Friday, March 20, 2009

Ultimate Blog Party 2009

Ultimate Blog Party 2009 Hi, I'm Teresa. Welcome to my blog! I thought it would be so fun to join the Ultimate Blog Party from 5 Minutes for Mom. You should join in, too!

Here are some things about me...
1. I have been married to the greatest husband in the world for 37 years.

2. I have a son 35, and a daughter 28 and I am so thankful that they love and honor their parents, but am equally proud that they adore each other.

3. The best job I have ever had is "Grammy"! Hands down...I love it! I am Grammy to Parker, Austin, Jack and new little man arriving in June.

4. My husband was the high school football coach when I was a cheerleader. I am 10 years younger than him. My kids love to hear that story. Hey, its lasted 37 years. Another post for another day.

5. Disney World is my favorite place on earth, especially with the grandkids. Nothing compares!

6. Parker is 9 and we have taken him to Disney World and Disneyland 7 times. Grandparents will travel. Those trips are some of the sweetest days of my life.

7. I have decorated homes for Christmas for the past 17 years. I just did a quick calculation and I have probably decorated at least 1200 Christmas trees in my life.

8. Dancing With The Stars is my very favorite TV show! With American Idol a close second.

9. I am a HUGE BRETT FARVE fan! I love football and actually feel depressed each year, as the season comes to an end. I cannot imagine football without Brett.

10. I think massages are about as close to heaven as we get on this earth. I try to have one every week. And tomorrow I have an all day spa day from my husband...my favorite Valentine gift!

That's plenty to start with with. Probably each of those will lead to a post in the future. Thank you to all the new friends that have stopped by my blog. I am a new blogger and in the blogs below,
I am in the process of introducing my family blog by blog. I hope you enjoy meeting them.


These are the prizes I like: #5, #11, #19, #22, #41, #100, #116, #118, #89, and #37

PLEASE take time and sign up for my very FIRST blog giveaway HERE!

127 comments:

Hillary (Mrs. Einstein) said...

You decorate Christmas trees? That is so neat! Mine could definitely use some help. Happy partying!

Amber D. said...

Hey there- nice to see you at the party! 4 boys..! Just thinking about it makes me tired!

Have fun at the party!

Anonymous said...

thanks for sharing about you and your family! Wonderful life and blog!
blessings~hey, could you throw some tree dec tips on here?? ;-)
blessings
SisterTipster

homeschoolblogger.com/SisterTipster/

Beth in NC said...

Nice to meet you (and your family). You are a blessed lady.

I love to decorate MY trees, but I can't imagine helping others (ha). We sell Christmas trees, so I usually have my fill before Dec. 25th rolls around.

I hope you'll come visit me.

Blessings!
Beth

Anonymous said...

Nice to meet you. Just stopping by UBP hopping.

Fliss and Mike Adventures said...

Hi... it is nice to see Grandma's on here... what a great job Grandma's do... nothing beats the love of a Grandma and I am sure your Grandkids adore you...
It was nice meeting you... take care... and happy parties...

Anonymous said...

I've never met someone who decorates homes for Christmas before. I would LOVE doing that!! I always get in the spirit and go a little crazy around my house, it'd be better to spread it around lol.
It's nice to meet you, I hope to chat soon! :)

Jadehollow said...

I see we share the same interest in some sites. Great Site!
Happy UBP'ing.
Have a great weekend.
Debbie

Sheri said...

Wow, nice to meet ya. One of my best friends loves Disney too! She even has a large Mickey Tatoo in honor of the mouse. Enjoy the party and again-very nice to meet ya.

Mrs.Naz@BecomingMe said...

Beautiful grandchildren! Loved getting to know you!

Unknown said...

It's refreshing to read about long term married couples.
Loved the photos of the family.
Oh, and what a cool job!
Enjoy the party!
It's another brisk windy day in Vegas!

Julia Phillips Smith said...

Hi - I'm here from the Ultimate Blog Party. My party post won't be up until Tuesday, since I only stumbled upon this amazing event about two hours ago.

Nice to meet you and I also love your Christmas tree decorating job. Talk about fun! I'm a Christmas fan - can never get enough.

