Friday, April 9, 2010

Party Time!


As with all online things, I'm arriving late to the party.  This time, I'm referring to 5 Minutes for Mom's 2010 Ultimate Blog Party.  Sounds pretty exciting, doesn't it?  The point of the party is to get to know other bloggers, and to find other great blogs.  Click the button below to learn more about the blog party and to find other great blogs to party at.

Ultimate Blog Party 2010

I'm supposed to write a "Party Post" to introduce myself, so grab a Solo cup of Coke and be sure to write your name on it with Sharpie (because that's how we party in my family), and grab a plate.  I just threw some chips into a bowl, and took some Pizza Rolls out of the oven, so grab some, and help yourself.  What?  So I'm not Martha Stewart, as evidenced from my attempt at food blogging .  Anyhow, have a seat (or stand, or whatever you normally would do at an imaginary online party).

As my blog title suggests (and my About Me section that you can barely read over the graphic-argh!) attests, I'm an imperfect mom.  I don't pretend to have it all together for your sake-I pretty much let it all hang out.  I have lots of bad habits, one of which, you can read about here .  I sometimes share about funny things my kids have said or done, or even funny things my kids have drawn .  I usually keep it pretty light and fluffy around here, but I am a Christian, and sometimes I'm so exicted about a Wow Moment I've had with God that I have to post about it.  Sometimes I post about childhood memories, like the post below, or this one about my first car.  Mostly, I post about random incidents, things that strike me as funny, or whatever pops into my head.  If you really want to know more about me in general, read this .

I'm pretty new at this blogging thing, both with the blog writing, and blog reading, so I'm looking forward to "meeting" some new folks and finding some new blogs!  Whether you are a regular reader, visiting from the Party, or just stumbled upon my blog, thanks for visiting!  Now...help me eat the rest of these Pizza Rolls, and then we can go outside and play Badminton-without a net, because that's how we do it in my family.  We're a little crazy like that...  Oh yeah! There's also a pinata, shaped like Jon Gosselin (wouldn't everyone like to take a few blind whacks at him with a baseball bat?), so grab your goodie bags, and head outside!

47 comments:

  1. From one imperfect mom to another, I look forward to following your blog. Stopping by and waving from the UBP! Blessings!

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  2. Just stopping by from the UBP 2010. It very nice to meet you! Going to check your blog out some more!
    Have a great day!

    http://angieshealthylivingblog.blogspot.com/

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  3. Your food blogging post is priceless! Great meeting you. Hope you have a wonderful week with the UBP!

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  4. Hi Bethany! It's nice to meet you.

    I'm visiting from UBP! Hope you can drop by my Party!!

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  5. Imperfect mom---that's the kind of blog I want to read, I can relate to that!

    You're going to love the party, enjoy every minute!

    I have a book giveaway over at my blog, available through my website. Check it out!

    Blessings,
    Julie
    http://www.juliearduini.com

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  6. Thanks for stopping by! So glad I came over because there is actually NOTHING I would like more right now than a Pizza Roll and a whack at Jon Gosselin!

    From one imperfect mom to another - Happy UBP '10! Look forward to reading more of your posts!

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  7. Hey, Bethany! I found you thru UBP. Love your blog, especially the title!

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  8. Well, girl, we can so hang out then. Because any time someone pretends like they are a perfect mom, I run away as quickly as I can(or click that little X to get out of their blog).

    Is it okay if I put sweat tea in my cup instead, though?

    I'm your newest follower!

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  9. So nice to meet you! I'm so glad you stopped by Extravagant Grace. Hope to see you around again! Happy partying!

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  10. love the title, thanks for stopping by, i gave up being martha stewart too, truth is, her stuff never tasted that good anyways!

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  11. I'm really looking forward to reading more of your blog. I'm going to have to read your library loser post :-)

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  12. Totally sounds like my kind of party! We do the Sharpie thing at all of our parties too. New follower from UBP10!

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  13. Nice to meet you am looking forward to keeping in intouch!

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  14. Hi! Stopping by from the party. Cracking up about the pinata/Jon G. comment. =)

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  15. I am so becoming a follower. You are honest and funny! I love blogs that tell it like it is.

    Oh and please pass the pizza rolls!

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  16. Popping in from the UBP party... I can't wait to hit Jon the pinata!

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  17. Naw I'd like to take a swing at Kate! If she only treated him like a man and not another of her kids, her kids would still have a dad in the house...but thats just my 2 cents :) I think I'd like your family cause thats how we do things too. How'd softball go, my son won his game today hit the winning ball...so proud. Oh thought we were still chatting over warm coke and pizza rolls....don't walk away...what Kates a b*tch and you know it..don't be mad....what? I know you are but what am I? Well thats how we do it in my family.

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  18. Thanks for visiting, everyone! I've never had so many comments before, ths is exciting!
    Michelle-yeah, Kate has problems too, but now I wonder if he was just like this all along, and she had to treat him like that? Plus, the whole college age floozy thing....
    Anywho, softball was fine. It was the firt practice of the year, and it was cold and early, so llofus parents sat in our cars. Congrats to your son!

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  19. Hi there, I enjoyed reading your blog, I am linking up as a follower, can't wait to read more. Your honesty is refreshing.

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  20. Hi, I found you through UBP. I love your concept, b/c I too feel like an imperfect mom. I hope you're able to check me out.

