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March 7, 2008

Welcome to the Ultimate Blog Party ‘08

  • Note this is a sticky post until the Ultimate Blog Party 2008 is over on March 14…for new posts, see below this one.

Ultimate Blog Party 2008

Hi, I’m Erin! Please come in, so glad you could drop by. I love having guests more than anything. I’m always up for a party and hosting one is the thing I love most. My poor husband is probably going to be quite tired of all the guests by the end of the week (he doesn’t like partying nearly as much as me; bit of an introvert…but he’ll just be in the background watching tv or down in the basement working. Just wave if you happen to see him and then he’ll be fine if you ignore him. After all we DO have 2 daughters, so he’s used to lots of giggling and female voices…he has a knack for tuning it out).

Take your shoes off and stay a while! Here have a seat. This is the best chair in the room…my personal favorite.

Can I get you a drink? Coffee? Tea? Something to eat, maybe some cheesecake? Oh, you don’t eat cheesecake for breakfast? (Giggle) I do…sshh, don’t tell anyone. But here’s the recipe if you decide to make it at a later date.

Raspberry Cheesecake

crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Filling:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • (1) 32 oz. cool whip
  • 3 cups raspberries
  • (2) 250 g pks cream cheese

Mix graham crumbs and melted butter and press into 9×13 pan. Mix cream cheese and sugar. Add salt, lemon juice, vanilla and raspberries (fresh or if frozen, thawed and drained). Mix until smooth. Fold cool whip in gently until well mixed. Pour onto crust and sprinkle with more graham crumbs. Refrigerate.

Mmm…I think I’ll have seconds on that : )

So, are you enjoying the Ultimate Blog Party? Isn’t it fabulous? Susan and Janice at 5 Minutes for Mom sure know how to throw a good party! Tell me about yourself…

What? You want to know a little about me? Well, what can I say? I’m a Canadian and I’m 27 (and almost a half, lol…I LOVE my birthday!! If I could make it a national holiday I would. It almost was, you know. I was born on Thanksgiving - Canadian Thanksgiving that is). I’m married to Jeremy (I think he has secret aspirations to be a Sears model…oh, he did get his hair cut today, but that’s a whole ‘nother story)

and we have 2 daughters Ella (she can be a little shy, hence the uncertain look on her face) who is 4

and Aidan (excuse the attire, she is currently potty training) who is 2.

Oh, what do I look like? A lot of the time like this.

That would be laughing at something or other, not leaning on a white metal gate.

Although truth be told, a lot of days I look more like this…

…staring at my computer, rather tired looking, but my blog isn’t called Not Fully Awake…Ready to Crash, so we’ll just pretend that I always look like I’m in a photo shoot, okay? Okay! What else can I tell you? Hmmm…I’m an interior decorator, a stay at home mom, a social butterfly, a book lover, Ketchup chip fanatic who loves to talk, laugh and well hang out with friends. Oh, did I mention I love to talk? Probably why I blog. The kids just don’t seem to find me all that interesting.

Go ahead, take a look around, snoop (excuse the laundry in the corner…too busy blogging to get to that), ask questions. I’d love to get to know you better and for you to get to know me. I may not be all that interesting most of the time, but I’m always looking to meet new people.

I think we’re going to be good friends. I can just feel it.

Oh, you have to go? I know, there are lots of stops along the way, huh? Yeah, I should probably go, too. I’ll definitely be stopping in to say hi at your place soon. Glad you could come. I’ve had a fabulous time! Talk to you later!

…oh, and I’m still trying to come up with something to give away. If I have time.

128 Comments »

  1. This is hilarious Erin; great intro to you and the blog.

    And I also eat cheesecake for breakfast…proudly!

    Come visit my party too :)

    Welcome to the Ultimate Blog Party!

    Comment by bleeding espresso — March 7, 2008 @ 4:35 am

  2. GREAT PARTY!! I had fun getting to know you and that cheesecake looks soooo yummy!

    Comment by Lori — March 7, 2008 @ 8:02 am

  3. love your site! lol and I have one dressed just like your aiden , except she’s called eden.. lol too funny!

