Thursday, April 8, 2010

Here for the Party


A big hello to all of you Ultimate Blog Party Peeps. :D I am Erica and I actually assist Susan and Janice over at 5 Minutes for Mom. :D


Here we are at Blogher '09 with the lovely Brooke White.


I am so glad that you are visiting. I have been so very busy working for the girls over the past couple of years, that I have sort of neglected my own little corner of the web. But, I did recently get a new site design and a new URL...and I truly do love it. Now if I could only find some time to get some more content on here...life would be grand.

I hope that you will visit again throughout the coming weeks and months. I promise I will do my best to keep things fresh and fun around here. You could even follow me on Twitter if you'd like. :D


When I am not busy working behind the scenes at 5 Minutes for Mom, I can be found playing Ring Around the Rosie, coloring and running all around the house with my three kiddos. Audrey is 6, Isaiah will be 4 in July and Christian just turned 2 a few weeks ago. You can see their lovely faces on my sidebar.

I also lead my daughter's Girl Scout troop, which has been tons of fun.

Oh I also have another site, 5076 Miles Apart, with my friend, Sara, where every day we share a snapshot of our lives, as we live 5,076 miles apart.

I love to sing, read Nicholas Sparks books, watch Chuck (did you see Monday's episode?!?!?! THE BEST EVER), quilt, do Beth Moore Bible studies, eat chocolate and drink sweet tea. In fact if you were over at my house right now, I would share some Dove chocolate peanut butter eggs and sweet tea with you. I would simply ask you to ignore the crayon all over my walls. My kids are artists who don't like to obey their momma. :D

I started a 100 Things About Me - UBP10 edition. Here is Part 1Part 2 and Part 3.

Okay so a good party needs music right? So here is one of my current favorite songs that gets me dancing. I love to blast it throughout the house and you should see my kiddos dance to it..it's the best.






Also, while I have you, I would like to take a moment to share with you a bit about the organization that I am the most passionate about, Invisible Children. Their goal is to bring home the thousands upon thousands of child soldiers in Northern Uganda and capture Joseph Kony, the leader of the LRA.

I saw the film, Invisible Children, back in 2006 and it changed my heart in so many ways. It is my goal to make it out to Northern Uganda some day to help the former child soldiers.

So, what about you? What are your interests? What are you passionate about? And where is your little corner on the web? I'd love to visit.


I hope you all have a blessed week. Thank you so much for stopping by. :D



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Faerylandmom said...
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♥♥ Willa ♥♥ said...

Ring around the rosie is my 5 yr-old son's favorite too!
Btw, I got here to check your UBP party post. Eventhough Mr. Linky is not up yet, I'm just too excited, lol!
My UBP 2010 Party Post

Anonymous said...

Hey Erica! Always have fun stopping by your blog. So we crashed the servers again... I'm still partying early by visiting party posts!

Enjoy this next week!

Tasra
http://tasramar.com/2010/04/find-friendship-fun-freebies-at-the-ultimate-blog-party/

Anonymous said...

Hi. Nice to meet you :) I blog over at http://www.makingtimeformommy.com and I'm just visiting blogs while I wait for the ubp post linky to work :)

tiarastantrums said...

nice to know you - and girl, are YOU busy!! I can barely keep up with one blog!!

Triplet mom said...

wow you were fast you were first up!

Mimi N said...

Congrats on being #1 at the UBP!! My good friend's daughter is going to Uganda this summer for 2 weeks to serve as a missionary! What a wonderful organization you are part of!

~Mimi from the UBP10

Unknown said...

Hope that your having a great party so far!!

•´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Erin.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´• said...

I love that Train song! You definitely must be busy working for those girls -- but how FUN! :)

A said...

Wow, you are a busy mama! And I am so glad to see a NieNie button on your blog (still need to add it to mine, maybe this weekend - love her & CJane!).

I just started blogging last month mainly about my second surrogacy journey. http://butimnotdone.blogspot.com/

Have a good UBP week. ;)

Confessions Of A Homeschooler said...

Hi Erica, my name is Erica too! I'm new at the blog party, but having fun visiting everyone's sites!

Dee Birks said...

Your blog looks awesome. I love the design. It looks like all the pretty stuff that makes me browse Michaels and imagine I can be crafty. Beth Moore is probably one of the best writers in her genre; she's awesome.

Have a great party! Nice to meet you. My blog is Eat. Drink. Read. Blog. if you want to stop by.

kw said...

Hey, my favorite song, too! Your new blog design is soooo pretty! I love it! You can check out my UPB post at http://thesnailstrail.blogspot.com/

star said...

Hi Erica! Looking forward to reading your blog! Visit my blog if you'd like! http://starspinkworld.blogspot.com/

Nicole said...

I have good friends who are missionaries in Uganda so I LOVE your shout out for the charitable organization.

I'd love to have you visit me at:
http://myrealreview.blogspot.com

Kimberly Job said...

Cute blog! Nice to meet you. I blog at www.scribbledscraps.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

coming by from UBP2010 your kids are adorable and I love ring around the rosie. My kids are too big for it now but my great nieces love to play it mainly the fall down part lol..OH I love Beth Moore. Do you ever watch her on Life today with James Robinson. She does the show every WEdnesday...

