About

Welcome

My name is Kristen McLane.  This is my little corner of the Internet where I blog about things that interest me, particularly as a thirty-something year old mom.

In 2008 my husband, Adam and I packed up our belongings and relocated the family from Detroit to San Diego.  I invite you to also check out Beyond the Zoo where we let you in on places to eat and fun things to do in our adopted hometown.

I’ve met many wonderful new people and even reconnected with old friends through my blog.  Please don’t be shy about leaving a comment!

Another way to connect is to follow each other on Twitter.  Or drop me an email at mclanek@gmail.com.

About Me

• I was born in Irian Jaya, Indonesia (now called West Papua).  My husband prefers to believe I was raised in a Disney studio.  (Have you seen The Truman Show?)
• The strangest thing I’ve eaten is grubs (blame it on my missionary kid upbringing).
• I graduated from Abington Sr. High School, in the suburbs of Philadelphia.
  
• My husband and I met on a blind date during our freshman year at Moody Bible Institute.
• The one and only time I’ve ever fainted was in church (and yes, I was pregnant).
• My first child was supposed to be a boy.  Boy, did she have us fooled!
• The good news is that we already had a name picked out when my son was born two years later.
• During my first pregnancy I craved bacon.  24-7.
• Someday my daughter and I are going to Hawaii.
• The strangest thing in my kitchen cupboard is an eleven year old can of salmon.
• I ran a half-marathon in 2007.  And lived to tell about it.
  
• I am adventurous.  I love to travel and explore.
• Those who can see past my quiet facade know that inside is a crazy, fun loving girl.
• My husband and I celebrated our ten year anniversary in Northern Ireland.
  
• The “simple things” are my favorites – collecting sea shells on the beach,  watching a beautiful sunset and enjoying time with my family.
• I am a former youth pastor’s wife (same husband; new job).
• My indulgences are anything chocolate, chai tea and a good book.
• I don’t watch much television.  I prefer travel documentaries and food shows.  Except when The Amazing Race is on.
  
• Stuff I (could) but would rather not live without (in no particular order): Mac computers, Ipod Touch, Wii Fit, Nikon D60, Netflix, Fergie.
  
• I’ve been blogging since 2006.  I have my nerdy tech husband to blame thank.