tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post893892489783658851..comments2023-10-26T03:32:13.455-07:00Comments on The Lola Letters: keepin' it real.the Lola Lettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11717397768716885420noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-47897652137435037472010-05-12T05:47:43.250-07:002010-05-12T05:47:43.250-07:00So well written and insightful!! Love it!!
-heathe...So well written and insightful!! Love it!!<br />-heatherHeather{Our Life In a Click}https://www.blogger.com/profile/09060166017198564022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-59604053858604146172010-05-09T17:21:40.212-07:002010-05-09T17:21:40.212-07:00Loved this post, and these pictures are AMAZING! ...Loved this post, and these pictures are AMAZING! I'm really bad at comparing myself to others (I definitely don't look that good pregnant) so I loved this subject matter. I also love that you're real and choose to be happy. Thank you!Harrison'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652437824398542053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-50720615878235965572010-05-05T02:59:21.067-07:002010-05-05T02:59:21.067-07:00Your blog always makes me laugh. I think you migh...Your blog always makes me laugh. I think you might be the only person in the world who loves your family as much as I love mine. I have a wonderful husband and two beautiful sons - Jacob and Lucas. I think the shouting at your son thing is just that... shouting at boys. My sons don't hear "darling, please don't do that", they only hear me when I yell at them. You make me feel normal. Keep up the good work.Stacey 18https://www.blogger.com/profile/07933012729664219265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-73828842950226528532010-05-01T19:46:38.180-07:002010-05-01T19:46:38.180-07:00I love your new pics! Yay for Baby Bob! Kortland...I love your new pics! Yay for Baby Bob! Kortland looks soooo happy!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082180905253873311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-9887064647713219162010-05-01T07:40:12.281-07:002010-05-01T07:40:12.281-07:00Love Love Love U....and ps your such a hot mama, t...Love Love Love U....and ps your such a hot mama, these pics are P.r.i.c.e.l.e.s.s.Natasha Irelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761477064313871217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-82347956097254801102010-04-30T18:18:22.159-07:002010-04-30T18:18:22.159-07:00You are a positive person, and I applaud you for t...You are a positive person, and I applaud you for that. I love positive people. They help others to be / feel positive. :) So keep it up. :)<br /><br />Your pictures are wonderful. :) TO ME - There isn't anything better in this whole world than pregnancy pictures. :)<br /><br />I think you are fabulous - and your 'flaws' only make me think it even more. :)Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483326071321079045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-88134601424198356502010-04-30T12:07:03.553-07:002010-04-30T12:07:03.553-07:00It was a nice try. It really was. I applaud your e...It was a nice try. It really was. I applaud your efforts. Unfortunately, admitting your weaknesses only made you look better and better. I guess you'll have to post some pics of that van or your messy house. ;) No, don't do it because I'm all good with happy, positive blogs too. In fact, I completely agree with everything you said, including the little things like not getting pedicures and do I EVER love ROSS!Amiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153460322752455451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-61190607534135448062010-04-30T09:34:59.115-07:002010-04-30T09:34:59.115-07:00Love it! Wanted to leave a comment about Kortland...Love it! Wanted to leave a comment about Kortland. I few weeks ago at Grandma's house Kort and Moses (my 4 year old) we're playing a game where I would ask them a question about Jesus and once they answered the question they would race around the room and see who could get back to the couch first. Kortland won every time, and Moses started to get discouraged. So as they began the next race, Kortland started cheering "Come on, Mo, you can beat me!" Right before Kort got to the couch he started moving in slow motion and said "I think you're going to beat me!" He let Moses win and then said "Wow, you won!" I love that little boy! He may have some "Blackwell Crazy" in him, but he's also got his Mom's heart.<br /><br />Love ya!Mary Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07597505796220197165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-16857331518501922522010-04-30T08:27:51.985-07:002010-04-30T08:27:51.985-07:00Michele - I actually got those shoes at "Ross...Michele - I actually got those shoes at "Ross" (one of my all-time favorite stores ever!) for like $14 dollars or something. I LOVE them! The heel is super comfy and easy to walk in. I was excited to find them because they reminded me of a pair I saw in an Anthropologie catalog for $160. I wanted them SO BAD but could have never justified actually purchasing shoes at that price! <br /><br />The brand is "Dollhouse" you may be able to find some online (ebay?) for a great deal.the Lola Lettershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11717397768716885420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-56266335742264918882010-04-30T07:45:38.823-07:002010-04-30T07:45:38.823-07:00All I have to say is "you go girl!!" I