Tree said...

Hi Erica! Lovin your blog! Stopping by from the UBP and would love for you to come by and visit me too! :)

Tree (aka Mother of Pearl)
http://www.motherofpearlitis.com
http://www.mommiesfaves.com

Unknown said...

I love that song too! How awesome to work @ 5m4m!!! Your kiddos are beautiful! I hope y'all have fun (and don't work too hard!)

sustahl said...

Sounds like you live a busy life. It is great getting to know a little bit about different people through their blogs. My blog is http://blog.brickwallbuster.com

Amy said...

You got the number one spot at the party! Way to go!!:) Nice to meet you!

Jenny said...

Hi. Just stopping by to check out your bloggy :D I see you got #1 on the UBP linky. GRATS!

Kasie said...

Hello!! Nice to meet you! Love the blog congrats on the first spot!!!

Rachel said...

I love the new design. It's funny how a change in design can do wonders to get you motivated again.

My party post is up here - http://busymommymedia.com/2010/04/ultimate-blog-party-2010/

So nice to meet you!

Ms D said...

Nice to meet you Erica! You have some really cute babies :) My blog is Shop with Me Mama and it is a mixed bag of goodies! Have a happy party week!
http://www.shopwithmemama.com/blog/entry/611851/the-ultimate-blog-party-2010-woot#last_comment

Chris said...

dropping by from the philippines :) i joined the blog party too! hope to see you at The Mommy Journey

Andi said...

I had never heard of Invisible Children....or the issues involved.

Help! Mama Remote... said...

Hi nice to meet you. I'm from the Ultimate Blog Party. Enjot

tiff snedaker said...

So so awesome that you got to meet Brooke White at Blogher, I absolutely adore her. You sound like a really busy mommy and a great one at that!

Party With Tiff (UBP post)

ThinkFeminist said...

Visiring you from UBP!!! I am now following your blog, you can follow mine at www.safehomehappymom.com

Jennifer Sikora said...

Hi! Love your blog! The colors make me feel so at home here.

Nice to meet you!

Michelle said...

We have some things in common..I love to do Beth Moore Bible studies, eat chocolate and drink sweet tea. I also enjoy Ring-Around-the-Rosie`. Oh to be a child again. Who says we have to grow up.

My post is here:
http://newhorizonreviews.blogspot.com/2010/04/ultimate-blog-party-2010_09.html

Erin said...

Hi Erica! I'm Erin and I found you through UBP10. You must be a super busy woman with the three adorable kiddos two blogs and job! I also love that Train song, I can't help but sing everytime it comes on. Nice to meet you!

http://cultivatingrosebuds.blogspot.com/2010/04/it-party-time.html

Erin @ Closing Time said...

Hi Erica! It's great to meet you! I just found your blog for the first time via UBP.

I love Chuck! It's probably my favorite show on TV currently (tied with Lost).

http://closingtimeblog.com

Kel said...

Hi Erica! Just joining the party!!! I look forward to reading your blog and your contributions to 5 minutes for Mom. Come check my out sometime. http://betweenthelines-kam.blogspot.com.

Carrie said...

Little Llamas like a Party mama! Visiting from the UBP! Visit us over at My Party Post!

extreme personal measures said...

Erica, you have a fun and fabulous blog and cannot wait to see what is next. I am following your blog and following on Twitter :)

Stephanie said...

Hey Erica! I'm coming over for Chuck and some chocolate. And we can do a Beth Moore study together while we're at it. :)

My kiddos don't draw on the walls, but my 4-year-old has been known to draw on the floor/furniture and my 1-year-old likes to eat crayons.

It's nice meeting you here! I'll be swinging by your blog again, or you can find me at mine: http://www.TheHelpingMommy.com

The Fischer Family said...

Wow Erica! You are one busy momma! I have 3 kids too (a 5, almost 6 year old girl, a 3 almost 4 year old boy and a 9 month old!) so I do a lot of playing too! I enjoyed your post and will have to come back soon!

TheAtticGirl said...

Hi Erica, it's great to find out a bit about you! Love your blog!

You can find me here:

http://atticgirl.blogspot.com/2010/04/welcome-to-ultimate-blog-party-2010.html

Have a great party week!

Lindsay said...

Stopping by for the first time! Love love love your blog design!! I look fwd to reading up on your life in the coming months.

Lindsay @ BecauseHeGave.blogspot.com

Heather Brandt said...

I enjoyed visiting your blog! I love the idea behind your other blog with your friend who lives far away. I may try that with some of my friends :)

Heather

www.russianblessings.wordpress.com

janetfaye said...

WTG on being # 1 in the UBP!

I bookmarked the link for Invisible Chilren and I will read and learn more about it.

It is nice to meet you!

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Jennifer C. Valerie said...

Hi Erica,
It's nice to meet you. I'm enjoying the party.

Unknown said...

Wow, you are one busy woman! I totally can relate. I'm going to check out the Invisible Children website, although I'm afraid I may cry...
Visit my blog when, when you have time,

Musing Mommies

Julie Danielle said...

Your children are so cute :)

We like to play ring around the rosie too :)

Ponn Sabra said...

