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I can't resist a great party!! This is too much fun. I have visited some VERY cool blogs today and keep "hopping to more and more parties"....it's been a great time!! Soooo...I'm diving in, too. Do you like my party banner? DS 3 made it for me. Isn't he the greatest???
WELCOME TO MY PARTY!!!
First, let me introduce you to my family. They LOVE a good party: 
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Now...DS 3 insisted that I have chips and dip here for guests...so...here ya' go....
I hope you like them. And NO party would be complete without my FAVORITE beverage.....DIET Coke!!
I've been blogging for almost two years...thanks to my SIL, Heather for introducing me to this brand new world. I can't really remember life before blogging. As I was decorating for this party, one of my boys asked me, "What would you do if you were told you couldn't blog anymore?" I certainly would survive...but I can sure think of many many people who I'd "miss"...including those I've met in person like Mary and Sandy .
The most amazing thing about the whole blogosphere (for me) is the number of people who are seriously testifying to their faith every single day via the World Wide Web. How cool is that??? I love being able to get on here and talk about my relationship with JESUS and how He has changed my life. But I also like to be able to continue to "work out my faith" via words and pictures and blogging in general. Knowing that others are on the same journey is refreshing and powerful to me!
At first I had decided "not" to participate in The Ultimate Blog Party...but I KNOW that there are so many neat people to meet and things to read...that I decided to do it. I hope to get around and meet many of you this week.
And I'm glad you stopped by for it! Sign in to let me know you were here...tell me about your favorite thing about blogging and parties...then, come back again sometime...OK??
74 comments:
Thanks for stopping by. This is turning out to be one great party!!
I read the post about TMI and, although he is a bit young maybe your son could use my other little trick for getting thoughts out of my head. I keep 1 post-it note nearby to write small thoughts down to share with my family at dinner time.
Nice to meet you Susan! I'm in the same "neck of the woods" as you...dontcha just love the South?!
Stop by if you get a chance!
Tracey
Happy Partying!!! Cant wait to read more about ya!
Now THIS is a blog that Feels like a party!!! Awesome!
Hey--how are you enjoying The Kite Runner? I read it probably a year and a half ago. It was so sad and gripping..... For me it was one of those books that I kind of wished I had never read because of how hard it was, but once I was into it I couldn't stop.
I do some book reviews on my site, and am also a Christian mom of six kids. :) Come on by!
You've got a great party vibe going on here! Fun blog!
Thanks for stopping by everyone. Dollymama, your blog profile is not set to public, so I can't link back to you! If you stop by leave your address, so I can visit.
:-) Susan
Wow... great site! I so enjoyed the slide show! What a very clever idea!!
I also enjoyed the diet coke logo... a drink of mine as well!;-)
I'm so glad you DID decide to participate! It was very nice "meeting" you!!
Thanks for a inviting us and for hosting such a wonderful time!
Hey, sorry for drinking all your Diet Coke but I can't help myself. I can resist the chips and dip if I can sip on DC all evening!
What a great party! It's gonna be a fun week, huh??
Great party post!! I think your photo montage of your family is great...and thanks for the Diet Coke! I see that you have "The Kite Runner" on your reading list too...I wanted to start it last night but I can't find it! lol!!
This has got to be the prettiest party blog post I've visited (although I've only looked at about 25! Perish the thought of 540!) My sister lives in Florida and I'm very envious of the nice weather y'all are having right now... I'm pulling for Spring to come early! Happy Partying!
Hello Susan! great party music! :)
thanks for the compliments on my designs!
wow great party music and fun ! thanks for coming by mine too.
I love your music and slide show they were fantastic! Happy partying. Thanks for visiting me.
Hi, Susan sounds like lively party over at this blog.
Oh I'm Peppylady and I'm from North Idaho.
Hi Susan!
You have a beautiful family and great party going. All those boys! Oy! Loved the slide show!
Thanks for stopping by! I'd love to be your neighbor, especially since you live in Florida. LOL
Love your party header. My dd wants to learn how to make computer graphics.
How sweet of DS3 to help out with the party!
Chips and Dip are great!
Great fun...S!! Z and I are "partyng" with Barney right now...his favorite party for sure!
Love the pictures...keep them coming!
LY...C
I agree with you about how amazing it is to have so many share their faith. That's one reason I keep blogging.
I love the story of your eight year old. He sounds exactly like my son--too much information in head=blabber mouth. :0) He talks and talks and talks.
Your family is adorable--love the slide show!
Thanks for stopping by Jodifur. I am having so much fun party hopping.
Thanks for stopping by my blog! Hope you are enjoying the party. I won't get on my soapbox about funding for Reading Recovery, but I am sure that if I did, you would agree with me! Thanks for the visit!
