Motherhood naked, plain & uncensored
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and even though John and I have colds we still took the kids out. I'm sorry if we shared our germs! But it was important to us...Ellie had her first real Halloween! She had an absolute blast trick or treating, as did the whole gang. The crew: My nephews … [Read more...]
My baby had her first haircut this weekend. She's 20 months old and like her brother has been slow to grow hair, but I found it so interesting how much seeing her in that little chair affected me. Every time I ask her if she's a big girl, she says "Baby!" But really she IS a big girl now in so … [Read more...]
I love THIS little duck seen all over Bothell, WA today.---------------------------------------> From our backyard to Lowes to a burger joint for dinner. This sweetie took JOY in being a duck all over town. No fear of what others thought of her, she rode high on Mommy's shoulders, chased her … [Read more...]
A bouncy house has got to be one of the most joyful activities. As my friend Alex says, "It's impossible to be unhappy when you're jumping." This moment captured by my dear friend Julie is like a slice of unexpected calm amid the fun bouncy house chaos of a birthday party. What IS going through … [Read more...]
My first BlogHer was great, mainly because I got to meet IN REAL LIFE so many beautiful and talented women who I have loved reading and interacting with this past year. One such fabulous lady is Robin @MamaRobinJ of Farewell, Stranger (Seen here next to me.) You might remember Robin from this … [Read more...]
I leave for BlogHer Wednesday!! I'm so thrilled, anxious, nervous and excited with constant butterflies right about now. Here was my attempt this morning at not thinking about everything I need to get done at a fun kids concert in the park. And here is my sanity saving Mama who flew in all the … [Read more...]
Yes friends, that's my 3 1/2 year old son and my 17 month old daughter sweetly sitting together watching a movie. Don't let the sweetness fool you. ;) Thanks for stopping by for Wordless Wednesday. Feel free to link up yours and say hi. Here's to hoping we won't be sick much longer. … [Read more...]
Independence. One of the joys of childhood. And a fun day to celebrate too! Happy Wednesday! I'm co-hosting Wordless Wednesday with The Maven of Social Media today, my roomie for BlogHer '11!! Can't wait to meet so many of you in San Diego. Feel free to link up and say hi! I'm also proud to be … [Read more...]
No batteries required. A push. A spin. A smile. Thank you for stopping by for Wordless Wednesday. Please feel free to link up and say hello! Happy Wednesday. … [Read more...]
Happy Summer! Our first real day of Summer gives us our first day of sun & fun with friends in the great Pacific Northwest ... Finally. … [Read more...]
This is me. The 2nd to last day of our cruise last week. The kids were in others' care. John and I were having alone time. Two chocolate & espresso martinis on the table. That's a genuine smile you see there. … [Read more...]
This is me. The 2nd to last day of our cruise last week. The kids were in others' care. John and I were having alone time. Two chocolate & espresso martinis on the table. That's a genuine smile you see there. … [Read more...]
This week we're on a once-in-a-lifetime family cruise in Alaska. 8 adults. 4 kids under 4 years. On the high seas. Today we're in port in Skagway, AK after 2 days traveling by glaciers. Beautiful! Here's a funny moment today of Ellie being silly, her baby walking on Dada's head. Sorry no Linky … [Read more...]
Thank you for stopping by for Wordless Wednesday. Feel free to link up your posts, and say hi! Thanks and happy Wednesday! Best, Cristi … [Read more...]
Thank you for dropping by for Wordless Wednesday. Feel free to link up your own photos, and say hi. I'd also love to hear if you have any support efforts for Joplin, MO going on. … [Read more...]
My new hat makes me smile! Ellie just got a new hat today from her best friend's Mommy. It was such a nice surprise. Thank you Michelle! Check out Michelle's brand new Etsy shop MinaDream. I <3 Handmade! Thanks for stopping by for Wordless Wednesday. Feel free to link up and say … [Read more...]
My new hat makes me smile! Ellie just got a new hat today from her best friend's Mommy. It was such a nice surprise. Thank you Michelle! Check out Michelle's brand new Etsy shop MinaDream. I <3 Handmade! Thanks for stopping by for Wordless Wednesday. Feel free to link up and say … [Read more...]
Thanks for stopping by. Please feel free to link up and leave a comment to say hi. :) Happy Wednesday! … [Read more...]
Happy Mother's Day Week to all of you lovely, courageous, strong and smart Moms out there. Especially mine!!! I love you Mama. Can't wait to see you on Mother's Day! (She's traveling 3,000+ miles to come see me, my brother and our families. Now that's a good Mom!) XOXO, Cristi … [Read more...]
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