Welcome to the party!!  Yes, it's blog party time over at 5 Minutes for Mom and all over the blogsphere!  You can win great prizes if you participate, and it's FUN, too!

Since you've stopped by, beware - our dc LOVE to be read to and will all clamor to sit near you and listen to a story.  Once they get over their initial shyness that is.  Oh, and you may need to sit on the big couch - there are EIGHT of the little darlin's!  Then I'm sure they will show you all of their favorite things - photos they've taken (some are quite good!), comic strips they've designed (ditto) - maybe you'll even get roped into a game of Rodeo-opoly or Hi-Ho Cherrio (depending on the child).

See that plaque on the wall?  Here, I'll read it for you:  "Please excuse the noise and mess - our kids are making happy memories!"  That about sums it up - there may be a pile of construction paper on the table, a stack of picture books on the floor, some glitter and glue stuck to the counter and a sinkful of dishes from the colonial meal we just made.  Like I always say, if you came to see us you're welcome anytime - if you came to see the house, make an appointment!!

Do you like the party decorations?  They'll stay up until the first week in May, with minor color scheme changes.  It's "Birthday Season" at our house - 6 out of 10 b-days (plus 4 of the 6 grandparents) celebrate in just over 3.5 months' time!  Today happens to be orange & green (eeewww) as Sunday's party will be a combined Basketball/Army party. 

Whoops, 'scuse me while I go change a diaper or two (or three)!  Make yourself at home - have some cupcakes & tea from our Dr. Seuss tea party!  Take some time to look around my cyberhome here - I'll leave the light on for ya!

Peace to you,

Katie

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Posted by Anonymous

I just love reading blogs with lots of kids! The Dr Suess party looks like FUN!
Linsey
www.mychaoticday.blogspot.com

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Posted by Jennifer from Sob'ah My Soul

I felt right at home! I only have 4, but they talk enough to make you think there are 8 of them. We homeschool too, btw.

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Posted by The Preacher's Wife

Girl, you are my hero. Making a party stop and wanted you to know how impressed I am at your mad mothering skills!

www.thepreacherswife.wordpress.com

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Posted by 4evrHischild

I enjoyed visiting today so much, I think I'll stay awhile. Though I'm afraid I'd wear out my welcome. Our kids get on each other's nerves too, and it bothers my dh very much, but we just need to remember that they are sinful humans just like we are. Warm fuzzies sent your way..

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Posted by youngmommy

Fun, fun, fun... Your party is a blast!
I'll be back soon!

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Posted by EEEEMommy

I loved your description of your blog as a Vermont country kitchen over at mine! How wonderful that you have 8 kids! I'd love to sit and read with them.
I'll be back later when I have more time to linger.
Blessings,
Angel

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Posted by Homeschool Mama

Just coming by to thank you for visiting my blog. I'm enjoying your blog. Maybe if I read about your 8 kids, I won't feel like I'm always running like a chicken with my head cut off with my 3? Surely I have it easy compaired to larger familes?

I'll be back to read more! :oD

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Posted by ClagettsFLStyle

Glad to see your enjoying the party. This is a lot of fun.

All the comfort and joy of a party and not much clean up..I like that..LOL

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Posted by Anonymous

Great party post, and great to get to know you a bit! Thanks for stopping by my place, as well!

Katrina, Callapidder Days

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Posted by Anonymous

I enjoyed my visit. I have 5 blessings and I always enjoy visiting someone who has more. You can visit me at lovelaughterlaundry.blogspot.com. Happy partying.

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Posted by Anonymous

Hi nice to meet you
I love reading both personal and with my boys
sounds like im into a busy time at your party
I love your plaque
wow what a busy birthday season for you
Happy Birthday to all celebrating bewteen now and May

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Posted by Jen

Opps do forgive me
I just left the above message and forgot to say who I was
do forgive me
Im Jen and you may visit me at http://jenz.wordpress.com/ if youd like too

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Posted by Anonymous

I have boys aged 12 and 15 so the stacks of construction paper and glue on the table are usually mine!

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Posted by Jennifer

Hi Katie,
Thanks for stopping by my blog, Happy Birthday to your little guy, mine is 7 years old today. Why can't they just stay little. You have a nice blog here, I'll definitely come back and visit again.
Hugs,
Jennifer
http://www.blocksandapples.com

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Posted by Tracey

Just stopping in for the party! You went all out; cute kids! Lucky kids, who get real cake, LOL!

Please come visit me at womanwithmanyhats dot com. I have festive exploding bubbles! We're homeschoolers too and it's a video of a chemistry experiment!

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Posted by Anonymous

Looks like you guys know how to party! Nice party. I came via the Blog Party my site is http://mamaslife.blogspot.com stop by if you get a chance!
Tonya

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Posted by Brandie

I love that tea party. I have a couple Dr. Suess fans myself. I'm pretty sure they know about half of his books by heart now!
Have a great day =) I'm over at http://skippingwithbrandie.blogspot.com

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