Nise' said...

Nice to meet you Teresa! I am a massage lover too and get one every two weeks. It helps my fibromyalgia like nothing else.

Julie Donahue said...

We love Disney too. I wish my kids' grandparents could take them often. (Would you like to be our surrogate grandparents? A child can never have too many grandparents! LOL) Swing by my party so you can meet the new grandkids.

Nicole said...

Nice to meet you, you sound like a very fun grammy! Little boys are the best but I would know any different since I have 3 of them and no girls as far as the eye can see! Happy blogging :)

Bacardi Mama said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog. You aren't kidding we seem to have a few things in common. When we get back from vacation, I'll stop by for a nice, long visit.

Lisa said...

So nice to meet you! Oh, how a stop over at the spa tomorrow sounds delightful. Enjoy!

Carolee Hollenback said...

I too am having a ball with my "Little Man" the grandson. As anyone can see from my blog, he is a regular "star" there. I see him more than I do the 11 yr old daughter some days. And so much more fun...he doesn't agrue with me, and I can send him home.

Becky said...

Hey Teresa;

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I too LUV Disney World. It's one place you can go and feel like a child again.

We have sooooo much in common....I too have been married to a wonderful man for 37 years, have three grandsons and think a massage one of the closest things to heaven.

Come back by anythime. For now I'm going to read the rest of your posts. Have a FABUBOUS week!

tiarastantrums said...

lovely post! And I am Teresa too

making my rounds

Anonymous said...

Sorry - I just tried to leave a comment on My Girl and I think I left it on this post instead.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you've enjoyed the blog party.

Blogging is the best isn't it?

Scatteredmom said...

What a fantastic job! I didn't even know there was such a thing! Thanks for dropping by Notes From the Cookie Jar, it was nice to see you. We are American Idol fans in this house as well...never miss a week! :) Have fun blog partying!

Emmy said...

Hi! Nice to meet you! : ) Your blog is awesome! Loved reading all about you and your family! Have a blessed day! : )

Heather said...

Nice to meet you! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I bet decorating other people's trees for Christmas is both fun and stressful. Do you participate in Boo Mama's Christmas tour of homes each year?

Sally_K said...

Teresa,
I love your blog lay out with the big polka dots!
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Your grandchildren are adorable.
Happy UBParty!

Denise said...

Hi Teresa

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I've only got one grandbaby, but she is a lot of fun, she is 4 months younger than our youngest & they are finally starting to play really well together.

Your grandkids are adorable!!!

jodimichelle said...

Nice to meet you Teresa! Thanks for stopping by my blog - we're taking Jessica, our oldest, to Disney for her next birthday (5!!) in Jan - we already told her about it and now all she wants to do is wake up and be 5. haha. My husbands grandparents spend their winters in FL so we'll be doing double duty and spending time with them too - they're so special to us.

You sound like a very special Grammy!

www.jodimichelle.com

Doriana Gray said...

Thank you for visiting my blog!

What a beautiful family you have- my children are still young and I hope I can watch them grow up as you have yours :)

Erin said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! Disney world is also one of my favorite places and I was also a cheerleader in high school :)

Nadine said...

Thank you for stopping by my party. We have lots in common - I love Dancing w/Stars, I love massages and football (but I'm a big NY Giant fan).

It was nice to get to know you.

hello said...

Nice to meet you, thank you for stopping by my blog!! Congrats on the upcoming arrival of your newest grandchild!!

Anonymous said...

Great intro you have! Nice to meet you and thanks for popping over to my blog party. Hope you are enjoying the party hopping!

Anonymous said...

Hey Teresa, thanks for stopping by my blog! That's so cool that you are into Christmas decorations. I'm into collecting ornaments that are about the Bible or Bible stories. My mom has a whole tree of those kinds of ornaments! Kinda fun. :) Have a great day and enjoy the party!

Tori said...

Nice to meet you. Thank you for visiting my blog. Yours looks really nice.

Wow, congratulations on the 37 years with coach hubby! ^_^ That's so nice. I LOVE to hear/read success stories!!!

That's a LOT of trees! I'm sure you love it, though, or you wouldn't keep on keepin on with it, right!

