About Us

Hi!  We are Courtney and Julie, two moms who met at our neighborhood park.  Courtney had just moved here from North Carolina, right near where Julie's mom resides, so we instantly connected.  Both of us had two little ones at home and live right down the block from each other.  We quickly became friends, joined a playgroup together, and spent some wild adventures out and about with our little ones.  Between us we have four little kids, three and under, with another "chick" on the way.  We spend our days chasing around our wild ones!  With our little moments of free time, we like to cook, attempt some new crafts, and sneak in some exercise.  Last spring, the idea of "The Chirping Moms" originated and quickly took off!  On on our blog, we hope to share a little bit of our adventures in "mommy world".  We both are loving the connections that we are making in the blog world and the creative outlet that it brings to our "mama" lives!

And a little more about each one of us...

About Courtney:  

I’m Courtney, wife to Tom & Mom to Margaret (Maggie) & Alexandra (Alex). I was born & raised in NJ. I moved around for 10 years, but as of last August, I’m back to raise my kids here. I went to college at Villanova in PA & shortly after graduation moved to the great city of Chicago. This is where I met Tom, a Jersey native himself. After a few more years in Chicago we bought our first house together in North Carolina. That’s where our little southern belle, Maggie was born. On Maggie’s 1^st birthday, Tom accepted a new job in NYC, so we moved home to NJ right before Alex was born.

Maggie, my oldest, has been strong willed since birth. She is headstrong & knows what she wants. She also makes us laugh ALL day. Just lately, her sensitive side is showing through when it comes to “helping” her little sister.

Alex, has been the quiet, snuggly one since birth. Her nickname is “Squeaks” because from day one she made tiny squeaking noises & I don’t really remember her crying much at all. She pretty much smiles all day. Nothing makes her happier than seeing her big sister.

Before becoming a Mom, I worked in sales. I have also worked in fundraising & special events for a non-profit. I am a woman of a million ideas: constantly coming up with new business ideas, inventions & careers. I’m happy I met Julie, who helped me finally put one down on paper.  Being a Mom is a wonderful adventure. Getting the chance to write about it & share some of the fun by blogging is turning out to be a great experience!

Last but not least, traveling is one of my favorite things (even with kids!). This picture was taken last April in Ireland.

About Julie:  

I'm Julie, the wife to Chris and mama to two sweet adorable boys, with another little one on the way in March 2013!  I met my husband, Chris, before I even could drive---and yes, we are high school sweethearts!  We got married in July 2006 and have moved all up and down the East Coast---although we are both originally from the good ole state of Iowa.  After living in Washington, DC and the waterfront of Jersey City, NJ and the coastal town of Fairfield, CT...we have finally settled down and bought our house in NJ where my husband takes the train in and out of downtown Manhattan everyday!  

Aiden, my oldest son, was born in December 2008!  He is my very imaginative, creative, and highly active little sweet boy.  And less than two years later, we welcomed Andrew, my second sweet boy, in November 2010.  He loves everything trucks, trains, cars, and transportation related!  He is my feisty second child who just adores his older brother.  How we are going to add to these two wild boys is beyond me---but we will soon have to figure it out!  On top of our ever-growing family, we have two dogs:  Sheffield, our bichon frise, and Cobi, our shih-poo!

Before I had children, I was an elementary teacher where I was blessed to work with so many wonderful children.  Right now, I am a stay at home to my two boys.  I LOVE it---although it is no easy job!  No day is ever the same and I can't ever predict what our day may consist of:  park visits, lots of book reading, walks around the block, play dates with friends, library trips, and SO much more.  

I LOVE being home with my boys, but most of my friends would describe me as a person who is most content when I am doing things.  I love to run and exercise, as long as I have enough energy.  I love to read, especially on a rainy Sunday afternoon.  I love to do crafts---or at least attempt to!  I love to decorate and organize my OLD antique house (my mom loves when I comes to visit as I am her personal organizer!).  I love some ridiculous television shows.  Favorites right now include Top Chef, 90210, Revenge, and Project Runway.  I love to travel---most of our vacations involve visiting grandparents and extended family since we live far from everyone we know.  I love spending time with friends for girls' nights out and any other excuse to take a few minutes away of being "mama"!  

CONTACT US:

We are so glad that you are visiting our blog! 

 You can email us at thechirpingmoms@gmail.com 

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