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Child Love As a child, love is rocking to sleep after hearing your favorite story one-more-time. You don’t realize it at the time, but love is breakfast of arranged smiley-faced foods that aren’t icky, or touching one another. It’s staying up late to watch fireflies when they’re most abundant. It’s a warm body next to […]

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  • Rebecca - This is so beautiful- the way you walk through the way life events change our levels of love. There is no love deeper for a child than a mother’s love and you illustrate this gorgeously.July 19, 2019 – 8:33 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Thanks, Rebecca! It’s really true that there’s no love like the love we have for our children.July 22, 2019 – 12:05 pmReplyCancel

  • Debi - It feels like what you’re saying is that love is joy in another person’s presence as their real, true self, without guile or pretense. I agree!!!July 19, 2019 – 11:04 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Yes, exactly that! To experience joy with another being truly themselves is everything.July 22, 2019 – 12:06 pmReplyCancel

  • Tamara - hahaha, the elk photo! You know I love it. As for the multiverse parallel, I LOVE it. Having loved that Spider-Man movie and also feeling the same way about love.July 20, 2019 – 7:38 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - I love that you love the elk photo! I have a better one of the actual balls but Tucker looks cuter in this one so… and OMG Spider-Man. Have you seen Far From Home? I think it’s my favorite yet.July 22, 2019 – 12:07 pmReplyCancel

  • Mardra - Yes, love is so much about the evolution of ourselves, isn’t it

    And love as a mom is so different than any other love.

    Love love loveJuly 21, 2019 – 9:27 amReplyCancel

Most weeks, I don’t do enough to feel empowered. I’m working, momming, putting away dishes or toys or whatever, and *poof,* it’s Sunday night, and I wonder where the week went. Last week though, empowerment came often. To celebrate my favorite human turning double digits, we drove to the top of the world. And I’ll […]

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  • Lizzj - Love love love the photos. What an amazing trip and incredible way to celebrate 10!! Hooray for all the power and knowing you’ve brought some of it home in your memories.July 12, 2019 – 5:50 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Fantods still? I had to LOL at Sarah’s comment. But yes, it was amazing and freeing and wonderful. We’ll definitely remember it.July 12, 2019 – 8:36 pmReplyCancel

  • Debi - These photos are spectacular! I’m absolutely inspired to visit these places now. It’s so cool that Tucker is willing to do these hikes with you. I love hiking and my husband enjoys it too, but our daughters are pretty whiny about it. It’s hot, there are bugs, how much longer, blah blah blah. In fact, the chance to hike like you did in these photos is one of the silver linings (maybe the only one!) of my kids growing up and going away to school in the next few years!

    Thank you for sharing all these amazing pictures. What an adventure!July 12, 2019 – 3:53 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Thanks, Debi. And make no mistake that there were MANY times (we hiked every day, I think) when Tucker was like “How much longer?” and sat down in the middle of the woods. One day though, my mom started running down, and my husband and Tucker were ahead and didn’t want her to beat them, so they ran the rest of the way down. He also had way too much screentime in the car, so there’s that. And if you decide to visit the places, let me know and I’ll tell you what’s worth it and what’s not so much (like we spent a night in Jackson and not so much worth it although a cool town).July 12, 2019 – 8:39 pmReplyCancel

  • Tamara - Well you know what empowers me.. after my 1,092 words on it!

    Oh my goodness – that cake!

    And those feelings you felt at one of my powerful places. I miss it! But no moose???July 13, 2019 – 10:48 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - NO MOOSE!! I looked so hard, too. Gah. But BIG HORNED SHEEP!!! In the wild even, so I figure it’s a win. It’s such an amazing powerful place. I want to go back.July 14, 2019 – 9:13 pmReplyCancel

  • Rebecca - Those incredible photos are breathtaking! I can only imagine what a natural high it must have even to be on top of the world. I love that you had this experience as a family! These memories will stay with T for a lifetime.July 14, 2019 – 7:46 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Rebecca, it was so much more beautiful and awe-inspiring than the photos could capture (or that I could, with an iPhone camera). I’m really glad we went on the trip, too. It was amazing.July 14, 2019 – 9:14 pmReplyCancel

