Thursday, March 31, 2011

Party On!


Ultimate Blog Party 2011

So, unless you live under a blogging rock, you know that the ultimate blog party is going on over at 5 Minutes for Mom right now. I've joined in every year they've had the party, I think, and met a bunch of my followers and bloggy friends over there. So, I knew I had to join in once again for more fun!

First off, please get comfy and try one of the delicious snacks Lil and I made just for you!


For those of you coming over from the party, introductions are in order...

I'm Amy. I knew you'd never guess from my blog title. I blog occasionally. That may be putting a little mildly. I go in spurts. I'll post several times in a week and then I might go a week or three with nada. I'd rather have something interesting for people to read than having people scroll through my posts because of the yakking, so there ya have it. Hopefully a little goes a long way here.
This is my first born yahoo, Lilla. She's just turned 5, is as small as a peanut, she loves pink and anything princess. She never ceases to amaze me with her thoughts on life, God and the world. She often takes my breath away so I find myself blogging about her a lot. She keeps us on our toes and stirs our hearts to love God more. She is super Lilla!

And this is my Anna. She is a 2 year old ball of fire. She is strong willed, silly, rambunctious and full of hugs and kisses. She is ready to take on the world at all times and anything Lilla does Anna thinks she can do better! Her favorite things are small stuffed animals and milk. At anytime of day you will usually find one, if not both, on her. She is Anna banana!

And, of course, no post about me would be complete without showing you my better half. This is Michael, the hubs. He's strongwilled, kind and 100% boy! God bless him in a house of girls. Even the dog is a girl here! He's all about Colts football, sci-fi and the stock market. I don't have a clue about those things, but we make it work anyway. Oh, and he also lost 50 lbs in 3 months this past winter, he's looking saucy now!

A few other things about me...

I take an obnoxious amount of pictures.


I'm a homeschooler. We started out last year with preschool and are doing kindergarten with Lilla this year. It's a daily challenge that often has me wondering, "What was I thinking?" I wouldn't change it for the world.

I'm being shredded by Jillian Michaels right now. The Sadist.
I'm going to Hawaii very shortly with just my husband. Woo hoo!
Just a month later I'm going a mission in trip to work in an orphanage Haiti. Wow.

Finally, we try to live our lives for Christ. He is our only hope. Our life, our breath, the only thing that often keeps us going. He is our everything.

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope that you will meander around a bit and don't forget to say hi! I'd love to visit you too! Oh, and I'd love for you to follow me...just click over on the button to your right!

Happy partying!

116 comments:

deanna@delirious-rhapsody said...

hi! stopping by from UBP!

i adore your daughter's hair!

http://delirious-rhapsody.blogspot.com/

Stef said...

thanks for stopping by my blog! I love folks who take obnoxious amounts of photos AND homeschool - what are the chances? With blogging probably a ton, right?! =)

Stef
UBP11

Jennifer said...

Hi! I'm here for the party. :) Cute pictures.

Annie said...

Wow, you live such a full and blessed life! I will be praying for you as you go on that missions trip! God is going to use you in such a big way. It is wonderful that you are willing to follow him to such a needy place.

Unknown said...

I like to think of JIllian Michaels as Satan in the form of a human LOL

Stopping by from UBP!

Rachel @ Finding Joy said...

As a photo taking, homeschooler, who thinks the same of Jillian Michaels, I say hello!

Very fun intro/welcome post.

Rachel

Stacey said...

Hi Amy! Praying right now for you in the "shredding". I hear it is all kinds of painful! But Hawaii...what motivation!

My husband and daughter were on their way to Haiti when only 12 hours before their scheduled landing -the earthquake happened. Our hearts are there - May God bless you!

You are completely cute and love your wit!

Have a great #UBP11

Monica@DailyDwelling said...

It's so nice to meet you! I tried to shred, but just couldn't hang with Jillian. You have a beautiful family!

Our Homeschool Reviews said...

Thanks for stopping by for the "party" :)

Rebecca said...

i love your pictures. your girls are so pretty...and getting so big!

Amy said...

So glad I stopped by for the UBP today. We have a lot in common. I love to blog, but go in spurts, too. Have fun in Hawaii with your hubby. That is one of my most favorite places in the world to spend time with my hubby.

Anonymous said...

That is so neat that you've attended this party every single year! This is our second year... Hawaii sounds like a fun trip!

Janet said...

I've been reading for awhile but just wanted to say Happy UBP! Congrats to your hubby on the weight loss! That's awesome & GO COLTS!!!

Stacie Raye said...

Love your blog! Stopping by to say hi from UBP11.

Beverly said...

Hi Amy,
Thanks for stopping by! I am enjoying the UBP - we have some things in common :-) I have two girls and have been "preschooling" and am looking forward to homeschooling for kindergarten next year! God bless :-)

Angie said...

