Ultimate Blog Party - Get Your Blog On!

[FYI:  This Full House is #72 on the prize list - we're giving away a webcam valued at $100 - see here for more details!]

The Ultimate Blog Party is a fantastic way to make new blog friends AND reconnect with your posse!  So, don't be shy.  Please, come on in.  Just step over the sick children, clean off a chair and make yourself comfortable.

But, please excuse the mess and do NOT feed the dust bunnies!

Let me start by offering you a warm, chocolate covered biscotti and a tall can of Lysol.

There, just a precaution - you'll thank me later, trust me - and for those of you visiting us for the very first time...WELCOME!  Let me show you around.

This is a photo of me with my oldest daughter (Thing One is 14) taken during her birthday party in November.  Which is a small miracle, really.  Since, she hates having her picture taken, more than I do.  Yes, she STILL likes me, sort of.  I have a thing about my hair and - being a Gemini - I change my look, often.  Surprisingly, it's still styled the same, it's just a little darker.  By the time BlogHerCon '08 comes along; who knows?  Just look for the words "This Full House" pasted firmly on my breasts. They maybe a little longer, too.

 

This is Thing Two (she's 12) with my Mom (the kids call her Mama, pronounced muh-muh) taken during Thing Two's birthday in December.  Unlike her oldest sister, Thing Two LOVES to have her picture taken.  No, I don't have one of her with me.  Because, she likes her Grandmother way better.  My mother and father immigrated from Hungary and are very proud of their grandchildren.  Which means, they spoil them.  Rotten.  Hence,the they like you way better than us thing.

The Boy (he's 9) and Mini-me (she's 6) are my youngest.  That's my dad (the kids call him Papa, pronounced puh-puh) and he is a trip.  Seriously, we belonged to a c.b. club (before Twittering) when I was growing up and, like my kids' blog names, each of us had a "handle."  My mother was "Gypsy Rose," I was "Red Velvet," my brother was "Bobcat," and my father was "The Happy Hungarian."  The man can't sit in a room, for one minute, without cracking a joke.  Or, passing wind.  Same end result.  The kids think Papa is a riot.  Me, too!

This is my husband, Garth (not his real name) and you're probably wondering, "Why do you call your husband Garth (not his real name) anyways?  Some people say he looks like Dennis Miller.  There's a touch of Eddie Izzard in there, too - same sense of humor, really, - but, I happen to think he looks a lot like Garth Brooks! So, it sort of stuck (yummy as he is) and I'm happy that Garth (not his real name) has allowed for a pseudonym and you should feel yourself lucky, that he is, at least, showing you the back of his head, REALLY!

This is Bucky - a.k.a. The Delinquent - we rescued him from my parents backyard of the house I grew up in (before they moved to the Stepford Village) nearly 3 years ago.  He's lucky to be alive.  Seriously.  The cat sleeps in my underwear drawer.  This would be a good time to come up with a clever comment about kitties, lying around in lingerie and such.

Here is The Old Man.  We're not quite sure how old he is.  But, he used to be my grandmothers cat.  She moved in with my parents just a couple of years before she died and handed him over to me, saying "Here, YOU take care of him!"  Thing One and Thing Two were babies, I was pregnant with The Boy and already had two cats.  What's one more?  My life story, really.

And last, but NOT least, our pride and joy, Doofus-dog.  Yes, he's mostly a chocolate lab with some border collie to make him look interesting.  Otherwise, he's a sock-eating, litter-box-trolling, garbage-picking, cover-stealing, couch-hogging, drool-laden giant pinhead.  But, I love him.

Now, for those of you who HAVE visited before - THANK YOU, your check is in the mail - here's a little something perhaps you didn't know.  Because, I never told you.

I'm an amateur bird watcher - which means I never really know what the heck I'm staring at, I think - but, I do know that my favorite bird is called a cardinal - c...a...r...d...i...n...a...l - cardinal.

Phew!

If you are still here - THANK YOU, your check is in the mail - are you're eyes bleeding, yet?

Oh, did I mention people ARE just...like...giving things away!?!?

There are so many cool prizes to be won at this year’s Ultimate Blog Party, but my top three picks would be:

• The Bead Dangle Photo Tile Necklace with heart charm from Elemental Memories.     
• The Skin Care Kit from Hip Chicks Soap Barn.  
• The Basket of Books from Robin Bielman.

And if my top three picks are already chosen, I’d love any of the following (in order of preference):

70, 20,54, or anything else that a tired-old-wigged out momma, like myself, would appreciate in putting aside for a little me time!

So, enjoy the rest of the party - let me know that you've dropped by so I can crash your place, too - and remember...blog responsibly...oh, and...HEY!...you from Joisey?

