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(Sorry, Kim!)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_3259.jpgSipurbia wine beer tastingSunday Funday at Sipurbiahttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_3250.jpgIMG_3250https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_3245.jpgIMG_3245https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_3239.jpgWestworld Church Paramount RanchSelfie time in front of the Westworld church.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_3237.jpgIMG_3237https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_3222.jpgIMG_32222018-05-13T01:09:18+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2018/03/05/my-2018-academy-awards-red-carpet-review/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jordan-peele.jpgjordan-peeleJordan Peelehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/lin-manuel-miranda-oscars.jpglin-manuel-miranda-oscarsLin Manuel Mirandahttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/daniel-kaluuya-oscars.jpgdaniel-kaluuya-oscarsDaniel Kaluuyahttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/adam-rippon-oscars.jpgadam-rippon-oscarsAdam Ripponhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/leslie-bibb-oscars.jpgleslie-bibb-oscarshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/laura-dern-oscars.jpglaura-dern-oscarsLaura Dernhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jennifer-lawrence-oscars.jpgjennifer-lawrence-oscarsJennifer Lawrencehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jennifer-garner-oscrs.jpgjennifer-garner-oscrsJennifer Garnerhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/helen-mirren-oscars.jpghelen-mirren-oscarsHelen Mirrenhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/haley-bennett-oscars.jpghaley-bennett-oscars-Haley Bennett2018-03-11T22:15:20+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2018/02/26/whats-your-aha-moment/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/oh-thats-good-mashed-potatoes.jpgOh That's Good Mashed Potatoes2018-03-08T00:56:23+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2018/02/19/get-ready-for-some-grown-up-fun-in-the-suburbs-at-sipurbia/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sipurbia-wineries.jpgSipurbia winerieshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sipurbia-breweries.jpgSipurbia brewerieshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sipurbia-flyer.jpgsipurbia-wine-and-beer-festival-supporting-bumblebee-foundationhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sipurbia_logo-2.pngSipurbia_logo (2)2018-02-20T14:41:46+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2018/02/12/this-suburban-life/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/yogi-tea-fortune-snip.jpgyogi tea fortune.snip2018-02-14T04:30:07+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2018/01/26/my-daughter-is-an-unorganized-mess-and-its-all-my-fault/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/screenshot2.jpgScreenshot2https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/screenshot1.jpgScreenshot1Yep, that's me. Crazy2018-01-29T13:25:26+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2018/01/05/seeking-out-happiness-in-2017/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_2322.jpgIMG_2322When you can't put your tree next to your fireplace, move your "fireplace" next to your tree.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_2234.jpgIMG_2234Welcome to my nightmare.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/christmas-livingroom-3.jpgChristmas Livingroom 3I love my living room at Christmas.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_1956.jpgIMG_1956Seeing a singer-songwriter sing his songs and tell his stories is something everyone should do.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_1726.jpgIMG_1726Most fun you can have in a parking lot.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_0957.jpgIMG_0957Yep, our seats were crap, but U2's Joshua Tree concert was amazing.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_0139.jpgIMG_0139The thing keeping that tree from laying flat on the ground is my house.2018-01-11T17:56:31+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2018/01/08/my-2018-golden-globe-red-carpet-review/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/chandler-birthday.jpgChandler birthdayNot so red carpet ready https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-golden-globe-red-carpet-laura-dern.jpeg2018 Golden Globe Red Carpet Laura DernLaura Dern https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-golden-globe-red-carpet-halle-berry.jpeg2018 Golden Globe Red Carpet Halle BerryHalle Berryhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-golden-globe-red-carpet-ewan-mcgregor.jpeg2018 Golden Globe Red Carpet Ewan McGregorEwan McGregorhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-golden-globe-red-carpet-chris-hemsworth.jpg2018 Golden Globe Red Carpet Chris HemsworthChris Hemsworth https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-golden-globe-red-carpet-mandy-moore.jpeg2018 Golden Globe Red Carpet Mandy MooreMandy Moorehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-golden-globe-red-carpet-dakota-johnson.jpg2018 Golden Globe Red Carpet Dakota JohnsonDakota Johnsonhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-golden-globe-red-carpet-reece-witherspoon.jpeg2018 Golden Globe Red Carpet Reece WitherspoonReece Witherspoon https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/laurie-metcalf-allison-janney-golden-globes-2018-01.jpg2018 golden globes laurie metcalfLaurie Metcalf https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-golden-globe-red-carpet-kerry-washington.jpg2018 Golden Globe Red Carpet Kerry WashingtonKerry Washington2018-01-10T20:59:33+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2017/11/15/i-just-lost-it-again/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/just-lose-it-1.jpgJust Lose It 1Me, four years ago partying it up after my final weigh-inhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/just-lose-it-iron-maidens.jpgJust Lose It Iron MaidensThe Iron Maidens (Yes, you are correct. We rock!)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/just-lose-it-2.jpgJust Lose It 2Me, trying to recreate my Just Lose It post-final-weigh-in photo from 4 years ago. Yeah, I don't know what's going on with my hair, and I still have (more than) a bit of toning to do, but I'm still kind of rockin' it.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/shane-mcanally.jpgShane McAnally2017-11-29T18:07:53+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2012/09/16/its-hot/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tuna-and-chickpeas.jpgtuna and chickpeasTuna and chickpea salad - sadly I'm the only person in the Ross household that would eat this!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/soccer-ice-chest.jpgsoccer ice chestReady to go with cool towels, Gatorade and plenty of water.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/its-hot-102.jpgits hot 102Hot hot hothttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/fall-fash-5.jpgfall fash 5I cannot tell you how cute I'd look in this!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/brown-boots.jpgbrown bootsEveryone loves these brown boots. And why wouldn't they? They are so cute!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/fall-fash-4-1.jpgfall fash 4.1Adorable!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/fall-fash-3.jpgfall fash 3Wouldn't I look nice wearing this to my publisher's office in NYC? (You know, if I had a publisher?)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/fall-fash-2.jpgfall fash 2Adorable! Love those shoes.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/fall-fash-1.jpgfall fash 1You can totally see me wearing this right?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/life-is-for-deep-kisses.jpglife is for deep kissesWouldn't you like a life like this?2017-11-12T13:54:48+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2017/09/18/my-2017-emmy-red-carpet-review-because-im-so-qualified-to-give-them/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/jason-bateman.jpgjason batemanhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/emmys-2017-zoe-kravitz.jpgemmys-2017-red-carpet-zoe kravitzhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/emmys-2017-viola-davis.jpgemmys-2017-viola-davishttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/emmys-2017-tracce-ellis-ross.jpgemmys-2017-red-carpet-tracce-ellis-rosshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/emmys-2017-thandie-newton.jpgemmys-2017-red-carpet-thandie-newtonhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/emmys-2017-susan-sarndon.jpgemmys-2017-susan-sarndonhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/emmys-2017-sofia-vergara.jpgemmys-2017-sofia-vergarahttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/emmys-2017-sarah-paulson.jpgemmys-2017-red-carpet-sarah-paulsonhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/emmys-2017-samira-wiley.jpgemmys-2017-samira-wileyhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/emmys-2017-samantha-bee.jpegemmys-2017-red-carpet-samantha-bee2017-09-27T13:29:04+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2017/09/05/what-are-you-looking-at/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_0985.jpgsiblings2017-09-07T12:40:47+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/07/23/perfect-drink-for-national-tequila-day/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/frosted-cowboy-cocktail.jpgFrosted Cowboy cocktailIs it just me or does that Frosted Cowboy look a little blurry?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/book-signing-ktp.jpgBook signing Kim Tracy PrinceKim Tracy Prince has excellent taste!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fc-book-and-cocktail-collage.jpgFC Book and Cocktail CollageIt's a book! IT's a cocktail! It's BOTH! #FrostedCowboy2017-07-23T20:30:07+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/10/13/women-are-better-writers-than-men-obviously/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/men-vs-women-writers-infographic-last.jpgmen-vs-women-writers-infographic-lasthttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/women-vs-men-writers.jpgwomen-vs-men-writers-infographichttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/women-v-men-writers-infographic.jpgwomen-v-men-writers-infographichttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/men-v-women-infographic.jpgmen-v-women-writers-infographichttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/men-vs-women-writers-infografic.jpgmen-vs-women-writers-infografichttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/menvswomen_writers_infographic.jpgMenvsWomen_Writers_infographic2017-07-17T15:34:03+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2017/07/03/the-year-is-half-over-what-have-you-done/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/goal-without-plan.jpggoal without plan quotehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_0960.jpgU2 Joshua Tree TourU2 Joshua Tree Tour. I've seen U2 at least 10 times. I'd gladly see them 1,000 more.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/hiking-collage.jpgCharmlee Wilderness Park HikeA beautiful hike through Charmlee Wilderness park in Malibu2019-02-28T20:23:45+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2017/06/06/good-deeds-smart-husbands-sweet-country-music-and-lucky-days/2017-06-09T17:18:05+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2017/04/10/spring-cleaning/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20170329_134416.jpgorganized-closetStill a work in progress: Jumbled mess of dresses on the left (and way too much black for a girl who likes to wear colors).https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20170326_173241.jpgorganized closetPre-hanger flip. Work blouses and work pants (on the right). And yes, I know. That's a lot of jeans. (Even after I took half of them out!)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20170326_164437.jpgcloset-cleaningI didn't take a "before" closet picture, but here's the mess that came out of it.2017-04-15T11:14:59+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2017/04/05/coastal-country-jam-jake-owen-concert/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_0392.jpgwedge shoesSeriously, WTF? Who wears shoes like this to the beach? I understand it's a concert. But, HELLO! Beach!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/screenshot31.jpgscreenshot3https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/screenshot2-5.jpgScreenshot2.5https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/screenshot21.jpgscreenshot2https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/screenshot11.jpgscreenshot1https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/kirkland-pre-made-margarita.jpgKirkland-pre-made-margaritaOne bottle of Costco pre-made margaritas costs less than one overpriced under-poured concert cocktail. It's my friend's and my go-to drink of choice.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/kirkland-jacket.jpgKirkland Signature Ladies Active JacketHow to Look Like a Suburban Mom 101 (also, I don't know why Costco cut off this poor woman's head)2017-04-09T14:53:54+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2017/02/27/my-2017-academy-award-red-carpet-comments-because-im-to-give-them/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-brie-larson-2.jpg2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-brie-larson-2https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-halle-berry.jpg2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-halle-berryhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-javier-bardem1.png2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-javier-bardemhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-mahershala-ali1.jpg2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-mahershala-alihttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-chrissy-teigen-front-and-back-of-dress.jpg2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-chrissy-teigen-front-and-back-of-dresshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-blanca-blanco.jpg2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-blanca-blancohttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-ruth-negga.jpg2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-ruth-neggahttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-naome-harris.jpg2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-naome-harrishttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-viola-davis.png2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-viola-davishttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-taraji-p-henson.png2017-academy-awards-oscars-red-carpet-taraji-p-henson2017-02-28T12:49:06+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2017/01/24/why-i-marched/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/protest-men-of-quality.jpgprotest-men-of-qualityOMG, I love him! This was by far, one of my favorite signs of the day.