Happy UBP 2011!
Your life sounds so exciting!!!

Have a fantastic Day!
Angie

Unknown said...

Stopping from the UBP '11! Your girls are so cute! Have a great time in Hawaii!

Secret Mom Thoughts said...

Lovely family. jealous of your Hawaii trip ;) Nice to meet you.

Unknown said...

I'm so glad you stopped by earlier!! Just love your introductions! What an adorable family! Did the shred a few months back! Works wonders, but it's definitely insane!! Have fun on your trip!!

Teresa @ Be Our Guest Vacations said...

Greetings from the UBP11!!

You have two super adorable kiddos! What a great blog you have going on! Be sure to take a second and check out mine!

www.disneytipstricksandmore.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/BeOurGuestVacations
@BeOurGuestVacas - twitter

I am trying to get to 300 likes on FB - when I do I will be hosting a giveaway!!

Lucy postpartumillness.com said...

I love to hear what 5 year olds have to say about God too. It makes me so happy to hear my children discuss God because it shows to me the one thing I know Im doing right in raising them.

Our church has a kitchen in Haiti and has come back with video of what its like. You are in for an eye opener as the country needs so much help.

Nice to meet you

http://postpartumillness.com/?q=node/455

C (Kid Things) said...

Your daughters are so cute! And I'd just like to say that I am very jealous of your impending vacation to Hawaii. By yourself (and husband, of course). Hawaii is nice, but it's the alone part that sounds wonderful.

Kristi Stephens said...

Your trips sound amazing - although I am more jealous of you going to Haiti than Hawaii. :) I was in Haiti twice back in the late 90's and it really did change my life. Give those sweet kids as many hugs as you can - you'll carry them with you forever!

So nice to meet you - and your daughters sound lovely! :)

Kay said...

I can't wait to hear more about your trip to Haiti! Your pictures are wonderful, visiting from UBP

LaVonne said...

Thank you for stopping by my blog. Please stop by again anytime. I love visits and comments.

I have the 30 day shred. Wow, it is hard!

Have a blast in Hawaii. We went to Oahu in December and loved it.

I am doing preschool right now with my 3 year old. She loves it. I am excited about doing K one day. I might do PreK one more year with her.

Blessings!
Long Wait For Isabella

Christina said...

Stopping by from UBP11. Hope you are enjoying the start of the party. I am already overwhelmed with all the amazing blogs out there. Hope you will get a chance to pop on over to my little bloggy neck of the woods.

That is great you are hitting Haiti, good for you.

Screaming Sardine said...

Hi, Amy -

Stopping by from the UBP. So nice to meet you and your adorable family!

Have fun in Hawaii. Ohhh, I so wish I was going! I used to live there and miss it.

Cheers,
Tracy All Thumbs Crafts

Erin @ Closing Time said...

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! It's always fun to meet other moms with 2 little girls! Yours are both adorable! I so understand the blogging in spurts thing. I love blogging, but when real life takes over, the writing part just doesn't happen. Have a great time blog hopping this week!

Kelly said...

Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog! Your girls are adorable! It is so neat that you are going to Haiti - what an awesome opportunity!

Laura said...

I sponsor a child in Haiti. I would love to visit, but I don't see that happening anytime soon.

Stopping by from the UBP!

MomMaven said...

Stopping by for the party! Nice to meet you. I'm a veteran homeschooler-we are in our 15th year! Stop by if you get a chance TheMomMaven.com and TheMomMavenTravels.com

Kristin said...

I still have to join the party, but caught your blog on the list! I have an Anna too, and she's a bundle of energy just like yours! :)

Lucinda said...

Oooo. I take an obnoxious amount of photos too. I wish I had time for more.

Penney Douglas said...

Hi Amy,
Thanks for coming by my blog. I decided to come see you, too. Adorable children, they look like mine! In the top picture your little girl is wearing the same pajamas my little girl wears. I thought I was back on my blog there for a second. And those treats are so cute!
I have an Anna, too, but mine is 13 now. They grow up so fast. I'm going to say what everybody always says "Enjoy every moment with them. They grow up so fast!"

Dawn said...

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm following you now:)

Dawn said...

Oh yeah, I forgot to say that I love the name of your blog, very cute!

Jennifer said...

stopping by though UBP11 and I simply love the name of your blog :)

http://jennifersstory.squarespace.com/

Ilana @ mommyshorts said...

Stopping by from UBP. I couldn't resist your blog name! And your family is adorable. Thank you for the snack!

Hope you stop by my corner of blogging world: http://bit.ly/dRABgC

Nice to meet you!

Shana@My3Wisemans said...

