I would like to thank you all for stopping by, and taking the time to read about the things that are going on at my place. Hopefully I will be posting every day; but with hurricane season looming over us until the end of November, and hurricane Ike threatening the Gulf Coast right now, we never know when we'll have to run.

Anyway, this blog is going to center on things in my life: my family, business, writing and anything else that may seem interesting. Also, I would love if all my readers would post their comments and feelings about what they read.

I will also be having monthly contests for anyone who subscribes to my blog, and the first contest will be next month. If anyone has any ideas, please feel free to submit your suggestions to me at partiesbyellen@mail.com. If I use your suggestion, you will receive a $50 gift certificate to use at my online shop, Terry's Gifts n More: www.freewebs.com/terrysgiftsnmore

Remember to keep checking back every day, as I will be posting as often as I am able to.