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/protest-crowd-cropped.jpgprotest-crowd-croppedhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/protest-love-not-hate.jpgprotest-love-not-hatehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/protest-selfie-21.jpgprotest-selfie-2https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/protest-selfie-11.jpgprotest-selfie-1https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/protest-protect-future.jpgprotest-protect-futurehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/protest-peace-bitch.jpgprotest-peace-bitchhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/protest-big-crowd.jpgprotest-big-crowdhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170121_112338.jpg20170121_112338https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170121_105935.jpg20170121_105935We are all equal. We are all one.2017-01-26T04:11:17+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2017/01/09/my-2017-snarky-golden-globe-red-carpet-comments-because-im-so-qualified-to-give-them/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/meryl-streep-2017-golden-globes.jpgmeryl-streep-2017-golden-globeshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/gina-rodriguez-dress-2017-golden-globes.jpggina-rodriguez-dress-2017-golden-globeshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/nikolaj-coster-waldau-globe-awards-1.jpgnikolaj-coster-waldau-globe-awards-1https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017-golden-globe-awards-sarah-jessica-parker.jpg2017-golden-globe-awards-sarah-jessica-parkerhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017-golden-globe-awards-feliciety-huffman.jpg2017-golden-globe-awards-feliciety-huffmanhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/judith-light-golden-globe-awards.jpgjudith-light-golden-globe-awardshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/olivia-culpo-golden-globe-awards.jpgolivia-culpo-golden-globe-awardshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/julia-louis-dreyfus-golden-globe-awards.jpgjulia-louis-dreyfus-golden-globe-awardshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sophie-turner-2017-golden-globes.jpgsophie-turner-2017-golden-globeshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/rs_634x1024-170108163614-634-heidi-klum-golden-globe-awards.jpgrs_634x1024-170108163614-634-heidi-klum-golden-globe-awards2017-01-19T05:41:00+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2017/01/03/remembering-the-good-in-2016/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fisher-flip-off.jpgfisher-flip-offLike oh so many, I feel this about so much of 2016!2017-01-04T15:36:30+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/12/20/daughter-activist-anti-trump-rally/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/trump-tweet.pngtrump-tweethttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/marley-trump-star1.jpgmarley-trump-starhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/marley-at-protest.jpgmarley-at-protesthttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/protest-crowd.jpgprotest-crowdhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rogue-one-two.pngrogue-one-twohttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/pantages.jpgpantagesStar Wars takes over Hollywoodhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/protest-poster-1.jpgprotest-poster-12016-12-22T19:16:11+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2012/11/24/why-small-business-saturday-better-black-friday/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/surfboard-resin-necklace-400x267.jpgsurfboard resin necklace-400x267Surfboard Resin Necklace photographed by David Pu'uhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/betty-belts.jpgBetty BeltsSea glass necklaces designed and photographed by Donna von Hoesslinhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/shidon-photo.jpgShidon photoShidon Naturals - good stuff!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/036.jpgGirl Power Tee ShirtGirl Power!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/034.jpgGirl-Power-Tee-ShirtGirl Power!2016-11-26T16:19:21+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/11/02/spend-this-christmas-with-matthew-and-gunnar-nelson/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/nelson-brothers-wilson-sisters-cr-brian-lowe-2016-billboard-1548.jpgnelson-brothers-wilson-sisters-cr-brian-lowe-2016-billboard-1548Photo credit: Brian Lowehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/m-and-g-crocksofa-fav.jpegmatthew-and-gunnar-nelson2016-11-02T23:01:26+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/10/17/daring-to-be-great/2016-10-21T05:25:44+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/10/01/jay-nash-songwriting-fatherhood/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/jay-nash-jessica-loucks.jpgjay-nash-jessica-loucksPhoto credit: Jessica Loucks2016-10-10T17:28:46+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/09/29/bedtime-stories/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/bedtime-stories.jpgbedtime-storiesPhoto credit: PlayingWithBrushes via Creative Commons2016-09-29T16:19:13+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/09/19/my-2016-snarky-emmy-awards-red-carpet-comments-because-im-so-qualified-to-give-them/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sofia-vergara-2016-emmy-awards-red-carpet.jpgsofia-vergara-2016-emmy-awards-red-carpetAsymmetrical done right!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/emilia-clarke-emmy-awards-arrivals-2016.jpgemilia-clarke-emmy-awards-arrivals-2016This dress was a very close second.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/minnie-driver-emmy-awards-2016.jpgminnie-driver-emmy-awards-2016https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/taraji-p-henson-emmy-awards-red-carpet.jpgtaraji-p-henson-emmy-awards-red-carpethttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tina-fey-emmy-awards-red-carpet-2016.jpgtina-fey-emmy-awards-red-carpet-2016Beautiful dress, gorgeous color and I love her hair!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tatiana-maslany-emmy-awards-2016.jpgtatiana-maslany-emmy-awards-2016Marley and I agree - this was our favorite dress of the night!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/kristen-bell-emmy-awards-arrivals-2016.jpgkristen-bell-emmy-awards-arrivals-2016Love this dress! And Kristen said on the red carpet that it was really comfortable.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/kit-harington-emmy-awards-arrivals-2016.jpgkit-harington-emmy-awards-arrivals-2016Jon Snow cleans up pretty nicely!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/kerry-washington-emmy-awards-arrivals-2016.jpgkerry-washington-emmy-awards-arrivals-2016This is exactly what I looked like when I was pregnant. (Not!)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/aniki-rose-emmy-award-red-carpet.jpganiki-rose-emmy-award-red-carpet2016-09-26T14:58:35+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/08/31/home-alone/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/fanny-pack-singer.jpgfanny pack singerJust add vacuum!2016-09-02T22:09:54+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/08/15/hot-country-rockstars-blogher16-old-dominion-awesome/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/blogher-1.jpg#BlogHer16 Expo Hanging with Rina and Kim at the #BlogHer16 Expohttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/old-dominion-matthew-talking.jpgOld Dominion Matthew Ramsey Meet and GreetMatthew Ramsey totally checking me out. Or defending the band's lameness on Twitter. In my perfect world both these statements are true.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/awesome-collage-final.jpgThe definition of awesomehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/old-dominion-and-me1.jpgOld Dominion BandHot country rockstars & happy me!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/babybezelcobalt4_1024x1024.jpgbaby bezel pendant from saressa designsMy new favorite necklace.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cards-against-humanity-collage.jpgCards Against Humanity CollageThe answer is obvious.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cetaphil-collage.jpgCetaphil gathering at Aw FudgeThis is how you throw a product party - with plenty of swag and sangria! #MyCetaphilFamilyhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cards-against-humanity-5.jpgCards Against HumanityThe answer is obvious.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/blogher-vibrator.jpgBlogHer16 Swag Bag TweetSo that happened.2016-08-17T05:29:18+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/08/03/save-money-with-groupon-coupons/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/groupon-coupon-category1.jpgGroupon Coupon CategoryWhat are you shopping for today?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/groupon-coupon-category.jpgGroupon Coupon CategoryWhat are you shopping for today?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/eyebuy-try-on.jpgEyeBuy Try OnNow I look as smart as I feel when I shop with Groupon Coupon!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/eyebuy-compare.jpgEyeBuy CompareUm, that last pair of sunglasses, I'm thinking, Nope!2016-08-03T20:49:40+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/07/19/frosted-cowboy-the-movie/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/megan-fox.jpgmegan-foxMove over Angelina, there's a new Angel in town!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/margot-robbie.jpgmargot robbieBlonde: check. Gorgeous: check. Skinny: check. The perfect Natalie.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/chris-hemsworth.jpgchris-hemsworthUm... Bradley who?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/liam-hemsworth.jpgliam-hemsworthHmmm... Chris Pine might have to move over!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/chris-pine.jpgchris-pineCould he be the man who steals Laney's heart? (He can certainly have mine!)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/zooey-deschanel1.jpgZooey-DeschanelZooey Deschanel - adorable, just like Laney Delaneyhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sandra-bullock-face121.jpgsandra-bullockThe original Laney Delaneyhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/anne-hathaway.jpgAnne HathawayMy new perfect Laney Delaney!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/angelina-jolie.jpgAngelina JolieAngel looks like a devil, indeed.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/brad-pitt.jpgBrad PittThe perfect bad boy2016-07-19T21:58:16+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/07/05/how-to-achieve-your-goals-even-when-its-hard/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/john-oliver-1.jpgJohn OliverPlease take note of how the reflection of the florescent lights makes it look like John Oliver is holding a light saber, not the sad, sad time of my "workout." https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/john-oliver.jpgJohn Oliver2016-07-14T07:29:54+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/05/23/taste-alsace-wine-swine/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/patio-collage.jpgTerrine Los Angeles Wine Tastinghttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/trimach-pinot-blanc.jpgTrimach Pinot Blanchttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/rocks-and-riesling-tasting.jpgRocks and Riesling TastingTwo more glasses than the first tasting - whoo hoo!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/patio-terrine-2.jpgPatio Terrine 2https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/food-collage.jpgpork food tastingAs you can see, being a food photographer is not my specialty. (However, eating all this delicious food is.)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/brian-mcclintic.jpgMaster-Sommelier-Brian-McClinticPhotographs of cute master sommeliers, also not my specialty.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/alsace-101.jpgAlsace 101 French wine tastingWhat a great way to start a day!2016-07-24T16:02:01+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/04/26/a-morning-dog-walk-with-beer/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/empty-beer-bottles-on-the-road.jpgEmpty Beer Bottles on the RoadThe remnants of suburban hoodlum activity2016-05-23T15:12:09+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/04/11/frosted-cowboy-book-launch-party/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/book-siging-speech.jpgBook siging speechhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/photo-booth-collage.jpgPhoto booth collagehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/book-signing-wine.jpgBook Signing.Winehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/book-signing-orchid.jpgBook Signing.Orchidhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/book-signing-laughing.jpgBook signing.laughinghttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/book-signing-flowers.jpgBook signing.flowershttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/book-signing-charlene.jpgBook signing.Charlenehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/book-signing-bellini1.jpgBook Signing.Bellini1https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/blog-candm.jpgBlog.CandM2016-04-22T00:50:52+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/03/21/spring-break-memories-super-dog-and-super-turtle/2016-03-28T12:03:30+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/03/23/an-actual-conversation-with-my-ridiculously-frustrating-son/2016-03-09T00:54:22+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/02/29/my-2016-snarky-oscar-red-carpet-comments/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/prom.jpgPromThis is how it was done in 1983!