HI Erica!
My first virtual meeting via #ubp10. Nice to meet you. It's refreshing to see you enjoying the little ones during these precious years--and the best thing (regardless what others say about tween years...and older)--with every passing day & year, my 3 girls and I (Baba included) have more and more fun! Being a mommy (and a mommy blogger) rocks! Since this is my 1st year, having read your post caused me to reflect...and I'll be amending my own party post!
To learn more about me, here's my party post:
http://americanmuslimmom.com/ultimate-blog-party-2010-american-muslim-moms-party-post
Thanks & Enjoy the week!
Ponn

Debbie said...

We play a lot of Ring around the rosie here as well! Stopped by from the UBP. Nice to meet you.

Cryssloves said...

Nice to meet you! Coloring is fun, I like to sing too! Happy UBP!

Crystal
http://musicandmommies.blogspot.com/2010/04/5-minutes-for-moms-2010-ultimate-blog.html

Anonymous said...

HI Erica!
My first virtual meeting via #ubp10. Nice to meet you. It's refreshing to see you enjoying the little ones during these precious years--and the best thing (regardless what others say about tween years...and older)--with every passing day & year, my 3 girls and I (Baba included) have more and more fun! Being a mommy (and a mommy blogger) rocks! Since this is my 1st year, having read your post caused me to reflect...and I'll be amending my own party post!
To learn more about me, here's my party post:
http://americanmuslimmom.com/ultimate-blog-party-2010-american-muslim-moms-party-post
Thanks & Enjoy the week!
Ponn

Frantic Holly said...

We love to sing too. Hop you have fun at the UBP!

Anonymous said...

Hi there!! I love your blog header, it is beautiful! :) I am happy to "meet" you today!!

Unknown said...

What a great party. Nice to meet you.

hallee@halleethehomemaker.com said...

It's wonderful to meet you! I will now be humming ring-around-the-rosie while I do some blog hopping. :)

Hallee the Homemaker

Tina Hollenbeck said...

Hi! You're the very first party I've been to. You have a beautiful design. Did you set it up yourself?

Anonymous said...

Hi from the blog party! Beautiful design. I actually went to Northern Uganda in November, and visited the camps. The organization for which I work is trying to help families re-establish themselves. So sad, but they have incredible faith!

Mominin said...

This is my first time participating in the UBP . . . I'm so excited to find all the great new blogs! I'm off to check out the rest of your blog.

Susie Buetow said...

Stoppin' in on the #ubp10 hop!! Love your blog and I'm your newest follower!!! I love meeting new peeps!

Whoohoo! I’m linked up! I’m #584, #254 and #374!!! Oh yeah! It is going to be a fun week!!!

@Susieqtpies at Scraps of Life (http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com)

Mommie Daze said...

Wow! You sound like one busy mama!

Maggie Smith said...

Stopping in from #ubp10 to say hi! I am Dexter's Super Savvy Mommy and you can come say hi at http://www.supersavvymommy.com

Patty Coleman said...

Erica, I love your blog...it feels so comfy and relaxing. I love Brooke White too, especially Let It Be. Truly happy to have found you through UBP10.

Lesley Peck said...

Hey Erica! This is my first time at your blog - found you through #UBP. I see so many similarities that I know I'll be back!

annies home said...

love your blog so inspirational just what a mom needs every day. Do you have a place to follow or subscribe? I would love to so that I can keep up with all thats going on.

Leslie said...

Hi! I'm new here, and new to the UBP. So fun! I love your header. Who designed your blog. Thanks for sharing!

Nolie said...

Stopping by for the ultimate blog party. HAHA I wrote potty and had to erase it and put party. I think I need more coffee. Anyways nice to meet you. Hope you stop by and visit my party at http://www.noliesplace.com/blog/2010/04/ultimate-blog-party featuring my very first vlog.

Tori said...

Hi Erica! Lovely blog you have! I am enjoying my first UBP, and enjoyed visiting you on my "rounds". :)

Be blessed,
Tori

Tina said...

You had me a Dove Chocolate Peanut Butter eggs. Oh my goodness, yum! Is there anything better than chocolate and peanut butter together?!

Laura said...

This is my first blog party & you are my first comment.

I love a good Nicholas Sparks book & sweet iced tea (yes I'm in the south).

My blog covers mostly dangerous teen trends. With 2 teens of my own, I want to keep parents informed on what is going on "out there".

Unknown said...

Erica, your blog is so serene! I am visiting from the Blog Party and wanted to say hello

Sheila said...

Hi Erica! Stopping by from the UBP. I adore your blog design. Love the soothing colors. Wow! It must be fun working with Susan and Janice. You lucky girl! Looking forward to reading more from you!
Enjoy the party!!

Sugar & Spice and Frugal Advice said...

Hello Erica! Having a blast with the UBP! I am also a huge Nicholas Sparks reader!Nice to meet you!
Check out our party post!
http://www.sweetfrugaladvice.com/2010/04/5-minutes-for-mom-ultimate-blog-party.html

Beverly said...

What a lovely blog design you have! The UBP is just too much fun. I love your blog - I'll be back for more ;-)

1stopmom said...

