You might remember that *over a month ago* I participated in the Ultimate Blog Party.  I was supposed to come back afterwards, and tell you all about how fun it was, but somehow, I got sidetracked and… Oh, look, a chicken!

Ahem.  Anyway… it was a really great experience.  I learned a lot about blogging and ‘met’ a lot of great ladies.  Here are a few:

1. Deb @ Mom of 3 Girls .  So, we have a lot in common right there, but also, I was struck by an uncanny resemblance (maybe primarily in the lack of hair department) between her youngest cutie pie and our middle one.  Hop over and check it out for yourself.  Am I right??? Her blog is great mix of useful info, fun giveaways, and of course, my favorite, adorable kiddie brags and photos!

2. Susan @ Forever His. She has music playing on her blog, which I am being blessed by right now as I type this (how do people do clever things like that? I still have so much to learn…), and her blog is full of encouragement and wisdom. I will definitely be checking in.

3. The Happy Housewife, who won my giveaway, you may remember. She has great tips for saving money, and we are all about that here.  She even used her prize from my giveaway as a gift. Fabulous idea!

By the way, here is the finished product, which we sorted out the details of last week.  (Happy, if you’re reading this and haven’t gotten your package yet, avert your eyes, so I don’t spoil the surprise.)

I think if I were seven and my name were Owen, I might just think this is the coolest T-shirt ever, wouldn’t you? (I hope so, anyway!)

Only eleven months to go until the next UBP – see you there!