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/rooney-mara.jpgRooney MaraThe only word I have for this dress is no! https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jennifer-garner.jpgJennifer GarnerTake that Ben Affleck!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/tom-hardy-and-charlotte-riley.jpgtom-hardy-and-charlotte-rileyThis one's for you, Sis!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/saoirse-ronan.jpgsaoirse-ronanhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/naomi-watts.jpgNaomi WattsNaomi Watts wins Best Dressedhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/julianne-moore.jpgJulianne MooreBeautiful!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jennifer-lawrence.jpgjennifer-lawrenceYay or nay?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/charlize-theron-best.jpgCharlize-Theron-BestOne word: WOW!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cate-blanchett.jpgCate BlanchettSo pretty!2016-03-01T20:26:07+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/04/13/so-i-kind-of-co-wrote-this-book/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/picky-eater.jpgThe Making of a Picky Eaterhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/making-of-a-picky-eater.jpgMaking of a Picky Eater2016-02-29T13:46:42+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/05/19/music-that-made-me/2016-02-29T13:46:36+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/05/11/me-expressing-motherhood/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cellphone-pictures-2179.jpgexpressing-motherhood-dtlaHanging backstage before my big stage debut.2016-02-29T13:46:31+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/06/12/milestones-life-lessons/2016-02-29T13:46:25+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/06/29/im-50/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fabulous-50.jpgFabulous 50I'm 50 and I'm Fabulous!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/mrs-olson-breakfast.jpgMrs. Olson's Breakfast OxnardBreakfast heaven! https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/aarp.jpgAARP-membershipWTF!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-17-14-33-16.jpglululemon-calabasasThe place where expensive habits are born.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/50-dinner.jpgsummer-barbecue-dinnerA birthday dinner fit for a 50 year-old.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-20-22-35-19.jpgbirthday celebrationYes, I am wearing the same Winnie & Kat shirt I was wearing at Dale's birthday celebration. It's my new favorite shirt. So?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-20-21-21-38.jpg2015-06-20 21.21.38https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-14-20-02-40.jpg2015-06-14 20.02.40https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-14-18-38-14.jpg2015-06-14 18.38.14https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/50-lobster.jpgbirthday-dinner-lobsterI ate every last bite!2016-02-29T13:46:10+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/07/02/random-act-of-kindness-counts/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/random-act-of-kindness.jpgRandom Act Of KindnessChange the world!2016-02-29T13:46:05+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/07/24/rent-at-the-saban-theater-go-see-it/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/rent-stage.jpgRent stageYeah, my cellphone photo not so great. Trust me the theater is beautiful and the stage looked great.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/rent-at-saban-theater.jpgRent at Saban Theaterhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/blog.jpgrent-the-play-tickets2016-02-29T13:46:00+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/08/27/lost-in-virginia/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/san-fernando-valley-map.jpgSan Fernando Valley MapIt may not be pretty, but it's easy to find your way around.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/virginia-map.jpgVirginia MapThis is so not a grid.2016-02-29T13:45:56+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/09/21/2015-snarky-emmy-awards-red-carpet/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sofia-vergara-and-joe-manganiello-photo-by-jason-merritt.jpgSofia-Vergara-and-Joe-Manganiello-photo-by-Jason-MerrittMove over Brad and Angie, these two might just be the most beautiful people in the world!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/nikolaj-coster-waldau-photo-by-jason-merritt.jpgNikolaj-Coster-Waldau-photo-by-Jason-MerrittBradley who?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ariel-winter-and-sarah-hyland.jpgAriel-Winter-and-Sarah-HylandThese girls look lovely!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/kerry-washington-photo-by-jason-merritt.jpgKerry-Washington-photo-by-Jason-MerrittKerry Washington is sexy and stunning!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/niecy-nash-photo-by-steve-granitz.jpgNiecy-Nash-photo-by-Steve-GranitzGorgeous!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/aubrey-plaza-photo-by-frazer-harrison.jpgAubrey-Plaza-photo-by-Frazer-HarrisonStunning!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/alan-cumming-photo-by-jason-merritt.jpgAlan-Cumming-photo-by-Jason-MerrittAlan, you're tailor is calling!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/regina-king-photo-by-frazer-harrison.jpgRegina-King-photo-by-Frazer-Harrisonhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/allison-janney-and-hot-boyfriend.jpgallison-janney-and-hot-boyfriendYou go, girl!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/amy-schumer-photo-by-dan-steinberg.jpgAmy-Schumer-photo-by-Dan-SteinbergAmy, you're the bomb!2016-02-29T13:45:51+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/09/28/what-happens-in-writers-group/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/writers-group-wine.jpgWriters Group Winehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cork-troublemaker.jpgTroublemaker-corkThere is no reason for this picture, but seriously, how could I not post it?2016-02-29T13:45:47+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/10/05/big-news/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/contract-signing.jpgauthor-signing-book-deal-contractOh, that's just me, sitting in my messy kitchen, signing a book deal.2016-02-29T13:45:42+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/10/26/charlene-and-the-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-hair-day/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/julie-bowen-hair-collage.jpgJulie Bowen Hair CollageSo cute! https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/kim-basinger-9-5-weeks.jpgKim-Basinger-9-1/2-weeksThis is some awesome 80's hair!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/julie-bowen-hair-2.jpgJulie Bowen Hair 2https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/julie-bowen-hair.jpgJulie Bowen Hairhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/hair-on-floor.jpgHair on FloorWhy does hair off of your head look so gross?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/hair-cut-selfie.jpgshort-hair-selfieI cannot get a decent shot of me with my new haircut, so this in-the-car-at-a-stop-light-selfie will have to do.2016-02-29T13:45:37+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/11/16/lets-marvin-gaye-and-get-it-on/2016-02-29T13:45:32+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/11/23/the-definition-of-literature/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/the-mountain-story.jpgThe-Mountain-Story-by-Lori-LansensLooking for a great read? Look no further!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid.jpgDiary of a Wimpy KidHilariously funny. Not Literature2016-02-29T13:45:27+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/12/01/thanksgiving-is-over-but-im-still-thankful/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cheap-wine-collage.jpgcheap wineBargain wine from Costco - cheap and delicioushttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/desert-flower.jpgDesert flowerFinding beauty in everyday places.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cards-against-humanity-3.jpgcards-against-humanity-question-and-answer-cardActually, this one is kind of right!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cards-against-humanity-2.jpgcards-against-humanity-question-and-answer-cardSo wrong!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cards-against-humanity-1.jpgcards-against-humanity-question-and-answer-cardEven wronger! (Yes, I know that's not a real word.)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/walking-better-than-running.jpgwalking better than running2016-02-29T13:45:23+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/12/16/whats-on-your-twitter-feed/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tweet-12.jpgtweets-about-jake-owenI can't believe Jake Owen didn't tweet me back professing his undying love for me!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tweet-11.jpgtweets-about-Bradley-CooperThat Barbara Walters is a hussy!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tweet-10.jpgTweets-about-booksSo... I might be a tad self-promotinghttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/wine-tweets.jpgwine tweetsSo far no free cases of wine.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tweets-about-wine.jpgTweets about wineSo far no free cases of wine.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/twitter-feed-4.jpgTweet-about-winehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/twitter-feed-3.jpghalf-naked-guy-on-twitterYep! Totally worth it!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/twitter-feed-2.jpgTwitter FeedSo... I might be a tad self-promotinghttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dailyhotguy1.jpghenry-cavill-shirtlessUm, yep, even with a silly turkey hat, shirtless Henry Cavill is still hot!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/twitter-feed.jpgsnarky-teenage-textsHey... wait a minute...2016-02-29T13:45:18+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/01/04/what-made-me-happy-in-2015/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/happiness-jar.jpgHappiness JarElizabeth Gilbert's Happiness Jarhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/national-geographic-happiness-1.jpghappiness-journalSome days I was better than others at recording my happy timeshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/national-geographic-cheese.jpgHappiness CalendarMmmmm cheese makes me happy!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/national-geographic-2016-calendar.jpgNational Geographic 2016 CalendarMy 2016 Calendar2016-02-29T13:45:13+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/01/11/my-2016-snarky-golden-globe-red-carpet-reviews-because-im-so-qualified-to-give-them/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/brie-larson-golden-globes-2016-h724.jpgbrie-larson-golden-globes-2016-h724Gorgeous, but uncomfortable! https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/david-bowie-and-iman.jpgdavid-bowie-and-imanDear David: You will forever be missed.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/olivia-wilde-golden-globes-2016-h724.jpgolivia-wilde-golden-globes-2016One word: WOW!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/kate-winslet-golden-globes-2016-h724.jpgkate-winslet-golden-globes-2016The definition of classic 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friends!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/jennifer-lopez-giambattista-valli-yellow-dress-golden-globes-2016-h724.jpgjennifer-lopez-giambattista-valli-yellow-dress-golden-globes-2016-h7242016-02-29T13:45:09+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/01/18/why-i-dont-write/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/blog-to-be-filed.jpgto-be-filedI wonder what would happen if I just closed up the box and threw this in the garage.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/blog-mail-pile.jpgpile-of-mailOne day this will be the death of me.2018-02-02T21:27:45+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2016/02/22/frosted-cowboy-and-other-things/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/frosted-cowboy-series.jpgFrosted Cowboy SeriesAll tequila, all the time!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/3d-cover-tequila-slammer.png3D-cover-tequila-slammerhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/3d-cover-frosted-cowboy.png3D-cover-frosted-cowboy2016-02-29T13:44:59+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2012/11/20/cabbage-soup-diet-the-day-after/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/0082.jpgYogi Green Tea FortuneYou're beautiful!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/0012.jpgCream-and-sugar-coffeeHello precious!2020-10-30T01:41:27+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/03/20/awesome-graduation-announcements-from-minted/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/graduation-env.jpgGraduation envelopehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/graduation-ty.jpgGraduation-thank-you-cardshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/graduation-21.jpgGraduation anouncementhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/graduation-20.jpgGraduation.20https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/graduation-19.jpgAthletic-Graduation-Cardhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/graduation-17.jpgGraduation.17https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/graduation-18.jpgGraduation.18https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/graduation-16.jpgGraduation announcement bookletGreat for kids with extended families that live far away.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/graduation-15.jpgGraduation-custom-envelopehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/graduation-14.jpgPhoto-Graduation-announcement2015-04-10T21:29:59+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/03/10/the-waiting/2015-03-11T00:11:24+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/03/09/10k-training/2015-03-09T20:44:24+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/03/02/hes-leaving-me/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/chandler-looking-back.jpglooking backhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/chandler-1st-grade.jpg1st grade school picture2015-03-09T16:34:32+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/06/19/abc-keeping-score-middle-age/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/flag-unicycle.jpgAmerican-Flag-unicycleNow this is how I like to see Flag Day celebrated!