Hi, Stopping by via the UBP! It is so nice to meet you! I am a big fan of Chuck too!!
My party post is up, please stop by

http://1stopmom.com/2010/04/09/ultimate-blog-party-2010/

Courtney said...

Hi Erica! So nice to 'meet' you! I am a huge lover of Nicholas Sparks novels [and his movies!] and Beth Moore. Enjoying the blog hop and I love your new design! I'll be back! You can find my corner of the web at www.courtneykirkland.com.

Kelley said...

Helloooo! Happy UBP.
Huge Sparks fan too.

Have a great week!

Unknown said...

What adorable kids!! Happy UBP! Now I've got to get crackin' and put my post up!

LittleTechGirl said...

Great blog! I love your new design (even though I don't know the old one). :)

Congrats on being #1 on the list! come visit me!

Mary Jo said...

We would be BEST friends! I love sweet tea, chocolate, beth moore bible studies and playing with my kiddos too!

Great site and nice to meet ya!

Unknown said...

Just dropping in from the UBP .. and so I LOVE your blog, I mean how could I ignore chocolate AND sweet tea!! ahh its like you know me! ha ha Drop by my blog anytime! :) Look forward to reading more ..

Amy said...

Hi there,
Just popping by from the party! Looks like we have a lot on common. I have a son named Isaiah,
watch Chuck (have not seen Monday's show yet) and enjoy chocolate and iced tea! Looik forward to getting to know you!

My blog is Things & Stuff, please come by
http://missionalmamassoul.blogspot.com/2010/04/th-ultimate-blog-party-2010.html#comments

Sara said...

Hi Erica! nice to meet you!! Dropping by from the UBP.

Your children are absolutely adorable!!!

Jennifer K said...

I also love Nicholas Sparks! I took myself to see "The Last Song" on Saturday and bawled the whole time. Your kids are so cute and I love their names! I'm still a "young" blog but am trying to break into the blogosphere! Happy UBP!

Jennifer
http://giveawaysforyou.blogspot.com/

Meg from Megs A Mommy! said...

How fun to host your little girls girl scout troop! I have many fond memories of Girl Scouts growing up...

And I am a BIG Train fan.

Glad to meet you!

http://megsamommy.com/

Maria and Michelle said...

Oooh! I see you are also a fan of Eclipse and the Twilight series. Eclipse was my favorite of the books, I also can't wait til June 30th :)

Great blog, I'm excited to look around more. Stop by FTSN for some peanut butter pie when you have time!

http://www.fromthesamenest.com

~ Michelle

HSUper Parents said...

Hi Erica! You have lovely children. Feel free to come and visit. Happy UBP010!
htt://hsuperparents@blogspot.com

Jena Webber said...

Hey Erica--you do such great work for 5mfm. I was the one who gave you nightmares with Tackle it Tuesday. Anyway, nice blog, girl.

Jendi said...

Your new design is very nice! I'm so glad that I got to meet you at Blissdom because I'd heard so much about you - totally good things. :)
My party post: http://simplevloggingtips.com/2010/04/its-party-time/

Lori said...

Hi Erica!
So mice to meet you!
I've really enjoyed the party so far!

Unknown said...

This is such a great way to meet new blog friends. I look forward to returning to your blog soon. Happy Partying!

Christi said...

Hi! So glad to have found your blog through UBP10. Your design is just gorgeous!! I'll be back to delve into your blog a little more later. Have a wonderful weekend!

Sherry C said...

Pretty blog and what a dream job you have lucky mama! enjoy. I'm thinking I'll join the blog party.

Sherri said...

Coming over from the UBP. My little corner of the web is at
http://designtoshine.blogspot.com/
I get a rush from finding an item of junk in the thrift stores, yard sales, etc that I can use at home or make over into gifts. My children are my passion...but now at 18 and 23 they are leaving the nest. I'm finding my way in the world after being a single working mom for the last 16 years.

Parenting in blue jeans said...

I honestly just want to see who had spot number1...I guess you being their assistant makes sense. In my mind I was imagining some frantic woman posting as clost to 12:01 as she could. Loved the song! Nice to read/meet you.

Southern Bella's Big Daddy said...

Hi Erica! Nice to meet you. Hopping through via UBP! What a great way to meet new ppl/blogs!
Kas

Jenn said...

You have the most comments I've seen so far in the UBP! I started at the bottom and working my way up but had to see #1 too! :D

Have fun at the UBP! Great to connect!

Jenni
My UBP blog post: How to Make a Tutu blog - hope you'll stop by and visit! And my Mom Blogger $100 Cash Contest

Anonymous said...

I'm here for the party. I'm not a blogger. I enjoyed reading your post. I love doing crafty stuff (mostly scrapbooking) but my son keeps my running. I'm passionate about him.

Unknown said...

I LOVE SWEET TEA!!! I actually mentioned that on my blog today =) I have never heard of Invisible Children but I am very interested to learn more. It was nice to meet you!
Blessings!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Erica! Nice to meet you. I love that song Hey Soul Sister. I look forward to reading more. Have a great weekend.

Unknown said...

I was wondering how you got the top spot!! :-) It's nice to meet you. I hope you enjoy the party as much as I know I am going to.... we'll be eating out all week long!