    Comment by amydeanne — March 7, 2008 @ 9:03 am

  4. Yay! What a great party! And thanks for stopping by to visit me, too. :)

    Comment by Rebecca — March 7, 2008 @ 9:30 am

  5. What do you mean I can’t have cheesecake for breakfast. Cut me a piece girlfriend as I sit down in your comfy chair. Coffee too please.
    Have fun partying…

    Comment by ellen b — March 7, 2008 @ 9:37 am

  6. Hi Just popping in from the blog party! I’ll have a slice of that cheesecake!
    Love your blog layout. cute!

    Comment by Debz — March 7, 2008 @ 9:41 am

  7. What a cute intro, Erin! Can you believe 1 year ago?! This is a special time for you and me!!!! If anyone wants to be your friend, they can totally be your friend, but they can’t replace me, okay?! :) hehe :)

    Comment by Val — March 7, 2008 @ 9:52 am

  8. I love your blog design.

    Hope to see you at my party!

    Comment by Bluestocking — March 7, 2008 @ 9:58 am

  9. Wow! Your daughter is so tall for 2! My Baby Bug looks about half her height! LOL!

    Thanks for hosting such a great party!

    Comment by kailani — March 7, 2008 @ 10:29 am

  10. What a whimsical post!
    I was so entertained by your sense of humor!
    Pretty funny about your dh secret aspiration of wanting to be a Sears model.
    You have 2 QT girls!

    Comment by Jean @ Penny Lane — March 7, 2008 @ 10:48 am

  11. Great party, Erin! I love the cheesecake for breakfast idea!!

    I’m guessing everyone tried to get their party posts up first thing this morning and it’s causing server problems for 5M4M.

    Comment by ValleyGirl — March 7, 2008 @ 11:04 am

  12. Funny, Fun, Funny post Erin! Love the pix of you too (finally know what you look like - maybe we’re long lost cousins? LOL).

    Watch out on burning your husband out, girl, with all that entertaining! Seriously - be sensitive to your man. It’s important he is on the same page. Take it from me, where I’ve had years of experience in this department :)

    Go Girl and have fun w/your blog party!

    Comment by sandy — March 7, 2008 @ 11:30 am

  13. I am so glad that you stopped by my party! I have been doing a lot of eating this morning at all of these blog parties…i’m sure glad the calories are virtual! nice to meet you…hope to cross paths again this week and in the weeks to come!

    Comment by Natalie — March 7, 2008 @ 12:24 pm

  14. do some people feel cheesecake for breakfast is a bad idea?

    huh.

    Comment by Ruth — March 7, 2008 @ 12:45 pm

  15. That chair looks incredibly comfy!

    Comment by Amber — March 7, 2008 @ 12:49 pm

  16. Nice to meet you - you had me at the chair, but your cheesecake recipe has me swooning - thanks so much for the tour and for being such a gracious hostess.

    Fully awake, or no ;o)

    Comment by Liz — March 7, 2008 @ 1:03 pm

  17. Thanks for having me. You were a great hostess. Hope we didn’t tire your husband out too much. :)

    Comment by Lesley — March 7, 2008 @ 1:10 pm

  18. Great party post! It was great to get to know you and your beautiful family. I’m about to go through potty-training for the second time, so I feel your pain.

    Have a great party!

    Comment by Mellissa - wondermommy — March 7, 2008 @ 1:44 pm

  19. What? You mean there are people out there that DON’T eat cheesecake for breakfast?!?! What’s their problem? I bet they eat eggs and toast and well, normal stuff ;-)

    Comment by LA Blogger Gal — March 7, 2008 @ 1:46 pm

  20. How cute! We are potty trining our 2 y 1/2 year old son and it is finally sinking in…at least in the #1 area!

    Comment by Happy Mama — March 7, 2008 @ 1:54 pm

  21. It was really great to meet you! I absolutely love your testimony and yes, I read through the whole thing. What a miracle! Actually learning about your miraculous birth had me reading more. My youngest cousin has a similar miraculous conception story.

    Anyway, I am so glad I stopped by. Thanks for your hospitality.

    Comment by TCC — March 7, 2008 @ 2:20 pm

  22. Hey, I’ll take some of that cheesecake. I eat just about anything for breakfast. LOL!

    Great party!

