Quick, before I get Sidetrack'd

It’s party time! UBP ’09

Thoughtfully penned on March 20th, 2009 and generally concerning Blogging News, Contests, Sidetrack'd

Ultimate Blog Party 2009

It’s the first day of Spring, my thirtieth birthday, and the beginning of UBP ’09. Definitely time to party!

Hi, I’m Jana. Welcome to my little corner of the world. Come in, help yourself to a piece of strawberry cake, and stick around to chat for a while.

For those of you who are new to these parts, let me tell you a bit about myself…

I am wife to the love of my life, Matt. God has entrusted us with two precious lives in the form of our 2.5 year old, Little, and our 11 month old, Boo; and I have had the privilege of being at home with them since Little’s birth. I lead a life filled with blessings – a great family, great friends, and, most of all, a great God.

I started blogging a little over two years ago and chose to name my place Sidetrack’d because, well, because I’m very easily distracted. You will find me writing on a wide variety of topics – funny anecdotes from everyday life, my faith, books, baseball, cooking, and anything else that strikes my fancy. I write because I enjoy it and because it is a much better way to record my children’s milestones than trying to remember to write in their baby books.

Feel free to hang out for a while, look around, and if you like what you see, subscribe to my RSS feed.

Thanks for stopping by today; I hope to “see” you again soon!

Oh yeah, if you’re interested, here’s the recipe for the yummy strawberry cake we’re enjoying for my birthday I’ll post the recipe the first of next week.

Thanks for 5 Minutes for Mom for hosting another great party! Be sure you check out all of the prizes they are giving away, too. If I were to be so fortunate as to win a prize, my three top picks would be:

Prize 7 – Ergo Baby Carrier offered by A Giveaway Addicted Mommy

Prize 3 – $25 Gift Certificate for Happy Panda

Prize 106 – Melissa & Doug Dress Up Set offered by Good for the Kids

And if those are already taken, I would love any of the following:
1, 4, 8, 16, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28, 37, 38, 43, 44, 45, 50, 52, 62, 70, 77, 78, 79, 83, 88, 91, 93, 95, 99, 105, 118, 122, 123, 125, or any of the other prizes related to babies and toddlers/preschoolers.

Noise from the peanut gallery

  1. Leah · March 20th, 2009 at 7:11 am

    Happy birthday, Jana! Hope it’s a wonderful day spent making memories with your family and friends. I’ve enjoyed your “Prayer” posts lately, too – great inspiration to me!

  2. Stephanie · March 20th, 2009 at 11:00 am

    Happy Birthday, thanks for inviting me. I’m a mommy of 5 with my youngest being twin 9 month olds. Come visit my blog some time. We have a couple baby item giveaways you might like.

  3. Laura @ Wasted Textbooks · March 20th, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    Cute blog–love the title!! Don’t we all get easily sidetracked when there’s soooo much vying for our attention?! Keep on keeping on with that scary prayer.

  4. jubilee · March 20th, 2009 at 1:00 pm

    Hi! It’s nice to “meet” you. The strawberry cake is delicious. I am looking forward to that recipe. BG

  5. Amydeanne · March 20th, 2009 at 4:27 pm

    hi i’m …. oooo is that a butterfly? lol sorry got sidetracked! *w* cute name for a site and i totally understand it!

    Glad you’ve joined the party and can’t wait to check out more of your site!

  6. Lauren@Baseballs&Bows · March 21st, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I would love some strawberry cake. I think it’s good that I can’t have any. I gained too much from my cake last week!

  7. Baba · March 21st, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    Happy Birthday! How fabulous! Party hopping hippie grandma in Colorado here.

  8. Stacie Haight Connerty · March 22nd, 2009 at 10:49 am

    Hi-

    Coming by from the Ultimate Blog Party to say hi. Make certain to check out my place for your chance to win a LeapFrog Tag Reading System. :)

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

  9. Deborah · March 23rd, 2009 at 1:20 am

    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!

    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.

  10. Jenn Calling Home · March 24th, 2009 at 6:12 pm

    Hi! Stopping in from the UB Party. Happy Birthday, by the way. I’d like to come back and find out what comes of the scary prayer. Blessings!

  11. Pamela Kramer · March 26th, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    HI! I’m looking for your prize choices on your post.

  12. Pamela Kramer · March 27th, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Congratulations! You are a prize winner. Stay tuned…

  13. Kari A. · March 27th, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    Congratulations! You are the winner of my Ergo Baby Carrier!! I have sent you an email for your mailing information!