tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post2072416083378481109..comments2024-03-13T03:17:44.665-06:00Comments on everything pink: everything pink!http://www.blogger.com/profile/07473621549432250983noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-46157994708012904562008-05-21T00:07:00.000-06:002008-05-21T00:07:00.000-06:00Wow-- just what I needed to read. Am fighting back...Wow-- just what I needed to read. Am fighting back the tears. Thank you for always sharing yourself and your spirit.Ryannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10822598169910729797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-63201019691829808732008-05-20T16:06:00.000-06:002008-05-20T16:06:00.000-06:00The pictures of Jeff reading with the girls are ma...The pictures of Jeff reading with the girls are magnificent! I love them. What a treasure for them to have.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you included the rough parts of your day. It's comforting to know that everyone has them and that they pass.<BR/><BR/>I love the term life-envy and think that as bloggers we all suffer from it in various degrees.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032420498045893374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-76822143652918393192008-05-20T08:27:00.000-06:002008-05-20T08:27:00.000-06:00Hooray! I followed the link to you on Crystalyn's ...Hooray! I followed the link to you on Crystalyn's blog, and it actually let me read your blog and comment finally!!!<BR/><BR/>1. I am dying over that prom dress. Seriously.<BR/><BR/>2. I am dying over the dresses you made for your little girls. I've been thinking about it ever since you told me about that shop and all you learned. I want to know how to do that!<BR/><BR/>3. I am dying over the michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14617050750444837628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-85517733636861664162008-05-19T23:10:00.000-06:002008-05-19T23:10:00.000-06:00kristi...don't be soo hard on yourself...sometimes...kristi...don't be soo hard on yourself...sometimes you have to battle more things that any of us...our bodies are strong and full, but sometimes they just need a special rest and recovery takes time. I think you are amazing in that your attitude is strong and full of life and sometimes you are way light years ahead of your bod....so easy fabulous easy...I do get what you call it life envy....withBond Girl 007https://www.blogger.com/profile/14819235488397919461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-44129210870567300052008-05-19T20:52:00.000-06:002008-05-19T20:52:00.000-06:00we all have days like this, every sunday is hard f...we all have days like this, every sunday is hard for me, rich is not active and it stinks going alone. but what do you do? i hope you have a better day tomorrow! <BR/><BR/>i LOVE those photos of jeff and girls, they will be one of the girls' treasures when they are grown. i also love pinkalicious, how cute is that?wendehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829776995542861944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-18321333004062556512008-05-19T17:45:00.000-06:002008-05-19T17:45:00.000-06:00What a great and real post! We all definitely hav...What a great and real post! We all definitely have these kinds of days we don't just always like to admit it;) <BR/>I love the dresses you have sewn... I can't sew one lick and love to see what others can create:) the prom dress is darling...a definite 10. By the way the mint brownie recipe is finally up:)check it out here... bloggermomscook.blogspot.com/Janaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16033698130181970487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-40497901647643936282008-05-19T16:29:00.000-06:002008-05-19T16:29:00.000-06:00Hey gorgeous. Been there many a times. Realizing y...Hey gorgeous. Been there many a times. Realizing you post, focusing on the positive and the high times, but I appreciate this post.<BR/><BR/>The dresses are oh so cute! I have never learned to sew, but it's not too alte, right??? I have some great books and a machine, but haven't made the time. <BR/><BR/>That prom dress is dreamalicious! And the color is so wonderful!<BR/><BR/>Beautiful pictures Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874047746792619198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-61960205716742025632008-05-19T16:00:00.000-06:002008-05-19T16:00:00.000-06:00We have a few people who live close by me that mak...We have a few people who live close by me that make me like a failure as a mom all the time. They seem never to loose their cookies like I do with my kids and their kids can sit through church and are good every week. My 2 boys that are 11 and 8 can't even make it through Sacrament without some major fighting going on. I look at them all the time and I wish my kids could be good at church. Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13548576421256800719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-33981514287068447402008-05-19T14:37:00.000-06:002008-05-19T14:37:00.000-06:00oh way cute dresses--like i said i cant even sew a...oh way cute dresses--like i said i cant even sew a table cloth! so anything beyond that impresses me!<BR/><BR/>bummer about the "out of sorts" day..its SO nice to hear that its not all easy breezy...sometimes a lot of the blogs arent very "real" to me..i bond when i hear about other's struggles..with my man in the wheelchair i have ENOUGH to spread around! so thanks for sharing...Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13835688025957610330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-16745265314956117122008-05-19T14:01:00.000-06:002008-05-19T14:01:00.000-06:00That prom dress is to die for! I love it. Classic,...That prom dress is to die for! I love it. Classic, clean, and contemporary all rolled into one fantastic dress. And your sewing skills are awesome...it inspires me to get back into sewing myself and push myself to learn some more techniques.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863387761622555701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-48307851044869065782008-05-19T11:09:00.000-06:002008-05-19T11:09:00.000-06:00Oh, I have felt that way on many a Sunday - it's n...Oh, I have felt that way on many a Sunday - it's nice to know that we are not alone. I hope your mood will lighten soon.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I just have to comment on the prom dress - it is so unbelievably adorable. Modest and stylish - it is to die for.denise @ little ant designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923153401580891293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-3462904403613011652008-05-19T10:22:00.000-06:002008-05-19T10:22:00.000-06:00Church makes me emotional even on a good day, so I...Church makes me emotional even on a good day, so I totally understand when it's not as well. Having all of that time to pray, reflect on my life and the kind of person I have been, ask for help to get through the moments when I wasn't acting the way I should have - that can all be emotional for me. Usually I leave church feeling uplifted and renewed but sometimes not.