  • Emily H Cappo - Wow, that trip looked amazing! I think I told you we are going to Montana in August to explore Glacier National Park. We thought we could visit Yellowstone too, but alas, it’s too far from where we are staying. Anyway, glad you had a wonderful trip!July 15, 2019 – 11:27 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - OMG I’ve never been to Glacier National Park but from the people I know who have been there, it’s a favorite. For this trip, it was too far north, but have SO MUCH FUN. It’s amazing all over the place up there.July 16, 2019 – 9:50 pmReplyCancel

  • Kenya - I know it had to be a nice escape from the ugly world down below to the beautiful one above where you could forget just a bit. Those photos are sooooooo BEAUTIMOUS. I love the one with Tucker and the fish.July 15, 2019 – 1:46 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - It was SUCH a nice escape. I wish you all could come out and we could go there. Tucker and the fish is my favorite photo of all and you’re the first to mention it. xoxo ALSO MISS YOU being my host with this!!July 16, 2019 – 9:51 pmReplyCancel

The image of the father and daughter who drowned trying to enter the United States is constantly in my thoughts. I’m heartbroken, angry, and disheartened. Their bodies lie unusually still; her tiny arm wrapped around his neck. Valeria. That’s her name. Her father’s name is Oscar; the same name my best friend gave her son. […]

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  • Janine Huldie - What can I say, but I want to have so much hope for the next generation as I am seriously so not sure what is wrong with the world right about now though. I have gotten to the point that I don’t want to turn on the news nor do I even want to head over to Twitter to see what atrocious thing 45 has said or done now. Honestly, I am so over him and his absolutely despicable ways. Better needs to find us sooner rather than later. But still, I want to wish Tucker an early happiest of 10th birthdays now. Hugs, my friend and thank you for always saying what I am usually thinking here <3June 27, 2019 – 8:11 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - I know exactly what you mean, Janine. There’s hope for the next generation and also horror to what’s happening now. I mean, there’s US, here, and still, this happens? It’s unbelievable and sad and paralyzing really. Except then, when feeling paralyzed, Tucker and Emma are TURNING 10 and how can we not celebrate that with everything we have and are? We HAVE TO.
      45 is horrible. There is not one single good thing that’s come from this, or him, or his racist, horrible staff. 2020 baby! Hugs back to you, too. Always.June 27, 2019 – 8:21 pmReplyCancel

  • Christine Carter - Thank you for writing what I think is the perspective and heart of so many of us, Kristi.

    We need to take care of ourselves, so we can then feel strengthened, resolved, and ready to make a difference- both in raising our kids to be change-makers who will make this country a better place and also do what we can to raise our voice and lend a hand to do the same.June 28, 2019 – 6:44 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Thank you, Chris. We do need to take care of ourselves for sure but wow, it’s hard to not feel guilty for doing so, right? xoxoJune 29, 2019 – 10:15 pmReplyCancel

  • Rebecca - Beautifully written. The imagery of Oscar and Valeria should affect any decent human to want to help those seeking asylum. The courage and sacrifice Oscar made to seek asylum with his daughter was tremendous (to say the least!!) and the result, horrifying- there’s got to be a better way. Guilt- I feel it too. I’m sitting here on the beach with my four kids. What it must take (mentally for Oscar) to make such a heroic attempt to save his child from death/kidnapping/violence. It makes me sick – so utterly tragic in so many layered ways.June 28, 2019 – 11:26 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Thanks, Rebecca! And yes, there’s got to be a better way. How can we not feel guilty getting massages, sitting on the beach, and yet, how can we not do those things with our kids and for ourselves? Living our lives nourishes us enough to then have the strength to make a difference, I think… xoxoJune 29, 2019 – 10:16 pmReplyCancel

  • Lizzi - I find it hard, sometimes, to do anything in the face of all the need, knowing that if I gave up everything and did as much as I could, it still wouldn’t be enough.June 30, 2019 – 9:14 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - It IS hard. What to do to help most, when we can’t fix it all. We want to fix it all and it’s just never enough. But helping is helping, and you are amazing.July 10, 2019 – 9:40 pmReplyCancel

