Most of the wonderful people who read my blog know that I just had a baby and I am taking some time off from weddings. For those of you just dropping by, now you know too. Hi. :)
I am still answering emails and scheduling meetings . but for the most part, I am mommy. It has been a few years since I have been able to devote SO much of my attention to my kids. And it feels good.

Photo by TJ age 8
This week I gave a few excursions a go. I had to test the water. Taking all 4 boys out in public is semi insane. We went to Costco, the dentist (no new cavities!), a protest, and the skate park.
At Costco, I ran into a future bride and started chatting. The bigger boys decided the crates of cases of beer were forts. I shrugged it off and her fiance thought they were funny. It’s all part of choosing my battles.
At the dentist, they behaved. I try to make the dentist a positive experience and they oblige with full knowledge of the sticky hands they will receive at the end of the visit. I am just happy no one needs major work… this time.

My friend and future bride Crystal and her hand painted sign
The protest was something I could have skipped. I mean, that I have a good excuse (3 kids and a new baby!), but it was for a damn good cause and I wouldn’t miss out on trying to make a difference. The Japanese Consulate was in town to talk to Hilary Clinton, so we took the opportunity to let him know how we feel about his country’s treatment of whales and dolphins. Here are a couple links:
Amazing eye-opening documentary http://www.thecovemovie.com/
Surfers for Cetaceans http://www.s4cglobal.org/
Sea Shepherds as seen on “Whale Wars” http://www.seashepherd.org/

Photo by Lady with freakishly long toes age 29
Our trip to the skatepark was really fun. TJ, my oldest, is the skateboarder. The other 2 big boys ride their scooters around. I figure if I keep taking them they might want to try out big brother’s board…
Photo by E age 5
This next week I am going to catch up on laundry, sleep, and New Years Cleaning. We have been doing a little every weekend and we are staring to see results (aka the floors!).
xoxo, Marina
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