<BR/><BR/>That prom dress is Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02125609989859318267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-20369591352211660362008-05-19T10:07:00.000-06:002008-05-19T10:07:00.000-06:00Hi Kristi- So I'm finally leaving you a comment. ...Hi Kristi- So I'm finally leaving you a comment. I told my friend about you- she is moving to the DC area and I think she called you last night (Rebecca). I was always telling her about your awesome blog and how we are long lost friends who just haven't met yet. Anway, just wanted to thank you for all the many ways you have inspired me since I found your blog. You are so real and so fun and soJamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18271365919742588671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-29671483120907023962008-05-19T09:58:00.000-06:002008-05-19T09:58:00.000-06:00Thank you for being so real and for sharing so muc...Thank you for being so real and for sharing so much of yourself with all of us.<BR/>I hope you are doing better today.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08824014649675913699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-33952145712142335092008-05-19T09:44:00.000-06:002008-05-19T09:44:00.000-06:00Oh, have I had those days at Church and home! I fi...Oh, have I had those days at Church and home! I find I have to go with them, cry, sleep, have a meltdown, and just hope the next day is better. If it isn't, I know I need to take time to evaluate what is or is not going on in my life!<BR/><BR/>Great prom dress! <BR/>With daughters, sewing becomes an absolute necessity the older they become. Modesty on the store racks becomes a challenge at every Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02216678919179070262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-22344684949600090632008-05-19T09:42:00.000-06:002008-05-19T09:42:00.000-06:00I hear you on the 'off' days. I'm so grateful tha...I hear you on the 'off' days. I'm so grateful that sometimes, the spirit give me a chance to reflect on how blessed I am. Then I can pick myself up and go on with gratitude. I love your attitude.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11202696798578375758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-59966703543611036752008-05-19T09:10:00.000-06:002008-05-19T09:10:00.000-06:00Krist, You should have just come over to my house ...Krist, You should have just come over to my house yesterday and joined me sulking in my bed.... I didn't go and I wouldn't even help get my family ready so noone went to church. We could have watched a good chick flick and ate some yummy Trader Joe's cookies. I hope your day is better. If not, go eat some really good ice cream and take a hot bath (while the kids are tied up in the closet... Anjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483243500470922761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-38980927531960805792008-05-19T08:22:00.000-06:002008-05-19T08:22:00.000-06:00I love your pics of Daddy reading to his girls. S...I love your pics of Daddy reading to his girls. Such a treasure to have.Kim Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14994994061317641228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-74759327123664884182008-05-19T07:58:00.000-06:002008-05-19T07:58:00.000-06:00That prom dress is so cute. I love the ruffled col...That prom dress is so cute. I love the ruffled collar. Your girls' dresses are adorable too. <BR/><BR/>I'm hoping that this morning has dawned brighter than yesterday and that your body is feeling better.andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12780991975908201183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-11871921655672650922008-05-19T07:34:00.000-06:002008-05-19T07:34:00.000-06:00I saw you mentioned on several of the comments I r...I saw you mentioned on several of the comments I read this morning so I had to come check in... sorry to hear about the hard day... we all have them and I totally understand the not being able to stop the tears. I swear the skin under my eyes in thin from wiping it so much with my rough hands.<BR/><BR/>I hope you have a great week. Thanks for sharing your cute pictures... they really are so cute Amiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00601652163975674824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-50740821507688362632008-05-19T07:15:00.000-06:002008-05-19T07:15:00.000-06:00Allison said it really well when she said you're n...Allison said it really well when she said you're not perfect but she loves all the things you do perfectly and even the things you don't. (I am lucky she is my friend) This week was especially hard for us too. And if it could possibly make you feel any better I ate 2/3 of a LARGE tub of Baskin Robbins chocolate and peanut butter all by myself -- in 3 days!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11529295557884450403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-34094921285214512572008-05-18T22:56:00.000-06:002008-05-18T22:56:00.000-06:00oh wow- your post was awesome for me. i have ofte...oh wow- your post was awesome for me. i have often felt the way you describe and seriously end up feeling like i'm the only person on earth who feels that way and that i'm defective. thank you!!! i hope you're feeling better.plus, i really like hearing your stories b/c i happen to experience life-envy as a result of blogging at times. :) <BR/>that dress is amazing- and your girls are so cutejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234891757783027960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-27378197945773856752008-05-18T21:27:00.000-06:002008-05-18T21:27:00.000-06:00"Life-envy" sure can rear it's ugly head at my hou..."Life-envy" sure can rear it's ugly head at my house. Some days would be simpler if I stayed off the computer AND stayed home. But then, think what we would be missing. I would never have learned about the ribbon outlet, I wouldn't be making the fabulous $100 stack for our teachers and that is only the beginning of the list of things you bring to me.<BR/><BR/>It's good to have a day (and a bowl The 5 Bickieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02639553561832948962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-29598117951133880192008-05-18T21:24:00.001-06:002008-05-18T21:24:00.001-06:00Love the dresses for the girls. I was so excited t...Love the dresses for the girls. I was so excited the first Sunday Posey wore a dress to church that I had made her. We took tons of photos and she looked so cute, and then I washed it and it completely fell apart.<BR/><BR/>I thought that photo was from a magazine. Amazing.<BR/><BR/>Jeff and the girls are so sweet reading..and the light seemed so dreamy!<BR/><BR/>Hoping this week is better for katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17191949801477095975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-46228825728145741612008-05-18T21:24:00.000-06:002008-05-18T21:24:00.000-06:00I commented a while ago in someone elses blog that...I commented a while ago in someone elses blog that the hardest thing for me about having a blog was that I felt judged on more levels than one...you know, not being perfect...I've been struggling for a while of how to put it into words and today you did it for me...Blog envy....of course, everyone has bad days, off days, even "mean mommy" days...It's often hard to let other people see that we areCharityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05469857402162857525noreply@blogger.com