  • Tamara - It’s so hard to strike that balance between letting it consume you, and not feeling enough. It’s like a rock and a hard place. I’m so afraid to give it all, and I have a lot, and it won’t make a dent. Then I lose strength.
    I need the good guys to win again, and fast, though we already lost so much.July 4, 2019 – 8:48 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - It’s SO the rock and hard place. It’s like it’s NEVER ENOUGH. I’m afraid to give too much to where I can’t give here, but I think there’s a way somehow to balance and give and also be. I don’t fully know it yet, but there must be, right? xoxo Adore you.July 10, 2019 – 9:41 pmReplyCancel

Two weeks from now, we’ll celebrate the Fourth of July in the US. We’ll ooh and ahh our Independence Day, fireworks, and, in our family, the huge milestone of a first double-digit birthday. It’s hard to believe Tucker’s turning 10 years old this summer, and while all the Fourths of July are my favorite, 10 […]

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  • Emily - We are going to Yellowstone too this summer!! We literally just planned the trip…I’ve been to a bunch of national parks, but never that one, so I’m excited! Happy double digits to Tucker and happy July 4th to you all!June 21, 2019 – 7:12 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Oh wow! You’ll LOVE Yellowstone. It’s so beautiful and the wildlife is RIGHT THERE. I haven’t been since Tucker’s first birthday, and am super excited. My mom lives in Bozeman, so it’s really convenient and we’ll get to spend time with her too.June 21, 2019 – 7:29 pmReplyCancel

  • Susan O’Hara - We are so looking forward to seeing you all and celebrating the 4th of July and Tucker’s 10th Birthday here at our home in Montana! Can’t wait!June 21, 2019 – 7:57 amReplyCancel

  • Lizzi - The trip sounds absolutely SUPER and I’m sure it’s one Tucker will remember for a long, long time.

    I hope he remembers turning 10. An amazing milestone birthday for an amazing young man 🙂June 22, 2019 – 1:29 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - I so hope he remembers this birthday for so so long too. And thank you. He still knows his rooster lady. <3June 22, 2019 – 8:52 pmReplyCancel

  • Tamara - Yellowstone/Teton is on my TOP list for travel with kids. I’ve done it twice without kids and it’s magic. Oh to take their little cousins! How can they be almost 10? It’s so much to process. Des being 7 is tripping me out.June 22, 2019 – 7:21 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Yellowstone/Teton is amazing and I can’t wait to do this with Tucker!!! OMG they canNOT be almost 10. Seven is crazy for Des, and 10??? With Tucker and Scarlet and Janine’s Emma??? ?NO WAY.June 22, 2019 – 8:53 pmReplyCancel

  • Rebecca - When older people say that childhood goes fast, I now understand what they mean! When your child hits a milestone birthday, you feel such mixed emotions – which I felt while reading your post. I don’t want Brady to turn 10 in November because I’m enjoying him so much at 9. However, he has shown me that he is thriving and growing in many ways so I do want him to age with his peers at school. I just want to protect him forever and I’m assuming it is easier to do so when he’s still so snuggly with me!
    There is nothing more majestic than the Tetons and Yellowstone is just really amazing – geysers like Old Faithful make a lasting impression. I’m so glad you planned such a memorable trip!June 23, 2019 – 7:47 pmReplyCancel

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    Other then that, amazing blog!July 9, 2019 – 9:26 pmReplyCancel

You’re both heading toward the apple isle, landing at the same bin of Honey Crisps. “Sorry,” you say, folding your shoulders inwards, looking down. Making yourself smaller for the man. You wait for him to choose his apples first, as if choosing first is his birthright. You look around the store, waiting for him to […]

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  • Rebecca - You nailed it, Kristi! It’s all about being aware of how we are coming across, what we are subconsciously doing (body language), and what we are saying (stop saying “I’m sorry” for arriving at the Honeycrisp apples first!). When we become aware, we can become more mindful of our actions. We can be kind without being submissive. We can choose morning to smile without feeling like we are being mean. We can quickly embrace our gut feelings without second guessing ourselves!June 13, 2019 – 9:04 pmReplyCancel