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/abc-collage.jpgABC-Martin-FryThese blurry pics are as good as it gets with my cellphone camera!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/canyon-club.jpgCanyon-Club-Agoura-HillsThe coolest club in Agoura Hillshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/blue-toes.jpgblue-toe-nail-polishDon't my feet look youthful?2015-02-24T22:14:50+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/02/23/my-2015-snarky-oscar-comments-because-im-so-qualified-to-give-them/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-oscars-bradley-cooper-academy-awards.jpg2015-oscars-bradley-cooper-academy-awardsSwoon!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-oscars-patricia-arquette.jpg2015-oscars -patricia-arquetteTo you, Patricia Arquette, I say, "Go, Girl!"https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-oscars-julianne-moore.jpg2015-oscars-julianne-mooreGorgeous!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-oscars-naomi-watts.jpg2015-oscars-naomi-wattsThat bandeau is not working for me.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-oscars-gwyneth-paltrow.jpg2015-Oscars-Gwyneth-Paltrowhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-oscars-awards-julianne-moore.jpg2015-oscars-awards-julianne-mooreHappy Lady, you are fabulous!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-oscar-chrissy-teigen-john-legend-academy-awards.jpg2015-oscar-Chrissy-Teigen-John-Legend-Academy-Awardshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dakota-johnson-melanie-griffith-oscars-2015.jpgDakota-Johnson-Melanie-Griffith-Oscars-2015Is it me or is Melanie Griffith starting to look like Joan Rivers?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-oscar-jennifer-lopez.jpg2015-oscar-jennifer-lopezThose pink lips have to go!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-oscar-scarlett-johansson.jpg2015-Oscar-Scarlet-JohanssonWhen did Scarlet Johansson start going to Miley Cyrus's hairdresser?2015-02-24T20:59:49+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/02/17/valentines-day-suburbs/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/someecard-valentines-day.jpgsomeecards Valentines DayThis was not his card, but it's pretty appropriate for this post.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/valentines-dessert.jpgValentines DessertValentine's In the suburbs2015-02-21T00:50:21+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/02/10/teaching-daughter-lesson-at-science-museum/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/drunk-driving-simulator1.jpgdrunk-driving-simulatorDo not get in a car with these girls!2015-03-05T20:46:52+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/02/06/son-on-plane-alone-without-cellphone/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cell-phone.jpgcell phoneOops!2015-02-06T21:34:51+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/02/02/valentines-day-gift-guide-with-uncommon-goods/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/uncommon-goods-book-about-you-and-me.jpgUncommon-goods-book-about-you-and-meA gift from the heart.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ug91.jpgUncommon-Goods-Personalized-Wine-and-Beer-GlassPerfect for your Valentine's Day toast.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/uncommon-goods-tree-trunk-faux-bois-vase.jpgUncommon-goods-tree-trunk-faux-bois-vaseTwo little love birds sitting in a tree - K-I-S-S-I-N-G!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/uncommon-goods-love-letter-necklace.jpgUncommon-goods-love-letter-necklacePrecious!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/uncommon-goods-birdie-mini-dish.jpgUncommon-goods-birdie-mini-dishLove this! So cute.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/uncommon-goods-love-letter-napkins.jpgUncommon-goods-love-letter-napkinsI want to eat dinner with these every night!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/uncommon-goods-literary-scarf.jpgUncommon Goods literary scarfPssst... I want this scarf for Valentine's Day!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/valentines-gifts-for-wives.jpgValentines-Gifts-for-WivesYes, please!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/uncommon-goods-gifts-for-men.jpgvalentines-day-gifts-for-menhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/uncommon-goods-whiskey-making-kit.jpgUncommon Goods.whiskey-making-kitNothing says "I love you" like a little moonshine maker!2015-02-11T07:34:25+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/01/30/the-three-best-things-on-the-internet-this-week-according-to-me/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/kale-chips.jpgKale ChipsDo kale chips come in sour cream and onion flavor?2015-02-01T13:53:20+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/01/12/my-snarky-2015-golden-globe-comments-because-im-so-qualified-to-make-them/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/golden-globes-2015-red-carpet-jenna-dewan-tatum.jpgGolden-Globes-2015-Red-Carpet-Jenna-Dewan-TatumBeautiful dress and love the hair. Simple. Elegant. Stunning!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/golden-globes-2015-red-carpet-julianna-margulies.jpgGolden-Globes-2015-Red-Carpet-Julianna-MarguliesMehhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/golden-globes-2015-red-carpet-kate-mara.jpgGolden-Globes-2015-Red-Carpet-Kate-MaraDitch that belt, Kate!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/golden-globes-2015-red-carpet-taylor-schilling.jpgGolden-Globes-2015-Red-Carpet-Taylor-Schillinghttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/golden-globes-2015-red-carpet-selma-hyack.jpgGolden-Globes-2015-Red-Carpet-Selma-HayekStunning!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/golden-globes-2015-red-carpet-rosamund-pike.jpgGolden-Globes-2015-Red-Carpet-Rosamund-PikeIll-fitting and weird-looking. NO!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/golden-globes-2015-red-carpet-melissa-mccarthy.jpgGolden-Globes-2015-Red-Carpet-Melissa-McCarthyhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/golden-globes-2015-red-carpet-matt-bomer.jpgGolden-Globes-2015-Red-Carpet-Matt-BomerPlease take me home with you.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/golden-globes-2015-red-carpet-maggie-gyllenhaal.jpgGolden-Globes-2015-Red-Carpet-Maggie-GyllenhaalLooks like she found out she was coming to the awards at the last minute and grabbed an old bridesmaid's dress out of her closet.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/golden-globes-2015-red-carpet-lena-dunham.jpgGolden-Globes-2015-Red-Carpet-Lena-DunhamVery tasteful and pretty2015-01-12T22:04:05+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2015/01/07/firstborn-18th-birthday/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/chandler-kiss.jpgMother-son-kissThis will forever be my favorite picture of us2015-01-08T07:08:30+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/12/31/what-i-learned-in-2014-and-other-things/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014.jpg20142015-01-06T01:58:23+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/12/22/my-grandfathers-christmas-coffee-cake/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/bundt-pans.jpgbundt pansHow do you like my awesome pictorial?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/cake-batter.jpgcake-batterhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/coffee-cake.jpgcoffee cake2014-12-22T21:53:46+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/12/08/holiday-gift-guide-for-teenagers/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/hot-wheel.jpghot-wheelsThis will be in Chandler's stocking for sure.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mad-magazine.jpgmad magazinehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/gift-cards.jpggift-cardshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/abundance-of-katherines1.jpgabundance of katherineshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/geek-wisdom1.jpggeek wisdomhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/f-this-test.jpgF This TestEven over-achievers need to lighten-up and laugh for five minutes before getting back to work.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/movie-night-gift-basket.jpgmovie night gift baskethttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/california_home_t-shirt_f_grande.jpgcalifornia_home_t-shirt_f_grandeIf I give Chandler this shirt for Christmas maybe it will remind where is home really is when he goes away to college.2015-01-04T23:52:17+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/12/05/my-perfect-week/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/gringo-enchiladas.pnggreen chile enchiladasYes, I stole this photo from Pinterest. You can get the photo credit and recipe for these yummy enchiladas for gringos here.2014-12-22T15:12:01+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/11/17/christmas-came-early-this-year/2014-12-04T16:04:42+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/11/11/movie-review-muffin-top-a-love-story/2014-11-23T01:25:31+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/11/03/running-away-fast-as-he-can/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/chandler-mt-sac-finish-line.jpgMt. Sac finish linehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/mt-sac-runners.jpgMt. Sac runners2014-11-04T19:25:03+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/10/21/welcome-to-this-wonderful-world/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/great-nephew1.jpgGreat-nephewWelcome to the world little man!2014-10-26T16:21:58+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/09/22/my-work-day-inside-the-fishbowl/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/taylor-swift-boyfriends.jpgTaylor-Swift-BoyfriendsYeah, who'd want to be her?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/boyfriend.jpgHot BoyfriendI stole this from my friend Jessica's Two Funny Brains Facebook Page. You should like her page. She's M-F-ing funny!2014-09-29T13:04:55+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/09/10/book-review-early-decision-based-on-a-true-frenzy-by-lacy-crawford/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/early-decision.jpgEarly Decision: Based on a True Frenzy by Lacy Crawford2014-09-15T18:23:44+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/08/26/my-2014-snarky-emmy-comments/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-emmys-kit-harington.jpg2014-Emmys-Kit-HaringtonKit Harrington - Photo credit: Frazer Harrisson/Getty Imageshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-emmys-kate-walsh.jpg2014-emmys-kate-walshKate Walsh - Photo credit: Jason Merritt/Getty Imageshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-emmys-peter-dinklage.jpg2014-Emmys-Peter-DinklagePeter Dinklage - Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Imageshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-emmys-michelle-dockery.jpg2014-Emmys-Michelle-Dockeryhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-emmys-lena-headey.jpg2014-Emmys-Lena-HeadeyLena Headey - Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Imageshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-emmys-kaley-cuoco-sweeting.jpg2014-Emmys-Kaley-Cuoco-Sweetinghttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-emmys-julie-bowen.jpg2014-Emmys-Julie-Bowenhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-emmys-juliana-margolis.jpg2014-Emmys-Julianna-Margolishttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-emmys-julia-louis-dreyfus.jpg2014-Emmys-Julia-Louis-Dreyfushttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-emmys-anna-gunn.jpg2014-Emmys-Anna-Gunn2014-08-28T00:18:31+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/08/25/hello-old-friend/2014-08-29T05:06:30+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/08/21/are-yours-real-or-fake/2014-08-29T05:01:45+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/08/01/youve-got-spam/2014-08-08T18:23:43+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/05/29/road-trip-college-tour/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/margarita.jpgmargarita-on-the-rocks-with-saltIt looks a little toxic, but it was pretty damn good!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/backseat.jpgbackseatHangin' in the back.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-24-20-43-11.jpgMexican food and margaritaGet in my belly. Now!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-23-10-42-47.jpgUCSCI don't know what compelled me to take this picture. Except it looks like a resort in the forest. I guess.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/golden-gate-bridge-fogged-in.jpgGolden-Gate-Bridge-Fogged-inhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-25-11-18-56.jpgUC DavisThe Mondavi Performing Arts Center at UC Davishttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-24-13-44-28.jpgHumboldt-State-dormsYeah, I could see Chandler living here.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-24-11-01-52.jpgpig-kinetic-sculpturehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-24-10-51-46.jpgkinetic sculpture bikehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-24-10-48-02.jpgshark-sculptureThis sculpture was called "Bite Me."2014-07-18T16:57:02+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/07/17/my-grandmothers-candy-dish/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/candy-dish-open.jpgCandy Dish with M&Mshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/candy-dish-closed.jpgMilk Glass Candy Dish 2014-07-31T03:03:14+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/07/03/things-that-are-bad-for-you/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/wine-apron.jpgWine ApronSo nice to know I'm classy!2014-07-16T19:26:59+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/06/24/suburban-moms-go-acoustic-with-mikey-wax/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/mikey-wax.jpgMikey-Wax2014-06-26T17:41:29+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/06/18/first-day-49th-year/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/birthday-hair-dryer1-e1403099140457.jpghair dryerIt looks like something Jane Jetson would wear doesn't it?