C'mon in! I'm so glad you could make it!
I'm Colleen, your hostess. My two boys are with Grandma tonight -- can I take your coats?
Oh, this old thing? Thanks...you're so sweet to say so. Your hair is cute! Did you do something different?
Let me show you around a bit. I'm a working Momma who tries to do it all and sometimes fails. If you can laugh at yourself (and take good pictures, too) I say you still win.
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Snack table is in the back, next to the bar. That's my brother, Al, mixing drinks. SAY HI, AL!
Oh, and this is my hubby, Jay. HON...say hi to our guest, please. Geez, he's such a social butterfly!
Bathroom's over there, to the right.
The DJ takes requests, so just let him know what you want to hear. He's my brother, too.
That's about it! Eat, drink, mingle. Oh - we'll be playing Jarts on the back lawn later and the Twister tourney starts at 8.
Thanks for comin'!
108 comments:
I will be the first to comment (I think!) and tell you that I loved this post. I smiled the whole time and felt so welcome!
Fabulous party - very clever! Thanks for being such a great hostess. :)
I am stopping by from The Ultimate Blog Party to say hello and to check out your blog. I am looking forward to a fun week!! :)
Stacie
The Divine Miss Mommy
http://www.thedivinemissmommy.com
http://www.twitter.com/stacieinatlanta
oh I love blogs that make me grin and chuckle ;)
Happy Blog party-ing !
Karrine
AKA Her Media
AKA The almost always organized mom
What a fun party post!!
thanks for taking care of me at the party.
I enjoyed your party, glad I came! You're invited to mine to, in Dubai! :-)
If you need me, I'll be between the snack table and the bar.
Hey there! I'm the one in the corner holding a stiff drink. And trying to keep my five-year-old from dancing on the tables.
What a FUN party post!! Nice to meet you!
This is a gorgeous blog and such a fun party post.
I am so glad I stopped by!
Welcome to the party !! I love your blog theme !!
Thank you for inviting us to your blog for the party. HI Al, Hey Jay, looks like fun..
What a fun party. I am Aunt Rene from auntrene.blogspot.com
I am new at blogging and learning so much from this party. It definitely is okay to be crazy and have some fun.. Woo Hoo then this is the place for me.
Thanks again for the invite.
my regards to al and jay plus the dj. i have fun visiting!
nice to meet you
check out my post #157 at the ubp page
Great Post! Happy UBP!
Your post made me giggle.
Your kids are adorable!
Your post made me giggle.
Your kids are adorable!
So far, I win 'cause he's only 1 yo. I guess my time is running out!!
Enjoyed reading your blog. When you get the chance stop by and say hi. I'm writing about living an abundant life (on a budget).
Enjoy the Party!
Sharon
Haven't visited you in a while, so I thought I would stop by and say hi! I'll be joining you for the game of twister! :)
Hellowdahling -- thank you for having us. The place looks great! Have you painted this whole HOUSE! Wow -- you are superwoman. And you look gorgeous at usual -- who are you wearing?
Okay, must go say hello to Al and ask him about his trip off your roof. I'm sorry -- but it's the funniest story ever. And I've heard he makes a mean dirty martini.
Thanks for inviting us in! You're pretty much the cat's pajamas! :)
Mwah!
I've been here before, but I knew I would love your party post, and I was right! Very cute!
Yeah, my husband is a real social butterfly himself!
Thanks for the welcome, and the fun. :)
You ARE the hostess with the mostest:)
Happy Partying :)
Looks like a fun party!
Nice to meet you.
OOOO, just love the color scheme of the blog! I am partial to orange! nice to meet you! Have fun at the UBP2009!!!
in the corner with my extra dirty martini! NIce to meet you!
heheh...had to stop off at the bathroom, and i loved "top ten reasons you should never paint after midnight." i personally could write a post titled "top ten reasons you should never paint the exterior of your house in january. in michigan. and frostbite doesn't even make the list."
nice to meet you!
Happy TGIF! Hey, I am participating in the BOP at 5 Minutes for Moms.
Come sit for a spat!
If you like, you can follow me on blogger, twitter or facebook.
Also, I have 4 contests running right now.
Twitter: gahome2mom
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Facebook:
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Enjoying my visit. Wish the weather was just a tad warmer. Now come party with me at Brimful Curiosities!