    • Rebecca - Substitute the word “not” for the word “morning.” Don’t know how that popped up in there!June 13, 2019 – 9:48 pmReplyCancel

      • Kristi Campbell - You’re so right that we can be kind without being submissive or feel like we’re being mean. I don’t get why women are so conditioned to be smaller for men, but I don’t want to do it any longer for sure and thank you for your kind words!!June 14, 2019 – 10:16 pmReplyCancel

  • Linda Atwell - This is so right on. You always right the exact thing I need to read. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. And I believe we (women) are getting stronger. At 61, I’m feeling stronger than ever in the “man” arena. I am standing up for myself and not allowing men to intimidate me. I hope I can continue to be strong. I hope more women feel this power. You are awesome!June 13, 2019 – 11:26 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Aw THANK YOU for saying that and I think women are getting stronger too, and I’m trying really hard to speak out when I feel mansplained to, or small… or at least reverse the dialogue in my head from submissive to equal. And my friend, YOU are awesome!June 14, 2019 – 10:18 pmReplyCancel

  • Zoe - I want no reason to have to forget….well written my friendJune 14, 2019 – 12:10 amReplyCancel

  • Lizzi - I wish so vehemently that no woman had these things TO forget. That day will be an excellent one.June 14, 2019 – 5:31 amReplyCancel

  • Emily - I know you didn’t intend to write about this, but it was really well done. Hits home for every woman, or at least for me it did. Thanks for writing it.June 14, 2019 – 7:22 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Thank you Emily! <3 I guess sometimes, we just write what we actually want to say. I felt weird that it was so rough draft but then decided I liked it that way a little bit.June 14, 2019 – 10:20 pmReplyCancel

  • Kenya G. Johnson - Some of the best writing it unintended. You vented your point so well. I watched the new Ted Bundy movie on Netflix this week. It made me SOOOOO ill. I never liked Mark Harmon after the first one I watched, and now poor Zach is going to be on the list of actors I can’t look at because of the part they played in a movie. Even in death by electrocution I still say he got away with murder.June 14, 2019 – 7:55 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - I think that’s true about unintended writing. Maybe not “best” (because of COURSE I can’t praise my own self) but needed, maybe. Or something like that. I haven’t watched the Ted Bundy and I’m honestly not sure I can. I know what you mean though about not liking an actor because of a part they play and seeing them that way forever. Some of the old actors are exceptions for me – maybe because they’ve played so many good and bad people that I can just see them for actors? I dunno if that makes sense.June 14, 2019 – 10:22 pmReplyCancel

  • Tamara - Amazing. You nailed what it’s like to be a woman these days, and in past days, and gosh I hope not future days. I don’t even know what I can add to this other than to tell you that I read every word. xoxoJune 14, 2019 – 7:59 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Thank you for reading every word. xoxoxo And I, too, hope not future days.June 14, 2019 – 10:22 pmReplyCancel

  • Kenya G. Johnson - Yep that makes sense. I didn’t like Danny Glover after The Color Purple but after he did all the Lethal Weapon movies I was fine. But now I can’t look at Lethal Weapon because of the real Mel GIbson.June 17, 2019 – 6:55 amReplyCancel

  • Christine Carter - Girl, these are all so gut-wrenching and I nodded along reading every one of them, thinking about ALL the times I felt the exact same way in similar situations.