I have 3 giveaways going on so far:

Shasher's Life - $150 GC to Wayspa.com Find a spa in your town and enjoy!

and last but not least...

This Canadian Travels - that's me - Giving away a $150 GC to Canadian Tire

Tara Todd said...

How awesome Erica! It looks like you are having lots of fun!!! Glad to meet you!And I ofcourse found you from 5minutesForMom UBP post :D

I am on twitter too. @TxTaraTodd I'll be adding you! :D

Kristen said...

Stopping over for the party! You have a beautiful blog! I blog over at www.BringingUpBenjamin.com and I am so excited to meet new blog friends!

Anonymous said...

Hi, Just stopping by for the party! I love your blog and thank you for sharing about yourself! That is wonderful. I started a blog in January called "A Year in the Life of June Cleaver." You can stop by the party if you would like at http://lifeofjunecleaver.blogspot.com/2010/04/2010-ultimate-blog-party-from-5-minutes.html

Spoiled...but Not Rotten said...

HI! Popping in for the UBP! This is my first year and I love discovering all the new blogs I didn't know about!

Not sure what your old blog design looked like as this is my first visit, but this one is super cute!

Tracey said...

So nice to "meet" you through the blog party! I blog at http://girlstogrow.blogspot.com. I'll be following you on Twitter. Enjoy the party!

Jackie said...

Hi, I'm Jackie. Stopping by from UBP10. You're kids are too cute!! And, I LOVE that Train song too. That's been playing on my Ipod all week.

http://www.myperfectlittleworldblog.com/

Katie said...

Hi, a new follower from the Blog Party! Nice to meet you and read about you!

Katie
http://katiebuglj.blogspot.com/2010/04/blog-party.html

LindsayDianne said...

I am so excited to be a part of this party, especially because I've never met 99% of you! Thanks so much for what you do, every mom, from every walk of life deserves to have a great support system. It's you ladies that have made this possible for so many women, and so... HIP HIP HOORAY! Here's a toast to you!

Unknown said...

Having a blast visiting all of the blogs in this years UBP!! Your site is great! Glad you're a part of the party!

Jackie said...

Hello... This is my first visit to your site. I love your 5076 Miles Apart idea. My daughter is in college and started to do a photo a day as a way to journal her first year of school. Her boyfriend also does it. Similar to you and your friend...it's a way for them to keep in touch.
Thanks for taking part in the UBP! Enjoy the week...should be fun!

Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...

Blog hopping and having a blast.....so many great blogs....This is a GREAT party. Brook was my favorite the year she was on AI
I have a Fun $100 Gift Basket to give away and all it takes a comment , so hope you will stop by.

Teresa

http://teresa-grammygirlfriend.blogspot.com

http://grammyababychangeseverything.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

Hello there! I'm blog hopping and decided to stop by from UBP. I hope your having as much fun as I am, this is my first year doing UBP and I hope to make a lot of new friends. I hope you'll visit me too :)

http://miracle-momma.blogspot.com

giggling kids said...

Nice to meet you! I am so excited about the UBP! I blog at http://www.gigglingkids.blogspot.com

Jeanine said...

i'm jeanine from neenee's nook. this is my first blog party. i also love beth moore bible studies, chocolate and sweet tea! i lead the women's ministry meetings at my church in northeast ohio. i'm glad to meet you and will stop by again!

Unknown said...

Hi! I love Nicholas Sparks books as well! Happy blog hop'n!

silly eagle books said...

I had to see who got the number one spot! That's being on top of things! I"m like 1084 or something...not exactly on top of things... ;)

Maggie said...

LOVE your blog design!! It's beautiful!! Glad to know you!

Night Owl Mama said...

Nice to meet you love your little 1's too cute

furygirl3132 said...

Hello! Just stopping by from the UBP and am now following you on Twitter as well. Your blog is so cute, so glad to have found it. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Eloise
Mommy2TwoGirls
http://mommy2twogirls.blogspot.com/

Christina said...

Christina - xristya@rock.com - I'm a non-blogger (since I write enough for a living daily) and am here for the party! I love your site!

Unknown said...

Sounds like you are a busy mama! Just visiting from UBP!

Unknown said...

What a beautiful family. I love the UBP! A great opportunity to find new blogs to read. Oh and I love CHUCK too (amazing ep on Monday indeed!) as well as Beth Moore. I'll be seeing her in May, looking forward to it! Blessings to you.

The Mother said...

Happy UBP'10! I'm having a blast and hope you are having one, too!

http://littleboygreen.blogspot.com

Dolphin Girl said...

Your kids are cute. I love to sing too! I love to make up songs for everything we do at home.

Goodies for Mom said...

Just "party hopping!" So nice to "meet you" :) New blog design looks great!

Lois

Visit my part post at:
http://makingourfamilycomplete.blogspot.com/2010/04/ultimate-blog-party-join-in-win-prizes.html

Stacy said...

Hey! Stopping by from the UBP. Nice blog you have here.

Rana said...

Hi great to meet you. Your blog is really cute.
Rana @ http://freetolearnanlovinit.blogspot.com

Carma Sez said...

