Kristen's Minti Blog

It's hot, then it's cold, then it's hot, then it's cold

Kristen — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:24:38 -0700

If it were nice mild spring weather, I probably wouldn't be complaining. But it's that rainy, cranky weather that is making me cranky. The kids have been inside for three days now (other than that boat trip up the reservoir in the rain) and they are starting to get a little feisty. If I have to take them to the mall so they can run around, I think I may go crazy.

Oh, it's Monday alright

Kristen — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:29:50 -0700

I am so tired this morning and the day hasn't even begun yet. Ethan just crawled into bed with me and I can hear Nate yelling from down the hall. One of these days I think I am going to need to get my sleep. We did have a fabulous weekend. Derek bought a small rowboat and we all went out on the river yesterday. I think it's hilarious that we thought it was a good idea to get into the boat before checking to see if it would float.

In case you are wondering, it floated just fine.

The Cherry Blossoms are blooming

Kristen — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:01:41 -0700

That are so beautiful in downtown D.C. So beautiful, in fact, that I told my friends that I should take their engagement picture at a park closer to our house that is filled with cherry trees. We got there today and no cherry blossoms. BOOO!!!

Operation Minti Magic

Kristen — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:54:12 -0800

Did you see Jen's post about spreading some Minti Love to folks that are having a very difficult time right now? She's giving away some of her beautiful art to people who spread the love. You should check it out.

OK, so I picked two winners. Sorry. I couldn't help it.

Kristen — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:56:41 -0800

I assigned everyone a number and then I googled random number picker. I put in the total number and it gave me a winner. Then I did it again because I can't stand to have only one winner. It just doesn't seem right. Don't you think? Go on over to Ngairi and Cazza and congratulate them!!

This was so fun that I'm going to have another Minti contest at the end of the month. Maybe a Minti love photo contest? What do you think?

Isn't this Minti CONTEST fun?

Kristen — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:40:24 -0800

I'm calling it a contest instead of a competition because we really aren't competing. No one's answer is better than another. They are all so amazing. That's the joy of the RANDOM winner. So we are all winners!!!!

Did you tell everyone else about Minti Love?

Kristen — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:08:27 -0800

OK, I just wanted to say that I wandered around online yesterday just dropping in to tell people about the contest. I didn't get to very many people at all. If you can think of anyone who would like to participate, please let them know. This is so fun and so positive. I'm loving it.

And for clarification purposes, the winner will be picked RANDOMLY. If I ever had to pick the best story, it would kill me. Everyone's is so amazing. So I'm just going to stick every participants name in a hat and pick a winner. I think that date will be February 4th. So get out there and tell everyone you know. RIGHT NOW. LOL.

MintiLove

Kristen — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:30:34 -0800

OOPSS!!! I forgot my own MintiLove entry. I just wanted to share that my most favorite thing about Minti is the friendships I have made and the advice I have received from my online family at Minti. It all started with the Queen of Minti, Rachel, and now I have so many online friends that I never would have met without Minti. That and I really like that I have an online community that reminds me I'm not the only person chasing after a crazy toddler and now a freshly walking baby. You guys are the BEST!!!!

MintiLove

Kristen — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:24:47 -0800

So I think that some of you know that I got an opportunity to go out to Hollywood, California, to give out stuff from my store at Baby Brewing. I got to give lots of my shirts to Hollywood stars. It was very exciting. Jen went with me and took some great pictures here. When I came back, I thought it would be a great idea to have a contest. What do you think? Lots of the stars wanted this shirt which is a design of Jen's. So I talked with Matthew and Clay and they said I could have my very own contest. So here it is. It's almost Valentine's Day and I think we should spread the Minti Love. What do you think? This is what you have to do to enter the contest.

Write a blog post with the title "MintiLove" (all one word) and tell the whole world why you love Minti.
Be sure to add the "MintiLove" (all one word) tag words on the right of your post.
Come back here and leave a comment in this blog entry, telling me that you entered.

I'll pick one winner and you can get your very own "Dreamer" onesie or shirt. I have baby sizes, kid's sizes up to American size 6 and then women's sizes. You can get whatever size you want and I will ship anywhere in the world!!! I even made the Dreamer shirt in Red for the stars. If you want one in RED (not available online or anywhere else), just ask.

Sound like fun? Just write your blog post now to be in the running....

All the work always seems to pile up

Kristen — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:53:24 -0800

I got the opportunity of a lifetime!! I got invited to take my stuff from Baby Brewing to the Golden Globe awards to give it away to the stars. Five days and counting!!! Eek!

Is it midnight yet?

Kristen — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:23:05 -0800

We had a fabulous Christmas. It was so nice to have my parents here to spend the holidays with us. too bad everyone started to get sick. and the fact that Ethan unwrapped all the presents for his cousins. Oops!

I can't believe Christmas is a week away

Kristen — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:32:20 -0800

I am looking forward to less working and more holidaying. LOL

December 4th already?

Kristen — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 05:59:06 -0800

Where is the time going? Where did the year go? Goodness gracious. So much to do and so little time. Is anyone else feeling overwhelmed?

Addicted to random photo

Kristen — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:03:25 -0800

Does anyone else find themselves clicking the random photo button obsessively? I am loving it. It is such a great way to see everyone's pictures and to "meet" people you haven't gotten a chance to meet. Go check it out. You'll get addicted too.

It might be time to declare a quarantine

Kristen — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:05:07 -0800

We went from 2 weeks of people passing around the stomach flu to some form of illness that makes the children sound like they have been smoking 4 packs of cigarettes a day. Not just 3, but 4. LOL. Perhaps my mistake was taking them to the playground at the mall with all the other diseased children? I guess flu season has officially hit Chateau Cookie.

Halloween

Kristen — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:16:00 -0700

They definitely had a great time....

SLEEP ELUDES ME

Kristen — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:04:49 -0700

I just read how Izzy is sleeping through the night with her 4 month old twins and I was jealous. Somehow we got all crazy over here and Nathan was up 4 times last night. I think he may be getting too much sleep during the day and then doesn't need as much at night. But then when I get up with him it seems like he is really hungry. So then I feed, feed, feed him all day and he eats all day and then I feed him lots before bed and STILL. STILL HE IS HUNGRY. I don't even know how we'll be able to afford these boys when they are teenagers. LOL

THank God it's friday.

Kristen — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:56:38 -0700

It seems like the weeks are getting longer and longer as the boys are getting older. Ethan is going to school 3 times a week but that is Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. By Friday I feel like I am going to have a nervous breakdown. These kids are so busy. In fact, when Derek came through the door tonight, I sent him right back out with the boys. Sometimes a mom just needs some time to herself, right?

Can't wait for school to start

Kristen — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:17:42 -0700

I'm thinking that summer is lasting a couple of weeks too long. LOL

Got back from Blogher and now the Minti sisters are the Minti sisters and Minti mom

Kristen — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:38:04 -0700

My mom kept stealing my Minti coasters to spread the word. It was great. I had to laugh every time someone said, "Oh, your mom already gave me one." Talk about getting the Minti name out there.