About Me
Hello. Welcome to my blog. My name is Kristen McLane. I’ve been married for eleven years to Adam McLane (one of the creative forces behind Youth Ministry Exchange). I’m also mom to a seven year old pink-loving fairy princess and a Power Ranger-karate-obsessed four year old. We have a friendly yellow lab named Stoney and two cats whose names are Lovely Gorgeous McLane and Explorer Firecat McLane. (Update: We are down to one cat because Explorer ran away.) As you can tell from their kitten’s names, my children have vivid imaginations.
My blog is a collection of things that interest me, particularly as a mom. Having children ensures that I will never run out of fresh material. If you read my blog you will also see that I love books. I’m at the library at least once a week, often more.
I used to love cooking but my children are in a picky eating stage so my current specialty is peanut butter sandwiches or macaroni and cheese. The less fancy the better. These days I am more a collector of great recipes than I am a great cook.
My husband and I love to travel together. I am also a runner. I run for my sanity. I’m not an athlete by any stretch of the imagination but I did accomplish a half marathon in 2007.
One reason I’m here is to make friends in the blogging community, so please don’t be shy about leaving a comment. Feel free to email me as well at mclanek@gmail.com.
February 17th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Kristen ~ I am so happy that you left a comment at my blog, otherwise I wouldn’t have found your site. I’m adding you to my Google reader, because this sounds like a great place to visit each day. Oh, and thanks for the book recommendation about donating hair. I will definitely look for it!
March 1st, 2008 at 9:34 pm
You sound terribly interesting! OK maybe you just sound like we have a lot in common
Thank you for stopping by my blog earlier and leaving a comment about the cupcakes!
March 4th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Just thought you should know that I am so thankful to have “found” your blog! I love reading what you write. I KNOW you to be a terribly interesting person and I am thankful for you. Just thought you should know!
March 15th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Guess who won prize #44?
Yep it’s you! Please be patient while the prize donor is contacted. They will be in touch with you soon. Congratulations!!!!!!!
March 25th, 2008 at 7:56 am
The resurrection eggs are a great idea.I put the book, Princess Bubble, in my girls basket this year and love the message of that story. Have you reviewed Princess Bubble?
May 22nd, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Thanks for dropping my blog and suggesting the mommy/daughter summer book club.
And kudos for being a runner. I am a so, so novice runner. I am now in my 7th week of running. At this point my goal is to complete the 8 week “intro” challenge and have no injuries. You’re welcome to check out my “faith walk” blog over at:
http://www.theaccidentalpharisee.blogspot.com/.
May 30th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Kristen, I talked to Adam today while we were filming my baptism video and it was so great to discover your blog. I am sad that you guys are leaving - as we just started coming to the church and it would have been so great to get to know you. I will be adding you to my favs and hopefully we will get to know each other better over the blog. It is incredible to see God work through your life and what doors He can open when we least expect it. Many blessings!