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/birthday-fried-olives1-e1403099077399.jpgFired-olivesMmmm fried olives - delish!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/birthday-hair-collage.jpgHair-after-george-michael-hair-treatmentPlease ignore my lack of make-up and focus on my gorgeous hair!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/birthday-hair-before-e1403098934255.jpgHair before George Michael Hair treatmentThis hair is in some desperate need of a little TLC2014-06-21T18:26:56+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/06/09/family-left-me-behind/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/houseboat-with-speedboat.jpgHouseboat with speedboatWe looked a little something like this.2014-06-17T06:37:54+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/05/15/biere-de-menage-release-party-for-beer-and-wine-lovers-only/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/beer-party.jpgBiere-de-Menage-release-partyJoin me won't you?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2013-06-17-19-57-41.jpgBar Rincon Whole FoodsNow that's my kind of supermarket bar!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2013-06-17-19-44-49.jpgFigueroa-beerI love it when cute boys serve me cocktails.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/biere-de-menage.jpgBiere de MenageWa-la! Bière de Ménage!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/arnold-palmer.jpgArnold PalmerIced tea + lemonade = refreshing2014-05-20T12:38:43+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/05/09/happy-mothers-day/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/silence.jpgsilence-is-goldenso true... so true..https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/funny-mom-5.jpgplaydate-humorUh, you mean playdates were supposed to be for the kids? Oops!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/funny-mom.jpgmom-humorWhat did you say?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/funny-mom-4.jpgbed-wetting-humorI might or might not have done this beforehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/funny-mom-3.jpgkid-mom-humorSo true... so truehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/funny-mom-2.jpgcomputer-humorGo play outside!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dear-mom.jpgDear momSo heartwarming2014-05-10T22:43:25+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/05/05/applying-for-school/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/application-essay.jpgSuccessul-College-Application-Essays2014-05-06T02:36:33+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/04/21/home-movies/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-21-06-29-06.jpg2014-04-21 06.29.06https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-19-15-07-31.jpgwooden-blocksAlready multi-tasking - feeding myself a bottle and opening a present at the same time.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/jaden.jpgseven-month-old-babyhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-19-17-28-16.jpghome moviesYes, I do realize this is a movie projector and not a slide projector.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-19-16-19-55.jpg2014-04-19 16.19.55https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-19-15-43-30.jpgcool grandparentsThat's my paternal grandfather on the left (doesn't he look cool), my paternal grandmother next to him, my maternal grandmother in yellow & two mystery peoplehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-19-15-14-26.jpglearning to walkDamn I was cute! Who wouldn't want to watch hours upon hours of slides with this cute baby?!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-19-15-07-19.jpglearning to walkMy mom teaching me to walk - check out her awesome dress!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-19-18-50-01.jpgFamily photgraphsWhat are you more jealous of - my awesome hairstyle or my awesome granny dress?2014-04-29T21:29:05+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/04/14/why-i-write-since-you-asked/2014-04-19T23:27:19+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/04/10/my-so-called-fabulous-yet-unlived-life/2014-04-10T14:32:15+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/04/07/running-sucks-series-this-time-she-shall-be-named/2014-04-08T19:25:33+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/04/03/my-girlfriend-got-vajazzled-on-groupon/2014-04-04T01:28:45+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/03/31/girlfriends-happiness/2014-04-02T11:54:44+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/03/25/reflections-on-running-my-first-10k-race/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/great-race-stats.jpggreat race statsNot too bad for a first racehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/5-miles.jpg5 Mile MarkerHello gorgeous!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/marley-and-chandler.jpgSorry kids!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/chandler-and-marley-close.jpgChandler and Marley closehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/bobs-big-boy-burger.jpgBobs Big Boy Burgerhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sunset-beach.jpgSunset beachhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/bradley-cooper1.jpgbradley-cooperhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/5-mile-marker.jpg5 Mile MarkerHello gorgeoushttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/elevation.jpgGreat-Race-of-Agoura-10K-elevationGulp!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/runners-bright.jpg10K runnersIt doesn't look like it, but there are a lot of people running up my street.2014-04-04T21:53:25+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/03/14/youtube-with-veggie-girl/2014-03-24T18:04:09+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2014/03/05/my-fantastique-wine-tasting-experience-at-whole-foods-venice/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-06-05-02-38.jpgwineMy fantastique autographed winehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wfv-side.jpgGildas-Coudrais-Whole-Foodshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wfv-art2.jpgGildas-Coudrais-wine-label-arthttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wfv-jamesbond.jpgI-am-fucking-James-BondIt's quirky. I like it.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wfv-cesar.jpgCesar-veni-vidi-viciWould it be weird to have "I came. I saw. I conquered." in your bedroom when you've been married for 20 years?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wfv-wine.jpgEagle-Coq-Pinot-Noirhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wfv-tastingbar.jpgWhole-Foods-Venice-wine-tasting-barWho knew grocery shopping could be so hip?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wfv-kimgidaischarlene.jpgKim-Tracy-Prince-Gildas-Coudrais-Charlene-RossKim and I with the charming and talented wine label artist Gildas Coudrais.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wfv-frenchbsboys.jpgFrench-film-makersMe with the adorable French filmmakers. (Quit calling me a cougar!)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wfv-food.jpgWhole-FoodsNow this is my kind of party food! 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(Even if I am old enough to be his mother. Sigh...)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/we-olive-olive-oil1.jpgWe-Olive-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oilhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/we-olive-1.jpgWe-Olive-Thousand-OaksThousand Oaks' newest wine bar (plus so much more).https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/we-olive-shoes.jpgMichael-Kors-shoesPretend I don't have fat ankles and these gorgeous shoes actually look cute on me!2013-10-27T01:30:23+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/10/14/running-sucks-still/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/watch.jpgraymond-weil-watchNot the ideal watch for running.2013-10-18T19:33:46+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/10/07/the-beauty-of-pinterest/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/bradley-cooper.jpgbradley-cooperHello Beautiful!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-08-26-09-53-17.jpgplastic-bags-folded-like-flagsHome organization at it's finest!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-08-25-15-02-18.jpg2013-08-25 15.02.18https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-08-25-15-02-13.jpgplastic-bag-storageThis is one heck of a mess!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pinterest-tomato-peach-2.jpgPinterest inspired tomato peach burrata saladNot too badhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pinterest-tomato-peach.jpgtomato-peach-burrata-saladThis is about as gorgeous as food getshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pinterest-mongolian-beef.jpgmongolian-beef Uh... not quite like the picturehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pinterest-mongolian-beef-1.jpgmongolian-beef A crockpot meal my kids would actually eat.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pinterest-smokey-eyes.jpgsmokey-eyesGorgeous! (But I think if I tried it I'd look like a suburban hooker.)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pinterest-backyard-2.jpgOutdoor-living-roomWhen do I move in?2014-01-22T02:38:52+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/10/04/a-brighter-smile-and-my-first-giveaway/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/brighter-girl.pngBrighter smileBooking with Brighter made me feel like this.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/brighter-logo.pngBrighter.com2013-10-17T03:57:05+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/10/01/reaching-goals/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-09-09-07-55-28.jpglay-out-clothes-the-night-before-work2013-10-04T20:10:05+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/30/breaking-into-breaking-bad/2013-10-01T22:36:41+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/27/my-unorganized-brain/2013-09-29T13:34:40+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/24/day-in-rockstar-life/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/desk21.jpgreception-deskhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dinner-collage.jpgdinner al frescoDinner al frescohttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sunday-meal-prep.jpgSunday Meal PrepGetting ready for the week.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/laundry-e1379982669988.jpglaundryRemember, I warned you how jealous you'd be of my rockstar life. So much fun and it isn't even noon yet!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/wine-collage.jpgwine-saleA girl's gotta do what a girls gotta do!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/breakfast-collage.jpgbreakfast collage2013-10-05T15:12:55+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/23/my-2013-annual-snarky-emmy-remarks-because-im-so-qualified-to-give-them/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/emmys-2013-julianna-margulies.jpgemmys-2013-julianna-marguliesPhoto credit: Getty Images via Huffington Posthttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/emmys-2013-claire-danes.jpgemmys.2013.claire-danesPhoto by Frazer Harrison/Getty Imageshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/emmys-2013-carrie-underwood.jpgEmmys.2013.Carrie UnderwoodPhoto by Jordan Strauss/Invision/APhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/emmy-awards-20131-anna-gunn.jpgemmy-awards-20131-anna-gunn-Jason Merritt/Entertainment/Getty Imageshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/emmy-awards-2013-zosia-mamet.jpgemmy-awards-2013-zosia-mamethttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/emmy-awards-2013-vera-farmiga.jpgemmy-awards-2013-vera-farmigaPhoto by John Shearer/Invision for Academy of Television Arts & Sciences/AP Imageshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/emmy-awards-2013-maria-menounos-65th-primetime.jpgemmy-awards-2013-maria-menounos-65th-primetimePhoto by Scott Kirkland/Invision for Academy of Television Arts & Sciences/AP Imageshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/emmy-awards-2013-linda-cardellini.jpgemmy-awards-2013-linda-cardellinihttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/emmy-awards-2013-lena-headey.jpgemmy-awards-2013-lena-headeyPhoto by Dan Steinberg/Invision/APhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/emmy-awards-2013-lena-duham.jpgemmy-awards-2013-lena-duham2013-09-30T23:26:31+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/19/did-you-know-that-or-fun-facts-i-wish-i-didnt-know/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/headphone-bacteria.pngheadphone bacteriaIs that more or less that's on a cellphone? (Or a toilet seat?)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/mass-water.jpgwater in spaceThank you WTF Fun Fact - that's good to know! https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fun-fact-tongue.jpgtongue-printSo if you are going to commit a crime, be careful what you lick!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cellphone-fact.jpgcellphone-bacteriaGet your dirty hands off my phone!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/electric-chair-tweet.jpgelectric-chair-tweetThis explains a lot!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/funny-tweet.jpgCell-phone-germsIs there an app to fix that?2013-09-20T16:39:51+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/18/make-you-laugh/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/im-comic-sans.jpgI'm-Comic-Sans-AssholeClick here to laugh your ass off!2013-09-19T20:33:55+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/17/today/2013-09-20T15:20:03+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/16/reasons-why-im-a-terrible-mother/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ugly-child-craft.jpgugly-child-craftProudly displayed on my kitchen table for years.2013-09-18T04:28:58+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/12/i-thought-i-was-the-worst-twerk-fail-ever/2013-09-16T12:25:23+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/10/stupid-airport-shoes/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/stupid-airport-shoes.jpgCelebrity Airport ShoesGorgeous - but the airport... really?!