It's so nice to meet new bloggers like you! UBP is neat.

@sweetbabboo said...

Hi Teresa,

Thanks for stopping by my place during UBParty 2009. I love finding new blogs to visit.

Your grandchildren are adorable and I have to agree with you about massages though I rarely have time for them since I'm a SAHM to a 20 month old.

I can't wait to hear the story about the cheerleader and the football coach. That one sounds juicy.

-Abby

Lynn said...

Welcome to the world of blogging :) Your site looks great and Disneyland is a great place to go. Hopefully we will take our kids sometime soon. :) Thanks for joining the party!

Erin @ Closing Time said...

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! This is my first blog party too, and I am loving it! I really enjoyed checking out your blog, and I'll be back to visit soon!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog, interesting to meet someone whose been married longer than we have we celibrate our 27th this year

wanrey

Charlene said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog, this is my first year for the UBP, too!

I'll be home in Louisiana most of next month--there's no place like home!

Felicia said...

So nice to meet you!! Thanks for stopping by!

© Eclisse Creazioni Art & Photography said...

Hi and thank u for stopping by my blog!!! I'm looking forward to know u better :)
AURORA

Lissete said...

Hi! Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. Your family is beautiful! I'm going to bookmark your blog and read some more a bit later. Enjoy the party.

Vi (pronounced Vy) said...

nice to meet you. i also LOVE WDW!! i went twice last year!!

she
www.shebecameabutterfly.net

Country Mouse, City Mouse said...

I am so happy I dropped in to your party. What a lovely blog you have. I enjoyed getting to know your family, I can feel the love you have!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for stopping by my party...a new grand baby due in June? Well then...

I want to invite you to the Mommie Daze Virtual Baby Shower that I am hosting May 15 to June 8. This is an international even and there are prizes! Stop by my blog for all the details.

Tricia said...

Thanks for stopping by my place! I signed up for your giveaway... it sounds like a great one!

I too love massages, although I've only had 2 in my life... I would love another one, maybe for Mother's Day!

Have a great evening!

Blessings!

~Sandy~ said...

Thanks so much for stopping by...it so nice to meet you! Great blog ;o) Happy UBP '09!!!

Anonymous said...

wonferful blog!
will have to keep reading some more!
Thanks
Beckie
www.livebornfit.blogpsot.com

icefairy said...

Precious kids! Thank you for sharing the pictures. Happy partying!

http://icefairystreasurechest.blogspot.com/

janetfaye said...

Hi Teresa!

I love being a Grammy too!

It is nice to meet you.

L Harris said...

just stopping by for a quick hi before i crash for the night.

Melissa, Multi-Tasking Mama said...

What a nice blog!! Thanks for stopping by mine...couples like you and your hubby are inspiration to me and mine (11 yrs and counting) Have a great week!

Lynette3boys said...

Welcome to the blog party. Thanks for stopping by at my place and for your comment. This party stuff is a lot of fun!

And you can decorate my tree for me anytime - I don't have much of a creative side to me so I could use all the help I can get!

Kristie said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! It was nice meeting you! I hope you are having a wonderful time at the party! :-)

loves6cats said...

Hi, I dropped by after you stopped off to say hi at mine.
http://daughterandfurbabies.blogspot.com/
Love your blog...nice to meet you.

Unknown said...

Thanks for stopping by my place, I hope you enjoyed yourself while you were there!

Wow 1200 Christmas trees...that's a whole lot of lights!

Your grand kids are adorable!

Superdumb Supervillain said...

Thanks for introducing us to your wonderful family!

Christy said...

Thanks for stopping by my site. I enjoyed browsing your blog and getting to know you and your family. Enjoy the party.

a Tonggu Momma said...

Thanks for popping in on my site! And my momma is a "Grammy," too. Women who are called Grammy are totally awesome - it even makes up for being a Brett Favre fan. :)

Anonymous said...

So nice to meet you. :)

Michelle J said...

Hi Teresa!

Thank you for stopping by my blog! You sound like a wonderful "Grammy!"

I hope you enjoy the UBP!

