Dance Party Monday: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

I'm out at sea while you read this hopefully sleeping in to the sounds of the ocean. But most likely my J boys and I will up and dancing to this song. I heard Home the summer I was pregnant with the Jbear and fell in love with it instantly! I got the entire album and played it on repeat. This version is slightly different from the album and it's what I listened to before I got their album Up From Below.

The lead singer Alexander Ebert released his solo album in March and it's so awesome.

I hope you all had a great weekend with bbq's and the promise of kick ass summer plans!!

Stay tuned for my first guest blogger- I am so excited!!!

singing, dancing and glee watching

I have so much to catch up on! When I saw Season 1 of Glee streaming on netflix I immediately put it in my queue. Oh my goodness, I knew I would LOVE the show! Even though it's fun to be able to watch an entire season at my leisure I kind of wish I watched it while it aired. I love every single character but my favorites are Artie and Kurt. I think the actor Chris Colfer who plays Kurt is so amazing, I absolutely love every single scene he is in. I kind of want to talk more about this show so expect lots more Glee chatter.

My new obsession led me to miss Dance Party Monday because every free moment was spent watching a new episode. This week so far has been chock full of dance parties in Jbears room. I don't know what is with this particular week but every song has got my boy dancing. Even if I just sing this song to him he will stop what he is doing and just start moving his feet.

Maybe its all the time I've spent watching Glee this past week because on top of dancing it's like karaoke central over here. There has actually been a lot of The Farmer in the Dell (even though I can't stand that song) going on but also:

Holiday- Weezer, Bad Romance- Lady Gaga, If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out- Cat Stevens. My poor son, I have a terrible voice! However, he does seem to enjoy my hip hopera version of The Itsty Bitsy Spider.

The sun finally decided to show up but it was so gray for so long. We were stuck indoors for way too long. I am still learning about where we live and what's available for toddlers. What do you guys do when it's so wet and gray outside? What do you do to keep yourself from going batty indoors?

Dance Party Monday: Keep The Car Running

I wish I knew a lot of newer songs to post on Dance Party Mondays but right now I am going through old playlists. Every morning I put on some music for Jbear and I to dance to. Sometimes it's not some rocking song it's more like music to sway to. For the past couple of days I've been putting on the playlist that Joel made for our hospital stay right before Jonah was born. This song has been playing on repeat during our dance parties.

Arcade Fire are just so so so good! The Suburbs gets played quite often in our car.

I hope you all had a great weekend! I am going to have to find different things to do this week because it's supposed to rain all week. My kid is obsessed with being outdoors now and my 45 minute blow out hair doesn't agree. I also have to find a bathing suit. Post baby bathing suit shopping... c'mon what's more fun than that?!!!!

So, today is the last day to vote! Thank you so much for voting for me and this blog of mine.

Dance Party Monday: Oblivious

There is no video to look at just a song that gets us moving! All I know is youtube but surely there must be another way to share music on a blog post without having to link to a video, especially when there is nothing to actually look at. Also, the lyrics are vague, and then pretty straightforward and then vague all over again. I have to admit that I don't really pay attention to the lyrics that often (unless it's Lisa Loeb's Stay- I know ALL the lyrics to that song). If the song sounds pretty or has a kick ass beat then I'm all over it.

I'm sad the weekend is over but I'm pumped for a new week. My boy slept in today so maybe that's why I'm feeling excited for the week. What gets you going on Monday mornings when you just want to pull the covers over your head?

Dance Party Monday: on a Tuesday

Honestly we're still listening to last week's song, "Daft Punk is Playing at My House" by LCD Soundsystem. But this song usually comes on right after so we're usually still dancing about.

I am more of a fan of her other songs especially this one:

But Kiss With a Fist is on the mix that we've been playing in Jonah's room. Her videos may be a tad over produced (if that makes sense) but they are so visually entertaining.

ANYWAY!!!! Yesterday was just kind of busy... well actually I was just kind of tired. The Jbear woke up so much earlier than normal and finding the time to post was difficult. I still have so many photos I want to post from the past few days. I had a really nice weekend- running errands while my in laws watched the baby, relaxing at home, blow drying my hair (the simple pleasure of taking 45 minutes to tame my mess), taking the babe to a rubber ducky race and going out for Joel's sister Lauren's birthday.

How do you guys like to spend your weekends? Does it include the pure joy of having a blow dryer to your scalp for 45 minutes? I know I know I could just wear it naturally curly/wavy/frizzy but after having a baby my hair has decided to not only be high maintenance but schizophrenic as well. Again, please feel free to share how you spent your weekend and brag about how well your hair behaves.

Dance Party Monday: You've Got To Set 'Em Up

I decided to put on a random mix and when this song came on I saw my baby boy start bouncing. These past few days he's been too busy walking to really care about dancing. But when he heard these beats I saw his booty bounce.

How was your weekend? Mine was pretty relaxed but super enjoyable! I was on a search for toddler jeggings but was defeated. I guess I was too late to the game and couldn't find them in J's size. Oh, I'm also trying a new way of eating. I've really been inspired by this lady and this post! Of course I would be lying if I said I wasn't in it for the weight loss but really I am ALWAYS so sluggish... all the time! I am not feeding my body well (my body knows no bounds when it comes to cupcake consumption) and I want to change that! I want to be an energetic mother and feel healthier. Game on!!!

Dance Party Monday: Rolling In The Deep

Oh my goodness, this song is so ridiculously good. I had heard of Adele a little while ago but was too caught up in what I was already listening to (probably non stop Feist) to pay attention to her music. Huge mistake on my part... huge! One day I decided to watch one of her videos (after reading an article about her) and was blown away. I clicked on Rolling In The Deep and just kept watching it over and over again. Then I realized that our friend Raz put that song on a mix he made for Joel's birthday and now the song gets played over and over and over in my car. Her voice is so amazing and she is seriously so pretty!!