I seriously only realized last night that it was Train who sings that Soul Sister song. Yeah, I'm incredibly hip like that ;-)

Hmmm....what are my interests, let's see: bellydancing (learning); bounce juggling, crocheting and of course blogging...Please visit my site to see 24 Things about me; Some are a bit offbeat, but that's how I roll....(oh, and I also like to use over-used expressions often)

Thanks for helping to put together this awesome party!!

I'd love for you to visit my site if you get a chance :-)

Lucy postpartumillness.com said...

Nice to meet you too. I have the same issues with the crayons.

Lucy
http://postpartumillness.com/

Victoria said...

Your kiddos are adorable! And I love your blog layout :)
-V

http://mrscamerahappy.blogspot.com/2010/04/2010-ultimate-blog-party.html

amy said...

Just hopping by to enjoy the party. I am going to enjoy following along. You can visit me at http://clippingforcash.blogspot.com/2010/04/its-party.html and Im on twitter too...clippingforcash

Paula said...

I love that Train song!

Unknown said...

CHUCK! I LOVE HIM! I love love love love the show. And for some reason, I can't find anyone else who watches it! You get a gold star for great taste in TV.

Cat@3KidsandUs said...

Okay this must be fate meeting you because I'm listening to the very same song right this very minute that you posted the youtube video of! what are the odds?

You sound like a very busy mama!

Kimberly said...

Following the UBP train!

I'm a huge Chuck fan too! Hate how they have so many breaks in between shows but I eagerly anticipate the next!

Kimberly

Camie said...

Hello! Happy UBP! Many blessings to you!

Camie

Stephanie said...

Hi there! Stopping in for the party! I love Nicholas Sparks books too - reading Dear John right now ;-)

Stephanie @ Figments
http://figmentsofamom.blogspot.com

Susan Margaret said...

I tend to be a "wanderer" around the web!*l* I'm passionate about reading and learning new things - which is why I decided at Christmas to figure out how blogs work!

Great party! :)

Nanette said...

Hi! Just stopping by via UBP. I personally love being a mom, supporting my son who is dealing with the challenges of a brain disorder and photography. My kids are my passion. My little corner of the web is right here at http://www.amomblog.com Stop by sometime. :-)

Courtney (Women Living Well) said...

Hello! So great to bloggy meet you!!! Look at all of your comments - wowsers!

I'm Courtney - blogging from Ohio - a homeschooling mommy of 2 who ended up on Rachael Ray after one of my youtubes in November - crazy! The title of the segment was 50's wives!

Anyway, would love for you to stop by sometime!

http://www.womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com

Courtney

Jones - Keeping Up With M.O.M. said...

Hey Erica :) Your kids are cuties! Lil Audrey looks so cute in that pic. Sounds like you're a great assistant from last nights party thingy :-) This is my first UBP but it's fun so far. Nice to virtually meet you ;-) Here's my post for UBP10

Anonymous said...

Hey there - Stopping in from UBP10! I love the serene calmness of your blog! You have my song from Train on your page! (Yes, I said MY!) This is my 'belt-it-out' song.

Christian Frugal Mama said...

Hi! Happy UBP! I'm stopping by to check out your blog. Lovely children! You can check out my blog if you get a chance and what I'm hard at work getting start, The Mom Mondays Carnival: http://christianfrugalmama.blogspot.com/2010/04/mom-monday-pregnancy.html Hope you have a fantastic weekend!

Terri Dell said...

Hi Erica. You are my first stop on the blog party. Your children are beautiful. I'm not a blogger - yet but hopefully one day soon I will actually do something with the blog I signed up for at one of those blog sites LOL I forgot where it is. Anyway, this is fun and it is nice "meeting" you. Hope you enjoy the party and the loveley weekend. Terri from NY

The Sunshine Crew said...

Love your blog! Having fun hopping to see all of the bloggy moms at the party!

Anonymous said...

Happy UBP 2010!

MommyTopics.com said...

Hi there! I'm popping in from the UBP! What a great site. I love Sweet Tea! We have to make it ourselves here in California because restaurants don't serve it that way... but it's worth it! I love the Invisible Children Ministry too and have been financially supporting them for several years.
Come visit me!
Party on!
Blessings
Rachymommy - MommyTopics.com

Pricousins said...

Hey there Erica! Nice to meet you! Happy UBP! I've got a post up so if you get some time, stop on by - we'd love to have you!

Saving For Someday said...

Hello there! Cute blog design, it's adorable!! Stopping in from UBP'10 to say hello and check out what the amazing Erica does when she's not doing for others.

Thanks for keeping the chat last night running smooth!

Have a fabulous day!

See you soon.

L Harris said...

Hi. I don't often start at the top of the list, but I thought I would change it up this year and stop in.

Please come by and visit me.

Evelyn M Leon said...

This is my first UBP10, and I am loving it so far!! A great chance to meet other bloggers, and to get a look at how to improve, and see what creatvie spirits there are out here!!

To everyone's success!

Evelyn @ http://adventureofsuperspice.com

Tamara B. said...

Blowing in from the UBP to say hi :)

Kristen M. said...

It's great to see the other faces behingd 5m4m. Nice to meet you.

Anonymous said...