Tracy said...

thanks for stopping by my blog!! it's great to meet you! i LOVE that you like amy grant too :) and what a fantastic occupation you have!! i might just have to start blog stalkin' ya! ;) take care, tracy

Anonymous said...

You are a busy Grammy! And decorating Christmas trees must be a fun business! Hmm. Maybe I could do that, and live vicariously through others' trees since my tree is always "kid decorated" and "redecorated".

April @ ElCloud Cattery
(Oh, I'm here from the Ultimate Blog Party)

Kelley said...

welcome to bloggyland! You have a beautiful family... have a great blog party.

the girls of gt said...

So glad to have found your blog. Thanks for stopping by ours during the Ultimate Blog Party!

Anonymous said...

Stopping by to say hello while partying for UBP. Hope you are having fun too!

And Babies Make 5... said...

Your grand-boys are so handsome,wow! And you have another boy on the way,huh?...I love that you decorate for Christmas,is this your job?

Your blog is great and I look forward to reading more post's very soon!

Happy Bloggin'
~Cierra

P.S. Thanks for stopping by my party,it's nice to meet you!

Anonymous said...

We've been married 37 years as well. Only two grandkids here though. I am loving finding new sites through the UBP.

MJV said...

Oh, I completely agree about the massages. I, too, get one weekly (fibromyalgia) and it is such a lifesaver! Disney is awesome, too. Enjoy the party!

Christen said...

btw i just noticed crown laid down on your blog list, i know her! this really is a small world after all!

miriama said...

Isn't being a Gamma the BEST? Mine is 2 years old and when I see her my life lights up.....she is such a joy. I love being a grandma.

Anonymous said...

Wanted to pop over and say have a great week partying!!!

Autumn

www.oldfashionedfamilies.info
www.oldfashionedfamilies.com

Colette S said...

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!

Unknown said...

37 years congrats! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I am glad you did. I love the facts you shared about yourself!

Anonymous said...

I am a brand new blogger joining the party and wanted to say hi. You had me with the card box then the 37 yr marriage (my parents have been married 54 yrs) then Brett then massages........okay, now I am following you. We have some favorites in common. Thanks so much for being here and I can't wait to follow you!!!

Courtney said...

Happy UBP! Thanks for visiting my blog!

Teresa said...

I love American Idol and Dancing with the stars too! These are my favorite shows right now. I stopped by from the blog party and just wanted to say hi! What beautiful grandkids you have.
Teresa

Anonymous said...

Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog! It sounds like your grandkids have some AWESOME grandparents... they are very lucky! These days not all grandparents are around at all to spend time with the grandkids.

Anonymous said...

Greetings from Oman

I am partying with UBP and found your blog. Great blog thank you for introducing us to your family.

It was lovely getting to know you hope you enjoy the party.

Pass by when you can

Chel said...

Hi there!! Glad I stopped by you are so fun!! I found you because you came by my blog!! Thanks for stopping by. I am getting lost in the list on UBP and how! I can't wait to sign up for your giveaway!

Stephanie said...

wow 37 years is a long, long time! I am 6 years younger than my husband, and that is becoming funner and funner as we get older (like hey, I was only 10 when you were 16). So nice to meet you! Your blog design is very pretty :)

Unknown said...

So nice to meet you!!! You seem like a lovely light to have at a party!

your family is beautiful! keep us posted on the new little guy!

Deb said...

Great party post!
You sound like a very blessed woman.
Found you via the blog party, nice to meet you! Have a great week. Pop by and say hello if you get a chance.
Blessings

Anonymous said...

Congrats on being married for 37 years. That's amazing.
Some of my favorite childhood memories are going on road trips with my grandparents. I loved it.

Thanks for stopping by my party, I'm glad you did. You have a beautiful blog.

Yummy Boy Mummy said...

Visiting via the UBP. Nice to meet you! LOVE your pic in front of the castle & am a huge fan of Disney!

Peggy said...

So nice to meet you!! I love Disney World too and can't wait to take my kids:) What a fun and beautiful thing to do - decorate houses for Christmas. Very fascinating! Thanks for stopping by:) Happy UBP 2009!

Joyeful said...

Stopping by from the party! It is so wonderful to meet you! I'm a young mother and I'm sure I could gain much wisdom from your site!