c...All I have to say is "you go girl!!" I couldn't have said it better! I choose to look at the glass half full also (most of the time, that is), but when I was in my 20's, maybe 30's, a little in my 40's, I wasn't always optimistic in my thinking. I wasted a lot of time worrying about what others think but then I got older (way older now) and I see life as a huge blessing and whatever comes my way, I try to hit it head on and get on my knees and have my Heavenly Father and my Savior get me through it. The atonement is such a blessing when you really learn how to use it. Anyhow, thanks for your honesty. By the way, you look adorable pregnant:)Chris Sambranohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217407127189734267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-57179645084915105892010-04-30T06:25:46.659-07:002010-04-30T06:25:46.659-07:00I am going to tell you only one thing...why... bc ...I am going to tell you only one thing...why... bc there is no way I can write what I want to write in English =) but I am going to try to put it in two words!<br /><br />***YOU ROCK!!!***<br /><br />Yep! you totally do! <br />(but I am sure you already knew that =)<br /><br />PS<br />Loving all your pictures!!!Mamí♥Picturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169420731833325786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-69349277681656019772010-04-30T01:37:55.005-07:002010-04-30T01:37:55.005-07:00This is such a beautiful, genuine post. I could al...This is such a beautiful, genuine post. I could almost hear your "voice" as I read through... even though I don't know what you really sound like. :)<br /><br />I don't think there is ever anyone whose life is perfect as peaches and if anyone's seems that way, I say it's a matter of perspective. I choose to focus on the positive on my blog... and no, my life is not perfect either, but I love it for all its imperfections.Buckeroomamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02408502555249594576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-20334348286594280522010-04-30T00:31:11.788-07:002010-04-30T00:31:11.788-07:00Lola; all of the above facts are what make you am...Lola; all of the above facts are what make you amazing...I've never felt that you've tried to portray yourself as someone you're not.<br /><br />You keep it real, and that's awesome. Obviously you're beautiful on the outside (I'm 100% positive you're just as gorgeous without your makeup)...but more importantly, you're beautiful, thoughtful and kind on the inside. THAT'S what makes me follow your blog and makes me like you so very much <3Tezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656782394668039815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-579226755026150422010-04-29T22:19:45.657-07:002010-04-29T22:19:45.657-07:00I love your blog! Great post! You always have grea...I love your blog! Great post! You always have great insight.<br /><br />May I ask something a tad shallow? Where in the world did you get those amazing shoes?! I LOVe them!Michelle Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15813624369368652518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-90202869967947871192010-04-29T21:25:59.365-07:002010-04-29T21:25:59.365-07:00I love this post! I wrote one like it many moons a...I love this post! I wrote one like it many moons ago. Everyone is just SO flipping perfect in blog world. I am NOT perfect.<br />I yell ALL the time.<br />I am fat and I don't change it.<br />I don't really do much work around the house because I think adventures with the kids and blogging are WAY more fun than cleaning.<br />I want a baby and I can't talk Gary into it for the life of me.<br />That isn't really a huge issue but since I was throwing everything else out there I thought I would throw that out too.<br />LOVE your pictures. You are SO pretty. <br /><br />Green eyes are my favorites.<br />Love your money situation! Paying cash for everything. So smart.<br />I even love your pedophile van. XOAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-14903205337437513232010-04-29T21:24:39.172-07:002010-04-29T21:24:39.172-07:00I love you so much it's ridiculous! Like reall...I love you so much it's ridiculous! Like really, really ridiculous!<br /><br />Could Kort maybe work on being just a *little* bit excited about becoming a big brother? Please? <br /><br />I. Love. Your. Belly. You are glowing and gorgeous. <br /><br />Thank you for giving me something so entertaining to read while I nurse my little miracle.Jen Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01325663644399862346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-51242331046871751142010-04-29T21:04:13.206-07:002010-04-29T21:04:13.206-07:00Beautiful! We need more positivity and happiness i...Beautiful! We need more positivity and happiness in our world.<br /><br />Gorgeous pictures too!<br /><br />Best wishes for a relaxing weekend,<br />Natasha.Natasha in Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975487981963489572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-74148909849555601922010-04-29T16:38:59.925-07:002010-04-29T16:38:59.925-07:00ACK!! I forgot to say that I LOVE these pictures a...ACK!! I forgot to say that I LOVE these pictures and that you look beautiful.Just SOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185859150181585109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-91677072573579553692010-04-29T16:38:12.097-07:002010-04-29T16:38:12.097-07:00You and your pedophile van are seriously awesome. ...You and your pedophile van are seriously awesome. I love that you have such an amazing outlook on life.