    Thank you for writing your truth and for using your voice to roar and rise in this day and age when we CAN.June 17, 2019 – 8:53 amReplyCancel

Finding Ninee began because I’d intended to write a memoir – um, until I read an editor would rather shave a cat than read another memoir. Instead, I started a blog. At first, I didn’t want anybody to read what I wrote. Certainly not most people I knew in real life. With each new post, […]

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  • Emily - Wow, I remember when the 10 Things Thankful started (yay Lizzi!) — so crazy that was 6 years ago!? I’m not exactly sure what inspired me to do this, but I started to keep a gratitude journal a few months ago — I basically downloaded a gratitude app and write an entry on my phone every day. I suppose I started the practice because I had a lot of stress and worry in my life and felt the need to focus on something good for a change. And speaking of good, 20 people at Tucker’s party…yayyyy!! So glad it worked out!June 6, 2019 – 8:17 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - It really is hard to believe it’s been six years. Has the gratitude app helped you? Which do you use? And yeah, I know… Tucker’s party turned out to not be a bust, thank goodness. Two people RSVPd yes the morning of the party. Good thing I had extra party favors. Sheesh.June 9, 2019 – 1:57 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi - Do you think that anyone will believe that we didn’t plan out both listing zoos as a thankful?! (Not to mention we both talked about the pain of moving!) Now that we are only a state away, we definitely have to meet in person sometime. So much of what you wrote rings true to me.

    I’m so glad that Tucker’s party went well. I almost called my son to see if he was free for a water fight, but was glad to hear that Tucker’s classmates came through for him. Happy early birthday!

    Nugget is absolutely adorable!

    Thanks for suggesting the TToT and FTSF combine for this week! 🙂June 6, 2019 – 8:20 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - I couldn’t believe we both used zoos AND talked about the pain of moving! We could pretend we planned it, as co-hosts, like twinsie outfits or something? That’s so sweet that you thought of calling your son to see if he was free – thank you for that kind thought. I was really relieved that people ended up coming to Tucker’s party – two families RSVP’d with a “yes” the morning of! So glad we combined TToT and FTSF mashup! Thank you for saying “yes!”June 9, 2019 – 1:59 pmReplyCancel

  • JT Walters - Some of your fans became your friends and we celebrate your positive attitude, live, dedication, and openness.

    Even, uh hum…your Republican friend, loves you.

    Congratulations on being lassoed into success.

    PS

    I would have done six years of blogs just to meet Colin Farrell—he’s so cute!!June 6, 2019 – 8:37 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - LOL on “even uh hum… your Republican friend loves you” – back at you, my friend. And agree Colin Farrell is adorable!June 9, 2019 – 2:01 pmReplyCancel

  • Lizzi - I am so so amazed it was six years ago, and so thankful for the community we built and all the light and happiness it has bestowed upon those in it. I shall be forever thankful to have been part of it. I cherish it and all its people and am so glad Kristi was able to carry it on for me 😊😊😊😊

    So HAPPY T’s birthday party went so well. YAY!!!!June 7, 2019 – 4:36 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - I’m amazed it’s been six years, too. It is the light and happiness YOU built. Thank you for that. And yeah, T’s birthday party going off well was such a huge relief. xoxoJune 9, 2019 – 2:02 pmReplyCancel

  • Debi - There’s so much loveliness here, but I feel drawn most to tell you what a great picture that is of YOU! You look happy and relaxed (and that’s impressive for a party full of little boys with water guns). It’s nice to see your smiling face!June 7, 2019 – 8:15 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Debi, that’s so sweet, thank you! I’m sure I’d not be so happy or relaxed if nobody showed up, but was grateful that they came and all had a blast. A true success, even with the accidental pizza overload.June 9, 2019 – 2:04 pmReplyCancel

  • Tamara Bowman - I always wondered what I’d write and I just needed to start. So I wrote a blog and the rest is history!
    I do need a PM of your eyelashes. Mine are long and lush but don’t seem to be what they used to be.
    The pizza story is hilarious!
    The snow in May is not.
    I need to work on feeling emotions as they happen.June 7, 2019 – 10:43 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - I’m so so glad you wrote a blog. Who knows. Maybe we’ll both write more or something else but I’m glad we’re here and I love that I got to know you through it! I’ll PM you my eyelashes. They were kinda stubby before so it’s amazing to me that they finally come past the upper lid wrinkle place (there’s probably a name for that). May snow can suck it for sure. Here’s to us feeling what we feel when we feel it. I get so choked up so easily – like the littlest things make me cry… so I hide. But why? Who cares? Gah.June 9, 2019 – 2:08 pmReplyCancel