    Comment by Linda — March 7, 2008 @ 2:46 pm

  23. I enjoyed reading your intro. I also have a 2 year old (we’ve barely touched on potty training yet. I’m really not looking forward to it.)and am a stay at home mom.
    Cheesecake for breakfast sounds great! At least I know my daughter would eat that (maybe?).
    And I think you look great for a tired groggy shot.
    Hope you’ll come visit me.

    Comment by Wendy — March 7, 2008 @ 3:13 pm

  24. What a nice blog design you have… I know the potty training woes too (looking down a post). My daughter is 4 and she’s only been out of diapers for about a year…. I can remember the whole hair pulling, I have to clean the couch, the carpet, the bed AGAIN?

    Nice party, I’ll pass on the cheesecake, though. Even virtual calories are a no-no…

    Comment by Lynn C — March 7, 2008 @ 3:53 pm

  25. That cheesecake sounds delicious!

    Comment by Jenn — March 7, 2008 @ 3:58 pm

  26. Okay you have a great party! Love your blog aaaannnnndd I just added you to my fave reads. Have a great day!

    Comment by Tiffany — March 7, 2008 @ 4:02 pm

  27. It was a great party! Thanks for having me and hope to see you soon….

    Comment by Ivanhoe — March 7, 2008 @ 4:03 pm

  28. Nice to meet a fellow Cannuck!

    I kinda like my bday too, another holiday!

    Comment by `Hollie Pollard — March 7, 2008 @ 4:12 pm

  29. Wonderful post, erin! How can anyone NOT want to stick around? I’m sitting in your chair if that’s ok…

    Comment by oh amanda — March 7, 2008 @ 4:28 pm

  30. Love the blog! Thanks for dropping by earlier! And anyone who gives their pinkie finger a stern talking to is quirky enough for me. :-) Great party.

    Comment by Quirky — March 7, 2008 @ 4:29 pm

  31. Cutie husband, and you’re girls are too, and you are too, dang cute family!!

    I love ketchup chips so much, I wish we had them in the States. Lucky Canadian, you. And Coffee Crisps, I love those too!

    Thanks for stopping by my party.

    Comment by Geggie — March 7, 2008 @ 4:42 pm

  32. how fun!!!! your family is adorable :0)

    Comment by Beloved Mama — March 7, 2008 @ 5:15 pm

  33. Hi!

    So nice to meet you. Your blog is really nice.

    Your daughters are precious.

    Thanks for being a gracious hostess!

    Comment by Susan — March 7, 2008 @ 5:57 pm

  34. Hi! It is so nice of you to let me sit in YOUR favorite chair. It is very comfy!
    Your girls are beautiful and I think your husband should look into being a Sears model…who knows!
    Sorry to leave so quick but I need to get back to my OWN party and see what’s happening….come by if you get time.

    Comment by Jane — March 7, 2008 @ 6:02 pm

  35. Hey girl! Thanks for stopping by at my place, yours looks fabulous I have to say.

    That’s so funny about your hubby “secretly wanting to be a Sears model” :)

    I need to read more of your blog, just wanted to say hi first!

    Comment by Katja — March 7, 2008 @ 6:15 pm

  36. We’re in the middle of potty training our toddler right now too. Isn’t it fun??? *rolls eyes* Come visit my party if you get a chance. :)

    Comment by Natalie — March 7, 2008 @ 6:57 pm

  37. Raspberry Cheesecake…YUM! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Join me at my parties!

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    Comment by Deborah — March 7, 2008 @ 9:00 pm

  38. I’m so glad I stopped by and I know I’ll be making frequent stops to sit and chat for awhile. Like you I love meeting new people so when you have some time please feel free to drop by and say hello.

    Comment by Jesse — March 7, 2008 @ 9:15 pm

  39. love the reality photo, awesome…
    and i will totally join ya in eating cheesecake for brekkie
    yummo!!!
    happy partying,
    mwah X

    Comment by kate5kiwis — March 7, 2008 @ 9:33 pm

  40. Ok, your blog is darling as is your family! Thanks for hosting such a great party!

    The cheesecake was especially delicious! if you get a chance come by and have some cake over at my place!

    I can’t wait to visit again!!

    Comment by Elaine — March 7, 2008 @ 9:34 pm

  41. Loved the post,and I am so lovin the dark ceiling and lighter colored walls.

    Comment by Valarie — March 7, 2008 @ 10:01 pm

  42. hey! i had forgotten that we met at last year’s party!

    btw, i’m going to michael buble tomorrow night! i’m so excited!

