Mar

Ultimate Blog Party – ‘09

Posted by: MotherHen in Extra-Categorical

Welcome to Ship Full O’ Pirates! I’ve never participated in the Ultimate Blog Party before! Wow, it’s huge!

I am a SAHM of 5 boys and one girl, the Pirates and The Princess.

This is me, now.

And this is me, back when the eldest Pirate was the baby, sitting on the front porch of the house we still live in. (Not sure, but I may have been about to sneeze. LOL)

We homeschool, we garden, we try to eat healthy, we love to make things and have tons of projects going on all the time.

I run 2 weekly blog carnivals. Mother Hen’s Homemade Thursday and Weekend Fun Food (Saturdays).

I have a recipe blog for foods without dangerous, chemical additives. It’s called Homemade and Wholesome.

My four oldest Pirates also have blogs. I find blogging to be a great way to encourage kids to write and express themselves through words and art.

The Cap’n is my oldest Pirate, age 16. He’s a photographer. His blog is called The Cap’n’s Photo Blog. (He juggles, those are juggling rings ’round his neck.)

Calico Zak is my second Pirate, almost 15. He is also interested in photography, but his greatest talent is drawing. His blog is called Calico Zak.

Billy Bones is my middle Pirate, almost 13. His main interest is Astronomy, he’s quite the Scientist. He is also a very talented writer. His blog is called Billy Bones’ Blog.

Cannonball Jack is my lively, fourth Pirate, almost 11. Cannonball loves YouTube vids about wildlife, and is also a very imaginative and talented writer. His blog is called A Pirate’s Life.

The Squid, age 9, and The Princess, age 6, don’t have their own blogs yet, but I’m starting to think about it.

The Squid really likes amphibians of all sorts, and cheeseburgers. Here you can see how he combined both loves into a froggy cheeseburger, YUMMMM!

The Princess is as diverse as her Mother Hen. she loves skipping rope, riding her scooter, coloring, gardening, and is learning to read and has decided she doesn’t really need all of her teeth.

I’m glad you stopped by. Please leave a comment so I can meet you too!

Here’s your shortcut back to the Ultimate Blog Party.

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38 comments so far

Jaime

Hi! Nice to “meet” you. Looks like you’ve got quite the fabulous group of pirates here! And a very sweet princess.

Jaime’s last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party 2009!!!

March 20th, 2009 at 10:41 am

hotpants™

Found you at the UPB! Love your blog title!

hotpants™’s last blog post..Friday Five #1

March 20th, 2009 at 12:33 pm

Jen L.

Hi there! Great blog. Your kids look like fun. Looking forward to checking out your recipes. Stop by and see me–I do a weekly feature called Comfort Food Saturday that you might enjoy. Happy partying!

Jen L.’s last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party 09!!

March 20th, 2009 at 12:59 pm

Mudpies And Mary Janes

What a great name for a blog. Hope you enjoy the blog party!

Mudpies And Mary Janes’s last blog post..Jack and Lily

March 20th, 2009 at 2:51 pm

Jill

I’m UBP Hoppin’! Glad you joined in the Fun!

I’ve been a Happy Subscriber for awhile now, and always look forward to your posts

Jill’s last blog post..TRU – Free Thomas & Friends Wooden Train – Valid 3/21 – 3/22 ONLY!

March 20th, 2009 at 8:01 pm

MotherHen

Hi Jill, thanks for the kind words.

March 20th, 2009 at 8:31 pm

Lynnette

It’s nice to meet you and your pirates (oh, and your princess!) Sounds like you have a talented (and healthy) bunch. We are health nuts over here too and like some of the things you mentioned (photography, writing, art, etc)
Come on over and visit me. I’m giving away some neat girly gifts.
Have a lovely weekend!
Lynnette
Dancing Barefoot on Weathered Ground

Lynnette’s last blog post..It’s a BLOG PARTY!! And I’m having a fun GIVEAWAY to celebrate!

March 20th, 2009 at 9:09 pm

Julia

You have got to be kidding me! You must be a saint to Mother all of those pirates!!

Just stopping by from UBP. Happy Spring!

Julia’s last blog post..Welcome Ultimate Blog Party

March 20th, 2009 at 9:31 pm

Angie

Hi, I’ve been a follower of you blog for a little while now. This is also my first Blog Party. I’m pretty excited about. I’ve been having fun meeting new people. Love your blogs!

Angie’s last blog post..Join Me For The Ultimate Blog Party 2009

March 21st, 2009 at 4:38 am

MotherHen

Hi, Angie! Thanks for reading, and commenting. Glad to meet ya!

March 21st, 2009 at 7:40 am

Beth@Not a Bow in Sight

I enjoyed reading about you and your kids! I have three boys of my own! I will definitely be back to read more.

Beth@Not a Bow in Sight’s last blog post..Faithful Friday: Renewing My Strength

March 21st, 2009 at 2:17 pm

Karen

Just stopping for a visit with the Blog Party. I’m not a blogger myself but this is so much fun, I’m thinking about starting my own! 6 children, 5 of which are boys! Wow! I’m going to stop by again and check out your healthy recipes. This is a subject near and dear to my heart. I am always looking for these kind of tips.

March 21st, 2009 at 5:54 pm

Relishing Life

I love your blog name! I am at the beginning of my homeschooling journey (my oldest will be 5 this summer). I can’t wait to read more about you and your family. I am sure that you can teach me lots of things! Best wishes!

Relishing Life’s last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party 2009

March 21st, 2009 at 6:10 pm

Sherrie

Happy UBP 2009 to you! We’re also homeschoolers, and we have our first garden ever. LOL! I’m lovin’ all the pirate jargon.

