Hi there, this is Charles writing on behalf of Tess. I am in Hong Kong and this morning was talking to Tess, who is still in Toronto. Believe it or not, Tess actually asked me to post the following pictures of her! Please enjoy... they are terrific and flattering shots of Tess at the cottage last week!
Tess poses on Canadian Shield rocks after swimming from the main island to a smaller island... WOW - about a 30 minute endeavour!
At left and below, Tess plays in the water with the kids. Below right Tess sits with Carys on a boatride.
Ciao!
Holy cow you look HOT! HOT! HOT! So strongly confident too - it is good to see you enjoying summer darling.
xoxo
Posted by: Boulder | July 20, 2006 at 05:52 PM
oh i luv you lady of the lake. you've inspired me to lose weight.
Posted by: Lala | July 20, 2006 at 06:39 PM
Ok, as your older sister, you are not supposed to look better than me, but DAMN girl you look amazing! I am not going to be able to wear a bikini this year.
Keep it up :-)
Your enious sis,
Auntie P xoox
Posted by: Auntie Pammie | July 20, 2006 at 08:09 PM
you are an inspriation to all women who have borne children via c-section (keeping in mind that most don't have 3 at a time!!!)...
you look maaavaalous darling!!!!
miss you lots...xo lyns
Posted by: lyns | July 20, 2006 at 08:29 PM
Tess, you are the woman who has it all...
Posted by: Maggs | July 20, 2006 at 08:55 PM
Tess, you look divine!! I absolutely love your swimsuit...do reveal where you purchased it. the color is beautiful. I love your big sunglasses and massive hat! you do summer quite properly.
Posted by: Polly | July 21, 2006 at 12:00 AM
you are HOT!! you look like liz hurley, only sexier! never mind charles as my boyfriend, I'll have you as my girlfriend any day ;-)
Posted by: tertia | July 21, 2006 at 01:52 AM
No fair. How come you get to look like that and I have to be a fat cow? Having triplets turned me into a big blob. You look amazing!
Posted by: Monica | July 21, 2006 at 11:01 AM
*wolf whistles*
but, um....isn't that water COLD? i mean, i'm a wimp if the pool is below 80. i can't imagine canadian lake water is pleasantly warm. i'll take my gulf stream, thankyouverymuch :).
oh, did i forget to mention *wolf whistles*?
Posted by: knobody | July 21, 2006 at 11:49 AM
Owow! Tess you look smokin! Maybe I won't be able to be commando anymore ;) I love you and can't wait to see you! xox
Posted by: Commando Kiddlett | July 22, 2006 at 12:34 AM
Tess, you are gorgeous!! I knew that (the divine) MC was one lucky man to have a terrific woman like you but VA-VA-VA-VOOM!!!
Posted by: sheilah | July 22, 2006 at 12:45 AM
Tess! I second all the above motions! 'looking fine Mrs. Kotter'
cheers!
Posted by: kara | July 24, 2006 at 05:38 AM
YIKES! Now I KNOW I am joining Jenny Craig. Seriously! Been planning on it, but most certainly will now:)
I was the same as you, even after four kids. Well, in all honestly, I was not THAT hot, after the fourth pregnancy, but still was after the second.
However, I had my kids a lot younger than you, so it was easy. My metabolism was still working with me, not against me. You and I are the same age (actually I think I may be a bit younger...can't remember) and I look about 10 years older and certianly NOT that lean and muscualr anymore. How DO you do it?? Sheesh!
Honestly, tell us your secret! That bikini is SO CUTE! I have not worn one of those in over ten years, but I plan to next summer!
I hope you appreciate your body and don't take it for granted like I did back in the day. I am sure you do appreciate it, right!?!?!!
Posted by: Lowa | July 24, 2006 at 06:08 AM
My dear you look fantastic!!
Posted by: Karen | July 26, 2006 at 04:10 AM
Wow- that's one hot mama there! Hope you are having a great vacation.
Posted by: Leggy | July 26, 2006 at 09:52 AM
Tess, I have read your blog for a long time, have often thought you were beautiful; from the wedding photo on --- especially those photos from church a few weeks back --- utterly luminous! But just when I thought it wasn't possible--- here you prove you are even moreso than we all thought--- inside and out--- you are stunning!
Posted by: ciretta | July 28, 2006 at 07:32 AM
how can you possibly look THAT good after c-section and triplets?! my stomach is one huge pile of extra skin....no matter how many sit ups i do. flabby, bread-doughy skin. you, on the other hand, are bee-u-tee-full! go you!
Posted by: karla | July 29, 2006 at 10:38 AM
You are most beautiful!
Posted by: Wenchy | July 31, 2006 at 01:54 AM
Beautiful pictures Tess! You are simply amazing!
Posted by: Janis | August 07, 2006 at 07:35 AM
Wow, definitely not the body I would've expected to see on a mother of triplets. I only have one and I don't look like that! Kudos!
Posted by: Claudia | August 10, 2006 at 04:54 AM
First off wow! To look like that after all those babies is such an accomplishment and hard work.
Second your babies are beautiful. I found your site of Tertia.org and have spent the last month or so on and off going through the archives reading your posts. You've made ME want to live in Hong Kong now!
I am confused though the last post you made said you weren't going to be able to go on your trip. what happened? I'm glad you did though, seeing old friends is the best.
Posted by: Cristy | August 13, 2006 at 08:14 AM
PLEASE tell me there is a lot of photo editing on those bikini pictures!!! Holy cow girlfriend - AND TRIPLETS? That will keep me reeling awhile! I need to post those pics on my fridge to get me more motivated:). Quite proud of you!
Posted by: Doni Brinkman | August 27, 2006 at 09:24 AM