Thursday, March 31, 2011

Ultimate Blog Party '11

'11? How can it be '11 already? How can it already be April when I still don't think it's 2011? It might have something to do with the fact that I have a 3-month-old baby who doesn't love to sleep and my brain is basically fried. Maybe.

I love to look back at my posts from one or two years ago and see how much has changed! At the 2010 Blog Party, I had recently moved to Chattanooga and became a stay-at-home mom. (I was also pregnant with David, my son, but didn't know it yet!) In 2009 I was obsessing over swaddling and running around as a full-time working-outside-the-home mom. I also went to one of the Ultimate Blog Party in Real Life things.

*Speaking of the fact I've been blogging for YEARS, my five-year "blogiversary" is in July. And I have some big stuff up my sleeve. So you should definitely subscribe to Vanderbilt Wife so you don't miss out! You'll also get some great recipes, thoughts on God and faith, writing and grammar tips, and some general nonsense.


This is me and my precious little boy, David. He's about as sweet as they come. And he's very squishy.


And this is my little stinker 2-and-a-half-year-old, Libbie. She is a handful and a half, but she's certainly funny. If you follow me on Twitter, you'll probably hear a lot of "Libbie-isms."

Anything you want to know about me can probably be found on my About Me page. Anything else, you can always email me on the sidebar there. I'm pretty much an open book.

So, want to win a $100 Target gift card? I have a great group of blogger friends and we call ourselves the #sisterchicks. We're pooling together to offer this great prize to one lucky UBP visitor! Here's what you need to do:

  • Find all the words to the quote in pictures on each of our blogs. Each blog will send you to the next word (in order), although keep in mind that I might not be the FIRST word. 
  • Once you have the quote, e-mail it to sisterchickies@gmail.com with UBP11 in the subject line.
  • Wait to see if you've won the grand prize! We'll announce it after the UBP ends (it's April 1-8). We will also e-mail the winner
  • If you don't respond within 48 hours, you give up $100 and we pick someone else!
 Ready to start? Here ya go!


For your next clue, go visit OhAmanda!

And if you are a regular reader and have no clue what I'm talking about, all the Ultimate Blog fun is happening over at 5 Minutes for Mom!

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41 comments:

  1. Hey, it's nice to meet you! And congrats on the upcoming blogiversary. I've been blogging for 3 years, and hope I can make it to 5.

    I'm following you now on Twitter to keep up with your updates. Have fun at the UBP!

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  2. How fun! It's wonderful to meet another Christian stay at home mom and writer! And that quote challenge is going to get me. I'm SO there!

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  3. I love your scavenger hunt! I did it last year and so enjoyed meeting all of you!!

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  4. Hi there! I'm following you on Twitter now and I'm also a party stop on the UBP party circuit. I'm very excited to meet new friends. I'm a Christian SAHM in Nashville. My UBP post will post tonight at 12:01.

    Happy partying!

    Pam

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  5. Yay!! Happy UBP'11!! Congrats on almost 5 years!! Love the pics of your little munchkins by the way!! Too cute!! :)

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  6. Congrats on 5 years of blogging! Have fun at UBP11! Drop on over at www.hearts-at-home.org and www.jillsavage.org to find great encouragement for you as a mom!

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  7. HI! Nice to Meet you! Congrats on your 5 year anniversary. How cool. I am coming up on my 2 year anniversary. :) I love your pictures of you and your kiddos! I call my son Squishy too. (course he was 10lbs 2oz born 2 weeks early!)
    I just subscribed via email!
    Emily
    Family and Life in Las Vegas

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  8. I love a scavenger hunt - thanks!

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  9. Stopping by from the UBP11! Congrats on your 5 years! And your kiddos are adorable! Love the contest you're doing too.. very creative! Drop by and visit when you get a chance. :)

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  10. Happy to see you joined the party this year! Nice to meet you. This is my third UBP. I am looking forward to reading your blog and getting to know you better. I hope you drop by my blogs and leave me a comment.
    Cascia Talbert
    The Healthy Moms Magazine
    http://www.thehealthymoms.net/2011/03/ultimate-blog-party-2011.html
    The Zoo
    http://talbertzoo.blogspot.com/2011/03/ultimate-blog-party-2011.html

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  11. I have been blogging since 2004 and still feel like a newbie! :) I like the idea of linking up to your past UBP posts (but I am not going to go back and change my post now)

    My google reader got overloaded so I mostly "follow" on twitter! can't even keep track of who I do subscribe to, but I will be adding you!
    Enjoy the party!!

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  12. What a great blog! Loving the scavenger hunt idea!! Very cool:)

    Check out my blog http://addaspoonfulofsugar.com and leave a comment for your chance to win an amazing health and wellness package:)

    Enjoy the party! xo

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  13. Oops! Cut myself off there...

    What a great blog! Loving the scavenger hunt idea!! Very cool:)

    Check out my blog http://addaspoonfulofsugar.com and leave a comment for your chance to win an amazing health and wellness package:)

    Enjoy the party! xo

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  14. This is fun! Darah is napping, so I'm on it!

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  15. Anonymous5:07 PM

    Hi! I see you feature Reviews and/or Giveaways. I would like to invite you to add your blog to my “Review and Giveaway Blog Directory” if you haven’t already . Hope you’re having a Sweet Week!