Hi. I stopped by for the party. Lovely blog you have and I enjoyed reading your post and getting to know you a little.
Please stop by if you have a chance and enjoy the parties.
Sweet mother of mercy! Where do you get a bucket of cheese balls THAT BIG???
I love the nice warm welcome you gave to all of us, your guests! :) This is my first time joining in on the party! Thanks!
What a warm and gracious hostess.....thanks for inviting us "into your home"... :) Have a blessed day!!!
Summer
I love the way you wrote that intro! Party On!
I'm partying UBP'09! Enjoyed looking around your site! Loved your party post :)
It's so nice to meet you! I think I'll stay and have a look around awhile!
I'm glad I stopped by! You're a very nice hostess! Thanks!
~Beth
http://joeandbethany.blogspot.com
Hope you have a happy happy ultimate blog party week! :)
What a fun time, you are a great hostess with the most-ess!
*side note - I am caught up, finally, now onto the remaining 8 gajillion things I've missed.
Really fun post! Loved it!
Wonderful post, of cours I had to go read about Uncle Al. Poor guy.
love the post your are a great hostess, nice to meet you.
Great party! Have fun party hopping!
Sounds like a great party!
Happy UBP 09!! :)
Hello! Poppin' in from The Ultimate Blog Party...all the way from Queensland, Australia! G'Day! I hope you have time to visit my party soon.
Ta!
What a great hostess! Nice to meet you mama!! :)
Kim
www.shopwithmemama.com
I so want to play Jarts! (Umm, what is Jarts anyway?) It sounds like fun.
Great-looking blog, glad you joined the UBP!
C'mon over to mine at http://ojoyofmylife.blogspot.com/2009/03/theres-party-in-my-tummy-so-yummy-so.html
What a great post. Love your blog name. I am the mother to 4 boys and I always win...always!
Have a great weekend. Happy blog hopping!
What a great post! I'm new to blogging, so this is my first UBP. Hope you have a great week!
your bathroom is so clean lol! pop over and have a daquiri at my place
i love your idea for your post so neat can you play wild world by maxi priest for me ;)
Love your blog! Especially the martini. Wish it was in real life. Happy blog party, and stop by and see me sometime. Thanks
Wow...beautiful pics and layout. Love your welcome....you obviously have hostessing skills I lack! LOL
Drop on by anytime. I write a humor blog. Found you on UBP09. :)
It sounds like you have an awesome, fun-loving family!
Wow, I totally need to funk up my party post. LOL
Great job! I really enjoyed it!
Nice to party with you! :)
Thanks for hosting a party...great blog.
yzgirl4[at]verizon[dot]net
fun party...thanks for having me!
Love the post! Dropping in from the UBP. Great blog, nice to "meet" you :)
Such a cute blog!
I'll be over at the bar.. the twins have been crazy fussy today and a drink sounds so good! :D
Hey! I started to follow!! Love your blog!
Nice to meet you!
Talk about a party!
I'm quite intrigued and am learning how to get around!
Just stopping by from 5minutes for moms blog party!
Thanks for hosting. It is great to meet you and learn a little about you. I look forward to getting to know you better.
Ah, Great party you have going on over here!!
I'll have a drink, Al.
Happy Party hoppin' to you.
Linda
What a fab party!! Thanks for hosting the fun!
You are an incredible hostess! Nice to meet you and have a wonderful weekend.
Bummer, I missed the twister party, or is it still on? Cute post.
Love your Place. Happy Partying.
I really like your blog! I love your wit!
Love the colors on your blog!!!
Happy UBP!!!
Sorry I missed Twister...that would have been a blast from the past!!!
Making my way through the UBP links! So nice to meet you!
http://www.lipstickmonologues.blogspot.com/
http://www.bellavalentinaphotography.blogspot.com/
New UBP-goer here! Nice to "meet" ya :)
Happy Ultimate Blog Party!
Wow, I feel very welcomed here. What a great hostess. This is my first blog party and I'm having a blast meeting people and reading their blogs. It sure was nice to have met you.
Blog hopping for UBP09 and waving a friendly hello!
Awesome party isn't it? Nice to meet you.
I'm stopping by from the UBP. Thanks for inviting me in and introducing yourself!
We'd love for you to stop by and visit us when you get a chance.
