22.3.10

Well that was nice


Hey!  I am back.  It was so relaxing and wonderful.   Unfortunately, most of the pictures on my camera are of other people (actually very fortunately for me since they were a great group of people and I am so happy to have goofy and fun memories of them!) and other people have pictures of me on their cameras being goofy and silly, but here are a few until I can do a proper vacation post once they send me all of theirs.  Or maybe this is really enough.  I know I was going to show my outfits and what not, but really that last photo of me is pretty representative of what I wore the entire week.  We just laid on the beach or in hammocks on our deck, snorkeled and swam, danced all night to live island bands (we were in Roatan, an island off of Honduras), rode horses on the beaches, pet dolphins and laughed our freaking asses off everyday (and it was all inclusive!!).  They told everyone it was my birthday one night so the band played an extra hour for me, and I got extra cake and candles to blow out (I am a sucker for a good birthday party, even if it is a fake one!) Oh man.  It was fun.  Its pretty hard to put pants on now.  I wore flip flops and shorts today despite the chilled morning.  I am looking forward to getting back to blogging too.  Well, actually, it feels a little strange to be back.  Really strange.

Good news though!! The surviving staff at the Eating Disorder clinic contacted me while I was there and are trying to keep it going! We have a few new guests coming in, or they are in, or something, so I think I am back in a job (even if it will be for free for a little while.) I have not talked to anyone since I have been back so I am a bit fuzzy on the details, but its pretty exciting.  Allright.  Cool.  So. . . ya.

COMMENT OF THE DAY:  Thank you all SO much for the comments about my bathing suit pic! I had a question on my "ask me anything" form about my eating and yoga routine so I will do a full post about that, but in answer to this question, I was very very lucky and very very disciplined with the lotion and oils wile I was pregnant and did not get stretch marks.  My son was 9.5 lbs and I gained just over 30 lbs during my pregnancy, so it was all just right out front, and I was religious about rubbing oil into my skin all over every day since I wanted to avoid them if I could.  My mom got them in the very end with me (also a 9.5 lbs baby) so I was trying to prep for the end when the baby drops, but I was just lucky. I do have a few stretch marks on my hips from growing my lady curves during puberty, but I use gradual self tanners and they sort of cover them and make them blend.  I am sorry I don't have more substantial info on this, but I will do a full post on my regimen by the end of the week. Thanks again. :D

Anonymous said...

You look glowing, happy and just gorgeous!
I LOL at your last pic, but you rock that bikini bod, which makes me wonder, did you ever have stretch marks? I mean, I'm a mom like you and while I'm back at my pre-baby weight, I can't get rid off my streth marks? Any secrets you want to share on how to achieve such awesome bod? ;)

50 comments:

Unknown said...

WOW!!! amazing views!!!!
I hope you're having fun!!
You look stunning in those dresses!!!
Enjoy sweety!!
xoxo
lamia

Unknown said...

That is so amazing about the clinic! Waaahhooo! And, I must say... I missed you! I was just thinking, when does Christina get back from vacation? It feels like its been a month or something. Glad to have you back and glad you got to rest, and laugh, and love and be loved.

Kimberellie said...

Ah ha! You're back! Yea. Looks like you had fun!!! Love the horse back photos!

And I must say you look pretty fine in a bathing suit!

Excited for you to be back! And yea about the job!!

heart:

purplestinkindogtoy.blogspot.com

Mila said...

You're back!! Hope you had an amazing time...looks like you did!
There's an award for you at my blog-feel free to check it out:)

xoxo,
meme-stylenewbie.blogspot.com

Sara said...

lol that last one made me laugh. looks like you had a blast! goodluck on your job!

Idée Géniale said...

Yay! I've been watching out for you today!! I've been eagerly anticipating a return post so imagine my excitement when I came across this after checking my google reader for the billionth time today! Looks/sounds like you had a blast! Welcome back. talk to you soon. I hope you have more of these vacay pics!

Jolie said...

Wow, those are spectacular pictures. The beaches look amazing there! So lucky Christina!
btw... you rock that bikini bod girl!

tess said...

oo good job news, good luck

this trip looks amazing, and you look FABULOUS in a bikini! wow

Jennifer [Aspiring Fashionista] said...

Looks like you had an amazing time! My Google reader was lacking while you were gone. Glad you're back!

amanda said...

wonderful news about the clinic. it's so great for the women (and men, i guess) that need a place to go for guidance. i am so jealous of your fabulous tan! you looked radiant. so glad you had a great time:)

Celine said...

WOW. These pictures are probably the prettiest I've ever seen you look. You are absolutely gorgeous and glowing. And you have a rockin bod :) What an awesome trip.

C

flnw.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

It looks like a marvelous good time, lady. And SUCH good news about your job! Fingers crossed ...

Anonymous said...

What lovely pictures! I simply adore the horse pictures! Btw, what killer legs you have! I have never seen such good looking legs on a woman!

Anonymous said...

You look glowing, happy and just gorgeous!

I LOL at your last pic, but you rock that bikini bod, which makes me wonder, did you ever have stretch marks? I mean, I'm a mom like you and while I'm back at my pre-baby weight, I can't get rid off my streth marks? Any secrets you want to share on how to achieve such awesome bod? ;)

Hello*Pretty said...

Wow, what an amazing vacation! The photos are beautiful.. and your body is to die for.

www.hellopretty.net

heather said...

looks like you had a great time. i really like the purse your wearing in the pics where ur riding the horse. it's so interesting.

becauseicantgonaked

Jen said...