Thanks for visiting my party! I have enjoyed partying over here with you!
Just returning the visit... So glad you could stop by! I love your family picture. We've got to get one taken one of these days.
Blessings to you and yours,
Karen
This is absolutely the most festive I've visited yet! I've got to figure out how you did the pictures and music...Love it!
Thanks for coming to my pajama party. You have a great looking family. Come back and visit again.
Hi there. It's great to meet you. I really enjoyed looking at your site. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great party!
Thanks for taking the time to let me know that my profile wasn't showing up. Oops! It should be all set now.
I also have a blog at my baby boutique:
http://thebabyboutiqueatwombswindow.com
I am so glad you came to visit me! I lived in Pt. Charlotte many years ago. I will be back to "visit" soon. Happy Party!
Stacey
p.s. I think my inspiration is from Captivating.
Thanks for stopping by my party! I agree, it's so neat to have a place to freely and openly share about the Lord. I am amazed at how the Lord works.
I read a few of the posts up on your blog right now. Can I just comment on several posts right here?
I love to hear about how God is teaching them through different experiences. I will probably be back later on to read more about your new church and the transition to your husband's new job.
"the test" drove me bonkers too. I taught in Ohio for 5 years. While I agree with your first point that tests aren't necessarily bad, I can also say that "the test" (and a few other factors) has just about ruined education in Ohio. Sad.
BTW - do you administer the test? Nothing. More. Boring!!!
And you mentioned that Charlie Brown Christmas special. I absolutely start crying every time Linus starts reciting the passage from Luke about the birth of Jesus. As for the blog feed... I have had trouble with mine as well. Did you just switch to the new blogger? That's what brought mine on. Sadly, I have no help to offer. I notified bloglines b/c I thought maybe the problem was with them, and they seem to have fixed it for me.
Hey - thanks for the party and for stopping by mine as well.
Halloooo! Just dropping in for the party - thanks for stopping at The Estrogen Files! Any time you need a break from all your testosterone, come on over! We're all girly here. Thanks for the cool party - one of the best I've seen!
Nice meeting you and thanks for stopping by my blog!
I love making new friends, and being able to write out my thoughts and snippets from our lives. I hope the blog will be a memory-keeper for my kids.
Thanks for stopping by my place; it is nice to "meet" you. I'll stop by again sometime soon.
The chips and dip look very tasty!
Enjoy the party!
Great party you've got here! Thanks for stopping by my place! It's been great to meet you!
Thanks for stopping by earlier :o)
I love your header and quote up-top. So true! Made me laugh.
I feel for your time of transition. I appreciate the positive attitude you are conveying here, a flexibility and a teachable spirit.
I am always so thankful to run across bloggers who don't puddle into negativity as they explain their challenges.
*Blessings on your day!*
what a nice party! Loved the blog layout! And the food and everything you offer together with your great company!:)
I'll come back soon again!
Hello,
Thank you for making me feel at home the moment I entered you virtual home. The verse you mention at the top of your page, is one of my favorite psalms, those I find myself reciting at work, when I do the dishes, when I need a mental rest...
Thank you for stopping by my blog.I am glad to meet your blessed family, and I hope to come back soon!
Hi - so nice to meet you! I love your party music - and you have a beautiful family, too! That is a cool photo thingy - I need to learn how to do things like that! =)
Thank you for stopping by my place - hope you enjoy the rest of the party! PARTY ON!
Love the music on your site!! Really seems like the party's going on here! I'll have to figure out how to do that one day. Thanks for stopping by "my place". Come back again soon! God Bless.
Thanks for stopping by my party. I love the music and photos!
Susan- Thanks for stopping by my party. I'm a little behind on my party hopping but am happy to find your blog. (And this Atlanta girl does lover her some DIET COKE). Love the music and photos. I have added you to my favorites and will stop by again soon to read more. Blessings!
mmm chips and dip!! Great party!
Linda
Hi! Thanks for stopping over in my little corner of the party. (I tend to be a wallflower! lol!) Anyhoo. Your place looks great, I think I'll help myself to a Diet Coke! (Have you tried Coke Zero?)
Fun music with cute pictures of your family!!
Great site. Nice design. Thanks for stopping by my party too. We live in the Dallas area after two years of church planting in France. I'm a full time writer...
Thanks so much for stopping by to visit me. I have enjoyed everyone coming over. I am not overly particular about where my coke comes from but the fountain is my least favorite and a can is the best! Stop in again!
Thanks for stopping by my party! Your site is great...yummy snacks :). How are you liking The Kite Runner? I loved it.