I hope you all had a great weekend! Our time in Philly was amazing! I didn't use my camera to take many photos but I did use Joel's phone. Once he sends me those images I will post them here. I realize that I have a bunch of things I haven't posted yet so I'll probably be playing catch up this week.

Dance Party Monday: They are Back!

I just love The Strokes! I didn't get into them til a few years after everyone else but still, my love is strong. I am so excited that they have a new album out (but it was a gift for Joel so he's been listening to it more).

And this song never gets old for me! It was one of the songs that I clearly remember dancing to (like a lunatic, I might add) at our wedding!!!

Dance Party Monday: Oh Land!

I had heard of Oh Land due to my Pandora obsession and picked up her album while in Austin at Waterloo. She makes me feel like pop music doesn't have to always be a guilty pleasure!

It's 2pm in the afternoon and I totally feel hungover from our trip to Austin. Hungover from tacos, cupcakes, dr. pepper and jelly beans (yes jelly beans). My biggest souvenirs are the 7 lbs I gained in the 3.5 days we were away. Every bite was so worth it though!!! I need this dance party like you wouldn't believe!

Dance Party Monday: Weekend Sing Along

I wouldn't necessarily watch this video with any kids around, unless they are too young to ask about the lyrics. BUT it is an awesome song! And I was super excited when Joel's friend who deejayed on Saturday night played it. With the help of Joel's friends I threw a surprise party for him and it was such a fun night. I didn't bring my camera with me as not to make Joel suspicious but my friend Veronica took some photos so I'll hopefully post some soon.

I hope all your Mondays are starting off right!!

Dance Party Monday: Get On Groovin'

I had intentions of being a better blogger this weekend and actually bringing my camera out with me but... I failed miserably. Thank goodness Kim has one of those iphone dealies and snapped this photo of me busting my butt and gut to carry all my bags at the mall.

Please don't pay attention to the sweaty mess of a girl unable to carry all her bags and keep clothes on the hanger. But I'm trying to be a blogger... and bloggers post photos, right?

If you are on a strict budget don't go shopping with Kim because she is the most supportive shopper and believes that if I like it... I should own it. Or something like that. We cruised that mall like 2 women on a serious mission. When the time comes I will post the fruits of my labor.

A big huge ANYWAY... besides going shopping I have really been in the "Get Thee Body Movin'" mood and have been dancing like a mad woman in my bedroom. Last night this song got me groovin' like crazy so I thought I would share it with you this fine morning.

Dance Party Monday: Heart It Races

I don't need it to be Monday to dance- I LOVE TO DANCE!!! But sometimes Mondays just hit you like "UGH!!!" and having a little dance party could be just the cure. I have to be honest and say that I do like some aspects of Mondays- the freshness and possibility of a new week, but I do understand the general disdain for this day. So right now I am going to enjoy a beat that makes me happy and makes my feet want to dance.

Dance Party Monday: Motivation

Okay so the other day I decided I wanted to run. However, with the snow still on the ground I went over to my in laws and used their treadmill. I had a mix on my ipod titled "Cynthia's workout like Whoa mix" from 2007 which was the last time I donned running sneakers and used a treadmill. The songs are all over the place but they totally did their job pumping me up for some cardio! It was nearing 45 minutes or so of me running, walking, walking fast, running again, trying to dance while walking, when "I'm Just a Girl" came through my headphones. My immediate reaction, for some reason, was to skip the song but I decided against it and holy wow... all I wanted to do was run and run fast. I was so tired but I couldn't help but feel energized when this song was playing. It totally motivated me to keep going. Plus watching this video obviously makes me want Gwen Stefani's abs!!

Hopefully you are all starting of this new week with a little dance party action whether it be in your bedroom, living room, office cubicle, or bathroom stall.

Dance Party Monday: Going International

I heard this song on Pandora last summer and instantly loved it!! It's a perfect song (and video) to spice up this rainy Monday morning! You'll have to watch it on YouTube but it's totally worth it!

Dance Party Monday: Happy Birthday Kim!

So my friend Kim who has been mentioned here & here is celebrating her birthday today!! Although we met in person a few times between 2002 & 2003, our friendship actually began over myspace. We realized we had a love for knitting, sales at H&M, cats and imitating our boyfriends snoring patterns. Once our friendship began it really went full force and we've been in the honeymoon stage ever since.

Kim is truly an amazing friend. She is genuine and thoughtful. She's all for a night out but appreciates staying in watching movies or just chatting. She's a great listener too which must be exhausting since I tend to call her for anything. She knows how to throw an awesome party, make a killer vodka tonic, put together the best music for a bachelorette party and a drive across the states, and be the friend you can always count on. She also drives down to Philly on a moments notice to take the greatest family portraits of us ever. She inspires me to work harder and be a better photographer. And it should go without saying- she is the bestest mommy to baby Thea!

Happy Birthday Kim! I hope you get your dancing on today!!

Dance Party Monday Lovey Love edition

Two for Valentine's Day! I absolutely love Feist and this song never gets old for me. I think I played it everyday in 2006. The Erykah Badu song is from one of my favorite movies "Brown Sugar". OH MY GOODNESS I love that movie!!! This song has been a constant in my singing in the shower routine.

I need to go and have a kickin' dance party with my baby Valentine! Have a wonderful day!!

Do you wanna dance??

The best way to start a new week is with a DANCE PARTY!!! Happy Dance Party Monday!

I play this song for Jonah to start off our mornings.