About Hip Mama

So you want to know who I am?  Well, for starters, I'm a Wannabe Super Hip Mama of four beautiful kiddos.  I'm in my early 30's and I plan on staying there for at least the next 10 years.  I've been married to my best friend, that's Matt (the Hip Hubby) for 10 1/2 years.  It hasn't always been easy but I wouldn't want to do this married thing with anyone but him!  You're welcome to read about us & any thoughts I've had on married life HERE.

Okay, back to the Hip Mama thing.  Why "Hip Mama"?  I'm striving to be a great mom, wife, and friend.  I'm trying to be relevant, real, not overly concerned with the outside, but not so consumed with the trappings of motherhood that I forget about me.  That may sound selfish to you, but it's healthy for me mentally, physically, and spiritually.  If I remember to take care of myself in those areas, I feel I'll be a better Mom, Wife & Friend.  To me that's "Cool" or "Hip" in my case.  So "Hip Mama" doesn't necessarily mean I follow the latest trends or anything...for me it's about being real & meeting you just where you're at. And Vice Versa.

The Cool Kids in this family consist of Quinny, my big girl who's 8 going on 18.  "The Bean"-that's Ella, and she is an awesome 7 yr. old that totally beats to her own drum! Miles--"the Crazy Little Guy" is almost 5 and he is full of passion and life with the red hair to match.  And, Lily-the happiest baby ever...my sweet gift of joy in the midst of sorrow.

A little more about me... I love my Jesus. I believe in a personal relationship in God through Jesus His son.  I strive to Honor Him in what I do and say and how I raise my kids.  I know I miss the mark often,  but thankfully I'm forgiven, and I'm loved and accepted by the Creator in spite of  my flaws.

I love reading and scrapbooking (which I am now researching going "digital").  I enjoy photography, traveling (though I don't get to often), naughty reality & trashy tv shows.  I like crafty stuff but don't often get to do it with all the kids.  I like vintage or vintage inspired things, pottery barn (and I work at PB Kids part time to get a discount), antique stores, writing (blogging) and baking (without the kids).

Oh and I have Red Hair & Freckles and I love them both!

Thanks for visiting Hip Mama's Blog!