http://www.ltvmom.com Just trying to catch some TV between mothering, working, and crashing Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:26:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_2663" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Best Friends"][/caption] My family moved to Austin a year and a half ago. We left amazing friends (read: my daughter's godparents) when we left Silicon Valley for the Silicon Hills. Eighteen months later, I am happy to report we have met new and wonderful friends. We are ... http://www.ltvmom.com/blog/go-sky-go/ [caption id="attachment_2648" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="My family plays to win!"][/caption] I grew up with family game night, and the tradition continues with my own family. My husband, seven-year-old daughter and I enjoy all sorts of games from "trash" (our favorite card game) to Sorry (our favorite board game) to Start the Party ... http://www.ltvmom.com/blog/family-game-night-we-play-to-win/ [caption id="attachment_2628" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Thanksgiving 2011"][/caption] Thanksgiving could be my favorite holiday. It's the day we pause our hectic lives, focus on family and friends, and most importantly, give thanks for all the blessings in our lives. This has been a wonderful year for me and my family. This year, I ... http://www.ltvmom.com/blog/so-much-thanks-to-give/ [caption id="attachment_2586" align="alignleft" width="191" caption="Franciscan Cab = great Laptop TV"][/caption] It's ironic that I would have to leave leave California and move to Austin, Texas to discover this legendary Napa Valley Cab. After living in Silicon Valley for 15 years -- and making numerous trips to wine country -- I am ... http://www.ltvmom.com/blog/winos-pick-of-the-week-franciscan-cabernet/ [caption id="attachment_2574" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="The Princess and The Frog"][/caption] http://www.ltvmom.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-halloween-201/ [caption id="attachment_2538" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Bridesmaids and Best Friends circa 1994"][/caption] A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about hosting a party to celebrate the DVD release of the movie Bridesmaids. While my post was carefully worded, my post was not entirely true. Let me explain: When the Bridesmaids PR team asked ... http://www.ltvmom.com/blog/bridesmaids-and-girlfriends/ [caption id="attachment_2526" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Steve Jobs 1955-2011"][/caption] Photo credit: Sadly, I am unclear. Found this amazing tribute on Facebook. http://www.ltvmom.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-steve-jobs-1955-2011/ [caption id="attachment_2454" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Sept. 16 is National Play-Doh Day"][/caption] There are certain must-haves for every mother of small children. When you have an infant, I highly recommend Gripe Water to settle upset tummies and a Swaddle Designs swaddling blanket for hours of sleep. Once you get past the baby-stage, you only ... http://www.ltvmom.com/blog/happy-national-play-doh-day/ [caption id="attachment_2498" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Bridesmaids on DVD 09/20/11"][/caption] There are many things in life that make me happy, and topping the list are smart and funny women, good wine and dear friends. Lucky for me, this weekend, I get all three! This Saturday I will be throwing a party to preview the ... http://www.ltvmom.com/blog/bridesmaids/ [caption id="attachment_2437" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Remembering 9/11"][/caption] Today marks the tenth anniversary of 9/11. The numbers nine and 11 will forever be etched in the minds of people around the world who were old enough to be aware of what happened that tragic day. I'll never forget my husband walking up to ... http://www.ltvmom.com/blog/09-11-11/