Party hat, anyone?

March 7th, 2008 by Rebecca | Posted in Bloggy Fun |

Ultimate Blog Party 2008

So, I’ve been seeing banners like these all over the blogosphere. The folks at 5 Minutes for Mom are hosting the Ultimate Blog Party. I’m not exactly sure what they do over there, but I do know the site is not just for moms. In fact, they use the term “‘Mom’ to include everyone who loves children and is interested in the types of things that generally interest moms.” Does that sound like me? I am SO IN!

Oh my. Where are my manners? What would everyone like to drink?

Now, as I mentioned yesterday I’ve amassed a small but loyal group of readers over the last few months. But I know that most of you don’t know me in real life. I’d been thinking about offering “formal” introductions, and now seems to be the perfect time. WHOO HOO!

For those of you who DO know me, you can skip the next few paragraphs. For the rest of you…

My name is Rebecca. My birthday is March 17, and I’ll be one-third of a century old on my next birthday, which is just AFTER this big bash, darn it all. I am an editor. I also LOVE photography.

My husband is Ed. We live in the Atlanta area.

We met at the dog park, and have been married almost 2 years.

Speaking of the dog park, we have two dogs. Toby is my dog of origin. He’s a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Fox is Ed’s dog of origin. He’s a terrier, Dachshund, Corgi mix. (I think he has a few other breeds in him, but that’s a LOT of links in a row. :) ) You can learn more about how we got our dogs here, if you’re interested. (I see some of you nodding off in your delicious snacks, so I’ll spare you all the details.)

I also brought two cats to the marriage. Autumn and Asbury are litter-mates. I adopted them when they were 10 weeks old. They were feral, but you’d never know it now, except they’re scared of strangers.

So what else do you want to know? Feel free to leave me a question, and I’ll do my best to answer it.

Thanks for coming to the party. Can I offer someone another drink? No? you want to go visit the other parties? I understand.

Come again soon!

(9:25 a.m.: I think the throngs of party-goers have “trashed” 5 Minutes for Mom. I cannot access the Web site, but Ed says it “pings” o.k., whatever that means. I’ll keep trying, because I know you’re just dying to party hop. ;) )

(12:25 p.m.: A note at 5MfM.com says they’re working on the problem. They’re going to announce a new start time for the party once they get everything fixed. We’re partying unofficially! Girls just wanna have fun, apparently.)

(1:51 p.m.: They’re back! Party, party, party!)

  1. 46 Responses to “Party hat, anyone?”

  2. By lceel on Mar 7, 2008

    Nice to meet you. My name is Lou. On September the 8th I will be 63. I have no idea how that number got to be sooo big, sooo fast. I have three sons, the youngest of which, who is still in high school, is the official family pet. He’s tame, though. It’s the older two that are feral. Annie is the ringmaster around our place - lovingly referred to as SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed). She’ll be 49 this year. Don’t tell her I told you.

  3. By ellen b on Mar 7, 2008

    Girlfriend I want one of those drinks you’re offering. Hey make mine a Guinness in an early celebration of your birthday! My birthday is March 14th!

    ellen b’s last blog post..The Ultimate Blog Party ~ March 7th - 14th

  4. By Lori on Mar 7, 2008

    Lovely party!! I’m having so much meeting everyone:) I just wish their site would start working again..Thanks for having me:)

    Lori’s last blog post..It’s My Party and I’ll Dance if I Want To

  5. By bleeding espresso on Mar 7, 2008

    So happy we’ve been able to party-hop even without the main site working…just shows how determined we are to par-tay, huh? ;)

    Thanks for stopping by my place!

    bleeding espresso’s last blog post..welcome to the ultimate blog party!

  6. By Erin on Mar 7, 2008

    Hope you are having fun! Thanks for the party : )

    Erin’s last blog post..Welcome to the Ultimate Blog Party ‘08

  7. By Bluestocking on Mar 7, 2008

    Hi everyone. Actually 5MFM crashed before the party started.

    But stop by mine and look around!!

  8. By kailani on Mar 7, 2008

    We have two cats, too. Got them from the Humane Society. They totally tear my house apart - worse than the kids! LOL!

    Thanks for hosting such a great party!

    kailani’s last blog post..The Ultimate Blog Party 2008 & A Giveaway!

