As a really, almost brand new blogger, I'm really enjoying it too.  And yours is fun to read and really pretty.  I've got blog envy!  Maybe some day I'll figure it out. 

I love seeing what other people share.  It's funny and touching the way people are so honest about their lives. 

Thanks, LulaLola!  I love yours, too.  For my blog templates I use Heather at LeeLou Blogs.  You can find LeeLou Blogs on my blog list.  I don't have a permanent background, but I change about every two weeks (I get bored easily ; ) ), and almost every time I use Heather...or sometimes thecutestblogontheblock.com.  I know the the cutest blog on the block has wordpress themes, but I don't think Heather does them.  I'll check and let you know!  But, really, your blog looks fine, too! 

I am not sure how I ended up going with Wordpress, but all the pretty blogs that seems so well organized make me jealous. lol 

I'll check out those sights.  I could use some guidance.