Happy Partying!
So many comments, you may not see my little visit way down here.... but I wanted to stop by and say hello. I didnt host the party, just hopping from place to place enjoying it all. Your blog is really, really nice. I do well to even post photos - yours is really something.
You have a GREAT blog here! Love the chips and dip and all your wonderful pictures.
Thanks for stopping by my party! Can you believe how big this thing has gotten? So much fun! :)
Thanks for coming by my blog party!
Great to meet you.
4 boys, you're outnumbered :)
Swinging in for the party. Nice to meet ya.
My 3rd party give away has started. Come on over when ya get a chance.
PARTY ON!!!
just dropping by to join this hopping party, looks like all is having a good time...
Thanks for coming by! Wow - 4 boys. :) We are on the same track with girls at this point. :)
Thanks for stopping by my blog! Hope to get to know you better! 4 boys! I know something about what that's like! Nice music and great party!
So, I thought maybe you were getting low on diet coke, so I brought a cooler full with me!
Thank you for sharing pictures of your family. I truly enjoyed watching the slideshow. I'm a mom of two boys, I can't IMAGINE having FOUR!! You most definitely have your hands full.
Thanks for the warm welcome. Party on!
great party you have going on here! And I love diet Coke!!
I'm due with #4, so almost caught up with you! :)
Whohoo...rockin' party Susan! :) Thanks for stopping by...happy to "meet" you!! Thanks for sharing your zest for life with us. God bless!
What a good looking family! And what a fantastic song to party to! Thanks for having me over for the celebration!
I am so glad I came to your party. It was so much fun. I love a party like this one and I love to blog even though, I am pretty new to it. come on down and see me sometime, you will be welcome.Connie from Texas
What a great lookin' bunch you are. Which DS went to CJ? Your hubby reminds me of the actor Benjamin Bratt. Look at all the comments you got--you go, Girl!
hey chick
why do i blog???
it's linked on my profile: don't wanna clog up your comments here lol
:o) heppy partying
Hello! Neat party! I didn't even know something like this was possible with blogging!
Well... I'm not a mom... not even close. I'm just a single, christian lady looking at life with wide eyes and trying to figure out what God has in mind for me! :)
I'm just learning what life is like outside of college. Man is there ever a lot to learn! That's what makes life so amazing!
Feel free to say hello sometime!
I read a few of your posts and you seem like such a cool person. ;) I'll be back!
Hi thanks for visiting my blog
The party banner is cool.
You have clever children in fact you look like you have a very nice family. Love the slideshow. I wholeheartily agree with your DS 3 parties should have chips and dip yum yum
It is wonderful meeting ,ots of wonderful Christain ladies through the blogs isnt it
Pleased you did decided to attend the party
Saying hello from the blog party! Love the header on your blog!
Happy Blog party to you!
Someone needs to tell that lady over there to stop dancing on the table! ;-)
I'm giving away earrings on my blog so be sure to stop and say hi. :)
~Beki
Thanks for the snacks. :) Just got back from my cruise...and yes it was so much fun. It is great to meet you. THanks for stopping by!
Hi Susan,
Well, I'm late, of course, but I made it! What a great party. My word, that lobster on your son's plate is huge! I wanted to reach into my screen and yank it away from him. LOL
Thank you for stopping by my little party. The food wasn't nearly as good at my place. Uh, there wasn't any. What a great hostess I am. :-)
I appreciate the visit and hope you'll come back soon. It's nice to meet you!
Wow, thats a lot of comments. I think that your DS3 is a genius! Making that great banner at the top. Animated to! Thats awesome. He is so cool. Hope you have a great party!
This is the best one i've been to. That banner kind of makes everything look really good.
Just dropped in and didn't know you were having a party. Does that mean I crashed it? I had to comment about how much I enjoyed your comments about so many people writing of their faith and walk with Christ. I feel exactly the same.
Yeah - I finally made it over here :) I apologize for my late visit...Don't know what happened to last week. I guess I was a little overwhelmed -- to say the least...
I love your post header your son created for you. I also enjoy the picture collage you have created. Very cool idea...
I totally agree with you on people testifying about their faith, their love for Jesus.
Thanks again for stopping by last week...
Blessings to you and yours...
Hello! I'm here, I'm sorry I'm late. I hope I didn't miss too much.
I read the fishing so early in the morning post. Oh my, I think I would have had a heart attack. And I can completely see my 7 year old doing that, except we have no pond and no fishing gear! But she has that personality! LOL!
Thanks for commenting on my Read to Me mission. This summer I'm going to do some sort of Family Reading Club, so check back!
You have a lovely bunch of boys (but don't tell them I called them that).
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