    Comment by robin — March 7, 2008 @ 10:01 pm

  43. Hi Erin!

    Cheesecake? No, you would never have to twist my arm for that!

    Glad you stopped by for the party. And thanks for inviting us in for a treat. I’m sure glad these are virtual calories

    Comment by Mycrazylife — March 7, 2008 @ 10:16 pm

  44. What a wonderful intro! I’m a Canadian girl too- 31 years old, northeast Saskatchewan, pastor’s wife, stay at home mom to 3 kiddos… my firstborn son is named Aiden :) He’s 5. I have a 4 year old son (Owen) and a 1 year old daughter (Olivia). I also have quite the pile of laundry. Happy blog party!

    Comment by Tara — March 7, 2008 @ 10:27 pm

  45. I always enjoy coming here, but especially for a party. I love your photos. It made me smile. Have fun Erin party hopping.

    Comment by Nadine — March 7, 2008 @ 10:55 pm

  46. Yumm my kind of friend dessert for breakfast LOL

    Love your blog

    Comment by JEMChina(Evelyn) — March 7, 2008 @ 11:51 pm

  47. FUN party going on here! Oh, I would totally eat cheese cake for breakfast! Love your blog.

    Comment by JaimeM — March 8, 2008 @ 12:08 am

  48. Very cute party post. Enjoyed the visit. Come to my party, too! I also have a little Ella.

    Comment by Kristin — March 8, 2008 @ 12:44 am

  49. Nice to meet you, Erin! You and your blog are so pretty. Hope you’ll come visit my party. I have a giveaway :)

    Comment by Laurie — March 8, 2008 @ 1:39 am

  50. Wow. Ella looks a lot like Jeremy, eh??

    You’re having a great party and yes, I’ll take some cheesecake now.

    Ciao!

    PS - just saw you other post from a few days ago. I had written a similiar post about meeting, Louise, and Nadine, but then ran out of space! :-(

    Comment by Cherrye — March 8, 2008 @ 3:51 am

  51. great party :)

    Comment by Jennifer Barr — March 8, 2008 @ 8:37 am

  52. Thanks for inviting all of us into your blog home. I’d love some cheesecake, if there’s any left. Sounds delicious!

    Comment by Melissa — March 8, 2008 @ 8:38 am

  53. Love your site. Awesome work!

    Have fun in the party!

    Comment by Terri H — March 8, 2008 @ 10:28 am

  54. Erin, it’s nice to meet you. Your blog really “pops”! I love the style! You are super creative, and I loved learning about you. Your girls are adorable, and you look so cute, even tired and staring at teh computer!

    Comment by Krista Peck — March 8, 2008 @ 10:35 am

  55. Hey Erin!

    Oh, I am *so* all about cheesecake for breakfast!! Bring it on!

    And I *love* Ketchup chips! We don’t have them here in the States (at least that I’ve ever seen)but I used to live in South Africa and had them there. yummy!

    Thanks so much for stopping by my party!

    I have *loved* yours!

    I brought you a little hostess gift!

    (click on hostess)

    See you soon!

    Melissa~

    Comment by Pink Paper Peppermints — March 8, 2008 @ 11:27 am

  56. You are too cute! Love it!

    Comment by Michelle — March 8, 2008 @ 2:10 pm

  57. Erin…I love your blog… your writing is great…I look forward to finding out more about you…
    I am also a fellow Canadian… nice to meet you..
    BARB

    Comment by Barb — March 8, 2008 @ 2:33 pm

  58. Say the word cheesecake and I’m there! What a great party! Your blog seems like a lot of fun-I will have to come back again. Thanks for letting me crash. My party post is open as well–so come on over!

    Comment by Beth — March 8, 2008 @ 3:32 pm

  59. Ahh … such a comfy chair ! Thanks for giving me the best seat in the house ! Love the look of your blog ! I’ll be back !