Hello! 1st time here! I have been blogging for close to a year now! I have a grand time. Nice to meet you!

TwinHappyJen said...

Hi! Just stopping in from the UBP... love the pictures of your children... they look like they have such personality!! :-D

Jen said...

dropping in from the party. I love that song! cute kids. love your blog, thanks for letting me visit
Jen
http://seivadjen.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

Hi there!

Love that song from Train! I used to work with the sister of the drummer. Yeah, probably the closest I'll ever come to meeting them!

Are you going to BlogHer this year? It will be my first conference. Stop by and give me some BlogHer tips if you have time!

www.momdrobe.wordpress.com

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Unknown said...

My passions have changed in the past year. These days it's about middle income homeless and hunger, and the high school homeless issue we have in Las Vegas.
I spend my time working at home full time, dealing with my severe chronic pain and loving the Heavenly Father.
Love your blog and really enjoyed my visit.

Anonymous said...

I am so so glad i found you amongst all these blogs. I know you are ! and all but believe it or not Im just hopping around. I loved your post and your song. How funny - its one of those songs that cant help but get you in a better mood and moving around. My favorite author is Nicholas Sparks!! I truly hope you create a connection with you and stop by often. I am still new to the blogging world in my opinion and am amazing and the people you can meet I am now a subscriber by google and twitter. I cant find a place to follow :)

Anonymous said...

Hey There! Just stoping by while blog hoppin and am so excited that i found your blog! I can not wait to connect with you more!

Michelle J said...

Hi Erica!

Its so nice to meet you. I'm stopping in from the UBC and so glad I did! You have a lovely place here!

If you get a chance please stop over and say hello.

http://www.ahappyhippymom.com/2010/04/5-minutes-for-moms-2010-ultimate-blog-party-a-happy-hippy-mom.html

Anonymous said...

hi from the ubp! i love that you have a blog with your friend who lives far from you - i have too many that don't live close by. such a sweet idea! hope to see you at alabaster cow :)

Unknown said...

Stopping by from UBP! I have three little ones, too. But my oldest is almost 10. I also love Beth Moore studies, I am looking forward to her simulcast this coming weekend. I look forward to stopping back again. My link here will take you to my blogger blog. I am actually joining the party with my kids blog. http://unforgettablechildhood.com

Momstart said...

WOW, 163 comments. I was reading your 100 things about me post and I find it very interesting. I could never do what you did. That looks way to scary! I watch house, but that's all I have time to watch really. that's my suggestion

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Upstatemamma said...

Well, hello. I am stopping over for the party. It is very nice to meet you.

Quirky Momma said...

You seem so involved in everything I have no clue how you do it with three young kiddos! Looking forward to reading more about you! Discovered you through UBP (whoohoo!)

Amy's Blah, Blah, Blogging said...

Wow, you are one busy lady! I have no idea how you would have time to even post one picture a day on your other site. Or even take one picture a day, whew, how do you do it all?!?!

I have not seen that movie before, but I will have to look for it. I wonder if it's on hulu. Have to check it out. I am a former social worker so I am passionate about social justice, and even more so about Christ. But, I think they truly fit together.

Hope you have a great time at the party this week and meet lots of great bloggers and friends! Stop by and say hi when you get the chance.

allenma said...

I'm new to your site can't wait to check it out, Happy UBP 2010!

Stephanie Manner Wagner said...

I'm Stephanie from "And Twins make 5! - A Mommy Blog". Just making the rounds via the UBP 2010, hope to see you around my blog too!

Tiffany said...

I just love meeting other Christian Mommies! Your site is so sweet, and I enjoyed reading about you and your adorable children. I am most passionate about being a godly wife, mommy, and homemaker. I blog about the moments, because they are so fleeting. After all our lives are just a vapor. If you get some spare time stop by and visit me. I will be waiting with a cup of Starbucks!

Stacey said...

Next time we see each other we are totally indulging in chocolate together!

Ashley Pichea [PicheaPlace.com] said...

I’m a homeschooling SAHM of two littles (3 and 1.5). I’m a born-again Christian, and I’m currently getting my MA in Ministry! I'm not your typical "Mommy Blogger", but I love reading them just the same. Just stopping by during the UBP! Happy Partying! :)

Traci Michele said...

So nice to meet you! Thank you for all you do!

I'm a new follower to your blog :-)

Come check out Ordinary Inspirations here:

http://ordinaryinspirations.blogspot.com/2010/04/meet-1000s-of-other-addicted-bloggers.html

Jackie said...

Nice to meet you! I play ring around the rosie with my older 2 kids too, so much easier to fall than it is to get up lol.

I'm Jackie from www.monkey-mayhem.net I'm heading over to twitter to follow you there now!

Unknown said...

Stopping by to say "hi" after I saw your profile on Twitter!! I'm excited to follow you - your blog is sooo cute! Hope you have a great party week! =)

Trista's Barn said...

I am following from UBP! Hope you're having a great weekend!

Pamela's Understandings said...

Just dropping by with Sunday hugs ♥

How I Became A Fearless Woman
by Pamela Jansen

lovelyritaann said...

Love your blog.... following you on GFC. Got here from UBP'10 - hoping I can get through them all :) What a challenge!