Sherrie’s last blog post..Homeschool Week 36 in Review

March 21st, 2009 at 6:32 pm

The Happy Housewife

Great party! Love all the pictures of the kids, especially the missing tooth!
Happy UBP!
Toni

The Happy Housewife’s last blog post..Going Green ~ Reducing Our Waste and a Giveaway

March 21st, 2009 at 7:07 pm

C. C.

Hi!

Nice to meet your! I am taking part in the Ultimate Blog Party, too. We homeschool also.

C. C.

March 21st, 2009 at 8:04 pm

Catherine

Great blog. I’ll be back!

Catherine’s last blog post..The Ultimate Blog Party 2009

March 21st, 2009 at 8:06 pm

Jenn

Hi-it was sonice to meet you and your pirates. I will try to check out your food site soon;)

Jenn’s last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party 2009 Welcome

March 21st, 2009 at 9:53 pm

Traci

I lOVE your blog name and look forward to reading more.

Traci’s last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party and copycatting

March 21st, 2009 at 10:52 pm

SisterTipster

Love your blog and intro of your family! I will be coming back to join up the healthy foods! It’s the way I like to cook and eat for my family!
Blessings
SisterTipster
homeschoolblogger.com/SisterTipster/
ladygraceful.blogspot.com/

SisterTipster’s last blog post..Party DOWN! The Ultimate Blog Party~some cool reads…JOIN me!

March 21st, 2009 at 11:38 pm

JamericanSpice

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!

March 22nd, 2009 at 1:34 am

Cathy

I arrived from the UBP, what a cute family! I am one of 7 kids so know what fun a big family is. I wish you all a well and a wonderful day. Cathy

Cathy’s last blog post..The Ultimate Blog Party 2009!

March 22nd, 2009 at 7:20 am

Stephanie

Stopping by from the UBP, you have a beautiful family! Have a great Sunday

Stephanie’s last blog post..New On Sew Fierce

March 22nd, 2009 at 9:26 am

mary bailey

Hey, Jen! Just had to tell you that my son was looking over my shoulder when I logged on to your blog and he had two comments that I thought were cute.

The first one was, “Five boys and one girl? That poor, poor girl!” Secondly, he pointed at your picture and said, “Mom, that looks kind of like you, with the glasses and the hair!”

If you haven’t seen my photo on my blog, check it out and see if you think we look alike!

By the way, please thank your son for the drawing advice. I’m going to find some of those “how-to” books to help my son with his art.

love, mary bailey

mary bailey’s last blog post..To Focus On

March 22nd, 2009 at 1:14 pm

MotherHen

Hi Mary,
That’s just too funny. I used to read a blog by a gal that my kids thought I looked like.
And tell your son that our Princess is very blessed with lots of girl-friends, but is also tough as nails. So no sympathy required on the “all those brothers” front.

March 22nd, 2009 at 4:12 pm

Baba

OMG you have some talented pirates there. Love their blogs. Party hopping and participating too so stop in when you can.

Baba’s last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party Is Here

March 22nd, 2009 at 5:06 pm

LaDonna

Hi. Looks like a lot of fun. Off to check out the pirate blogs! come by my place when you get a chance.

March 22nd, 2009 at 11:59 pm

Tiffany

Nice to meet you! We homeschool too. I’ve got 2 princesses and 2 pirates. I’m stopping by from the UBP.

Tiffany’s last blog post..Poppy Seed Muffins

March 23rd, 2009 at 2:30 pm

Kara-Noel

What a busy life you lead!! And all the linkys… wow! I love that your kiddos are blogging… great idea
Your two oldest look like twins!

Kara-Noel’s last blog post..Suzie Says…

March 23rd, 2009 at 2:49 pm

candice

Hi, I’m stopping over as part of my party blog hopping. It is very nice to meet you and your blog. I have a toddler learning/fun activity site at http://www.superfunmama.blogspot.com; I’d love to have you come visit sometime. Have a magical day!

March 23rd, 2009 at 3:48 pm

Shelley C

Very handsome family you have! I had six, but more the brady bunch mix of 3/3, and my youngest graduates this spring. Then it’s on to a new stage of an empty nest, although at this point we have 7 grands with more on the way, and that’s only half the family married! Will my empty nest stay empty???? Nice to meet you on this blogging party.

March 23rd, 2009 at 4:15 pm

Deborah

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.

Ta!

March 24th, 2009 at 1:31 am

carma

stopping by from UBP to say “hi” – party on
carma

March 25th, 2009 at 8:45 pm

Laura O

Found your throught UBP. Only have three boys in the house, all homeschooled. Wish we had a space to really garden, but will be content with containers on the deck. We’re renting ~ so digging up the lawn isn’t a real option ~ and we live adjacent to state land with LOTS of deer visiting the yard each day.

Laura O’s last blog post..Ultimate Blog Party 2009

March 26th, 2009 at 9:41 am

Tamara B.

Cruising over from the big UBP to say hi

March 26th, 2009 at 7:19 pm

Dusty

Found you through the UBP and I LOVE your blog! I’m a subscriber now! If you get a chance, stop by my blog! I’m a homeschooler too, but I’ve only just begun.

March 28th, 2009 at 10:34 am

Julie

Just found your blog and really enjoying reading it.
Your kids blogs are fantastic. I have a blog carnival for homeschooled kids – it would be great if they would like to join in. You can find details at http://www.homeschooling-ideas.com/homeschool-blogs.html

Julie’s last blog post..Homeschooled Kids Blog Carnival 6

March 30th, 2009 at 12:30 pm

MotherHen

Great idea, Julie, thanks!

March 30th, 2009 at 12:44 pm