  • Deborah L Bryner - Oh YAY the party went off without a hitch! I agree that it’s much better to send people home with lots of leftovers than it is to run out. The new puppy is adorable – a good friend of ours had an Australian shepherd once. Good dogs…very protective of their people. Finally, I really like the idea of enumerating things for which we’re thankful…it’s not something that comes naturally to most of us. I’m working on mine…honestly….June 7, 2019 – 3:38 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - I was so very relieved about the party. It’s funny (not really that funny haha) how stressed out I was about nobody coming. But they did come, and had fun, and Tucker had fun, and I even managed too as well, so a huge win here. Nugget’s a great dog – a bit still annoying in the puppy stage of eating her beds and such, but she’s been wonderful for our family. And yeah, I’m working on being thankful and also on positive self-talk. It’s harder than it seems like it should be. We can do it!June 9, 2019 – 2:10 pmReplyCancel

  • Rebecca - That zoo looks fabulous for kids! Hands-on, up close experiences are the most memorable. I’m so glad you adopted Nugget. I’m sure he’s a great pal for Tucker. Dogs are so naturally loving- he must jump up on Tucker as soon as T opens the door! Also, it takes a strong person to step back from the madness of life and do something toward personal wellness. Bravo to you, brave momma!June 7, 2019 – 4:21 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - It’s one of my favorite zoos ever. The giraffes – they are RIGHT THERE, and you can buy leafy greens to feed them so they just saunter right up to you. It’s so cool. I’m really glad we adopted Nugget, too. Thanks – she totally loves on Tucker so so much. They’re snuggled up on the couch right now 🙂
      And thank you for the personal wellness nod – it’s so much harder than I think it’s supposed to be!June 9, 2019 – 2:12 pmReplyCancel

  • clark - Excellent TToT 6thA post.
    (I think it was here that the ‘proof’ of the realness of friends online hit me, a few years ago. I was commenting about something and said/wrote, “And remember the time Tucker…” and it struck home that thats the thing everyone says to long-standing friends and/or family. Not that I doubted it but it’s sometimes good to have corroboration from the ‘real’ world).
    Dogs, as I know you know, are perfect lifeforms. “…excited way she greets us when we’ve been gone for five minutes or five hours.” that’s it exactly.
    They live their lives in the moment and without reservation.
    Very cool.
    Tucker is what, seventeen? lol (It doesn’t help the ‘My good, where has the time gone.’ when you share the story of your child who grows into a kid, and proceeds in young person status before our collective eyes!)
    Thanks for being one of the co-hostinae here at the bloghop that Lizzi created. She done quite the job of recruiting.June 7, 2019 – 6:52 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Ah, Clark. I remember talking with you about that – the proof of the realness of online friends and shared memories through reading and commenting, and OMG IT IS REAL!
      And I completely agree that dogs are perfect lifeforms… she’s been such a huge bonus to each of us in different ways. Hard to imagine I waited so long since saying goodbye to Chief to welcome another furry love into our family.
      LOL Tucker seems seventeen sometimes… I can’t believe (!!)!)!) he’s turning 10 this summer. I wish it’d slow down a little.
      And Lizzi really did an amazing job of recruiting. Thank YOU for being one of her minions with me 😉June 9, 2019 – 2:15 pmReplyCancel

  • Lisa Tomey - Excellent post!June 7, 2019 – 7:11 pmReplyCancel

  • Dana - I didn’t even know 24 inch pizzas were a thing! But yes, much better to have too much than not enough.

    Six years already? I love that I’ve known you for that long, even longer. I’m thankful for THAT! And your child’s laughter – always, always.June 8, 2019 – 8:22 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - I don’t think 24″ pizzas are enough of a thing to be a thing! I obviously had no idea! I love that I’ve known you for longer, too. I’m thankful you invited me to attend that FEM shop thing with you and that we’ve had IRL lunches… and yes, our kids’ laughter. xoxoJune 9, 2019 – 2:24 pmReplyCancel

  • Pat B - I am so glad that people came to the party. It sounds like they had fun. Wow, a 24″ pizza. Now that is definitely party size!