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/stupid-airport-shoes.jpgStupid Airport Shoes2013-09-11T21:11:36+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/09/writing-sucks/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/writing-sucks.jpgWriting SucksThis about sums it up.2013-09-10T16:19:53+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/08/sunday-in-the-suburbs/2013-09-11T00:20:16+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/07/this-is-not-a-lay-low-weekend/2013-09-10T16:18:55+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/06/hormones-make-teenagers-insane/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/winesisterhood-wine.jpgCalifornia-WineI'll be drinking a lot of this over the next five years!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/everbooks.jpgEverlost-Everwild-EverfoundThe Skinjacker Trilogy2013-09-06T17:24:07+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/05/how-to-write-a-blog-post-when-you-dont-know-what-to-write/2013-09-08T12:58:53+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/04/why-i-should-never-walk-out-the-door-without-my-cellphone/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/hawaiian-match.jpgHawaiian-shirt-shorts-comboIf only the pineapple outfit had been this "stylish!"2013-09-04T15:04:32+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/03/running-sucks/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/running-sucks.jpgRunning Sucks2013-09-10T16:21:17+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/02/shopping-for-school-clothes-with-a-teenager/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/school-clothes.jpgSchool clothesMarley's Instagram of her school clothes haul2013-09-03T22:22:03+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/09/01/its-september/2013-09-02T05:26:09+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2012/12/14/search-word-random-things/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/totally-random.jpgTotally Randomhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/scream10.jpgScream10Less scary than driving on the freeway with your 15 year old child.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/025.jpgChristmas snowmanAdorable!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/024.jpgSanta and Mrs. Claus kissingLove even more!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/022.jpgKissing Santa ClausLove!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/piano.jpgPianoChristmas Chaoshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/coffee-cup.jpgDirty Coffee CupDoes this look clean to you!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/top-searches.jpgTop SearchesUh... really?!2013-08-29T20:35:06+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/08/26/travel-reagan-library-exploring-air-force-one-the-berlin-wall-and-the-lincoln-exhibit/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/lincoln-stovepipe-hat.jpgLincoln-memorabiliaActual Lincoln Stovepipe Hat and signed copy of Emancipation Proclamation - does it get any cooler than that? (Sorry for poor quality of no-flash-allowed photos.)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/reagan-library-memorabilia.jpgReagan-library-memorabiliahttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-08-24-15-08-02.jpgMother-sonA rare mother-son picture.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-08-24-15-03-14.jpg2013-08-24 15.03.14https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-08-24-15-00-29.jpgBerlin-WallA piece of world history smack at the West End of Simi Valley.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-08-24-14-47-37.jpg2013-08-24 14.47.37https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-08-24-13-30-39.jpg2013-08-24 13.30.39https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-08-24-13-23-29.jpgbeam-from-World-Trade-Centerhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-08-24-12-33-37.jpgAir-Force-One-Reagan-Libraryhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-08-24-12-27-26-2.jpgAir-Force-One2013-09-03T22:20:52+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/08/21/just-lose-it-the-results/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-08-19-20-43-28.jpgsuburban-momsAfter 6 weeks of hard work we earned these drinks!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-08-19-20-42-08.jpgbody-confidenceNot bad for a 48-year-old suburban momhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-08-19-20-05-14.jpgWeigh-loss-resultsThe Pink Bitches Post-weigh-in, Pre-partyhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-08-19-19-37-14.jpgFitness-challenge-teamThe Pink Bitches and the infamous Phil just before weigh-inhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/before-after-front.jpgBefore-and-After-Front-sideHello flat stomach. (And goodbye boobs! WAAAH!)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/before-after-back.jpgBefore-and-After-Back-sideBuh-bye muffin tops. (And I do think my butt is a bit higher!)2013-09-04T12:34:31+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/08/19/just-lose-it-what-its-really-like-to-join-a-six-week-weight-loss-competition-week-6/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-08-19-10-03-26.jpgsavor teaThere was no savoring. I think they need a tea tag that says "Chug"https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/eating-clean.jpgEating cleanThat's a lot of food!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/survivor-food-challenge.jpgSurvivor Food Challengehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/margarita_drink-1.jpgMargarita-on-the-rocks-with-saltHello Lovely. I've been waiting six long weeks for you.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dandelion-socks.jpgTaste-of-Dandelion-teaWould you want to drink this?2013-08-20T14:26:08+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/07/22/just-lose-it-what-its-really-like-to-join-a-six-week-weight-loss-competition-week-2/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2013-07-16-19-14-30.jpgcute-wine-bar-guyOh Austin, why couldn't you have been the one hitting on me?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/wine-glow.jpgWine GlowSee how wine makes me glow? Or perhaps I'm cleverly minimizing my wrinkles with a filter. At least one of those statements is true.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cheese-sneak-collage.jpgwine-and-cheeseSome people sneak wine where they're not supposed to - I sneak food!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2013-07-14-12-24-53.jpgChicken with black beansChicken with black beans and corn. (You see that Holly - plenty of carbs!)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/pink-bitches.jpgBiggest-Loser-Style-Weight-Loss-TeamTrainer Safia Fitzpatrick (middle) hanging with Phil and his Pink Bitches2013-08-16T00:13:25+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/07/29/just-lose-it-what-its-really-like-to-join-a-six-week-weight-loss-competition-week-3/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/follow-blog-box.jpgFollow Blog BoxFill me out on the right-side side bar!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/phil.jpgBiggest-Loser-style-personal--trainerI'm going to make this into a dartboard.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/clif-builder-dieters-dream.jpgClif-Builder-BarWhich flavor will I choose today?2013-08-16T00:11:12+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/08/05/just-lose-it-what-its-really-like-to-join-a-six-week-weight-loss-competition-week-4/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/postcard-2.jpgMotivational PostcardMotivational postcard sent from Phil. I can't believe he forgot to say that I was his favorite!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/picnic-dinner1.jpgPicnic dinnerAll that's missing is a red Solo cup filled with $7 red.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/free-weights.jpgFree WeightsInstead of lifting wine glasses I've spent the last 4 weeks lifting these.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/whale-tail.jpgWhale-Tail-thongThis is not me. As much as it horrifies you to look at this, trust me if I showed mine, the high school boys at the gym would not be the only ones scarred for life!2013-08-16T00:08:00+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/08/12/just-lose-it-what-its-really-like-to-join-a-six-week-weight-loss-competition-week-5/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dinner.jpgBiggest-Loser-Style-Healthy-DinnerBefore I eat this I pull the skin off the chicken. (Sigh...)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/smart-start.jpgsmart-start-cerealThis doesn't look very naughty to me!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/someecards-diet.jpgsomeecards.diet2013-08-19T18:37:29+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/07/25/my-girls-night-out-while-all-my-friends-were-drunk-off-their-asses-and-i-was-stone-cold-sober/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/beach-house-food-orgy-collage.jpgGrilled-summer-vegetablesYes, we know how to make a meal!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cheese-mouth1.jpgmeat-and-cheese-platterMmmmm... cheese!2013-07-26T06:40:45+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/07/15/just-lose-it-what-its-really-like-to-join-a-six-week-weight-loss-competition-week-1/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/before-collage.jpgBefore-weight-loss-photoLooks like I have a lot of work ahead of me!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/just-lose-it.jpgSix-week-weight-lossI'm totally going to look like her when I'm done!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/charlene-july-2013-2.jpgCharlene.July.2013.22013-07-22T22:04:45+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/07/18/the-first-five-years/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/playgroup-babies-2.jpgbabies-portraitPhoto credit: John Hammitthttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/playgroup-babies-1.jpgBabies2013-07-21T04:22:52+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/07/08/why-pay-retail-when-you-can-get-it-free-on-craigslist/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cl-2-bird-house.jpggiant-bird-houseWhat the hell kind of bird is this for? A pterodactyl? No thank you. No thank you very much!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cl-2-entertainment-center.jpgentertainment-centerI am fascinated by this photo. Did you post this on Instagram? Pinterest? (And how much for the bikes?)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cl-box-spring.jpgfree-box-springA cat hiding place?! Ooh, I hope he sometimes peed in there, because there's nothing like the smell of cat piss - especially on your mattress! (I think I'll pass.)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cl-2-broken-tv.jpgbroken-televisionUh... no. But I'm sure if you call your waste management company they'll tell you when and where you can drop off your e-waste.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cl-2-dresser-bong.jpgdresser-with-bongMaybe next time clean off the top of the dresser before taking photos. Especially if one of the items on top of your dresser is a bong!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cl-2-dead-grass.jpgornamental-grassI thought ornamental grass was cute and fluffy. This just looks like a dead stack of hay.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cl-2-laptop-in-dirt.jpgLaptop-bagUh... when it was hardly being used was it stored in the dirt?2013-07-08T16:18:59+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/07/03/popular-baby-names-boys-girls/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/joey-tribbiani-chandler-bing-and-ross-geller-joey-chandler-and-ross2.jpgJoey-Tribbiani-Chandler-Bing-and-Ross-Geller-joey-chandler-and-rossI did NOT name my son after any of these people!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/thor-picture.jpgThorhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/thor1.jpgThorWhatever you do, please don't do this!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/carrie-baby-names.jpgFacebook Baby Nameshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/thor.jpgThorWhatever you do, please don't do this!2014-04-15T14:38:49+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/07/01/this-is-what-happens-call-someone-out-blog/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/stage-crop.jpgStevenson-Fitness-stageRockin' the stage at Stevenson Fitnesshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/stevenson-fitness-group-x-slide-21.jpgStevenson Fitness.Group-X-Slide-21Kick it Chris!2013-07-04T05:33:35+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/06/24/whole-foods-oxnard/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/whole-foods-collage.jpgWhole-Foods-OxnardThis is my kind of store!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/phone-photos-6-23-13-059.jpgAir-stream-trailer-barhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/phone-photos-6-23-13-058.jpgCraft-beers72 feet of chilled beer - yes please!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/phone-photos-6-23-13-053.jpgLow-Priced-WineYes, there are plenty of bargains at Whole Foods!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/whole-foods-rincon-collage.jpgWhole-Foods-Bar-RinconPretend the picture of me and Kim isn't blurry, that I'm sucking my stomach in instead of poking it out, and that the photo of me isn't crappy. (Please!)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/whole-foods-food-wine-collage.jpgWhole-Foods-Food-and-wineIn my head I took a lot more pictures of the amazing food and wine, but apparently in reality - not so much!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/whole-foods-bar-collage.jpgWhole-Foods-Rincon-BarGood times at the Bar Rinconhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/phone-photos-6-23-13-046.jpgWhole-Foods-OxnardBeautiful!