Sarah said...

Nice to meet you Teresa! My mom has decorated Christmas trees for like 20 years now! :) I know a little from her teaching. I think it is amazing you have taken the grandkids on so many trips to Disney, how sweet!
My husband and I are 14 years apart and we are perfect together! :)
So great to meet you! Enjoy the Party!

Jen @ By Jen ❤️ said...

Happy UBP! You sound like my kind of gal. I LOVE Disney and Christmas. And my four year old daughter and I love watching Dancing with the Stars (she's watched for several seasons now). It's nice to meet you. Have a wonderful day!!

Anonymous said...

Hey there!!! I'm popping in from the Blog Party! I want to stop back to hear how you and your hubby started for sure!!! Have a great party week!

Anonymous said...

Dropping by from the Blog Party to say hi.
Christmas is my favorite time of year! What a fun way to make a living!!!

Sharon
http://lovetopartyathome.blogspot.com

Natalie said...

great party post. i love disney world too...just wish i could afford to take my kids right now.

anyway, great to "meet" you!

Anonymous said...

Fantastic blog -- love it!!

Please stop by Lipstick Wisdom (www.lipstickwisdom.com).

Love the card box idea -- beautiful.

I love decorating Christmas trees too -- I would love to have 3 in my house at Christmas time ... but decorating one is time enough!

Enjoy the party!

Karen
www.lipstickwisdom.com
twitter.com/lipstickwisdom

Anonymous said...

Hi Teresa! So nice to meet you and your family. Party hopping hippie grandma here in Colorado who is trying to restore an 1880 Victorian Stone Farmhouse with hubby. Participating too so stop in for a visit.

People Who Know Me Would Say: said...

Hi Teresa, you had me at 1200 Christmas trees! I'm new to blogging also.

Kayce said...

How cool is this...I'm your 100th comment!!

Teresa it is a pleasure to meet you! You have such a beautiful family and your grandbabies are just precious. I completely agree...massages are the best!

Carey said...

Ive enjoyed getting to know you. Your grandkids are adorable!
Can you come decorate my house for Christmas..I like to think I am good at it, but when I am done, i don't like it. and it ends up looking the same year after year.
I look forward to getting to know you.

Sheila said...

Hi Teresa! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love your pictures...your grandchildren are precious.

Kathleen W. said...

You sound so much like my mother in law, who loves Disney (and has been there many times and can't wait to take her grandkids) and also loves Dancing with the Stars.

Nice to have met you, and you have a charming little blog. Happy partying!

BeLoVed AiMeE said...

Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I think your gift boxes are a great idea!! Nice to meet ya.

Unknown said...

Hi, thanks for stopping by my blog. Your site looks great and I was very moved by the story of your daughter and her unplanned pregnancy. Kuddos for your family supporting her!

Joy @ Joy Of Desserts said...

Hello Teresa. It's nice to meet you. Thank you for stopping by my blog. Welcome to the blogging world. You certainly are off to a fantastic start. Your blog is already addictive. It will be very nice to get to know you and your family. I'm also looking forward to lots of Christmas stories and decorating tips/ideas/photos/etc. Thank you for the chance to win your lovely card box. Great idea.

Whitney Smith said...

Thanks for stopping by my party! I hope you'll visit again soon! I'm new to the blogging world and am really enjoying meeting other bloggers (mom's specifically)...the post about your daughter almost brought me to tears, you're a truly amazing mother!

Anonymous said...

Hi, thanks for visiting my blog! Nice to meet you. You sound like a sweet mama.

Jerri at Simply Sweet Home said...

Hi. It's nice to meet you. Thank you for your lovely comments on my blog.

Anonymous said...

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.

I'm giving away Pink Champagne Shower Syrup from Jaqua Beauty...stop on over and enter! Ends April 8. Open to USA.

Ta!

I want to invite you to the Mommie Daze Virtual Baby Shower that I am hosting May 15 to June 8. This is an international even and there are prizes! Stop by my blog for all the details.

Anonymous said...

I enjoyed reading all about you and your family! I'm glad you decided to start blogging after reading them for so long.

Gina said...