    My party is happening HERE

    Comment by Bonnie — March 8, 2008 @ 3:38 pm

  60. Your blog is very pretty! Thanks for the wonderful party! Hope you can come to mine as well.

    Comment by Alyssa — March 8, 2008 @ 4:38 pm

  61. Love the introduction!!! Cute blog!!!
    Have fun at the party!
    Come stop by my party if you’d like!

    Comment by Melanie — March 8, 2008 @ 6:16 pm

  62. cute girls…you can see they get their blonde locks from their pops!

    Comment by corrin — March 8, 2008 @ 6:25 pm

  63. Had a fabulous time at your party! Nice to meet you & your beautiful family! Stop by if you get the time.

    -Heather

    Comment by Heather @ MrsMomma — March 8, 2008 @ 7:21 pm

  64. i’m jayedee from sunny central florida! nicetameetcha! party on dudette!lol and if you like chickens (and what woman doesn’t like chickens?) stop by the lost world and check out the awesome giveaway i have going!

    Comment by jayedee — March 8, 2008 @ 7:36 pm

  65. Awesome post!! It was great “meeting” you. You have a lovely blog and a great outlook on life…I hope to visit again soon.

    Comment by Susanne — March 8, 2008 @ 7:46 pm

  66. Love your blog - stylin! Thanks for stopping by and saying hi!

    Comment by Thoughts of a Wannabe — March 8, 2008 @ 10:28 pm

  67. LOVE your blog! And I love the cheesecake recipe! :) I don’t eat it for breakfast, but if you’ve got any CAKE with cream cheese filling, I’l take that! :)

    Comment by Heidi — March 8, 2008 @ 10:57 pm

  68. Last stop for the evening. I too am from CANADA. Perhaps were neighbours…. you can put the cheesecake in between the doors if I’m out (HEHEHE).

    Have a great party.

    Comment by Carol Van Rooy — March 8, 2008 @ 11:12 pm

  69. Hi Erin! I’m Cher – StardustLullaby.com – nice to meet you!!

    Yes - Cheesecake for breakfast!!! My kinda girl!! :)

    Your girls are just sweet as ever - I love the big comfy chair!!

    Come visit me at my Party - Music, Cartoons, Games and Party Favors! We’re giving away an Award-winning Stardust lullaby CD! http://stardustlullaby.blogspot.com/2008/03/welcome-gals-to-ultimate-blog-party-at.html

    Sign up on our mailing list for a chance at our monthly giveaway! www.StardustLullaby.com
    Happy Partying, Erin!! Cher

    Comment by Cher - StardustLullaby.com — March 9, 2008 @ 12:08 am

  70. Well hello! I will take a cup of coffee, and definetly have some cheesecake! What an awesome party! I love your site! LOL had me laughing and enjoying myself. I have two little girls too- 7 on the 21st and 15 months. What a handful! Stop by and say hi!

    Comment by Dawn — March 9, 2008 @ 12:56 am

  71. Great party Erin! Now I want to make that cheesecake. Yum yum! I wonder if it would be too early for a glass of wine with that. :)

    Have a great party! You are a great host.

    Comment by Alexis — March 9, 2008 @ 7:42 am

  72. Thanks for the cheesecake recipe.

    Comment by michelle rosborough — March 9, 2008 @ 12:59 pm

  73. Oh, what a fun blog! Thanks for your wonderful hospitality and recipe! I would eat cheesecake for breakfast if I had it!

    thanks for stopping by my blog! It was fun having you!

    Comment by Janel — March 9, 2008 @ 1:11 pm

  74. What an awesome intro!! i already love your blog (even more since i figure out i could scroll to the left and read the entries over a WHITE screen–DUH!) LOL
    you’re absolutely adorable and yes i’ve already read down a few entries and figured out that i’m UBER jealous of you and your stellar new house! gorgeous!

    your husband is adorable as well and those girlies? too cute!
    i look forward to coming back and reading more!

    thanks for inviting me to your parrrtay! :P

    Comment by Jimaie — March 9, 2008 @ 1:21 pm

  75. Nice to meet you == I’m also a Canadian having been transplanted to the US about 8 years ago. And I miss good Ketchup chips. Old Dutch that is….Can’t get good ones here, if you can even find them lol! I miss Tim Horton’s too, but that’s a whole other blog post! Take Care — look forward to reading more of your blog in the future.