Also, find out how we've received over $150 in FREE Amazon gift cards in just 2 months. You can, too. (top left sidebar)
Happy partying!
Allyson
www.a-heart4home.blogspot.com
I'm just blog-hopping. Nice to meet you.
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Hi Colleen! (That's my name too!!!)
I love your post... and your blog is gorgeous. Oh, and thanks... I just had my hair cut last week... glad you like it! I'm going to work on my mingling... but I'll stop in again soon.
Stop in on my party if you've got a minute!
Blog hopping from UBP09!! I love your blog--love the colors and the design. Your party post is great!
I <3 your blog! So cute!
I love your sense of humor in your posts. nice to meet you.
Love your post! :)
Thanks so much for having me at your party! You have made me feel so welcome. This whole party thing is so much fun. I just loved your stories about your brothers. Siblings are fun!! :)
I am new to the blog world and this is my first BLOG PARTY! Wow, what fun. I am from Louisiana.
I am so glad to find your blog. I will be back soon for a longer visit.
Come by for a visit and sign up for my first BLOG prize. It's a Great Gift...the number one seller in my gift basket business for the last 15 years.
Teresa
Hey Mommy,
This is the first blog I've stopped by during the UBP. Love the name of your site. Look forward to visiting now that I have *met* you.
Keep partying!
Hi Colleen :)
I love your blog - it's great to meet you!
Happy UBP!
Stop by my blog and say hi:
http://thescrapprincess.com
~ Lisa
Hi there! Nice to meet you! Isn't this party fun??? I'm having a blast meeting new bloggers!
Thanks for the hospitality! Hope you get a chance to head on over to my place!
Hello for UBP!
Have a great week.
Great blog!
Came in off UBP09!
Nice to meet you and your blog!
Keep it up!
http://blog.handmadebycole.com/
Nichole
Thanks for inviting me "in." I'll have a glass of wine, please!
HI, AL!!! LMBO
I think I have had a bit much to drink...no Jarts for me. Too dangerous. But Twister? Hmm,....
Love the way you write and your sense of humor!! Keep on partying!!
Check out www.lipstickwisdom.com if you get a chance and leave a comment!!
Karen
www.lipstickwisdom.com
twitter.com/lipstickwisdom
Just stopping from the UBP and thought I'd say hello! I hope you visit my party post!
http://www.thehealthymoms.net/2009/03/ultimate-blog-party-2009.html
Love the party post! Feel like I am there:)
Just mingling! Thanks for the drinks, snacks and overall good time! Gotta love a good party!
Christina - xristya@rock.com - I love your party post! This is my first UBP (as an avid reader, not a blogger, because I write for a living, and that's enough for me!) and it really IS a lot of fun! Glad to have found your site! (I try to do it all, too, but the "all" always ends up escaping me somehow! Not enough time in one lifetime!)
Heeeeey, nice party dude. Just stopping by to work the room. Totally cool blog and totally brave of you to let your 4 year old paint. We just painted our house and we sent the Munchkin to Grandma's for the weekend (mainly cuz we weren't sure we'd still be married on Sunday).
So glad I stopped by. And check out my Etsy store. I have some totally cute flashcards that would be perfect for your boys. If you're interested, email me and mention UBP and I'll give you 15% off.
Ciao,
Shannah at The Flashcard Zoo
I love your name... us moms should win lol. Your site is great. I'm following you now on blogger, twitter and look forward to reading more of posts. TG for UPB!
Your boys are adorable! I'll definitely have to check out your blog more later... (I'm just bookmarking everyone right now, while I blog-hop my way through the party :-p)
Feel free to check out my blog, too! While I found the party too late to be part of the official prize giveaways, I do have a door prize at my blog: I'm giving away a free print copy of my book, "Two Snowflakes." Here's my address: http://twinhappyjen.blogspot.com/
It was nice to meet you!
An intro that would make anyone feel welcomed. Even a late arrival like me:) Nice to meet ya. Any wine left?
What a cute post - you totally win for originality. Are they giving away awards at the party? Anyway it's great meeting you and I'll be sure to check back in!
-Carrie
What a fabulous hostess you are! I love your welcoming post. Here from the UBP. If you need a slice of cheesecake stop on over at my blog, I'd love to see you: http://amomblog.com/party-time-ultimate-blog-party/
I think this was the most inviting party post I have come across!
What a great party! I had a great time.
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