It’s A Party

March 7th, 2008 Melanie Posted in Blah Blah Blogging | 160 Comments »

Welcome to my little corner of the Internet, I’m so glad you’ve decided to stop by.

(For my non-blogging friends who are wondering what I am talking about- 5 Minutes for Mom is hosting the “Ultimate Blog Party” where all of us bloggers write a little post about ourselves and then sign Mr. Linky over at 5 Minutes for Mom inviting the other bloggers to stop by.)

So- where was I?  Telling all of my visitors a bit about myself- I am married to the love of my life, Rich.  I am step-mom to 15 year old Brooke (who will be 16 in April) and I am mommy to 17-month old Hailey. 

When Hailey was born I decided to leave my teaching job to stay home full time with her.  A little over a year ago I was playing around on the Internet one day and I thought, “Hmmmm, I think I’ll try starting a blog.”  I thought that maybe I would upload some pictures once or twice a month to share with family and friends so that they could see what we were up to.

And now?  Well, I have two blogs and I post several times a day on both of them.  I am truly addicted.  (And by the way, if you haven’t joined my Blogaholics Anonymous Blogroll do be sure to check that out and leave me a comment if you’d like to join.)

I think I’m a pretty typical mommy blogger.  For the most part my blog is all about me and my family and the stuff that happens here from day to day.  I write about the adventures of being a stay-at-home mommy to a toddler, I talk about the fun I have with my family, and I complain about trying to lose some pregnancy weight (can I still call it that, 17 months later?). 

I’ve also recently started hosting Meme Monday where we save up all of our memes and post them each Monday.  It’s a way to help everyone keep up with all of the memes we get tagged to do.  So, if you’d like to join in- stop by on Monday and sign Mr. Linky so that all of the participants can check out your memes.

I hope you’ll grab a cup of coffee and stick around for a while.  Make sure to leave a comment for me so that I can stop by and visit you too!

If you have a chance- stop by my other blog Our Happy Happenings.

PRIZES:  There are tons of great prizes being given away at the Ultimate Blog Party.  My favorite prizes are:

• #1- Black and White Rocking Horse
• #32- Living the Dream Mom T-shirt
• #85- Noah’s ABC Stacking blocks
• Any of the gift certificates or cash
• Anything toddler related- I have a 17 month old

 

      

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160 comments on “It’s A Party”

1. thebluestbutterfly on March 7, 2008 at 1:32 am said:

   Enjoy the party….I will be. Could you please add me to your blogroll. I would love to join your club.
2. Denise on March 7, 2008 at 6:00 am said:

   You are such a sweet friend, love you.
3. We are THAT family on March 7, 2008 at 10:21 am said:

   I’m so glad I have a new friend -out there- to party with!
4. Pam on March 7, 2008 at 10:27 am said:

   Your post is so much cooler then mine- I just sound like a rambling crazy lady – but that is pretty accurate I guess I can’t get on the 5 minutes for mom site to sign Mr. Linky- I tried when I got up this morning and nothing….so I just tried again…nothing. Darn. Uhm, yeah, I am supposed to be working…but oops! I’m not. Guess I better go before the kids realize I am not watching…hee hee hee!
5. Natalie on March 7, 2008 at 10:44 am said:

   Nice to “meet” you! I complain about my baby weight too. I was still carrying it on me when I got pregnant with #2, she’s now 7 months old and I still have it…hmmmm. I started a weight loss blog to try to keep myself on track. You should check it out sometime here. Have fun blog hopping to the party!
6. Andrea on March 7, 2008 at 11:32 am said:

   I hope you meet lots of new friends through this party. I’m still trying to decide whether I want to join or not. I have a hard enough time keeping up with the friends that I already have!!
7. Sonya on March 7, 2008 at 11:44 am said:

   So much fun to learn more about you! I wish I had participated in this blog party but alas, I’m going out of town today with little time to check in )

   Very nice to meet you and I look forward to reading more of your “adventures” in the future!
8. Michelle Potter on March 7, 2008 at 1:36 pm said:

   W00t! The Blog Party is on! It’s great to meet you! Happy Blog Party!
9. Liz on March 7, 2008 at 1:36 pm said:

   Hey, I know you [waves a little too enthusiastically] welcome to the party, sistah!
10. Yen on March 7, 2008 at 1:41 pm said:

    Nice to meet you! I think I have been in this blog before:) Let’s Party!
11. seven on March 7, 2008 at 1:41 pm said:

    Hey. Good to meet you.
12. oh amanda on March 7, 2008 at 1:42 pm said:

    Great idea about Meme Monday. I’m sure I’ll stop by some Monday! Happy UBP!
13. Lori on March 7, 2008 at 1:43 pm said:

    I totally need to be on that blogroll! Great party and nice to meet ya! Stop by my place and do the electric slide with me:)
14. PamperingBeki on March 7, 2008 at 1:43 pm said:

    It’s great to meet you! Happy partying.
15. Amber on March 7, 2008 at 1:43 pm said:

    Nice to meet you!
16. Mellissa - Wondermommy on March 7, 2008 at 1:46 pm said:

    It is great to meet you and discover your blog! Have a great party!!!
17. kathy b on March 7, 2008 at 1:48 pm said:

    Woo Hoo, thanks for the party at your blog.

    Kathy b
18. Tiffany on March 7, 2008 at 1:50 pm said:

    Welcome and enjoy the party! Nice to meet you!
19. Betsy on March 7, 2008 at 1:55 pm said:

    Nice to meet you!
20. KC on March 7, 2008 at 2:00 pm said:

    Thanks for the party Mel.. Stop on over and party with me also.
21. Tammy ;):):) on March 7, 2008 at 2:03 pm said:

    You have a nice blog here… clean lines and straight to the point. I like it. Plus it looks like some fun stuff in the sidebar… you’ve inspired me… I’m going to go create a page at my place for all my new finds, so I can make them a priority instead of landing them on my links list in the sidebar and possible land of forgetfulness. I might even be one of those blogaholics you were speaking of…
    Party on!
22. Tammy ;):):) on March 7, 2008 at 2:03 pm said:

    You have a nice blog here… clean lines and straight to the point. I like it. Plus it looks like some fun stuff in the sidebar… you’ve inspired me… I’m going to go create a page at my place for all my new finds, so I can make them a priority instead of landing them on my links list in the sidebar and possible land of forgetfulness. I might even be one of those blogaholics you were speaking of…
    Party on!
23. Tammy ;):):) on March 7, 2008 at 2:03 pm said:

    You have a nice blog here… clean lines and straight to the point. I like it. Plus it looks like some fun stuff in the sidebar… you’ve inspired me… I’m going to go create a page at my place for all my new finds, so I can make them a priority instead of landing them on my links list in the sidebar and possible land of forgetfulness. I might even be one of those blogaholics you were speaking of…
    Party on!
24. Tammy ;):):) on March 7, 2008 at 2:03 pm said:

    You have a nice blog here… clean lines and straight to the point. I like it. Plus it looks like some fun stuff in the sidebar… you’ve inspired me… I’m going to go create a page at my place for all my new finds, so I can make them a priority instead of landing them on my links list in the sidebar and possible land of forgetfulness. I might even be one of those blogaholics you were speaking of…
    Party on!
25. Tammy ;):):) on March 7, 2008 at 2:03 pm said:

    You have a nice blog here… clean lines and straight to the point. I like it. Plus it looks like some fun stuff in the sidebar… you’ve inspired me… I’m going to go create a page at my place for all my new finds, so I can make them a priority instead of landing them on my links list in the sidebar and possible land of forgetfulness. I might even be one of those blogaholics you were speaking of…
    Party on!
26. Janne on March 7, 2008 at 2:11 pm said:

    I will definitely have to join that blogroll. I’m an addict for sure.
27. stacey moore on March 7, 2008 at 2:13 pm said:

    nice to meet you!! thanks
28. corrin on March 7, 2008 at 2:13 pm said:

    with five blogs, i think i need to join blogoholics anon!
29. Lana G! on March 7, 2008 at 2:23 pm said:

    A pleasure meeting you! Thanks for having me over I enjoyed my walk through your blog!
30. Linda on March 7, 2008 at 2:30 pm said:

    What a great blog you have! I am also an addict of blogging. LOL
31. Jenny on March 7, 2008 at 2:32 pm said:

    nice to meet you! happy party day!
32. The Downtown Boutique on March 7, 2008 at 2:46 pm said:

    I love the “Say What?!” post! That’s too funny. And I can totally relate with the diet issues! I have made myself a goal…I can’t have ANY sweet unless I exercise for at LEAST 20 minutes each day! And that’s hard, because I am a self-proclaimed sugar addict!

    Angie
33. Becoming Me - Angela on March 7, 2008 at 2:50 pm said:

    I love this blog party…so fun. It is awesome to get to view so many amazing blogs like yours!! Please add me to your blog roll if you see fit. Blessings to you. Angela
34. Val on March 7, 2008 at 2:52 pm said:

    Really great blog ~ I’m lovin’ it! So happy to be here . . have a great party!
35. Julie on March 7, 2008 at 2:58 pm said:

    Thanks for inviting me to your party. You’ve done nice things with the place! Please join me at http://mom2ways.blogspot.com/2008/03/party-time.html.
36. Lynn C on March 7, 2008 at 3:01 pm said:

    Hailey’s such a beautiful name… I think I’m glad I hadn’t heard it though until after my daughter was born. I’ve seen a bunch of Hailey’s pop up recently…

    Anyway, it was fun dropping in, have a great party!
37. Wendy on March 7, 2008 at 3:11 pm said:

    I am here everyday and I am a bad commenter:( Boo on me!!
38. Mommy Cracked on March 7, 2008 at 3:17 pm said:

    Love your blog!!! So glad I found it through the blog party today. I’ve bookmarked you and would LOVE to be added to the blogroll! Thanks!
39. Bluestocking on March 7, 2008 at 3:21 pm said:

    Hi. I like your design. HOpe to see you at my party!!
40. Elaine on March 7, 2008 at 3:30 pm said:

    I just did a couple of memes this last Monday and didn’t even know you were doing that now! But I am on your blogroll, cause well, I am addicted too!! Have a great party – good to “see” you here!
41. Natalie on March 7, 2008 at 3:34 pm said:

    Please add me to your blogroll! I have your button on my sidebar… Happy blogparty and good luck with the weight loss…you can do it! I am on a mission to loose 100 lbs. stop by and check my ticker to see how i am doing or read my posts to see if i am complaining!
42. Rebecca on March 7, 2008 at 3:36 pm said:

    Cool blog! Thanks for having me!
43. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls on March 7, 2008 at 3:41 pm said:

    Great party post – happy blog partying!
44. ellen b on March 7, 2008 at 4:04 pm said:

    What a great idea meme Monday is..
    Happy partying.
45. Jesse on March 7, 2008 at 4:10 pm said:

    Love your site and what a cool idea for meme’s. Have fun partying this week!
46. Heather @ MrsMomma on March 7, 2008 at 4:14 pm said:

    Great site! Nice to ‘meet’ you!
47. Gloria @ Saddeyezz Scraps & Snaps on March 7, 2008 at 4:24 pm said:

    Nice to meet you, hope you are having a good blog party

    Please add me to your Bloggers Anonymous blogroll, I’ve added the button to my blog. come on over and see me when you get a chance
48. Marianne on March 7, 2008 at 4:31 pm said:

    Can you still call it baby weight after 17 months?? I hope so… I’m calling it baby weight after nine YEARS! LOL…

    Happy partying, and thanks for stopping by earlier.
49. sara l. on March 7, 2008 at 4:45 pm said:

    Hi Melanie! Nice to get to know a little about you…Such a fun way, too! Party on!!!
50. thecoolmom on March 7, 2008 at 4:50 pm said:

    I really enjoyed your party post. Nice to meet you. Stop by sometime and see me at my blog.