I have to agree with you about Disney World. I am a Disney nut. We have a son who is disabled and absolutely loves DW, so all our vacations end up there. I think we have been there about 15 times. I found your blog through my friend Cindy, at Letters from Midlife. I have enjoyed learning a bit about you.

DeeDee said...

hey - stopping by from the Blog party...
I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 32 years. And we just had our second grandbaby last month...They really are as grand as every one has always told us huh?
Sweet blessings
PS... I think I entered the giveaway on the previous post. :)

Anonymous said...

Just stopping by the party. Love your intro post and what cute grand kids! We are hoping to make our first trip to Disney within 5 years. Brett Favre is an icon here in Mississippi. Do you think he will actually stay retired this time?

Nice to meet you!

Unknown said...

Hi! Just stopping by to show your blog some UBP love! What a great site! I can't wait to read more...

Great to "meet" you!

Gale said...

You have a lovely blog! Thanks for stopping by for a visit to mine!

Lissie Darcy said...

Hello, it's nice to meet you! You stopped by my blog so I thought I'd "Drop by" yours! Haha. For someone who's new to bloggin it looks like you're doing a fantastic job! (love the blog background) AND THE SCRIPTURE VERSE!! When I saw that I just KNEW I HADDD to comment! Looking forward to meeting your family!!~Lissie

Julie Ball said...

Hi Teresa, I like your blog! Thanks for stopping by mine the other day, too. I think we have a lot in common - wanting to serve and encourage others, and loving Christmas! Keep it up - I especially look forward to reading your posts come tree-decorating time! God bless!

Anonymous said...

Your daughter's story sounds so much like my sister's! And my parents reacted much teh same way you and your husband did! How wonderful it is to grow up in a home with a family that will stand by you no matter what! I really enjoyed reading your posts (yes I read them ALL) Please stop by my blog sometime! I'm hosting two great giveaways right now as weel, so if you come by, sign up!

Keilann
www.bloggymomreviews.blogspot.com

PMKU said...

Congratulations! You are a prize winner. Stay tuned...

Michelle said...

thank you for visiting me via the UBP! Your grandsons are adorable!

A and E's Momma said...

Just showing some extra luv!!

Reeni said...

Decorating Xmas trees sounds so fun!! What joy and christmas spirit you must spread. Thanks for sharing so much about yourself!

Carebear said...

Nice to meet you! You absolutely must share your love story some day soon! On Monday, there was a Mr. Linky blog carnival about that very topic tied to a guy who was proposing to his bride over his blog. I posted my not-so-romantic engagement story here: http://2under2whew.blogspot.com/2009/03/here-put-this-on.htmlCan't wait to read yours!

BusyJulie said...

Terrific to "meet" you! I love DWTS as well...so sad to see Maks go!!! LOL!

Mama Snow said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! I just entered your giveaway and it looks like a great success for your first ever giveaway!
Nice meeting you!

Lisa Smith said...

Amazing family! Amazing God!

Eleana said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog. It's nice to hear that you had a lot of fun at the party :o)

StacieinAtlanta said...

Hey Teresa-

I am just stopping in from The Ultimate Blog Party (after party) to say hello. Come by my place to enter to win a LeapFrog Tag Reading System and some books by pledging to read to your child everyday. You can also enter to win a pair of Girl's Crocs - Size 8/9. :)

This week to keep the party going a little longer, I am hosting a few more giveaways. Stop by and see what you can win!

Stacie
The Divine Miss Mommy
http://www.thedivinemissmommy.com
http://www.twitter.com/stacieinatlanta

Stephanie said...

Nice to meet you, Teresa! I loved reading more about you...and now I really want to hear the story about how you and your husband fell in love. It sounds intriguing (and a bit scandalous). :)

Your grandsons are handsome boys. I bet they love having you as a grandma.

And I'm a huge fan of Disney as well. We're already planning a trip to Disneyland as soon as our youngest daughter is a little older (she's only 2 weeks old right now...).

Shawna said...

It sounds like you have a wonderful life, and you must be a very talented decorator! Wow. 1200 trees. Decorating them would be fun - taking them down and packing away - eh, not so much. :0)