    How funny that both you and the other Kristi had zoo experiences.

    Love the twinkle in Tucker’s eyes when the bird landed on the stick.

    Ah, yes, the real reason dogs are so cute. So true.June 8, 2019 – 10:24 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - I was so relieved about people coming to the party! And yeah, the 24″ pizza was a bit crazy really. I thought it was funny too, that Kristi and I both had zoo experiences as part of our thankful items – I told her we should maybe pretend as if we planned it as co-hosts… a bit like wearing matching outfits.
      Tee hee to the real reason dogs are so cute! 🙂June 9, 2019 – 2:26 pmReplyCancel

  • Zoe - Oh my God I am such a nimrod with blogging now I don’t even know how to leave a comment anymore! Is that a sign of impending doom or something? Maybe Armageddon? I don’t know. Well hopefully this won’t be repeated from my previous comments but I had said that I was grateful for the invitation from you thank you! And also that you look like a really hot pizza saleswoman like all you’re missing is being on the hood of a car! No wrinkly crinkly old lady Mommy here! Nothing to see here in the wrinkly mommy division! Love you miss you! ZJune 9, 2019 – 5:32 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Oh my God can I tell you how fun and lovely and pure awesome bliss it is to see you comment AND wrote AND linked up?!?! I think it’s a sign that you’ve been doing other life things, personally, but hey – you remembered enough! And had photos too! I’m glad you joined and LOL to the really hot pizza saleswoman – maybe when I’m bored I’ll photoshop me onto a car. Ok probably not… LOVE YOU MISS YOU!June 9, 2019 – 2:29 pmReplyCancel

  • messymimi - What a lovely list! That does look like a fabulous zoo, and there’s a really handy “How many pizzas do i need” calculator online that has come in handy more than once.June 9, 2019 – 7:31 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Oh wow, I’m going to have to Google that. When I asked the guy on the phone, seven pizzas for 20ish people sounded totally reasonable. Of course, I had no idea they were 24″ pizzas! (Obviously)June 9, 2019 – 8:30 pmReplyCancel

  • Christine Carter - AH!! LOVE this! ALL of it!! Gosh, the memories of those TToT posts and the incredible cohesiveness it brought to us all- and my gosh, the friendships it inspired and continues to, to this day! Lizzi is SUCH a blessing- oh, those were the good old days, weren’t they? I miss them!!

    I love your thankfuls- It seems you are growing right along with Tucker and THAT is just awesome. Girl, I’m so excited about your new business! Keep taking those brave steps forward! I know how scary that can be!

    And man, I can’t even imagine that much pizza! LOL. Clearly, the pizza guy was new or simply wasn’t wearing his thinking cap!
    omgJune 10, 2019 – 10:58 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - I so miss those days, too, but am also thankful that we’ve come to where we are, or, maybe, that Lizzi has come to where she is… Her trip out here was magical and amazing, and also, she listened to each of us and got a life in England… OMG I’m so sucking at the new business… but thank you for saying something about it. LOL to the pizza. <3June 11, 2019 – 11:21 pmReplyCancel

  • Dyanne Dillon - I have loved every stage of my kids’ lives (so far….). When I first had them, I thought it would never get better than that sweet baby stage, but I was wrong. Tucker is growing into such an amazing boy! I’m soooo glad he had a terrific turnout at his water party and I wish I’d been a recipient of some of that pizza! 24″ pizza? Jiminy Crickets, that’s huge!

    Snow. In May. HAHAHAHAHAA!!! Actually, I would have traded you a couple of tornado warnings for that snow!

    I’ve never participated in Finish the Sentence Friday, but I’ve heard about it for, oh, 6 years!June 10, 2019 – 3:42 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - OMG Finish the Sentence is where so many of us met, and you are invited any time, of course. The stages of our kids’ lives… omg. It’s too fast and too soon and also slow, in the days. I’m so glad and happy that we found one another from TToT. Ugh to the tornado warnings though. Scary.June 11, 2019 – 11:26 pmReplyCancel

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