  9. By Quirky on Mar 7, 2008

    Hey there fellow partygoer! Its so good to meet people even with the 5MFM site being down. (Never let it be said that technical difficulties kept me from having a good time anyway!) I think you’re the first “non-human” Mom that I’ve come across in this party. (I’m a proud mother of two Siamese cats myself). So nice to meetcha’!

  10. By Sandy (Momisodes) on Mar 7, 2008

    Aww, what fun! I have to check out their site. I haven’t been in a while. I interviewed the founders of 5 min for mom last year, and they are absolute sweethearts :)

    Sandy (Momisodes)’s last blog post..Anticipation

  11. By Write From Karen on Mar 7, 2008

    An editor with a St. Patrick’s day birthday - can’t get any better than that! lol

    It’s nice to meet you Rebecca. Have fun at the party!

    Write From Karen

    Write From Karen’s last blog post..Write From Karen

  12. By Ed on Mar 7, 2008

    I’ll have another drink please.

  13. By Rebecca on Mar 7, 2008

    More drinks for everyone! :) WHOO HOO!

  14. By JanMary, N Ireland on Mar 7, 2008

    Happy Birthday to someone born on St Patricks Day

    I am a blogger from N Ireland, and love digital scrapbooking and photography.

    Enjoy the blog party.

  15. By CC on Mar 7, 2008

    Can you make my drink a coffee? I’m needing one right now!

  16. By CC on Mar 7, 2008

    forgot to add… I don’t have any pets except for 2 fish that I’ve been thus far unable to kill (amazingly…)

  17. By Mellissa - wondermommy on Mar 7, 2008

    Happy party and happy Birthday!

    Mellissa - wondermommy’s last blog post..Under The Weather

  18. By Lis Garrett on Mar 7, 2008

    Thanks so much for coming by! Hey - I grew up in Marietta (Cobb County)! Enjoy the party and Happy Birthday (a little early!).

    Lis Garrett’s last blog post..Welcome to Woolgatherings

  19. By Lisa's Chaos on Mar 7, 2008

    Not wanting to be a wallflower guess I should step up an say, “Very please to make your acquaintence.”

    I’m Lisa, 41, mom to 4 step-mom to 2 all aged 15-21, grandmom to one with the second one due in Sept. I too love photography. :)

    Hope you have a wonderful party and great birthday!

    Lisa’s Chaos’s last blog post..traveling light & friends

  20. By The Happy Housewife on Mar 7, 2008

    Just stopping by for your blog party, thanks for inviting me!
    The Happy Housewife

    The Happy Housewife’s last blog post..Million Dollar Smile

  21. By Amber on Mar 7, 2008

    I love your little animals. Those are the best families to have!

    Amber’s last blog post..get your party on!

  22. By Deborah on Mar 8, 2008

    Inviting you to party with me!

    Win Chocolates:
    http://thechocolistas.blogspot.com/2008/03/ultimate-blog-party-2008.html

    Win a handmade pocket place mat:
    http://comfortjoydesigns.blogspot.com/2008/03/ultimate-blog-party-2008.html

    Join me this month at A Cup of Joy for Missions Month:
    http://acupofjoy.wordpress.com/

    Deborah’s last blog post..Mwinka Bible Translation

  23. By Jessie on Mar 8, 2008

    Thanks for dropping by my party. I have a birthday soon too. Mine is the 22nd.

    Have a great weekend!

  24. By Michelle Potter on Mar 8, 2008

    Thanks for visiting my blog party (http://usr-bin-mom.com) and entering my photo giveaway!

    It’s great to “meet” you, and have a Happy Blog Party!

  25. By Liz on Mar 8, 2008

    Always nice to meet a fellow BlogHer - thanks for visiting us and for having me at your wonderful party. Enjoy the rest of your week!

  26. By seven on Mar 8, 2008

    Thanks for stopping by my place! I have tons of half-finish projects too… not cross-stitch, but pretty much everything else. :)

    seven’s last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party.

  27. By Natalie on Mar 8, 2008

    Happy early birthday! Thanks for having me over…I am visiting because you were #130 on the list and I am #129. Gotta meet the neighbors! See you gain soon!