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/phone-photos-6-23-13-090.jpgWhole Foods Shopping Bag2013-06-28T23:26:09+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/06/28/where-would-you-go-if-money-was-no-object/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/fashables-collage.jpgFashables collageNew York street style photography by Ryan Shell of Fashableshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/white-lake-sunrise.jpgWhite Lake SunriseMichigan Sunrisehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/earth.jpgEarthEarth - photo credit Tonynetone via Creative Commonshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/london.jpgLondon-Big-BenLovely London - Photo credit Tim Morris via Creative Commonshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/istanbul-grand-bazaar.jpgIstanbul-Grand-BazaarIstanbul Grand Bazaar Photo credit Brian Snelson via Creative Commonshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013-06-28-12-55-36.jpgMaui-honeymoonHoneymooning in Mauihttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013-06-28-11-48-10.jpgJuliet's-balconyStanding on Juliet's balcony in Verona, Italyhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013-06-28-11-47-42.jpgFerry-to-GreeceHeading to Greece via huge ferry slumber party2013-06-30T19:04:06+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/06/14/you-are-not-wearing-that-to-school/2013-06-16T19:28:16+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/06/10/way-way-back/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/way-way-back.jpgWay Way Backhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/coffee-cake-fail.jpgcake-disasterOops!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/coffee-cake-perfection.jpgcoffee-cake-perfectionOh yeah!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cake-reminder.jpgcomputer-reminderMy high-tech way of keeping it all together2013-06-11T03:16:30+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/05/30/palm-desert-girlfriends-getaway/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lobster-eggs-2.jpglobster-omeletIHOP eat your heart out!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lady-antebellum-dude.jpgCharles-Kelley-Lady-AntebellumSide stage and loving life!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/0791.jpgPalm-Desert-architectureA lovely neighborhood stroll.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/033.jpgJeff Bridgeshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/027.jpgspeedoUm... okay...https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ps-charlene-and-rita.jpg50 is the new 30Enjoying Dwight Yoakam at Stagecoachhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/011.jpgMirmonte-Resort-Pool-MenuDelish!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ps-cowboy-pool.jpgStagecoach-cowboyMe likey!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ps-cowboy-1.jpghot-cowboyHowdy Pardner!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/018.jpgStagecoach Music Festival 20132013-06-03T02:11:39+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/05/24/the-donut-man-best-donut-route-66/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/donutman-collage4-heaven.jpgdonut-man-donutshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/donutman-strawberry.jpgdonut-man-strawberryThis is one berry good donut!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/donutman-tiger-tail.jpgdonut-man-tiger-tailOne foot of donut deliciousness2013-05-30T12:47:58+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/05/13/how-i-spent-my-mothers-day/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/041.jpgwine-gift-basketI'm sure it won't shock anyone to know this is the basket I was hoping to win.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/040.jpgraffle-gift-basketshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/047.jpgMalibou-LakeMalibou Lake (yes I spelled that right!)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/035.jpgpancake-breakfastA Mother's Day Feast!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/032.jpgfamilyOne happy mom.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/069.jpgMothers-day-rosesSweet, but I don't think he'll grow up to be a florist.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/067.jpgrose-prunersGuess who put these away?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/073.jpgmothers-day-refrigerator-artTell your kid "I work so hard" enough times and they'll have their preschool teacher make a sign that says so.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/mothers-day-acrostic-poem.jpgmothers-day-acrostic-poemHow much did I swoon when 5-year-old Marley told me I was pretty AND hysterical? (Answer - A lot!)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/057.jpghomemade-mothers-day-cardYes, I do keep ALL of my Mother's Day gifts.2013-05-15T20:19:32+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/05/06/i-went-to-a-cake-boss-party/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cake-boss-tweet.jpgCake-Boss-TweetOh yeah, I tweeted it. That's how I roll.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cake-boss-047.jpgits-a-boyThe happy parents.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cake-boss-032.jpggender-reveal-cake-blueThe moment of truthhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cake-boss-031.jpggender-reveal-cakehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cake-boss-027.jpgFace-timeWhen "the future" becomes a reality.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/blue-cake-itsaboy.jpgcake-boss-gender-blueI was totally right!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/boy-or-girl.jpggender-reveal-cakeIs it a Boy or is it a Girl?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cake-boss-004.jpgCake Boss 004https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/candc.jpgfive-months-pregnantLook at my adorable cousin - she doesn't even look pregnant!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/outfits-with-text.jpggender-reveal-partyHmmm... boy or girl?2013-05-07T15:24:54+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/05/04/invisalign-the-invisible-braces/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/invisalign.jpginvisalignThey're practically invisible!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/buffet.jpgblogger-buffetDelish!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chandler-braces-2.jpgtraditional-metal-bracesSay cheese!2014-01-30T06:05:52+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/04/22/five-ways-to-make-every-day-earth-day-green-living/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/003.jpgunder-kitchen-sinkFor bonus points notice my environmentally-friendly cleaning productshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/water-bottles.jpgreusable-water-bottleshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/earth-day.jpgEarth-Dayhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/042.jpginside-refridgeratorMy fridge over-flowethhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/041.jpgchicken-marinadehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/031.jpgReusable-shopping-bagsYour shopping cart should always look like this!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/023.jpgdrought-resistant-gardenhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/015.jpghang-dry-laundryHillbilly back yardhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/009.jpgretro-vintge-cloth-napkinsI love my cool retro napkins!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/007.jpgcloth-napkinsNapkin station2013-05-05T17:24:44+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/04/11/jump/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/do-something-scary.jpgDo Something Scaryhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/campground-home.jpgDinkey-Creek-Campsitehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dinky-creek-etc-085.jpgcute-border-collie-dogPearl Girl taking a rest.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dinky-creek-etc-126.jpgrock-jumping-dinkey-creekAfter the splashhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dinky-creek-etc-125.jpgrock-jumping-dinkey-creekThat's my boy!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dinky-creek-etc-123.jpgrock-jumping-dinkey-creekSo graceful!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dinky-creek-etc-121.jpgrock-jumping-dinkey-creekFeeling confidenthttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dinky-creek-etc-020.jpgDinky-Creek-waterslideImagine going down this on a blow-up raft. So fun!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dinky-creek-etc-096.jpgSwimming-holeBRRR!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dinky-creek-etc-068.jpgDinky Creek.etc 0682013-04-17T02:40:54+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/04/15/quotes/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/032.jpgEat-Drink-Be-MerryPlease ignore my unkempt backyard.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/girls.jpgthe-girlsIf you have not read this book you must!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/yacht.jpgyachthttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/mahatma-gandhi.jpgmahatma-gandhiBe the change...https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/anne-lamott-0410-m.jpganne-lamottAnne Lamott, photo credit James Hallhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/mark_twain_life_1900s.jpgMark_Twain_life_1900sForever in search of the right word2013-04-17T02:43:35+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/04/08/the-1-reason-getting-old-sucks/2013-04-18T16:06:40+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/04/04/mean-girls-7th-grade/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/mama-kat-workshop-logo.jpgMama Kat workshop logo2013-04-11T19:57:07+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/04/01/the-wonders-of-craigslist/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cl-free-shower-doors.jpgFree Shower Doorshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/free.jpgFree-stuffIf it's free, it's for me. (Or maybe not!)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cl-peanut-oil.jpgcraigslist-free-oilEeew!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cl-antique-furniture.jpgcraigslist-free-furnitureJust because it's old doesn't mean it's an "antique"https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cl-car-1.jpgCraigslist-dirty-carAre the pennies and shirt included?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/craigslist-car-autotrader.jpgCraigslist-car-back-windowI'm confused - are you selling a car or showing us how nice the fall foliage looks out the back window?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/craigslist-car-6.jpgCraigslist-car-upside-downDoes the car actually drive upside-down? Because that would be cool!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/craigslist-car-3.jpgCraigslist-car-partialAre you selling all of the car or just part of it?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/craigslist-car-favorite.jpgCraigslist-carUh, maybe you could wait 12 hours and try taking this photo again.2013-04-07T13:06:04+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/03/25/so-i-won-this-contest-on-pinterest-part-3/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ws-videocharlene.jpgDanielle-Smith-video-workshopHey, here's another crappy picture of me on the Internet!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ws-daythreecollage.jpgNapa-collageWine Sisterhood Gathering 2013https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wine-sisterhood-106.jpgempty-plateAll done!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wine-sisterhood-105.jpgWine Sisterhood 105https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wine-sisterhood-104.jpgWine Sisterhood 104https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wine-sisterhood-102.jpgHess-winehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wine-sisterhood-100.jpgThe Hess CollectionOur closing dinnerhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wine-sisterhood-094.jpgNapa-Greenhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wine-sisterhood-090.jpgThe Hess CollectionThe Hess Collectionhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ws-sscollag.jpgWine-Sisterhood-ShopSo much fabulousness at the Wine Sisterhood Shop2013-12-01T02:18:59+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/03/18/so-i-won-this-contest-on-pinterest-part-2/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ws-montage1.jpgWine Sisterhood Gathering 2013Wine Sisterhood Gathering 2013https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/065.jpgQuintessa LakeWhat a view!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/059.jpgQuintessaGorgeous!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/061.jpgQuintessa Gwen McGillGwen McGil pours Illumination Sauvignon Blanchttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/029.jpgChappellet winesYes please!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/037.jpgMolly-ChappelletNapa royalty, Molly Chappellet tells us about her beautiful wineryhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/025.jpgWine sisterhood at ChappelletTime for more wine!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/023.jpgChappellet wine pourMore wine please Candice!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/chappellet.jpgChappellet-vineyardsBeautiful Chappellet vineyards in Napa Valleyhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ws-kitchen-door.jpgKitchen Door NapaThe Kitchen Door - you MUST eat here when you are in Napa2013-03-25T02:29:46+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/03/10/an-easy-week-night-dinner-with-minute-rice/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/017.jpg#LoveEveryMinute#LoveEveryMinute of this easy (and delicious) dinnerhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/chris-with-dinner.jpg#LoveEveryMinuteMy baby brother finishing his 3rd plate. (So yeah - dinner, I rocked it!)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/0041.jpg#LoveEveryMinuteMinute Rice makes dinner so easy!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/005.jpgrosemary-garlic-lemon-chickenPicky eaters - your chicken is on the right2013-11-05T17:54:58+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/03/07/home/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wine-sisterhood-068.jpgwine-and-food-pairingI could get used to this!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/004.jpgdishes-in-a-sinkSigh...https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wine-sisterhood-112.jpgOver-stuffed-laundry-hamperGuess what I'll be doing todayhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wine-sisterhood-111.jpgWine Sisterhood 1112013-03-13T15:47:19+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/02/25/my-2013-not-so-snarky-oscar-comments/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/kristen-stewart-tired-oscars-monday-work-movies-ecards-someecards.pngkristen-stewart-tired-oscars-monday-work-movies-ecards-someecardshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/anne-hathaway-oscars-2013-red-carpet-03.jpganne-hathaway-oscars-2013-red-carpet-03Love her so much!