    Comment by Tamara — March 9, 2008 @ 2:13 pm

  76. Thanks for the cheesecake (for breakfast - makes perfect sense to me) come by for a cocktail or espresso!

    Comment by Joanne — March 9, 2008 @ 2:35 pm

  77. It must always feel like a party over here with your funky fresh blog design.
    Thanks for stopping by and have fun partying!

    Comment by Summer — March 9, 2008 @ 2:35 pm

  78. I am a cheesecake fiend, umm…I mean yeah, I enjoy cheesecake, too. I stole, uh, borrowed your recipe! Thanks

    Comment by Kirsten — March 9, 2008 @ 3:24 pm

  79. hey there!
    love your blog - very funky. your living area looks very welcoming. tell your hubby the chances of having a boy goes down every time u have a girl! we have 4 daughters and when #4 was on the way, we had a 17% chance only of having a boy. me? i WANTED another girl - we already had all the toys!!!

    Comment by sue bull — March 9, 2008 @ 4:49 pm

  80. Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Your party post was cute! You have a beautiful family!

    Comment by Devon — March 9, 2008 @ 4:52 pm

  81. Thanks for having me in - I’ve really enjoyed my stay! I’m so glad to have met you and the family - gorgeous by the way! I just tried to install one of those playlists and mine won’t play! What did you do to yours? LOL Well, gotta get going, but I will sure be back! Have fun at the party!

    Comment by The Single Mom — March 9, 2008 @ 6:45 pm

  82. Hi,

    I can relate to the photo thing. I look like your second photo most days - I’m a mommy too.

    Stop by my blog party if you get a chance. Thanks

    S.B.
    Be Thrifty Like Us
    http://bethriftylikeus.blogspot.com/2008/03/ultimate-blog-party-2008.html

    Comment by S.B. — March 9, 2008 @ 7:53 pm

  83. Hey,
    This is my first blog party. YEEHAW! It is awesome to meet so many new friends. I bet you stay busy with those 2 beautiful girls.
    Christy
    http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/sharpcrew

    Comment by Christy — March 9, 2008 @ 8:06 pm

  84. Hi Erin … thanks for stopping by. I enjoyed your party as well:) I actually just found your site a day or two ago on ohamanda (a childhood best friend) & really enjoyed your blog. I LOVE your new home & your style in it!! Plus you have an awesome testimony. I’ll be back:)

    Comment by mandi — March 9, 2008 @ 8:12 pm

  85. Erin,

    You make me laugh! Especially the part about your hubby being a Sears model. You are too cute and your girls are adorable.

    I am also the talkative outgoing one…and my other half is the introvert…so I can relate!!

    Great blog….glad to have met you!

    Keep on partying :)

    Comment by My Melange — March 9, 2008 @ 8:16 pm

  86. I’ll have a slice of cheesecake please. Thanks for the wonderful party.

    Partying along at Goodies for Mom.

    Comment by Lois — March 9, 2008 @ 8:33 pm

  87. YAH, hand over the cheesecake girlfriend! Happy to “meet” you via the UBP! My hubby is Canadian too, from Ontario. :) LOVE your vibe here…happy party hopping!! :D

    Comment by Kari — March 9, 2008 @ 8:55 pm

  88. I’ve got you bookmarked! I enjoyed reading your party post so I know I’ll be coming back more! I’m not a cheesecake girl… actually I’m not sure I’ve actually ever had it but it sounds gross lol. thanks for the recipe though, maybe I’ll make it for my cheesecake-aholic mom. Happy party blogging!

    Comment by Casey — March 9, 2008 @ 10:24 pm

  89. I`ve lurked on your blog since I stumbled on it through Andrea`s but never left a comment. I thought since you posted such a nice welcome, I should say hello!

    Comment by Pamela — March 9, 2008 @ 10:27 pm

  90. Okay, I know you have 87 comments already (what the heck?!…umm…I mean, way to go! yeah…), but I had to comment and say wow! You seem pretty darn fabulous.

    And really, that’s not a standard comment I’m copy pasting everywhere (insert name here)…I really think you’re fascinating and fabulous and all kinds of other good stuff. Okay, we’re entering the realms of creepy sounding now. Yeah. Byeeee!

    Comment by Kimberly — March 9, 2008 @ 10:47 pm

  91. Love your site, and I agree, your husband definitely wants to be a Sears model. Great recipe, it definitely sounds delicious, I just wish I could bake. Happy partying!