Hello!
First off thanks for stopping by my blog for the UBP!
What a great UBP post! I too LOVE to take pictures. Sounds like your hubby and I are in the same but opposite boats...lol! I have only boys and even my dog AND cat are boys!
Enjoy your trip to HI and I am sure you will do great things for God while in Haiti! I will add you to my prayer list and uplift you in prayer about this mission trip.
Can't wait to come back and read more about you and your family.

Unknown said...

Hi Amy, thanks for popping by my blog so early during the party :) Sorry you couldn't watch the video, but I completely understand about the sleeping kiddos. I take an obnoxious amount of pictures too...yours here are great! I also have a major heart for orphans and hope to visit and orphanage soon. Haiti would be my first choice to adopt from, but we'll see!

Jennifer said...

What a beautiful family and beautiful pictures! Good luck on your shred--you and your hubby are going to look great for your trip to Hawaii (so jealous!)!

Bobbey said...

Hi Amy! Thank you for visiting my blog. :) You have the sweetest looking little girls. God only blessed me with boys - and people think He doesn't have a sense of humor. Hah! Enjoy the UBP; I'll be back by to visit when I have more time to browse. :)

signingcharity said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! What a great post. Love your one about the tatoo and new bodies.

Julie@comehaveapeace said...

Amy, so good to meet you! I LOVE those snacks. Your kiddos are too cute, you take awesome pictures, and you and that saucy hubs ;) are going to have such a great time in Hawaii. I write a Marriage Mondays series, and I love it when wives share about taking time alone with their husbands. WISE women! :)

So fun to meet you on the UBP.

~ Julie@ComeHaveaPeace

Melissa, Multi-Tasking Mama said...

So great to meet you through the UBP..thanks for stopping by my blog, my fellow anti-small talker :) My hubby's name is Michael too! Have a great time in Hawaii and an even better time in Haiti! Will be praying for you!

Brandy @Brandy's Brood said...

Stopping in from UBP! Your 2yo sounds like our 2 1/2yr old LOL

And those snacks look yummy :-D

Katie Orr said...

Hawaii sounds amazing...
We will be heading to Haiti this summer as well, maybe we will pass in the sky.

Thanks for visting!

stefanie cunnington said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! I've enjoyed reading yours.
Hope you have a blessed day:-)
Stefanie

Michelle said...

Hi!

I dropping in from UBP2011.
You have an interesting blog.
Hope to see you around my neck of the woods.

Enjoy the party!!

Amy said...

Hi! Dropping by from UBP!

Nice to meet you and your girls! I also have 2 daughters, 2 and 2 months. Stop on by!

P.S. Good luck with the Shred. I did it once and I definitely started screaming bad words at the television. :)

Jos @ keathley{chronicles} said...

Found you via UBP. Love your title. I'm going to start the Shred soon. I just HATE her and love her all at the same time. Is that possible? Look forward to reading more. Looks like we have lots in common! :-)

joslynkeathley.blogspot.com

Kanesha @it's a full nest said...

Happy UBP11! It's my first one. Those carrot treats are so adorable. YUP - must replicate those for my Easter brunch!

Happy Saturday!
-Kanesha

Unknown said...

Amy-
Thanks for stopping by my blog-I have joined you on here and can't wait to read more.
I can't way to many pictures-I love it-love photos-love capturing moments in time forever.
Love that your a sister in Christ-can't wait to read more.
Hugs
Jill

Conny said...

Thanks for making me welcome to the UBP as the first commenter from there to stop by my blog! :)
So, we both have an Anna-banana ... but BOTH your girls are adorable (love the snacks offered here). God bless you with a WONDERFUL Sunday!

Anonymous said...

Ahh . . . Jillian the Sadist. Indeed. My daughter and I are shredding at the moment, so I literally feel your pain!

Happy blog partying!

Unknown said...

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by my blog! (www.bittyblueberry.blogspot.com) Glad to get connected through UBP11...You write well and have two cuties! :-)

Thanks again!

K

Bitterroot Mama said...

Hi! Here from the UBP. You sound intriguing. I'm glad you only post when you have something interesting to say. I feel guilty about leaving days blank, but hey, blogging isn't my job. Mothering is. Good for you!

Cindy Swanson said...

Wow! How exciting about Hawaii and the mission trip...and I admire you for doing the Jillian Michaels thing...I'm a huge fan of The Biggest Loser, but I'm scared to do that shredding thing. Kudos to you!

Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting on my blog!

From The Heart Online said...

Hi Amy! Thanks for stopping by my place! (Shredded by the Sadist, eh? LOL!)

I enjoyed your 'obnoxious amount of pics' - they're well done!

Good to meet you, fellow blogger and homeschooler!

-Kim

Dana Dawn Calverette said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! You have a beautiful family. One day I hope to be called to the mission field, too.

http://calverettechronicles.blogspot.com/

Monica Selby said...

