Hello, cyberfriends. Crank up the tunes, grab a slice of pizza and get a sitter for the kids! It’s Ultimate Blog Party time! Special thanks to 5 Minutes for Mom for hosting the best mommy-blogger party on the Internet.
If this is your first time here, let me tell you a bit about myself. I am a : 
- Mommy. To Susan, 9, Peter, 8, Edmund, 5, and Lucy, almost 3. If you recognize those names, this is the blog for you.
- Homeschooler.
- Writer. Aspirations to publish fiction. I’ve had a taste of success here.
- Reader. I love to talk about books – fiction and non-fiction. I recently had my first book giveaway, so stop back often to see what’s up for grabs next
- Twitter addict. Add me to your tweets list. Silly stuff, but so much fun.
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the blog party. Scroll down to read the latest posts or click through the categories/archives.
welcome to the party!!!
Hi, Amanda. I’m bummed I can’t get to the list yet. Crazy mamas got the site all locked up, methinks.
Nice to meet you. Can’t get a sitter for the kids. They’re sick. So am I. But, I made sure to take a bath in Lysol, this morning. So, you should be okay. Lovely party, by the way. Thanks for having us and enjoy the rest of your week!
I loveeee your children’s name! That is too cool! You’ve got a great party going on!
Ah! But are they their real names?? Anybody know where I *borrowed* those names?
Poor twins! The party killed their computer. I’m amazed you girls found your way here, even without me posting to the Mr. Linky. Let’s party anyway until they are able to fix it.
Hello! It’s great to meet a fellow book lover. I review books at my blog. Hey when you publish your book let me know. I just did my first advanced review.
Hope to see you at my party.
You got it, Blue. Thanks for the encouragement.
Hey! I recognize the kids’ names, so I must be in the right place! I’ve added you to my Google reader so I can come back and visit after the party is over! Please stop by and visit me at my party post.
Hello Monica,
What a nice blog you have! It is a pleasure to meet you.
Are those names from the Narnia Chronicles?
Are they really their names? That is amazing then!
How do they feel about this? How do they explain it to their friends? I hope they have good senses of humor!
Since the site is down, I am finding the blog posts either through Google OR visiting a blog with lots of posts with links and partying the “alternative route”.
Great layout! Had to find you through google , since 5minutes for mom site is down. I over the colors and pictures! My site has a disco going on, so come by and dont forget your dancing shoes!
Come visit me at http://palofmine.wordpress.com
Hi, girls, thanks for stopping by and going the extra step of Google to find everyone. I didn’t think of that.
Yes, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy are from the Narnia series by CS Lewis, one of my favorite authors. No, I didn’t really name my children those names.
I use my real name here, but I thought it wouldn’t be such a good idea to use theirs’. Same with my husband. I refer to him as Doc (no, he’s not a doctor, that’s a long story for another time).
The funny thing is – if I had known I would have two boys and two girls, I probably would have named that way. Especially Lucy. Love, love, love Lucy for a girl’s name.
Definitely a blog for us!!!!!! The kids smiled at your comment above! Bookmarking you and will be back.
I’ve been meaning to Twit for a while now, thanks for the reminder!
great stuff.
i enjoy your posts.
you should post a pic of you doing “The Pose”. I blogged about it here. http://www.evancourtney.com
Eeeek. Evan crashed our mom blog party. For shame.
Hi Monica! Thanks for stopping by my place! Glad you joined the party. I love to read, but my husband is the family book nerd. He is a book designer & has his own book blog (www.headsubhead.com).
Enjoy the rest of the party!
Of course I know where you found those names; I used play Wardrobe in my closet, hopeful some magic might lurk behind my tennies.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and shouting out.
nice to meet you… i too am a christian, mom, and aspiring writer…it’s a great “club” to belong to, isn’t it!
*elizabeth
A fellow-booklover? Awesome! I’ve heard of Twitter, but I’m not a member. If I join, I’ll let you know. (Thinking…) This is the first place I’ve been offered pizza. Thanks for your hospitality!