    Comment by Holly — March 10, 2008 @ 12:01 am

  92. What a lovely family you have there. You kind of look like me in your second picture when I am not fully awake! I love it LOL! =)
    And I’m pretty sure I love the pillow on your favorite chair - it’s the first thing I noticed in the picture!

    Comment by Brandie — March 10, 2008 @ 1:33 am

  93. Hey. nice blog you have here. I’d love for you to stop by mine some time. Hope you’re enjoying the party.

    Comment by Jerri — March 10, 2008 @ 3:19 am

  94. Thanks for stopping by our blog! It was great to “meet” you :) Hope you are enjoying the pary.

    Comment by Troy & Heather Cady — March 10, 2008 @ 3:42 am

  95. oops, PARTY, not pary. Yeah, I can type.

    Comment by Troy & Heather Cady — March 10, 2008 @ 3:43 am

  96. Oh, what a GREAT party you’re throwing! I’m having a blast! Party on!

    Comment by CuriosityKiller — March 10, 2008 @ 9:12 am

  97. Thanks for visiting, Erin! I love your party entry, it is so fun! You have a beautiful family. :)

    Comment by Lips Of An Angel — March 10, 2008 @ 10:43 am

  98. Thanks for the party, very fun! :)

    Beautiful girls you have!

    Comment by Amy — March 10, 2008 @ 10:45 am

  99. party hopper here. just stopping in to say hi! great recipe. i’ll have to try it out.

    Comment by Jenny — March 10, 2008 @ 12:46 pm

  100. Hey, first time here, ringing the doorbell, dropping in to say hello. Have a great party; some see me some time for a 2nd cup of coffee.

    Comment by Linda at 2nd cup — March 10, 2008 @ 3:49 pm

  101. Hi, glad to meet you! Wow! that was quite a welcome! Fun! Thanks for the invite to your party. The cheesecake sounds yummy, and yes, even for breakfast. Have a great week!

    Comment by Brenda — March 10, 2008 @ 3:58 pm

  102. Thanks for the invite to the party. Any cheesecake leftover???

    Happy Partyin,
    Cindy

    Comment by Cindy — March 10, 2008 @ 5:05 pm

  103. Wonderful meeting you! Great party!!

    Comment by Vader's Mom — March 10, 2008 @ 7:34 pm

  104. hope you’re having a fun party! the raspberry cheesecake sounds delish! i’ll have to try some and make sure i post my caramel macchiato cheesecake recipe just for you!! (shhh…but…i eat cheesecake for breakfast sometimes too!)

    Comment by natalie — March 10, 2008 @ 8:29 pm

  105. Mmmm…cheese cake anytime sounds good…even in the morning. Yep, your my kind of friend. Have a great party!

    Comment by Jennifer — March 10, 2008 @ 8:52 pm

  106. I love the intro and am going to HAVE to try that recipe.

    Welcome to the party. It’s nice to meet you!

    Comment by Janne — March 10, 2008 @ 9:12 pm

  107. Hey - thanks for visiting my blog. This is my first blog party and I’m loving it so far!

    Love your blog, by the way! And no thanks on the cheesecake (don’t like cheesecake)…but I will have a slice of chocolate pie for breakfast if you’re serving any!

    Comment by Amanda — March 11, 2008 @ 8:55 am

  108. Hi there! Great party! I love the site. And I can’t wait to try that recipe. Hope you’ll stop by and say hi. I’ll definitely be back to read more about your life once I’m done party hopping.

    Have a great week!

    Comment by smtwngrl — March 11, 2008 @ 9:19 am

  109. Hi - It’s nice to meet you & I’ll have coffee, thanks. I love the name of your Blog!

    It’s nice to meet someone else who prefers blogging to laundry. Such a handsome man and lovely children! You’re one lucky gal.

    I just joined the party today and hope you’ll find time to drop by. I’ve got freshly squeezed lemonade and other snacks.
    Hugs and blessings,

    Comment by storyteller — March 11, 2008 @ 10:50 am

  110. You just reminded me I have laundry in the washing machine. It’s been sitting in there ever since I started party hopping this morning. Guess I better go get that in the dryer. Nice to meet you. Love your blog. Hope youll stop by my blog party.

