. This is my little place on the web for family, friends, new friends and my little memory. I just love it.

I hope this helped some of you get to know me a little better! I want to thank each of you for reading my little "scrapbook" and making this hobby of mine so fun. I am so grateful. 

Have a wonderful Monday, friends!

Linking up with B Loved Boston.

A little about me and a Leibster Award

Caitlin over at With Pearls and a Stethoscope and Chelsea at Southern Charm have nominated me for the "Leibster Award" and I could not be more excited!!

This award is given to "new" bloggers by other bloggers. It is a fun way to get to know one another and get to tell a little bit about yourself! Here's how it works: 

1. List 11 facts about yourself

2. Answer the questions of the person who nominated you

3. Create 11 new questions

4. Nominate 11 new bloggers that have less than 200 followers

So let's get started!

Questions for me 

(I did a mix of Caitlin's and Chelsea's questions)

1. Why did you start your blog? Robert, my husband, and I moved to Germany back in August. I wanted a fun way to keep family and friends updated with our every day life, so Lew Party of Two was formed! I have really enjoyed blogging, it has become such a fun hobby! You can read a little more about us and the start of the blog here!

2. What is your favorite dessert? Brownies or Cinnamon Rolls!  Oh! And one more...in the Czech Republic they have this amazing warm pastry called Trdelnik...delicious. If you can't tell I'm a little obsessed with desserts.  

 That stuff behind me and in my hands...Trdelnik. See how happy I am??

3. How many brothers or sisters do you have? Holt (19), Kinley (10) and Brock (5)! I also have 6 stepbrothers/sisters! Big family and I just love it.  

 Part of the siblings at my mom and Steven's wedding this past summer!

4. Do you envision a big family, or just one kid or two? We think we want 4 kids! We know God has a perfect plan...but when we pick a number, we hope and pray for 4! 

5. Did you play any sports when you were younger? I played basketball, volleyball and ran track all the way through junior high. Then once I got to high school I just did Volleyball and played Club as well!  

6. What is your most favorite book you've read in the last year? One Thousand Gifts. I cannot say enough amazing things about this book. Everyone needs to read it...it is a life changer, for sure!

7. Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give your 13-​​year-​​old self? Don't worry about what everyone else thinks. Just be yourself and share God's love and kindness with all those around you. Enjoy being you and a daughter of Christ! 

8. Morning person or night person? I used to be a morning person but as of now, night person for sure!

 

9. What is your go to drink on a night out? Mojito! 

10. Where is your favorite place you've traveled? Prague, Czech Republic...man I love it there. Or the Bahamas, our honeymoon destination! We try to take advantage of living in Europe and travel as much as we can! You can check out where we have been here! Stay tuned as we add to that list!

 A little glimpse of beautiful Prague from my last trip over Christmas

11. What is one skill you want to master? Cooking and Baking! I have a dream one day to own a little cafe/bakery...like the one in Something's Gotta Give. Yep, I am a dreamer:)

11 facts about me

1. I dyed my hair brown this past summer and cannot wait to be a blonde again. 

2. I graduated from Nursing School last May and worked in Palliative Care until we moved to Germany. I hope when we move back one day to eventually work in Labor and Delivery!

3. I would really love to adopt one day.

4. I really enjoy reality TV (yes, the really silly and crazy ones)....Real Housewives, The Bachelor and too many more.

5. Robert and I knew after 3 months (probably less) we wanted to get married, it was love at first sight...almost:) And then 3 years later we became husband and wife!

6. I have never liked coffee, jelly or honey. Not for me. 

7.  The one food I have missed while being in Europe...Mexican Food! It is so different over here. Rosas and Chipotle will be our first meals out when we are back in the states, for sure. 

8. Robert and I love to play card games, especially Nertz. He usually wins and I am a really sore loser. 

9. Robert and I watched Lost...start to finish during college. It is the best.

10. I love, love, love spending time with family. It always brings so much joy to my heart. 

11. I had 10 bridesmaids, yes 10. And it was the best, couldn't imagine not one of them up there by my side! 

Now, My Nominations... 

Jenni at Frankly My Dear

Luci at We Got Us

Hope at Hope in a Blog 

Courtney at Keystroke Journaling 

Taylor Rae at Taylored and Turquiose 

Courtney at Sweet Turtle Soup 

Kelli at Team Gilbert

Emily at Dixie on my Mind 

Kristal at The Strong Family 

Chrissy at Simple Joys 

Paige at Reasons to Come Home 

And My Questions for you... 

1. What is your favorite TV series?

2. Where did you go on your honeymoon? If not married, where is your dream honeymoon destination?

3. What is your favorite blog post you have written?

4. What food could you not live without?

5. Fill in the blank: I am most happy when....

6. What is your perfect date night?

7. What is a beauty product you cannot live without?

8. What is your favorite memory from growing up?

9. What is one blog you check daily?

10. Beach or the Mountains?

11. What movie did you last see? Your thoughts?

And there ya have it! A little about me and I can't wait to hear from the rest of you! Let me know when you post your answers...can't wait to hear them all! 

Also! Be sure to check back tomorrow as I start posting our Wedding pictures!

   
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