Mommybloggers.com is proud to introduce you to Chris, author of the blog formerly known as The Big Yellow House. Since 2004, Chris has kept her readers laughing with her quick wit and ability to tell it like it really is. As the mother of a large family, Chris has plenty of material, and she never disappoints. From kids "helping" with home renovations, to stories from the Little League bleachers, this busy mom shares her day to day adventures with her lucky readers. Her entries are full of life, and even on the rough days, you can feel her love and warmth for her family flowing.

We love her ability to capture those little triumphs and tragedies of parenting, and to make them significant. Her comedic timing is fantastic, yet she also writes movingly about more weighty matters. Chris gives a real world glimpse into the life of a big, happy family. Rather than painting a picture of sainted motherhood, Chris is the type of mom you wish lived next door. We just adore her. But don't take our words for it. We invited some of her readers to share what they love about Chris:

Sheryl marvels at her sanity:

Chris is so funny, and such a great writer. She's really an inspiration, because she has twice as many kids as I do, and is still sane! Plus she's very down to earth, and it's comforting to read a blog that tells it like it is. I'd love to tell you more wonderful things about Chris, but my 5 year-old informs me that my 3 year-old just stuck marshmallows in the toaster.

TBG sees Chris as a role model:

I have read Chris at the big yellow house from the beginning. I enjoy her take on her children and her life as a mother. She is a great role model on what I would like to be someday, I have always dreamed of a big family and in our 2.5 family society it is nice to see someone who has decided to have lots of children and loves it. She is an all around beautiful person. I will continue to read about her family as long as she posts.

Jamie shares how Chris inspires her:

I just started reading Chris's blog. Not only am I in awe of her amazing mothering abilities (I can barely manage two kids) but she eloquently expresses her feelings on motherhood. One day she has me laughing and the next day I am moved to tears by her posts and her beautiful photography!

Ben is intimidated, but only a little:

Chris is simply awesome. A wonderful sense of humor, dedication to her family, and keen insite into how things really work. I love reading her blog and I'm more than a little intimidated by her ability to handle such a big gang of people.

Jody, of and baby makes 6! explained why she keeps coming back for more:

I started reading Chris blog a few months after she started writing. I was immediatley drawn to her wit and daily tales of her (then) 6 children.

Why do I enjoy reading her so much? She is engaging, funny, serious, gifted, and beautiful inside and out. Some days she has me wiping away a tear, others laughing out loud, causing my kids and husband to gather round the computer to see what made me laugh so hard.

I recently have been going through a very tough time. My 48 yo husband had a stroke, and I was devastated. Although we have never met in real life, Chris picked up the phone and called me. With 7 kids at home, she took time away from them to call me and offer a shoulder to cry on.

To sum it up, she is genuine.

Tori appreciates the laughs, and the perspective:

Chris cracks me up. I thought I had it tough with 4 kids but she trumps me and remains funny and humble at the same time. I am quite a new reader to her site but come away chuckling and yet full of her energy that just exudes from the page!
Thanks for your insights Chris.

Chris has attracted a huge following - we invite you to join us this afternoon as we feature our interview with the very funny Chris.