Ultimate Blog Party 2011

Ultimate Blog Party 2011

A few years back, I participated in the Ultimate Blog Party on 5 Minutes for Mom. And being the deeply organized person that I am, promptly forgot to do it again. This year, however, I saw the link on several friends' blogs, so I made a note (literally, I have a post-it on my desk) to do it too.


Anyhow, up there, that's me, and F&B, my 8 year old princess and 5 year old superhero (my husband was taking the picture, it's rare to have pics of the 4 of us). The picture was taken in Canada, on the Lake Erie shoreline, a few blocks from my parents' house. We actually live in Dallas, Texas.

Random things you may (or may not) want to know about me:

1. Once upon a time, before F&B, I used to be a middle school teacher.

2. Now I homeschool them instead. F did two years at a university model school (half school/half homeschool), this is our second full year all-out homeschooling.

3. I'm obsessed with all things bento, and have been making/blogging bento lunches for almost 4 years now! You can visit me there at http://BentoLunch.net

4. Lots of cool things happened from that blog, including an opportunity to create bento lunches for Disney and a family trip to McDonald's headquarters with several other bloggers to learn more about McD!

5. Non-blog related, one of the coolest things I've done is hiking into the Pyramids in Egypt with baby Ben on my back in his MeiTai.

6. I really love to travel. Really really love to travel.

7. I want to live in Europe someday, just for a year or two, to really experience it. France would be my first pick, but I'm flexible! ;o)

8. I love to read and most years opt for a 50-book challenge with my friends. You can find me on GoodReads, even though I'm way behind this year.

So, that's me, sort of, kind of, in a nutshell (OK, the nutshell isn't too far a stretch, really). Leave a comment with your link, I'd love to find new blogs to read!

Comments

  1. Nice to "meet" you Shannon!!! I can only imagine how awesome climbing that pyramid in Egypt was!!! I've never heard of Bento before, I'll have to check it out!

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  2. Stopping from the UBP! I do muffin tin meals with my son! I admire the bento meals I come across on the web! They are truly amazing!

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  3. Nice to meet you! Thanks for the invite to your party! I, too, used to be a middle school teacher-math! Now, as a mom, I debate whether or not to homeschool. I still have a few years to decide, thankfully, though. I was curious about the Bento lunches! Looks interesting! I'm having my first ever giveaway over at my party! Would love for you to join! (www.TrinketsOfThought.com)

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  4. Nice to meet you! That so cool that you've traveled to Egypt! I would love to travel when my daughter (and future kids get older! Happy UBP!

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  5. I used to teach middle school too:) I enjoy that age even if people think I'm crazy!

    I came by from UBP:)

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  6. I would love to live in France, too, though I'd settle for just a visit. So nice to meet you through the UBP!

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  7. I love the pictures of your kiddos. They're beautiful! And pyramid climbing in Egypt?! That's amazing! :)
    It's nice to "meet" you. I'm looking forward to perusing your blog!
    Happy Tuesday!

    www.sandrakelly.blogspot.com

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  8. I actually found you from the What My Child is Reading list, which I love.

    I am participating in UBP '11 too and I am now following your blog.

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  9. I'm having fun at the UBP!! Nice to meet you! I consider myself deeply organized too, however, my desk looks like a mess. There is a method to my madness and no one better touch my stuff!

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  10. Coming by from ubp to congratulate you =0)

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  11. I super LIKE your blog. I look forward to reading more.

    Http://SABRINAdianne.blogspot.com

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  12. Hi! I'm stopping by from the UBP...a little late, but it is taking me a while to go through all of the links! I love meeting new bloggers! I'm your newest follower! Come over to my blog to see how I am creating a healthy home for my family if you get the chance!

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