VERY jealous of your bikini shot! Looks like you had a fab time, lovely to have you back. :)

Anonymous said...

What a fun vacation! I bet you are super relaxed now. And thanks for your sweet comment!

Corey Lee said...

Looks like it was an amazing vacation. Now back to the boring world of blogging! haha

Annebeth said...

you look even more beautiful than normally in these pictures! you really have such a gorgeous face, you radiate inner beauty and just have that classic beautiful look that will always be in style :) LOVE these pictures and your husband (?) is hot! you guys are a gorgeous couple! missed your posts and cant wait to see more pics!!!

Desiree said...

I'm glad you're back! I'm also glad you had a good time!

You look amazinggggg in these pictures. Seriously. 30-whatever, with a baby, in the sticks is out the freaking window! If you have have any self doubting moments, look at that last picture.

Fabulocity in Amish Country said...

Wow, the pics are great!! You looked fabulous! That pic of you and the hubs is so perfect! And you have a killer body!! :) I've been to Roatan, but it was on a cruise... so we didn't get to stay very long. I didn't realize they did all-inclusives there!

Jill said...

Fantastic photos! It looks like you had a great vacation. Also, love the photo of you guys on the dock--those sandals and that dress look stunning on you!

Meggstatus said...

This look so relaxing. Although last time I wend horse back riding after about 10 minutes I was screaming that my vagina hurts, and I'm to skinny to do this shit, so I had to turn around. Hmmm maybe too much information but sometimes I just have to share.

:)

Kelley Anne said...

Oh my goodness, that looks amazing. We've been talking about taking a beach vacation and discussing various places, but not for this year. It looks like you had the best time!

diptea said...

Wow. I can't seem of think of any coherent thing to say right now. Just. Wow. Are there more pictures to come ? :D Your pictures are so good.

Panty Buns said...

That looks like it was paradise. What wonderful memories.

BikeWorkPlay said...

I was just think about how much I was missing your posts (was going to email you to tell you too!) but you're back and you look amazing out there- how stylish are you for a horse ride?? Amazing!!

You look so happy too which is most important. Glad you're back, take your time returning to posting.. I'm sure it won't be easy. :)

And happy fake birthday! haha

Sarah K. said...

glad to have you back! and very glad you had a great time. it looks awesomeee, I'm jealous. and I love the last picture!

Amanda said...

Glad you had fun! I missed your posts though :]

Rudi said...

YAAAAAAAAY Vacation!!!!

I'm so happy you got to go have a wonderful time, and I'm also happy that you got the good news about your job (even though it is sad that your job is necessary, depending on the nature of it, and all).

I hope your spring-time comes so quickly that you barely notice you're not on a tropical island anymore! Welcome home!

love, rudi

yousmellofapples.blogspot.com

Lara said...

Wow! These are great pictures! It looks like you had a lot of fun.

Shannon said...

Wow, it sounds like you had so much fun! That's great :)

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you had a great time! And congrats on the job!

By the way, where did you get your swim suit? That's the exact kind I've been looking for!

-Maddie

myedit said...

I know it's kinda dorky to say this but, you are one hot mama.
You look and sound like you had a great time on vacation. Thanks for sharing your pics, I can't get that spankly purse from your horseride pics out of my mind...

Anonymous said...

Good to have you back! But I'm glad you had such a wonderful and relaxing time.

You look happy and amazing in all of these pictures. Thanks for sharing.

Chloë, Wardrobe Quarry said...

It looks wonderful and you look great

San said...

Hey Girl,

glad your back and had a wonderful vacation. And the clinic news are awesome.

I feel rested just from looking at your vacation pictures. Missed you and can't wait to see new outfits.

Cheers,
San

San said...

Hey Girl,

glad your back and had a wonderful vacation. And the clinic news are awesome.

I feel rested just from looking at your vacation pictures. Missed you and can't wait to see new outfits.

Cheers,
San

Marie said...

What a gorgeous vacation, the views, the horses, and the dresses! And congrats on the job~
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge

Anonymous said...

this looks B e a u t i f u l.

You look immensely happy!!! Love the little hair flower in the one shot! Glad you had a GREAT time.

xo, Kim www.crowded-closet.com

Tanvi said...

Great Pictures. Great Locations. Great Body! Everything Wow! :o)

Lou said...

Oh it looks amazing! Just perfect.
So happy to have you back though and wonderful news about the clinic. Stop by my blog for your blog award when you get a chance...

Twila's Vintage said...

Oh looks very very fun!! Beautiful pics. Love you on the horse.

Twila
blog.twilasvintageclothing.com

RobinTM said...

Welcome back, looks like you had a great trip! :o)

chelsea said...

Glad you had a great time but happy to have you back! You look so happy.Your posts always make me smile.

Hannah said...

You have to be the most beautiful woman on the entire planet (well second. after my mom :D )! Looks like you and your husband had a wonderful time :)

Corie said...

Looks like you had so much fun - I'm so jealous! Glad you're back though...nice and safe.

The pictures are, of course, beautiful.

Britt Warner said...

Gorgeous pictures, gorgeous place, gorgeous couple. My husband and I need to go somewhere like that when he gets back from Afghanistan!

http://thereformedtomboy.blogspot.com/

sandyb said...

I loved these photos! I was so excited when you mentioned Roatan! I was there Dec 2008 to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. We stayed at the Captain Morgan Resort, I believe. What a stunning little island, isn't it? The people, the beaches, the vibe..ahhh.

Welcome back!

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