When you get a chance, stop by my party. There’s a “Hbrw” teaser waiting for you.
Blessings, e-Mom @ Chrysalis
Inviting you to Party With Me!
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hello girls. careful not to get pizza greese on your keyboard
Nice to meet you! Your kids names’ are hilarious!
I love books, too!
Thanks for your comment on my blog! The Narnia books are some of my favorites.
Love your blog. What in the world is Twitter?! Clicked on the link and still don’t get it. Guess I’m too old. . . . I love to read too. Stop by my blog and party when you can!
Linda, I’m glad you asked. Twitter is a fun way to let people know what you are doing… in 140 characters or less.
For example, if you look at my Twitter Tools, right under the header, you will see that I had coffee this morning, we had the rainy day blues, and I wanted Doc to get home to help with my wild tribe of children.
Now the best part is that people can follow your “tweets” or updates by clicking on the Follow button on the Twitter website. Of course, you need to sign up with an account first to do that. It’s free, fun and just a goofy way to keep track of all your blogging pals- as long as they are signed up too.
Click on “more updates” to see my public timeline for the past few days.
And don’t forget to add me to your Following list, so I can Follow you too.
Oh Monica – books ARE our friends!
I couldn’t help but click through when I saw a title like that. In fact, at my review blog my party was all about linking to my favorite books – one of which is by CSL, so yes, I recognized those four names well.
Sounds like we have a lot in common! Thanks for coming by to introduce yourself – its great to meet you!
catherine
Hi…I added you as a Twitter bud. Now, I will be sure to get to visit you again….I will see you on Twitter.
Happy party week! Come visit me when you can, fellow writer!
Hi, Monica! Great party. I’m also an avid reader. Well, as avid as I can be, with the mom and wife gig takin’ up so much of my time.
Happy Blog Party!!!
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Hello. Just dropping in for the party. I’m not sure if those are your children’s real names or not, but you are clever either way! I love books and am a former English major who never taught. Now I like to write. Come by for a 2nd cup some time.
What?!! Linda, you didn’t read all the above conversation.
I have my BA in English too. Never intended to teach in a classroom. I did several years in journalism before staying home full time with the kids.
I like your blog. I started twitter but couldn’t find anyone else using it but kids so I quit. Guess I could start back.
Hi there, Monica! Look at all your new friends and admirers! I love seeing your picture up there, too.
Twitter…I’ve heard about for so long, but resisted. I’m afraid of all that time…twittered and frittered away. Is it like that? Or is it such a great social outlet that it’s time well spent?
Perhaps I’ll have to flit over and check it out for myself.
In the meantime, party on.
Hey, Ann, I’ve saved you a slice of pizza… you can put some Nutella on it if you want.
Mmmm….Nutella pizza.
Never tried it, but perhaps it would work as a dessert? I could leave off the tomato sauce and pile on some fruit?
You never cease to inspire me!
Hi Monica!
I clicked over to read about your writing success. Congratulations on winning first place! That’s quite an honor and definitely something to be proud of. Keep up the good work!
I too write and am a book-a-holic. If I had my way, I’d read and write all day, every day – okay, maybe I’d stop once in a while to torment my two teenage boys and kiss my husband now and again, but then, right back to reading and writing! lol
I always get so excited when I meet other writers. You know what a lonely profession it can be sometimes so finding a kindred spirit is always fun!
It was great to meet you. Hope you’re having fun at the party!
hey, welcome to the party and hope you’re having a blast. Do call me Ivan Girl and I’m from Manila, Philippines.
I love your blog.
Pleased to meet you! Will definitely visit you again.
Do stop by my blog and join me for the party…
http://ivan-ulrich.blogspot.com/2008/03/ubp-2008.html
Have Fun!
What a great blog you have! It’s nice to meet you and I hope you are having fun at all these blogs!
Happy UBP!
Hugs, Lisa ~ TheScrapPrincess
nice to learn a bit more about you and your family.
i’m a twitter addict too. 
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