I have this friend. Her name is Amber (so obviously I would like her). We go way back. Like to when I met my husband back. Like to when she and my not-yet-husband had a Phil-fling back (that is the terminology used to describe summer relationships at the camp where we all met. Hopefully that doesn't make you uncomfortable, Amber. But I guess if it does I should also apologize to Alisa. And Cat. And ohmygoodness my husband was a man whore). You get the point. We go way back.
We had some good times together. We climbed some tough mountains together. We laughed A LOT together. And then we grew up. We got married. We started families. We had babies. I started getting dumber. But Amber, she stayed smart. And creative (this here blog redesign was 100% her doing-as was the last one as well. She rocks. Am I right?).
And she realized that most of her friends from the past had started losing all of their marbles. So she came up with a solution. She would create a blog where we could pose questions. Gather ideas. Bounce parenting tips and suggestions off of other moms (and dads). She figured that since most of us had lost our smarts when we pushed those babies out, perhaps if we put our minds together, we might just make it in this world. And Collectively Genius was born.
You should go there. You can gather ideas on how to potty train, what mascara is top notch, or join in the No-Poo debate (not as disgusting as it sounds. Promise).
See she IS genius.
And now for your viewing pleasure, a couple of pictures of our old school climbing adventures.
Can you find me? How about Amber? No? Well that is because we look like men. Forgive us. We had just finished hiking one of the most kick-your-butt sections of trail EVER. It almost killed me. Perhaps because we started hiking the completely vertical, slippery rock filled trail in 100 degree heat. Okay so maybe I never was genius. ps. Why on earth did no one tell me wearing my husband's ugly hat was not flattering. I mean at 14,000 feet I am trying to dress to impress. 
You see that peak in the background. That is Blanca. We conquered that beast. And it was amazing. 
15 comments:
Love the blog remodel:)!
Also love the pictures! :)
So many fond memories!!!!
B-E-A-Utiful! Nice going, Amber's.
In Mark's defense, oddly we're all still friends. Love it.
I checked out the blog. What an awesome idea! I even left a comment :) Thanks for sharing it!
Ooooh, I'll take one blog redesign, please.
I am impressed that you can have any kind feelings toward anyone who ever touched your husband. You're a better woman than I.
Going to the "Genius" blog now.
No offense taken. Although looking back now it does make me raise an eyebrow. 16 year old dating a 21 year old? ;) Good times.
The blog is awesome. I need Amber to think of something beautiful for mine now. I am handicapped at that sort of thing!
Well, now I'm blushing. Thanks for your kind words. Wish I could go back for a day and climb a peak with you. And maybe hang out on the cope course hammock while its too rainy to work :)
I have to many comments that really wont blend into a paragraph worthy comment.
!Si! !El blogo es perfecto! (Rosetta stone isn't doing me much good.)
The pictures of the mountains make me pine for better weather so that I can go join the outdoors.
I think you look darn cute in your hubsters hat!
YOU ARE SO SMART, you crazy girl.
I will check out your friends blog - ta! ta!
Who is the guy on the far right in the first picture? He looks very similar to my friend's husband.
Nikki,
His name is Pat Dannenberg. He married a girl named Susan. Is that your friend? If so, small world!
Andrea,
I like to think my husband had good taste in women. I couldn't hate them if I tried!
LOVE the blog design. so valentine's inspired. and your pictures are to die for.
is no-poo like the no shampoo biz? i've looked into that, really.
and at first, i didn't see you in the picture. then when you said it's because you gals look like men, i took another look and found you INSTANTLY! you are one hot dude.
and thank you. for your wit today. even on an off day you've still got it.
You design looks so fancy, I just love it!
Love the blog design and your writing as usual! I totally noticed you girls in the pics!! what fun I am going to go click on your link and check out the geniusness!
I love the new look on the blog. So stinkin cute and your picture.. hello! adorable. Way to go on the climbing. That is hard core. I will check out the blog, too. Have a super day.
Okay, you are a genius! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog re-design. I would like to request a time to learn how to do that. I'm pretty fancy with computers but have yet to venture into learning how to do that kind of thing.
The other blog is great too!
Yup, Amber IS a genius.
Hey Amber girl! How are you? Love the new blog design. Was just wondering....your genius friend who helped you re-design the blog, is she hire-able? I'd love some help fine tuning my blog to fit me/my family. If she is, let me know by messaging me on FB or email (kara_alene@yahoo.com). Thanks! BTW, whatever's going on with Michael, please know that he is in my prayers. Love you! ~Kara
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