  28. By Melanie on Mar 8, 2008

    I love your blog! Enjoy the party!!
    Our Happy Happenings
    Livin’ With Me

  29. By Jen @ JenuineJen on Mar 8, 2008

    Hi Rebecca!

    Thanks for visiting my blog. It is funny how much we have in common: Atlanta, Methodist minister dads, and my husband I used to have a Cav. Cavs are the sweetest, best dogs EVER!

    I like your site and love your photos! I’ll be back frequently.

    Jen @ JenuineJen’s last blog post..Friday’s Feast

  30. By off the BOOKshelf on Mar 8, 2008

    Hi there, Thanks for dropping in to my party - hope to meet you some more over the next few months. Maybe we can chat a bit after the big bash is done!

    off the BOOKshelf’s last blog post..book party

  31. By Deana on Mar 8, 2008

    Great blog. Nice to meet you. I clicked on your name after you left a comment on my blog, and it took me to your old blogspot address instead of your new site with your own domain name. Anyway, I love this site; there’s a lot of great photography here.

    Deana’s last blog post..Snowed in

  32. By Pamela Kramer on Mar 8, 2008

    Thanks for stopping by to say thanks and yes I would like a party hat. I’m a fan of them. My children always make me wear them. LOL - Have a great time party hopping!

  33. By stacey moore on Mar 8, 2008

    Hi: Thanks so much for stopping by our party post!! It was so nice to meet you!!
    Thanks for hosting such a lovely party!! Enjoy your weekend!!

  34. By crunchy domestic goddess on Mar 8, 2008

    thanks for the drink and party. :)

    btw, i’m giving away one of my “i make milk” shirts now in the UBP giveaway. it’s prize #141. ;)

    crunchy domestic goddess’s last blog post..International Women’s Day - March 8

  35. By Lisa@Take90West on Mar 9, 2008

    Okay… I think I am the only blogger out there not participating. But, I’m glad you are…I enjoyed getting to know more about you!

    Lisa, there are over 1,000 people participating. Maybe next year? It’s been a lot of fun — but I will NEVER get to visit everyone… :)

  36. By inlandempiregirl on Mar 9, 2008

    Thanks for sharing the info about yourself. We have adopted eight cats, but live in the country so they are not all house cats. My husband and I met while I was out walking my dogs ( he lived across the road). I’d love a drink and I’m glad I stopped in.

  37. By Natalie on Mar 9, 2008

    Hey! It’s nice to “meet” you! That’s so neat how you and your husband met. :)

  38. By Lips Of An Angel on Mar 10, 2008

    Thanks for visiting, Rebecca! I enjoyed reading your party post very much; I love how you and your husband met. Like 101 Dalmatians… minus the 101 dalmatians. LOL

  39. By PreSchool Mama on Mar 10, 2008

    Your cats sound really cool! I am a a cat person myself, a big fan of LOL Cats, in fact!

  40. By Elaine on Mar 10, 2008

    I am going to be 1/3 of a century on March 26th! We must be the same age!

    Thanks for hosting the party at your place! ; )

    We must be. ;) Happy early birthday! :)

  41. By Rebecca on Mar 10, 2008

    Thanks, all, for your nice comments. :) I see at least three of you met your spouses doing something pet-related. VERY cool… (and people always seem surprised at how we met).

  42. By Joanne on Mar 11, 2008

    I haven’t done this much partying since college! Come on over for a drink when you have a chance!

    Joanne’s last blog post..Festa Italiana

  43. By Terri H on Mar 12, 2008

    Have a great time in the party. Glad to have met you.

    Terri H’s last blog post..Take a Deep Breath, Take a Deep Breath

  44. By Debz on Mar 12, 2008

    Great post! Hope your enjoying the party! I’ve been meeting tons of new people! Hope to try to visit at least half of them before Friday! You never know when you may meet a forever friend. Pop by for a visit if you get a chance! Enjoy your day!

  45. By smtwngrl on Mar 12, 2008

    Happy Blog Party! It’s nice to meet you. I’m making the rounds (only 1300+ more blogs to visit) but I’ll definitely be back to get to know you better. Stop by and say hello if you get a chance!

    smtwngrl’s last blog post..Mid-week Round-up

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