Thanks for sharing.

Life Is A SandCastle said...

Visiting from UBP, newest follower to your site. So cool your a part of 5m4m.

My post is @ http://lifeisasandcastle.blogspot.com/2010/04/ultimate-blog-party-5-minutes-for-moms.html

Rene said...

I am here from UBP10! So nice to "meet" you. I am a Christian as well. We have 3 daughters similar in age to your kids and another one on the way. I am glad that you mentioned Invisible Kids. What a great ministry.

My blog is about being a good steward of what God has blessed us with, saving money, homeschooling etc. www.budgetsavingmom.com I hope that you can stop by sometime. Have a great week! Rene

Lynette said...

Thanks for following me on twitter...although I don't usually have much to say! Have a great time partying!!

Sarah said...

Hi,
Popping in from the blog party. Great post!

I am passionate about orphans, adoption and ohhhh my heart just melts for special needs orphans. I also love handmade items so I'm a tad addicted to Etsy.

I would love for you to visit me at: www.onthesearchforhiddentreasure.blogspot.com where I host handmade giveaways to help with my handmade passion. You can also visit me at www.arewethereyetla.blogspot.com where I talk about my family, my passion for orphans and God.

Have a great day!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the reminder about the Uganda crisis. I will visit here again. Hi Isaiah, Audrey and Christian was it? All just too cute. Happy UBP. - Haupi

Lisa said...

Hi Erica! I don't think I've ever been by your blog, but I am not a very good blog hopper! You have a beautiful place here, so I'll have to come back! Thanks for sharing the Becoming Titus 2 and Scripture 24 buttons. Be sure to come back to link up your posts, too!

Blessings, extravagantly!

Lisa said...

Hi Erica! I don't think I've ever been by your blog, but I am not a very good blog hopper! You have a beautiful place here, so I'll have to come back! Thanks for sharing the Becoming Titus 2 and Scripture 24 buttons. Be sure to come back to link up your posts, too!

Blessings, extravagantly!

Unknown said...

I am here for the Party! I am stopping by from UBP 2010 and I am so excited and I can't wait to catch up since I was away for the weekend! www.justjewelrybyjessica.com and www.miamamiah.com! Have a Great Week!

sarah said...

hi nice to meet you. i blog at www.littlecitizensoftheworld.blogspot.com and i craft at www.melondot.etsy.com

please come on by.

XmasDolly said...

Well,Hi! Just thought I'd make a quick stop before I had off to dreamland. I'm very new at this blobparty stuff, but I'm likin' it tremendously, and meeting so many new people. Right now I'm pretty hepped up about blogging, and meeting new people, and also I'm pretty serous on learning all I can about clean water. I have a few posts about it due to finding my own water pretty nasty. Very nice to meet you & thanks for inviting me to your Par-tay! http://thenewxmasdolly.blogspot.com

Pam said...

Just stopping by from UBP--it's nice to know my kids aren't the only little non-obedient artists around! We currently have pen/pencil on a couple areas in our living room!

Pam

Superchikk said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! I am really enjoying the Blog Party and loving meeting new people.

Anonymous said...

Hi Erica, thank you for stopping by my little corner and leaving a comment on my UBP post.

I love your layout--so pretty, and the pictures of your children are adorable.

Glad we could visit, and I'd love some of that sweet tea. ;)

Shana W. said...

I just taught my 2 year old nephew Ring Around the Rosie over Easter....lol!!! :)

http://my3wisemans.momblogcentral.com/?p=2403

Unknown said...

I love your likes! I blog mainly to keep my missionary in laws in the loop but a few other family members & friends check it out as well. I've been blogging in various forms for years, but this is my very first UBP. I love that song too and now it's going to remind me of all the UBP bloggers. :o)

Amy~Fingerprints & Footsteps

yonca said...

Hi Erica! I'm visiting via UBP. You have a lovely blog! Hope to see you around my blog sometime:)
Happy partying!

Unknown said...

Hello, stopping by from UBP 2010 -- what a neat idea you and your friend created to share what is around even though you are far apart---I can definately relate to crayons on walls, ..pencil,pen now even sharpie have found there way around here now and again. Had fun reading what you have posted of you "100 things" list -- not sure I could come up with that many-- not much on my blog lately but feel free to check it out
http://www.violethare.blogspot.com

Angelica said...

I also love Nicholas Sparks!! Thanks for the work you do at 5 Minutes, this is my first UBP and I am having a blast.

Right now, my interest is blogging, its taking up all my time but gaving fun with it. My blog is about having FUN with my dd.
www.funwithbella.blogspot.com
or visit my party post :)

joeandbridge said...

Hi there! Just popping in from the UBP to be your newest Google Follower! Hooray! Hope you had a great weekend and have a great week! Swing by my blog when you get a chance!

Bridgette Groschen
The Groschen Goblins
www.groschengoblins.com

Anonymous said...

Wow, congrats on being #1 on the UBP list! Thats great. Your site is beautiful. I am new to blogging and am always seeking out inspiration and think I just found it! I will follow you. Feel free to visit me when out partying at http://lifeofjunecleaver.blogspot.com/ and feel free to leave me any words of wisdom, too!!! Jessie

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