KitKat has always had a beautiful smile. She is confident and kind, and smiles openly and frequently. But she has spent many years being self conscious of her smile. When her teeth came in, it became very clear that she was going to take after her daddy’s side of the family. She was cursed with…
Archives for October 2010
Olivia 2-In 1 Playset
Help me win the Amazing Avocado Big Hit Grand Prize ($5000!) for my yummy Avocado recipe by voting daily for me at https://www.theamazingavocado.com/bighit/vote.php?id=8 Just yesterday, I stumbled across a question on Mommy Moments’ Facebook status. She asked “Does your daughter play with “boy” toys or your son play with “girl” toys?” My answer was a…
Dear You Guys,
Help me win the Amazing Avocado Big Hit Grand Prize ($5000!) for my yummy Avocado recipe by voting daily for me at https://www.theamazingavocado.com/bighit/vote.php?id=8 Let’s see if we can move out of 5th place this week! All the text below are exact sentences taken from your comments. This is all you guys, and not me. Can…
It Started 36 Years Ago
Help me win the Amazing Avocado Big Hit Grand Prize ($5000!) for my yummy Avocado recipe by voting daily for me at https://www.theamazingavocado.com/bighit/vote.php?id=8 My birth story My mom was due with her first child (me!) around October 20th, but by the 14th she had been in labor for several days. Finally, at her last OB…
My Search for Fall
As a California native I have said for years that, while I do love the Fall on the East Coast, with the vibrant colors and trees with changing leaves….the “four seasons” were not a big deal to me. I love the temperate climate of the Bay Area, where it never gets too hot or too…
Crest Pro-Health Wrap Up
About a month ago, I received a bottle of Crest Pro Health Complete Rinse along with a challenge to use it twice a day for 4 weeks. I wrote about my fears of going to the dentist and jumped into the challenge with both feet. I have been a faithful mouthwash user for several years,…
Walk to School Challenge
Help me win the Amazing Avocado Big Hit Grand Prize ($5000!) for my yummy Avocado recipe by voting daily for me at https://www.theamazingavocado.com/bighit/vote.php?id=8 When we bought our townhouse 12 years ago, we had no idea how lucky we were. You know the old real estate rule: “Location, Location, Location!” As first-time home buyers with a…
Flawed Perfection Jewelry Giveaway
“From natural flaws…..to design perfection” is Megan’s theme at Flawed Perfection Jewelry. Her unique necklaces and bracelets caught my eyes a few weeks ago on OpenSky, and I was eager to add them to my shop. Soon after, Megan and I struck up a conversation through twitter and email, and the next thing I knew,…
What Have I Done?
Help me win the Amazing Avocado Big Hit Grand Prize ($5000!) for my yummy Avocado recipe by voting daily for me at https://www.theamazingavocado.com/bighit/vote.php?id=8 Wordless Wednesday. Bridal Butterflies edition: Disclaimer: this shot was staged. Her idea. She was thrilled about getting married. PS–check out some happier wedding photos here: Love Rocks. Have you ever had that…
Love Rocks
Help me win the Amazing Avocado Big Hit Grand Prize ($5000!) for my yummy Avocado recipe by voting daily for me at https://www.theamazingavocado.com/bighit/vote.php?id=8 I could talk about how stressful it is to be the photographer for a wedding. I could mention that there’s nothing quite like the pressure that I feel to get great pictures….