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. Geggie on March 7, 2008 at 5:21 pm said:

   I’ll be stopping back by for sure.

   Thanks for hosting your party, please stop by mine for a cocktail and some party games.
2. JennieBoo on March 7, 2008 at 5:31 pm said:

   Hi Melanie!

   This is a great idea. I think I’ll stop by there a little later.

   Hope you have a great weekend. Give yours a squeeze from me.

   Hugs!
3. kate5kiwis on March 7, 2008 at 5:56 pm said:

   ikwym about blog addiction lol
   it’s just that it’s so *fun*
   your life sounds idyllic, i’ll be back!!
   happy partying
   mwah X
4. Cher – Stardust Lullaby on March 7, 2008 at 6:03 pm said:

   I love the idea of a Bloggers Anonymous!! That is greatr – I’m hooked too!

   Come visit me at my Party – Music, Cartoons, Games and Party Favors! We’re giving away an Award-winning Stardust lullaby CD! http://stardustlullaby.blogspot.com/2008/03/welcome-gals-to-ultimate-blog-party-at.html
   Sign up on our mailing list for a chance at our monthly giveaway! www.StardustLullaby.com
   Happy Partying!! Cher 
5. Deborah on March 7, 2008 at 6:07 pm said:

   Love the Party!

   Please join me here:
   http://thechocolistas.blogspot.com/2008/03/ultimate-blog-party-2008.html

   and here:
   http://comfortjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2008/03/ultimate-blog-party-2008.html
6. Nise\' on March 7, 2008 at 6:22 pm said:

   You’ll soon have a new driver in the family! My youngest has been driving for 6 months now. And I still complain about the "baby weight"! LOL
7. Bonnie on March 7, 2008 at 6:43 pm said:

   I’m already a member of Bloggers Anonymous but wanted to leave a comment to let you know I really enjoyed your party !

   You can find my party here
8. Tina aka mummifiedx5 on March 7, 2008 at 6:44 pm said:

   Happy blog party!
   I have your site bookmarked so I can join blogoholics anonymous!
9. Bahama Mama on March 7, 2008 at 8:07 pm said:

   It’ great to meet you! I look forward to coming back and reading some more. Off to Happy Happenings. We are partying in the Bahamas too. Come visit!
10. Lis Garrett on March 7, 2008 at 8:13 pm said:

    Stopping in to say hello!!
11. posh on March 7, 2008 at 8:27 pm said:

    great blog…send those teens to our blog. Have Fun at the parties.

    L8R…posh
12. Lisa on March 7, 2008 at 8:28 pm said:

    Happy Blog Party!!!! Nice to meet you!
13. Tara on March 7, 2008 at 8:43 pm said:

    I’m just stopping by from the blog party and I am a total blogaholic too!
14. Tonya @ Mama's Life on March 7, 2008 at 9:04 pm said:

    Just party jumping! I totally agree about the addiction blogging can be. I really enjoy re-reading old posts about my kids.
15. Shane on March 7, 2008 at 9:04 pm said:

    What a cute blog. I love the little doggie at the top! I visited your other blog as well and enjoyed it too. I’ve book marked you and will be back soon. I have two blogs too. My other one is: www.adhdguide.blogspot.com. It’s about all things related to ADHD and learning disabilities. You’re more than welcome to stop by sometime. Take care.
16. Candace (Mama Mia) on March 7, 2008 at 9:44 pm said:

    I love the Meme Monday idea- that’s great! I’m going to come back and check it out.
17. Christine on March 7, 2008 at 9:48 pm said:

    Party on the Blog Party train! Thanks for hosting!!!
18. michelle rosborough on March 7, 2008 at 10:04 pm said:

    great site
19. amydeanne on March 7, 2008 at 10:13 pm said:

    I’m not in the bloggers annonymous, but i am in the pms club lol does that count?

    party on!
20. Lundie on March 7, 2008 at 10:27 pm said:

    Just stopping by to wish you Happy UBP ’08!
21. Cindy Swanson on March 7, 2008 at 11:21 pm said:

    Hi Melanie! I really enjoyed visiting your blog. I’ve added you to my favorites, because I definitely want to take part in Meme Monday…I have a hard time coming up with things to blog about on Mondays! Enjoyed stopping at your party!
22. Amy @ EssentialFamilyLiving on March 7, 2008 at 11:23 pm said:

    Hello Melanie,

    I am glad to have found your “little corner”. You have so much great information here. I will be back to browse around… and I think I am on my way to needing the bloggers anonymous! (lol)

    Warm wishes~
23. thebluestbutterfly on March 8, 2008 at 12:07 am said:

    What kind of coffee?
24. e-Mom on March 8, 2008 at 12:16 am said:

    Enjoyed your party thanks! You’re a prolific blogger. e-Mom @ Chrysalis
25. Kim on March 8, 2008 at 12:22 am said:

    Nice to meet you! Happy Partying!
26. Krista Peck on March 8, 2008 at 12:32 am said:

    Very nice to meet you, Melanie! I’m glad you can stay home with your sweet girl, and enjoy blogging!
27. Deana on March 8, 2008 at 12:44 am said:

    Nice to meet you! Great site.
28. Susanne on March 8, 2008 at 1:27 am said:

    So nice to “meet” you! I’ve heard of that blog roll, I definitely need to join!
29. Laurie on March 8, 2008 at 1:59 am said:

    Your little blog header logo is so cute Party on~
30. Alex on March 8, 2008 at 3:38 am said:

    Nice to “meet” you. Hope you have fun reading all the other blogs!
31. Pam on March 8, 2008 at 9:14 am said:

    76 comments! I only have 17 on my party blog post and most of those are from people I already know! You rock the bloggy world!
32. Tammy on March 8, 2008 at 9:21 am said:

    I don’t have a cool party post to share because I’m a newbie to this blog world society. But I had to say that if I can call it “pregnancy weight” after 5 years…than you certainly can after a mere 17 months!

    BTW…stupid question alert….what’s a meme?? I’d love to participate but have no clue what it is I’m participating in. LOL! Forgive my blog terminology ignorance!
33. Jennifer Barr on March 8, 2008 at 9:24 am said:

    cool blog
34. Debz on March 8, 2008 at 9:28 am said:

    Stopping by to say hello while I mingle around the blog party. Nice to meet you and nice blog.
35. S.B, on March 8, 2008 at 10:20 am said:

    Enjoyed stopping by your blog.

    Come visit the party at my blog if you get a chance.

    S.B.
    Be Thrifty Like Us
    http://bethriftylikeus.blogspot.com/2008/03/ultimate-blog-party-2008.html
36. Rindy Walton on March 8, 2008 at 10:31 am said:

    Love your site!! Am party hopping and glad I stopped by!!
37. kailani on March 8, 2008 at 11:28 am said:

    Meme Monday sounds like a great idea. I usually fall so behind in doing mine. hee hee

    Thank you for hosting such a great party!
38. Dawn Weigum on March 8, 2008 at 11:56 am said:

    Hey there! Just hopping through the party circuit and stopped to say hi! I joined your blogaholics anonymous club! Will you add me? www.sweetpeacakesetc.blogspot.com It’s called Sweet Pea Cakes, Etc. blog. Thanks! come say hi!
39. Miss Expatria on March 8, 2008 at 12:39 pm said:

    Nice to meet you!
40. Stacey @Real World Mom on March 8, 2008 at 2:15 pm said:

    What a great place! Thanks for the hospitality! I’ve joined your Blogaholics group, what a great idea! Happy Saturday!
41. Cindy Lynn on March 8, 2008 at 2:41 pm said:

    Meme Monday? That is such a good idea! I usually just do them, then email them to myself, then forget to post them for ages, so this might help!
42. Jamie/penguinsandladybugs on March 8, 2008 at 2:43 pm said:

    Hi Melanie!! Good to see you at the party–I am a blogaholic as well, so this isn’t my first visit. Party on!
43. Secret Mom Thoughts on March 8, 2008 at 4:09 pm said:

    With two blogs can I join Blogaholics Anonymous Blogroll too. Thanks for letting me stop by.
44. jennifer on March 8, 2008 at 4:57 pm said:

    The party sounds fun, I will have to join in. I will see you soon.
45. Toia on March 8, 2008 at 5:24 pm said:

    Thanks for having me. I’m enjoying the party. I think I might have to join the Blogaholics Anonymous Club. “Hi, my name is Toia. And I’m a Blogaholic.”
46. Alyssa on March 8, 2008 at 5:27 pm said:

    I’m another mommy blogger participating int he blog party. Hope you can stop by my blog too.
47. ellen b on March 8, 2008 at 5:52 pm said:

    Ha! I might have to consider joining the Blogaholics anonymous Club…
48. jen on March 8, 2008 at 6:15 pm said:

    I like the sound of blogaholics anonymous. But I don’t need to join, I’m not addicted to blogging really! I can give up whenever I like.
49. Christy on March 8, 2008 at 10:07 pm said:

    Great Party. Just wanted to say hey. Have fun partying!
    Christy
    http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/sharpcrew
50. Nicol on March 8, 2008 at 10:10 pm said:

    Hello! I’m glad I stopped in! I can totally relate to blogging being addicting. I have only just started to blog (Dec 07) and I am hooked. I am always thinking about what to blog about next.

    I will have to check back soon!