<br /><br />BTW did you ever show a post about those lovely blue frames that you painted?? If so could you send me the link?Just SOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185859150181585109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-8796642873575039372010-04-29T14:53:09.952-07:002010-04-29T14:53:09.952-07:00I enjoyed your post and stumbled upon this article...I enjoyed your post and stumbled upon this article shortly after reading yours. There are a lot of things people don't see.<br /><br />http://mormontimes.com/mormon_voices/tiffany_gee_lewis/?id=14457Kateeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00183993144344591208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-60460856755327340162010-04-29T14:24:14.754-07:002010-04-29T14:24:14.754-07:00Beautiful post. Beautiful pictures. Beautiful lady...Beautiful post. Beautiful pictures. Beautiful lady (inside and out).TerresaEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02493595511777353902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-3891335632064729282010-04-29T13:56:30.549-07:002010-04-29T13:56:30.549-07:00I must be missing all those "life is perfect&...I must be missing all those "life is perfect" blogs because I feel like I see a lot of posts like yours---life isn't perfect but I'm happy and I won't apologize for it. I can appreciate that. Also, where are the pictures of this so-called pedophile van?Barbaloothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541675474218507411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-32613433430793987912010-04-29T12:32:53.181-07:002010-04-29T12:32:53.181-07:00Hey Laura, It's Kierstin (Celeste's friend...Hey Laura, It's Kierstin (Celeste's friend and fellow Eva/Gourmandies piggy)! I love that you blog about your insecurities. We all have them, don't we? I try my best to put on a strong face a lot of the time, but the truth is that I have a really sad, broken side of me too. At times I feel like Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde. One moment I'm happy and peachy-keen, and then the next I F L I P out at my sweet little ones... just because they're being, well, little ones. I suck at acknowledging people's special days (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.) and I have a shy side that comes out at the most inopportune times so people think I'm a snob. I'm really not. I'm actually pretty funny and easy-going, and I am fiercely loyal and will kick in your face with my high heels if you mess with my friends/family. I love with all of my heart and thus can be extremely sensitive and take offense when no offense was meant. I am a complete drama queen sometimes and have issues with my dad leaving when I was 2 years old, and hate that I love him despite his dysfunctional alcoholism and 'come here, go away' attitude in life. All in all, I'm normal, but like you, I love to focus on what is GOOD and HAPPY in my life... not what sucks and is even suckier. I'm happy to have met you, I think you're fab and I hope we get to have more foodie nights until 11pm, because those moments are what make us happier and less sucky. xo (p.s. I'm not even going to proof read this comment, so if it doesn't make sense, or sounds a wee bit cooky.... well, what can I say? That's me)Kierstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099228370722882618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-25226396058558581692010-04-29T11:49:08.431-07:002010-04-29T11:49:08.431-07:00OH Laura, you are one HOT pregnant woman! It looks...OH Laura, you are one HOT pregnant woman! It looks good on you. I hope you are doing well,well, well, and eat as much as you like. It's like a vacation for me. I eat whatever I want and I'm supposed to look fat. Sweet! Then the miracle of all miracles is that nursing sheds it off. Love that. <br /><br />Anyways, my "keeping it real" deal is that I can't keep track of people or friends. I was the kid growing up who had the 1 best friend. That's all I really needed. Now as an adult I have so many people who I've met through different ways, I can't possibly keep in contact with them. I hate it, because each one is something special, but it overwhelms me. Like you, I totally want to hang out and have play dates with the kids. You are a joy to be around, but in all the hustle and bustle with my three kids, I just can't find the time to get away. Dont' think I don't care, it's just me, keeping it real. Love ya!Lindsay Ruizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01545591357297573467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309332823519652997.post-63785354275981924382010-04-29T10:39:19.588-07:002010-04-29T10:39:19.588-07:00I was nodding my head in agreement the whole first...I was nodding my head in agreement the whole first paragraph! <br /><br />I've been beating myself up a ton lately. There isn't enough room in the comment box to list all the things I beat myself up about constantly. Being on the computer right now instead of getting dressed/cleaning the house/playing with the kids, etc is one of them. Why do we beat ourselves up so much?! <br /><br />But, thank you for the reminder that everyone else feels the way I do, and to look at all the blessings and good things going on in my life, rather than all the things in my life that I am seemingly failing at. :DScott and Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11222687798034425039noreply@blogger.com