Ultimate Blog Party 2009

Welcome to my first ever Blog Party!
So glad you could stop by!

To get involved in the action, stop by 5 Minutes for Mom. They will be partying all week. You can post a party at you blog, or just sign up to win some of the great prizes (including gift certificates, books, stuff for kids, stuff for you... and much more).

For those of you who are new here, let me introduce myself. I'm Christy, the contemplative mom. I am the wife of a full-time graduate student - we've been married almost 10 years - and the mother of two young children - my son is 3 and my daughter is 1.

In the busyness of life, I have begun to wonder... is it possible to be a mom and still be contemplative? I started this blog last October out of my desire for community as I strive to live contemplatively. Here you can share in my journey as I learn how to live in continual meditative prayer and to bring glory to God in both the spiritual and the mundane tasks of life.

Check out my post on living a prepared life to understand more of my motivations and themes. I enjoy reading and writing about my children (crafts, parenting idea, books, etc.), my home (organization, projects, etc.), my faith (prayer, Bible study, contemplations, etc.), food and more.

Thanks for visiting my blog. Take a look around and please let me know how you enjoyed your stay.

And don't forget to check out the great prizes available at the party.
Some of my favorites prizes are:

11 — Aromatherapy book and a sampler of therapeutic essential oils.
Provided by: Jennifer at Oils For Wellness

106 — Melissa & Doug Role Play Dress Up Costume (prize value $50)
Provided by: Good for the Kids

USC 11 — See Kai Run baby/toddler shoes
Provided by: Traveling with Baby and See Kai Run

16 — $20 gift certificate to Ladybug Limited
Provided by: Ladybug Limited

Other prizes I'd love are:
99, NTL 22, 19, 39, 21, 22, 44, 56, 58, 118, 12

Have fun partying and making new friends!