    Comment by Colleen — March 11, 2008 @ 2:01 pm

  111. very beautiful page keep up the good work thanks for sharing happy blogging

    Comment by shawana martin — March 11, 2008 @ 5:07 pm

  112. Thanks for the cheesecake recipe. I am a cheesecake fanatic!:-) Enjoyed looking at your house pictures. I hope to get a new house in a year or two. We have sold our house and are in an apartment right now waiting to sell our business which looks like will happen soon, but we may have to stay another year to train the person.:-( won’t know for a few more weeks how much longer we will stay here. My life is up in the air right now! Ahhhh! Anyway, love the house pictures. :-)

    Comment by Lisa W. — March 11, 2008 @ 5:10 pm

  113. I would eat cheesecake for breakfast, but I’m trying to stay away from that stuff (I.e. anything that tastes good. If healthy stuff tasted good I wouldn’t need to lose weight!) I enjoyed getting to know you. Swing by my place when you can.

    Comment by Julie — March 11, 2008 @ 9:48 pm

  114. What a great blog! Thanks for the cheesecake recipe. Come over to my blog, too.

    Comment by margaret — March 11, 2008 @ 9:51 pm

  115. Hi Erin!
    I’d definitely eat that cheesecake with you for breakfast! :)

    Comment by Corie — March 12, 2008 @ 10:36 am

  116. Thanks for inviting me over. Super party! And I love your writing. Methinks we have a lot in common - a Canadian who loves cheesecake, ketchup chips and posing in front of white metal gates? We are so totally soul sisters! Party on, dude!!!

    Comment by Linda — March 12, 2008 @ 4:58 pm

  117. Hey there! Thanks for visiting my blog. Your party post is so welcoming and I love what you’ve done with the place. I am more like your husband, and so perfer my friends to be the bloggy type, but you can feel free to drop by my blog and we can be virtual friends. :)

    Have fun at the party!

    Comment by Person(Also Known As Mommy) — March 12, 2008 @ 5:08 pm

  118. Happy partying and much blog love!
    Blessings, Angie Seaman
    www.angelicagracedesigns.com/blog/
    www.angelicagracedesigns.com

    Comment by Angie Seaman — March 12, 2008 @ 5:38 pm

  119. The cheesecake sounds delicious, the girls are adorable and I love that you put both pictures up! If you get a chance, stop by my party/blog!

    Comment by Greta — March 13, 2008 @ 12:39 am

  120. Happy Blog Party!

    Comment by Ally P — March 13, 2008 @ 9:14 am

  121. I love your blog! It’s so cheerful and bright. I stopped by just because I loved the title. Have a great week visiting all the blogs. If you get a minute, stop by my place and see our office remodel.

    Comment by jenni at talking hairdryer — March 13, 2008 @ 9:38 am

  122. Love your blog Erin! You’re so cute!! And thanks for the recipe!!

    Comment by staci — March 13, 2008 @ 4:23 pm

  123. I love looking at your blog. It is very easy to look at and humorous too!

    Comment by Erica G — March 13, 2008 @ 8:05 pm

  124. You have an awsome site. I think it is one of the coolest I have seen. I even like the song selection.

    Comment by Brandi — March 13, 2008 @ 9:20 pm

  125. Fun blog!!!!! Thanks for the chuckle!!!

    Gillian
    http://www.gigiphotography.typepad.com/gigiblog/

    Comment by Gillian — March 14, 2008 @ 1:21 pm

  126. Guess who won prize #103?
    Yep it’s you! Please be patient while the prize donor is contacted. They will be in touch with you soon. Congratulations!!!!!!!

    Comment by Pamela Kramer — March 15, 2008 @ 12:22 am

  127. Love your blog. :) Please stop over to my place and pick up a party favor.

    I’ve bookmarked you!

    Comment by Jan Parrish — March 15, 2008 @ 12:25 am

  128. Thanks so much for your nice coments on my page. I do feel lost sometimes and it’s good to know that I’m not alone. I do hate that you have had to go through it though..it’s not fun. I am having a better week. You sound like a really cool person and you have a beautiful family. I hope to continue corresponding with you!! Have a great day :)

    Comment by Britt — March 17, 2008 @ 9:29 pm

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