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/rita-hayworth.jpgRita-HayworthVintage Hollywood Glamhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/oscars-2013-red-carpet-helena-bonham-carter.jpgThe 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles-Helena-Bonham-Carter-2013Queen of the Promhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jessica-chastain-oscars-2013-red-carpet-07.jpg85th Annual Academy Awards - ArrivalsBreathtaking!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/oscar-bradley-cooper-red-carpet-2013.jpgOscar-Bradley-Cooper-red-carpet-2013A true prince!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/oscars-ben-affleck-jennifer-garner-oscars-2013-red-carpet-05.jpgoscars-ben-affleck-jennifer-garner-oscars-2013-red-carpet-05Hey Jen - if I tell the world you look STUNNING in my wildly popular blog will you put in a good word with Bradley for me?!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/kristin-chenoweth-oscars-2013-red-carpet-02.jpgkristin-chenoweth-oscars-2013-red-carpet-backThat bun is pulled too tight!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/kristin-chenoweth-oscars-2013-red-carpet-01.jpgkristin-chenoweth-oscars-2013-red-carpet-fullThat dress is GORGEOUS!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/oscar-zoe-saldona-2013-red-carpet.jpgOscar-Zoe-Saldana-2013-Red-CarpetMy future boyfriend's girlfriend is perfect!2013-02-27T02:56:11+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/02/18/day-trip-la-battleship-iowa/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/075.jpgWayfarers ChapelA beautiful place for a weddinghttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/072.jpgWayfarers-ChapelBeautiful!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/054.jpgKorean-Bell-of-FriendshipKorean Bell of Friendshiphttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/046.jpgKorean-Bell-of-Friendship-ParkWhat a gorgeous place for a picnic!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/027.jpgbattleship-iowahttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/hiking-trail.jpghiking trailIt becomes hard to enjoy this beauty with a whiny tween!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sunset-background.jpgSunset-beachWho could ever get bored here?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/021.jpgbattleship-iowa-16-inch-gunsThose are some big guns!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/0441.jpgsize-of-battleship-iowaThat's a BIG ship!2016-08-29T13:51:11+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/02/08/how-to-avoid-homework-in-the-digital-age/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pulp-fiction_briefcase_full.pngPulp-Fiction_briefcase_full2013-02-13T16:50:02+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/02/04/this-is-what-happens-when-your-teenage-son-gets-his-drivers-license/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/007.jpg16-year-old-with-drivers-licenseThere's a new driver on the roadhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/facebook-post.jpgFacebook post2013-02-16T21:03:43+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/01/28/how-to-wrap-a-present/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/gift.jpgart-of-gift-givinghttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/001.jpgHow-to-wrap-a-presentName blurred to protect the innocent2013-03-10T13:54:39+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/01/22/the-inspiration-for-michelle-obamas-bangs/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/charlene-and-chandler-bangs.jpglong-bangsHangin' with Chandler in 2009 (and rockin' those bangs)!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/charlene-headshot-crop.jpgCharlene headshot crophttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/michelle-obama-has-bangs-thumb.jpgMichelle-Obama-has-Bangs-thumbMichelle is bangin' it!2013-01-31T02:59:40+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/01/18/random-things-my-crazy-dog-downton-abbey-and-more/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bl.jpgDownton-Abbey-HouseWhere upper class gypsies and rednecks residehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/010.jpgDog chew toy with rope insideKing of the jungle no more...https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/009.jpgCute-dog-toyAfter one hour with my crazy dog2013-01-22T19:03:36+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/01/14/my-2013-annual-snarky-golden-globe-comments/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/golden-globes-hosts-tina-and-amy.jpgGolden-Globes-Hosts-Tina-and-AmyAmy & Tina rocked the house! (Image NBCUniversal)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013gg-jessica-chastain-soft-blue-ck-dress-golden-globes-2013.jpg2013GG.jessica-chastain-soft-blue-ck-dress-golden-globes-2013What the what? (Jason Merritt, Getty Images)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013gg-ewan-mcgregor.jpg2013GG.Ewan-McGregorSwoon! (Photo credit: Jason Merritt, Getty Images)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013gg-lawrence.jpg70th Annual Golden Globe Awards - ArrivalsIMAGE CREDIT: JEFF VESPA/WIREIMAGEhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013gg-halleyberry.jpg2013GG.HalleyBerryChanneling her inner Angelina Jolie. (Credit: Jason Merritt, Getty Images)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012gg-anne-hathaway-in-chanel-couture-2013-golden-globe-awards.jpg2012GG.Anne-Hathaway-in-Chanel-Couture-2013-Golden-Globe-AwardsStunning! (Credit: Getty)2013-01-16T01:33:29+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/01/16/my-2013-vision-board-dream-board/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/vision-board-001.jpgVision BoardThe view from my desk. (To remind me to be my very best me!)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/vision-close.jpgvision-board-dream-boardMy visions of 2013https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/vision-board-021.jpgvision-board-dream-boardMy visions of 2013https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/vision-board-056.jpgVision-Board-taking-chancesDoing scary things!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/vision-board-018.jpgVision-Board-happy-girlI want to feel like this! (And I want that hair!)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/108.jpgvision-boardMy visions of 2013https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sexy-vision.jpgsexy visionNow that's a nice vision!2013-01-17T23:51:16+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2013/01/02/palm-springs-tramway-a-los-angeles-road-trip-travel-blog/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palm-springs-072.jpgPalm Springs She's on top of the worldhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palm-springs-097.jpgView of Palm Springs Wow!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palm-springs-070.jpgPicnic lunchPicnic in the snowhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palm-springs-113.jpgPeaks Restaurant Palm Springs TramwayFancy!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palm-springs-107.jpgPalm Springs Tramway cafeteriahttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palm-springs-095.jpgRock Climbing Chino CanyonIf you look closely you can see Chandler at the top.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palm-springs-088.jpgCochella ValleyBeautiful!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palm-springs-084.jpgSnow Hiking BootsMy off-trail hikerhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palm-springs-053.jpgDesert View Trailhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/palm-springs-037.jpgPalm Springs tramwayUp we go2013-01-08T19:07:12+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2012/12/21/duct-tape-bananagrams-the-whistle-song-and-other-random-things/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/slipper.jpgslipperYeah, these are my classy house shoeshttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/banaagrams-1.jpgBananagramsFun with Bananagrams2013-01-03T14:01:08+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2012/12/12/i-think-ill-write-a-travel-blog/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/virgin-inside.jpgVirgin.insideTV screens for every seat and a whole row to myself - sweet!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/virgin-airlines-up-in-the-air1.jpgVirgin Airlines.up in the airhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/virgin-airlines-up-in-the-air.jpgVirgin Airlines.up in the airAway we gohttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pashmina_scarf_1.jpgpashmina_scarf_1This is what I look like in my Pashmina when I travel! 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Yum?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/breakfast.jpgCabbage-Soup-Diet-BreakfastYes avocado is a fruit!2021-03-12T21:40:16+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2012/11/14/cabbage-soup-diet-diary-day-two/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/011.jpgbaked potato with sour cream, cheddar cheese and baconYes, my kids still eat their dinner on the Tupperware plates I purchased when they were toddlers - don't judge me!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/009.jpgmini bell peppers and snap peasThe peppers were delish!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/008.jpgsteamed butternut squashTasty!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/001.jpgBaked potato with butterDon't be fooled - I put on waaaay more butter than this!2012-11-16T14:01:20+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2012/11/15/cabbage-soup-diary-day-three/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/007.jpgYogi-Green-tea-fortuneThe only thing multiplying is the hunger in my stomach2012-11-17T21:53:18+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2012/11/08/work-that-pole-hey-why-not/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/i-voted.jpgI VotedI Voted. Did you?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dave-at-poles.jpgHanding off I Voted StickerHere's your sticker. Thanks for voting! (Photo credit: Susan Pascal)https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/charlene-at-poles.jpgCharlene at polesWork that pole! (Photo credit: Susan Pascal)2012-11-10T16:08:46+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2012/10/19/oprah-says-i-shoud-spread-positivity-pay-it-forward-and-ignore-spell-check/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/stickers.jpgsticker-with-purchaseYay! Stickers!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/paperdoll.jpgPaper-dollC'mon how cute is this?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/bubblegum-tee.jpgTomboy-style-bubblegum-teeAdorable!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/love-tee-shirt1.jpgLove-tee-shirtDon't you just LOVE this shirt?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/love-tee-shirt.jpgLove tee shirt2012-10-22T19:51:22+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2012/10/03/a-wii-u-review-or-when-mom-bloggers-and-gamers-collide/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/wii-u-075.jpgeye-candyWell hello...https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/wii-u-mario-bros-2.jpgwii-u-mario-bros-2Almost as much fun as Disneyland!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/wii-u-mario-bros-1.jpgwii-u-mario-bros-1Hamming it up with Yoshihttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/wii-u-experience-family.jpgwii-u-experience-familyhttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/chocolate-lolipops.jpgchocolate-lolipopsUm, does he come with the lolipops?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/cookies-with-custom-logo.jpgcookies-with-custom-logoYum!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kim-and-charlene.jpgKim and CharleneJust two moms hanging out on a Sunday morninghttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/wii-u-nintendo-land.jpgWii-U-Nintendo-LandGo Chandler, go!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/a-wii-u-gamers-paradise.jpgA-Wii-U-Gamers-ParadiseWhen mom bloggers and gamers collidehttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/suburban-moms-dancing.jpgSuburban-moms-dancingHaving fun2012-10-04T07:37:31+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2012/09/24/my-annual-snarky-emmy-remarks-because-im-so-qualified-to-give-them/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/emmy-juliannemoore.jpgEmmy.Julianne+MooreShe's gorgeous, but this dress just doesn't do it for me!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/emmy-heidi-klum.jpgEmmy.Heidi KlumWTF?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/emmy-edie-falco.jpgEmmy.Edie FalcoI LOVE THIS DRESS!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/emmy-elizabeth-moss.jpgEmmy.Elizabeth MossLove it!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/emmy-ginnifer-goodwin.jpg64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards - ArrivalsAdorable!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/emmy-january-jones.jpgEmmy.January JonesGorgeous dress - but the hair? Meh.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/emmy-kristen-wiig.jpgEmmy.Kristen WiigBBQ Chic2012-09-25T00:33:00+00:00monthlyhttps://charleneaross.com/2012/09/21/i-just-saw-the-endeavour-space-shuttle-fly-over-my-head/https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/384.jpg384Time to head home.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/377.jpg377In a word: AWESOME!https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/357.jpg357Love this skirt/converse look. If I attempted it I'd look like a dork.https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/353.jpg353Will they ever remember?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/361.jpg361Waiting for the shuttle in the hot Malibu heathttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/365.jpg365Waiting, waiting, waitinghttps://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/345.jpg345What kind of shipwreck or crazy thing happened here?https://charleneaross.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/344.jpg344Just another sunny day at Pt. 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