Monthly Archive for July, 2009

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What happens in Vegas…

Well, we’re off to Las Vegas to celebrate my sister and her husband’s wedding!

Here’s one of my favorite shots of them on our latest trip, The Great Road Trip of May 2009.  I’m not sure who was having more fun…them or Claire!

That’s just a sneak peek of the next installment in that saga….stay tuned for more about California!

In the meantime, once again, we’re packed and ready to go.  The kitties and house will be in good hands, and if you watch the Twitter Info in the left hand corner of the blog, or check out this site, you’ll get a taste of our adventures.  They say “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas…” but not if Glenda is around!

Have a great 4th of July Holiday Weekend, and we’ll see you next week!

All good stuff, an update of sorts.

Well, when it rains it pours…and I feel swamped!  But, all in a good way, of course.  I’ve had some fun and exciting things happen, and I want to share!  I have so many ideas swirling around in my head that it’s hard to take a moment to just reflect.

So, without further ado, here are some things I’ve been wanting to share:

Claire and I are as involved as ever with our MOMS’ Club…and I’m now the President!  Woo hoo!  I am really excited about this opportunity, and we have a great group of women and kids.  The new year started on July 1st, and I can’t wait to see what fun adventures are around the corner!

My involvement with The Denver Post’s parenting blog, Mile High Mamas, has been taken to a new level as well.  I accepted the position as Assistant Editor last week!  I’ll be focusing on the Product Review Section.  They’ve been working on a redesign over there, so these changes are pretty exciting.  I can’t wait to get more involved in this new role!

Speaking of Product Reviews, you should check out the Product Review Page here at The Casual Perfectionist, too.  On my desk right now, I have a wonderful collection of DVDs, CDs, and books just waiting patiently for their chance to be reviewed.  I’m always on the lookout for more to discover, so if you have anything in mind, feel free to drop me an email:  thecasualperfectionist @ gmail.com

All of this is in addition to keeping things running at home and business as usual here at The Casual Perfectionist.  The readership is growing and growing, and I can’t wait to share more of our stories with all of you.

Needless to say, I’m really excited about these opportunities, and I’m ready for the challenge.  It also makes me feel needed and wanted, and that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

Pardon me while I do a happy dance to the sound of my own horn…  ;)

Tricycle Shadow Portrait

Yesterday evening, the three of us set out to walk around the lake. This time, we let Claire take her new tricycle, and she did great! Previous to this, she’s been trying to run over people perfect her skills in the house.

Well, it’s officially an outside-only trike now!

She pedaled that thing all the way around the lake (it’s over a mile!)…and up our hill!! I was going to make her get off and walk while we carried it up, but she told me in no uncertain terms that she could do it herself, and then she did!! I was completely amazed.

And, yes, she is 43-months old in that picture. Not that anyone is still counting in months anymore. ;)