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Wordless…Slop

January 19, 2011 By Cristie

19 Jan

I'm no Pioneer Woman, with my fancy photo affects, but here are some very rudimentary shots at what tasted way better than it looks. I don't have a ton because I always forget to shoot until we're all dug in and then it just looks like what The Middle One calls it all, the "slop mom's been ... Read More about Wordless…Slop

How to mourn?

January 18, 2011 By Cristie

18 Jan

The day that my siblings and I gathered at the hospital to say goodbye to my mom was pretty intense. We did a lot of shuffling around, mumbling about hospice and next steps and staring at each other's empty eyes. There was a particularly bad moment in her room that we all needed a break from. You ... Read More about How to mourn?

Fashionista in Training

January 17, 2011 By Cristie

17 Jan

I was going to write about diet and exercise today because I've had a pretty successful two weeks and I have an amazing Boot Camp to tell you about. As it turns out, I'm going to have to get to that tomorrow. This can't wait.Today, I want to share the little girl who walked down the stairs today to ... Read More about Fashionista in Training

Sharing Roots

January 14, 2011 By Cristie

14 Jan

My kids have no recollection of Pine Crest Park. We spent the better part of three years walking to and from that park to play with our friends in the old neighborhood. They have no memory of it.The Baby is a Jets fan. He also has a distinct accent and it ain't Murlyn Hon.My kids are from New Jersey ... Read More about Sharing Roots

Pizza!!

January 13, 2011 By Cristie

13 Jan

Pizza is on the menu plan for Friday night. But dad's away for days and we were all home because of snow so I bumped some things to create a better family activity. Here is photo evidence that we did indeed make our own pizza from scratch. Everyone helped and everyone loved it!The Girl helped press ... Read More about Pizza!!