Hey, thanks for stopping by In the Whisper! Your blog is super-cute (as are the kiddos, of course!)

Have fun partying!

Becky said...

I'm here from the #ubp11 and have added your blog to my RSS reader! Happy to see another homeschooler!

GLENDA CHILDERS said...

Hi Amy,
Lovely to meet you and your blog through UPB. This is my first year and I am finding many wonderful blogs, like yours.

Fondly,
Glenda

Gg - Notes on the Journey # 269

Unknown said...

Just stopping by from the party. I love your sense of humor and I agree - don't blog unless you have something to say.
I am your latest follower and I am looking forward to reading more!

Tina Hollenbeck said...

Hi! I'm stopping by from UBP - I'm #73 (Being Made New - http://tinahollenbeck.blogspot.com) on the Christian list. Very nice to get to know you a little - like you, I have two girls whom I homeschool - and I hope you might stop by my place this week, too. :^)

TLF said...

Happy UBP, girlfriend!! Hope you're having a blast partying, blog style!! I hope you'll stop by my place too!! xoxo.

Becky @ From Ministry to Motherhood said...

Hi! Just stopping by from the UBP. I love the name of your blog - it's fantastic. Beautiful pictures of your family.

Have fun this week.

Rags to Stitches Blog said...

Stopping by from UBP11. I take an obnoxious amount of pictures too and I'd love some advice on preschool homeschooling. My daughters turning 3 in June. Any tips on keeping the little on (16 mo old son too) busy while I'm teaching my daughter?

Happy Monday!
Alissa
http://www.ragstostitchesboutique.com

Marissa said...

newest follower from the party :) LOVE YOUR BLOG and your family is just precious! wow, lots of trips coming soon...woohoooo!

Hope you'll stop by for a visit at my blogs!

Hello Jessica Lynn said...

Howdy!

I also love photography!!

I am so happy to have found your blog. I am stopping in from the Ultimate Blog Party and this is my very first year participating and this is SO VERY exciting!! LOL

Anyhow...please stop by my blogs and follow whenever you get the opportunity:

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And...Jessica Lil Corner is where I am blogging about family and life at http://jessicaslilcorner.blogspot.com

I welcome your visit at either or both of my blogs and hope to have you stop by and follow really soon!!

Have a very blessed day!! :0)

Niki said...

Here from UBP...can't wait to check out the rest of your blog!!

Lisa P. said...

I’m a new follower from UBP11. I just wanted to say hello. I think you have the cutest snacks at the party!

Lisa
www.LisaBlogs.com

Jackie C said...

Beautiful pictures of your family. Your blog is so sweet and so down to earth. Thank you for your blessing at my blog. I hope you have a wonderful time at the Blog Party! =) God bless you!

Heather said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog from UBP! It is wild to find out how much you have in common with other people through blogging. It's like a whole different world/planet!

Danae` Branson said...

I'm stopping by from UBP! I'm doing the shred as well! In fact during week 4 I accidentally sent Jillian Michaels to Netflix and when I went to do the shred on morning I was credit by the credits from The Other Guys. Crap! I did get my DVD back though!

Lisa Maria said...

Hi Amy

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Its great to meet you. We have a couple of things in common... I love to walk about barefooted too! I have four girls.. no boys here either.. and my youngest, four, whose name is Lillie, is called Lilla by my household.

Your children are so cute and I absolutely loved the Anniversary blog you did. As they say.. a picture says a thousand words. As for tattoos, my own college daughter recently did a red phoenix on her shoulder.. its large enough to cover part of her chest too. To say I was disappointed is an understatement. Maybe someday she'll be thinking like you... maybe not. She claims the phoenix reminds her of the resurrection, when we shall be reborn from ashes. Profound, isn't it?

Great to meet you. Happy blogging!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Love you title. It would be nice to keep in contcat with you as we all start homeschooling. Happy anniversary and have fun in Hawaii!

Audra Michelle said...

Oh my goodness - your girls are beautiful! I am bookmarking your blog so I can come back to read about your trip to Haiti! Stopping by from the ubp!

Blessings,
Audra
rediscoveringdomesticity.com

A Faithful Journey said...

Hi Amy!
Stopping by from the party...thanks for visiting my blog!
You will LOVE Hawaii. My husband was stationed there for 3 years while serving in the Marine Corps. And...how rewarding will your missions trip to Haiti be? What a blessing...praying for you!!

Courtney said...

First, I love your blog title. Hilarious. Second, I can tell you have a great zest for life and I'm glad to "know" you now. Third, I hope that you have two amazing trips - wonderful in different ways, I'm sure. Can't wait to come back and read about them!

Sistergirl said...

Great blog! I'm hopin from UBF#282!

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