    April
    A Mommy’s Sweet Blog Design
    Custom Blog Design, Free Blog Tutorials, Buttons, & Template

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  16. Happy 5th year anniversary! Your kids are so darn cute! I'm your newest fan! Stopping in from the #ubp11 to do the party dance!!! whhooohoooO!!!

    I'm subscribed to your feed!!

    Have a great day! Love the sisterchick idea!!! susie

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  17. Hi and nice to "meet" you! Your kids are definitely adorable and although my little guy just turned a year old I hear ya on the lack of sleep thing! :)

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  18. HI! Nice to meet you. This is so much fun!
    I have 2 kiddos, I'm a homeschooling mom, a pro athlete that hates to workout LOL.. I also write a fitness blog, but I LOVE fried fatty foods. You can read more about us in my party post
    http://www.fitmomsfitkidsclub.com/2011/03/time-to-party-the-ultimate-blog-party-2011-is-here/
    Stop by.

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  19. Congrats on 5 years! I've been blogging off and on for about 8 years, but not all on the same blog haha


    ~Darcy @ Tales From the Nursery~
    www.darcyandbrian.com

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  20. Stopping by from UBP and following the word trail. :) Your kids are cuties... and congrats on making it almost 5 yrs. in the blogging world. lol

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  21. It is such a fun party! And you have been an awesome host. This is my second year with UBP and it is just as fun every year.

    The word hunt contest is great!

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  22. Hi! I am stopping by from the UBP! Nice to "meet" you. Your children are adorable!!! Hope you can stop by my blog sometime! :)

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  23. you are quite the veteran blogger with 5 years under your belt! congrats. Party on!

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  24. your kids are darling!
    That sentence made me think too hard lol

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  25. Congrats on the 5 years and it definitely shows (by the way your blog is so awesome!) Very cute kiddos! I love to party this way (UBP)! I told my son that I'm at a party right now, and he looked at me kind of funny!

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  26. Oh my goodness, I hope you get some sleep soon! I remember that time in my life, but it was a LONG time ago! So fun that you are participating with all these other ladies. It's fun to meet other Christian mamas!!

    ~Mimi #115
    Well, I'm stopping by from the #ubp but we've just connected recently so it's fun that you're here! I'm going throughthe "15s" since I'm #115 and you're my first stop! =) Your creations are adorable. Wish I had a little one! Going to go favorite yor shop anyhow.

    ~Mimi #115
    http://wovenbywords.blogspot.com/2011/03/2011-ultimate-blog-party.html

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  27. Five years of bloggy fun! That's great! Love the scavenger hunt :) Have fun blog hopping!

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  28. Happy blogoversary!!! And how adorable are your babies!!??

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  29. Your kids are adorable & look a lot like their momma! Happy blogiversary as well! Hope you are having fun at this year's UBP 2011! I know I am!

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  30. Wow 5 years!

    Stopping by from the Ultimate Blog Party 2011!
    Hope you’ll visit my party: http://momandmore.com/2011/04/2011-ultimate-blog-party-welcome-to-mom-and-more.html

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  31. Nice to meet you! This is my first time with UBP and I am enjoying it. You have a beautiful family. Enjoy the party.

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  32. Hi there! I'm Dar, comin' to you via the UBP 2011 and your sisterchick Mary. Lovin' this scavenger hunt idea!

    Your recipes look devine. I will be checking those out!

    So happy I stopped by to meet you :)

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  33. Having fun with your scavenger hunt. :) Just have to say your kiddos are cute, cute!! Wow. Five years of blogging! Well done. I'm like you--I love to go back and read my old posts. It's amazing how fast our little ones grow!!

    Hope you'll stop by my site. I'm doing a little giveaway, too.

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  34. Hi! I love Libbie's curls being a curly girl myself and I'm thinking my 15 month old will look the same once her curly baby mullet develops into an all over curly mop :)

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  35. I can related to sleep deprived. Whoo! Last night I nursed ALL NIGHT LONG.

    I guess I'm a party pooper. Every party has one. LOL

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  36. Anonymous12:44 PM

    Hiya Stopping by from the UBP'11. Nice blog. I'm your newest follower through Facebook and Twitter so please stop by A Little of This and a Little of That and follow back. Have a super week!
    http://alittleoftheother.com

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  37. Hi! I love your blog. I'm pretty new to blogging and UBP, so please take the time to stop by and visit my blog! When I hit 100 followers, I will be giving away 1 Lavender Essential Oil to 1 lucky winner.

    http://frankandcandice.blogspot.com

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  38. Hi! I'm stopping by from the UBP. Nice to meet you! I am a new follower : )
    I have two blogs, and I'd love for you to stop by when you get a minute. Thanks!

    http://giveawaycorner.blogspot.com/ (A free giveaway every weekday)
    http://anne-somekindofwonderful.blogspot.com/ (Family blog)

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  39. Hey! just stoppin by for the blog party. LOVE your blog and are proud to say we are your newest followers and {blog} friends. We'd love for you to come check out our new blog and be our newest follower and {blog} friend as well..much love
    trulie-scrumptious.blogspot.com
    mitchandroz.blogspot.com (family blog)

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  40. LOVE your blog. I'm your newest follower!

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  41. Thanks so much for joining the party. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get here.

    I think I'll be visiting links for the months.

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