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Comments

[Lori]

It looks like you have a happy family! I really enjoyed your party and getting to know you! Stop by my place if you get a chance...my party is going right now too:)

[Pajama Mommy]

Thank you I'm so glad you're a fan of the site! I love your image it looks so cute!

I hope to see you join the contest! I've been sick so I've been kind of slacking but I have a whole basement full of stuff to give away and I hope you win one of them!!

[amydeanne]

nice to meet you! Your house sounds like a lot like mine!!
Hope you're having a fun time at the party!

[The Happy Housewife]

What a great family, I love your blog, it looks familiar so I must have been here before :).
I can't seem to get on 5minutes for mom site to see all the prizes, hopefully it will be up soon.

[Write From Karen]

Yay for November birthdays! *high five* You have a great family and I love their nicknames! I had to crack up about the back of your husband's head; my husband is not crazy about having his picture on my blog, or so he says. Whenever I post something, I always notice he looks it over with a smile so ... what a ham.

I'll take that can of Lysol!! Are you kidding me? I spray that stuff all the time. So yeah, I'm so on it. lol

I'm sorry to hear you guys are under the weather. Get well soon - there's lots of eating and partying to be done! *grin*

Thanks for popping by, Liz!

[Jenny]

Great party! :) Hope to see you drop by mine sometime.

[An Iowa Mom]

Nice to meet you too! So glad you stopped by. Feel free to come on back, anytime!

My kids call my mother MawMaw (Muh-Muh) too. It's not that common I don't think ... but I could be wrong. I'm wrong A LOT!

[Jean @ Penny Lane]

Thanks for the party and laughs! I did like the "deliquent cat" the best.

Hope you can stop by my party. Blessings to you and your family!

[Bluestocking]

Just stopping in to say hi! Hope to see you at my party!

[Robin (the pensieve one)]

Hey!

How did you find my party post?? I haven't yet been able to register my link 'cause I can't get into the "5 Minutes" site :(.

Your post is GREAT b/c, since I've never "met" you, you covered a lot of family area--man AND beast!

AND...I l u r v e your header...just a bit too cute for words (can't believe it's from Istock!).

THANKS for YOUR visit! Hope you'll check in again sometime :).

[motherofbun]

You've got a beautiful family, lady.

As for your Twitter update. Eeek! Am so sorry to hear you've gt TWO hom sick. And that you not only have it but also have your period. Gah! Here's hoping you get better soon!

[monica]

yes, I am. do youse got a problem with that? (that's the best joisey speak I can muster)

gotcha on the tweets now. have fun at blogher ;)

[Natalie]

I enjoyed my read...no bleeding eyes here. Happy blog party to you and I really hope to win that web cam...it is going to be my first choice so we can visit with our friends that live in africa! wish me luck!

[Crunchy Domestic Goddess]

hey :) that was a fun party! it was great to learn more about you and your family.
hope you'll visit my blog party today too.
btw, r we supposed to list our favorite prizes?

[kailani]

Boy, your blog name sure fits your life! It must be crazy but fun over at your place!

Thanks for hosting such a great party!

[bleeding espresso]

Dust bunnies are so cute, aren't they?

Happy to see you partying; come visit me too :)

[Mellissa - wondermommy]

It was so nice to meet all of your family and to meet you. Thanks for stopping by my party, and I think you should start crocheting again!

[Michelle Potter]

W00t! The Blog Party is on! What an awesome prize you are giving away. And doesn't your family look sweet! (Even from behind!) Happy Blog Party!

Thanks for visiting my party and entering my contest!

[melissa d.]

what an awesome party!

& it looks like your having the time of your life with all your wonderful family around.

thanks for having me!

have a great week partying, and stop by mine anytime.

[Chris]

Great post! It's nice to have the introductions. The chocolate and Lysol really hit the spot. ;-)

[veronica]

HI Liz,

Really nice post -it's nice to meet you! Glad that I can call you a new friend! I love your tagline about uppercase - so cute!

Veronica

[PreSchool Mama]

Hi! Love your introductions. It looks like you have a full life!

[Happy Mama]

Wow if i were to describe our dog...I think ours could be related to yours..in the pin head area at least!

[Cindy]

Oh, it's great to meet you! I was born in Jersey City. We didn't live there long, but I can say Yes, I'm from Joisey.

Thank you for stopping by Go Workout Mom. I'd love that Webcam. I don't know how it works, but I'm sure I could figure something out.

It's nice to meet the family. I think it's so much fun to get to know the person behind the blog. And your header, looks like my house on a daily basis. That Laundry machine is haunting!

Great Blog Party. Thanks for the chocolate biscotti and well, the Lysol will just have to wait. Partying is too much fun.

[Adventures In Babywearing]

You shared some great pics! I love your pets, too!

Steph