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Yikes - Christmas is Only 3 Weeks Away
I'm in denial! My son wants a kayak! Really, in the winter, and where will we put it? So, racking my brain for something for an almost 20 year old (who is 20 2 days after Christmas so I need double...
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The Adventures of Captain X
For anyone who is looking for a quick, short movie starring the Jolly cousins, click here. Thanks to Michael for keeping the "thittle kids" occupied with cinema magic on New Year's Eve while we...
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On the 12th Day of January...,,
I realized I had not been very good at my New Year's Resolution of being better at keeping my blog updated. It wasn't for lack of trying. Seems there were some tech issues and things weren't saving,...
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Who's Behind the Mask???
So today was the first day of Design 2 and the project was to design a mask. Not really sure what it is - a mythical creature perhaps? but I think the boy has talent. Please keep him in mind for all...
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"Half a Tank, You're Walking"
That quote can be attributed to Roy Oscarson, affectionately known as PaPa. Somewhere along the way when he imparted all his many words of wisdom one of his gems was to never let your tank go below...
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Bye Bye Little Red Truck
Many moons ago (7 +years) Aunt Kristi worked her decorating magic and turned baby Andrew's new room into a cute Pottery Barn red truck wonderland. This theme has worked perfectly for a LONG time....
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Hallowed Ground
Gorgeous, glorious day last week. 70 degrees in February. I asked Andrew where he wanted to go - park, zoo, take Daisy for a walk. He wanted to go see BB. Andrew was only 2 when BB left us, so he...
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Alfred's Fine Dining
I'm a bit behind with my holiday here, after a broken keyboard and flaky internet connection I think I'm up and running again. We never make a big deal about Valentine's. Some little gifts for the...
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Because I Have Been Given Much
In this day and age where we feel so much of what we have tangible slipping away (401K, housing value, money) it has given me the opportunity to truly reflect on the things which are most priceless...
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My Husband's a Lucky Man
Because I love to mow the lawn!!! I grew up never mowing the lawn but in my years of home ownership I have become obsessed with this duty. Today was the first day it really needed it after the LONG...
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Chicago, Chicago!!!
My dear hubby has been making to trek for a year and a half now to "The Windy City" (which is not named the Windy City because of the wind, but I digress - you'll have to go on a tour of the Hancock...
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Junior Ring Day
A big day in a Junior's life at St. Joseph's Academy is when you get your junior ring. It's made me melancholy for mine - I lost it about 15 years ago on a trip. It was a fun day for Madeline and all...
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My Favorite Things
So, Oprah has her favorite things show. Well guess what? I have my favorite things blog post. It just so happens that some of my 3 favorite things are from some of my 3 favorite people. They really...
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Arrivederci (or Farewell)
ITALY!!!ITALY!!!ITALY!!!Since the time we dropped him at the airport in St. Louis on May 4, Michael has fully immersed himself in all things Italian. It couldn't be more perfect. He's one of 2 boys...
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Am I the First to Break the News?
As I was perusing the Internet the other day, I found myself on the Church News website and saw new Temple Presidents announced - never dreaming that one of the pix that would pop up would be of Uncle...
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Back From Hiatus
Life is just too dang crazy. Between Facebook, e-mail, regular mail, DVR, reading other people's blogs - my blog got a little ignored during the last few months. So, mainly because my friend Kelly...
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A New Year, A New Age
2010 46 2010 46 2010 46 2010 46 2010 46So along with the world turning 2010, I get to turn a year older too - 46 sounds a lot better than 2010, but seriously - we're looking at 50 in the not too...
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Hello Winter!
I don't mind winter too much. Actually kind of enjoy it. I've discovered I like to run when its coldout. I like being at home and working on projects. I don't mind the getting dark early. What I...
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Totally Random Post
My darling daughter likes to come home from school and make herself a nest on the couch to do her homework/text/catch up on American Idol. Inside the nest today was hummus and carrots; dirty socks; a...
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If You Had an Extra $1,500 ....
What would you choose to spend it on? A fun, warm getaway maybe? Or some new furniture? Or how about kidney stone surgery for your dog. Oh yes, that's what I would choose. Seriously, the cost of...
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