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  21. Ah perfection is sooooo boring isn't it? I love that you are so open!

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  22. The comment on the Jon G pinata...SOOOO funny! I love your blog!

    I have some great giveaways at my party until the 17th of April...like...a $150 Skincare Pkg. and a $60 Flower Arrangement! Pop over anytime!

    http://dreamsdiapersanddilemmas.blogspot.com/2010/04/partying-ultimate-blogger-way.html

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  23. Hi, Bethany!

    We're stopping in from the UBP'10. We're first-timers!

    Cute site! We love meeting new bloggers!

    Hope you can stop by our party post:
    http://www.bargaindivas.com/2010/04/its-party-time.html

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  24. Welcome to the Bloggy bandwagon! It is addictive. It starts out all sneaky and fun and innocent and then you find yourself saying "I am so blogging about that" for everything! lol!


    Thanks for swinging by my blog. Have a great UBP2010

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  25. I had to check you out because of simply the wonderful name! I'm imperfect too, as my name "melodramommy" may suggest. So nice to meet you. Come check out my blog www.melodramommy.com and let's be in touch : ) Gotta love the sharpies and plastic cups.

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  26. Hi from #upb10. None of us are perfect but we sure have fun don't we? Great to meet you.

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  27. Just stopped by to party. And I think I'll follow you too!

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  28. Another imperfect mommy here... stopping by from the UBP! :) I am so thankful that "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." :)
    Stop by & say hi when you have a chance.
    Blessings,
    Michele

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  29. Hi, thanks for the pizza roll! I'm just stopping by as part of the UBP! Nice site!

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  30. Thank goodness I stopped by just in time to take a swing at the pinata of yours. :) I few a few choice words to yell also.
    Anywho, from one imperfect mom to another, love your blog and hope to read more in the future!
    Check out my blog if you get a chance!
    http://stinkermama.blogspot.com

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  31. Stopping by from the UBP!

    Just became a follower of your blog bc I too am an inperfect mom.

    Come check out my blog as well
    www.rockingtheminivan.blogspot.com

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  32. Thanks for the visits and comments! I never knew so many people liked Pizza Rolls! Also, the Jon Gosselin pinata is pretty much smashed to smithereens, and the Godiva chocolates have all been scooped up, so I've decided to hand John Edwards and Tiger Woods pinatas, as well-have fun! I'll blind fold you, spin you around, and then you can shoot away at them with my son's red Rider BB Gun! Just don't hit the cats....

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  33. Stopping by from UBP. Nice to meet you!

    http://domesticdawn.blogspot.com/

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  34. Stopping by from UBP! I'm looking forward to getting to know another imperfect mom! I'm totally following you now!

    Feel free to stop by my blog: http://mommyslifemakeover.blogspot.com.

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  35. Hi there! Nice to meet you! I'm stopping in via UBP. I loved reading your blog, you are so real and easy to relate to. I will be coming back for more!

    I hope you can stop by our blog: http://inspiredgiftsblog.blogspot.com
    Inspiredgifts.com is a mom owned newly launched site.

    Have a beautiful day
    Rebecca

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  36. Visiting from UBP10! I was late to the party too - better late than never (I'm hoping)!

    I'm excited to be back to read more!

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  37. Thanks for stopping by my blog today! I'm lovin' yours! Following now and can't wait to read more!

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  38. Sounds like a great party!!
    I'm following you now and hope you'll stop by the party at my blog too!! amber :)

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  39. I found your blog, UBP. Very fun, I love meeting others Moms. http://christiwilliams.blogspot.com/

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  40. Great blog name....Enjoyed visiting you tonight...This is such a fun party and I have already met some of the greatest bloggers... I am sad it is about to end. I am amazed at all the different and creative blogs. Stop by for a visit...just leave a comment on any of the last few posts on either blog and you are eligible for the GRAND PRIZE $100 GIFT BASKET! I am going to draw Friday night.....
    http://teresa-grammygirlfriend.blogspot.com/
    http://grammyababychangeseverything.blogspot.com/

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  41. Love your blog name. I'm also a Christian mom and also have a 9 year old daughter, plus 4 other children. Stopping by from the UBP. :)

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  42. How fun! Who can resist a Jon Gosselin pinata? Hehehehe. That's so mean. And so true.

    We write our names on Solo Cups with a sharpie too! Sometimes for fun, we use fake names, I know, it's pitiful ;)

    I posted a giveaway today that you might like - it's children's Christian music - The Big Green Alligator by La-la Lisa. Fun and faith!

    I'm your newest follower, if you like Kelly's Lucky You, follow me back-

    Nice to meet you!

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  43. Heheh your pinata make me giggle! :)

    Hope you are having fun at the UBP!

    Jenni ("Miss Tutu")
    My UBP blog post: How to Make a Tutu blog - hope you will stop by, say hi, and grab a free tutu making lesson! :) and Mom Blogger $100 Cash Contest

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  44. I'm stopping by from the blog party and I'm so happy to find you! I love "meeting" other imperfect mommybloggers who are Christian! Yay! I'm your newest follower!

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  45. Hi!
    Here from UBP! Loving the layout of your blog and learning a little about you. :)

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  46. Hi new friend. i think we could get along even though the party is just about over. Or is it over? I virtual party all year round.

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  47. It's never too late to join an imaginary party! Welcome!

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