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Election Woes

Can anyone else relate to poor little Abbie? Only a few more days and it will all be over.

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New York

This past weekend our family took a weekend trip up to NY. To say we had a phenomenal time would be an understatement. We caught the Amtrak train out of Baltimore and took a lovely 3 hour train ride...

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She's In Love

At any given moment, any one of us who lives in this house is apt to break out in song.  "Poor Unfortunate Souls,  "Kiss The Girl," "She's In Love," or a myriad of other songs come pouring forth...

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Finally

At least, this is what my kids said when they woke up this morning to see our first snowfall of the year.

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Praying for Katherine

Tomorrow,  our next door neighbor will have her first round of chemo.  Katherine was diagnosed with breast cancer at the beginning of January.  She's not yet 40, has a husband, and two young sons.  She...

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Needle Case

Almost a year ago, I mentioned I'd taken a knitting class.  I have to admit that I STILL have not finished the sweater.  However, I have the back, front, and both sleeves finished. I just need to learn...

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Knitting Complete

I finally finished my sweater! I stitched up all the seams tonight.  I'm so happy to have completed my first and probably last sweater. And, it took me less than a year to do it.  Barely, but it was...

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Refreshed

I had a full weekend!On Friday afternoon, I headed up to Baltimore for the Apologia Real Refreshment Retreat.  My friend, Melissa, who had been last year, invited me.  It was a wonderful weekend of...

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Spring Break

Click here to view these pictures largerMy parents came for a visit.   We had planned for them to come in late March so we could all go and enjoy the beautiful Cherry Blossoms.   However, mother nature...

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Overdue Update

Click here to view these pictures largerWell it's been a LONG time since I've updated the blog. Sorry but life has been busy filled with activity, vacations, and fun.  Here's a really quick rundown of...

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Back to School

This morning I was on my morning walk and witnessed some of the sweetest moments ever! Today was the first day back to school where we live.  I saw all ages of kids outside getting their first day of...

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It's Official

                                       I have 2 teenagers in the house!My babyturned 13 today and is officially a teenager.I think he had a pretty good day.  He had the day off from school, had a...

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The BIG one!

Click here to view these pictures largerLast Saturday was my 40th birthday.   We spent the morning at the soccer field and watched as Connor and his team won their 2nd game of the season.  They played...

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Quilt Deuce

A few months ago, I mentioned I'd finished a Faux Chenille Quilt for Jessica.  This weekend I was able to finish Connor's quilt.   Admittedly, I didn't think it would come out as well as Jessica's...

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Veteran's Day

Scott received a letter from my nephew.  My sister thought it was a school assignment but his teacher said that he did it all on his own.It made Scott's day.

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Happy New Year

Yikes.. it has been a while since I posted.Some highlights since I last posted...Kids finished and performed in the play Dr. DolittleThanksgiving ...... with 26 in attendance.. our largest...

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Got Tuba?

Connor performed in the District Band Concert this weekend with about 100 other middle schoolers in our area.For your listening pleasure, here are a few of the selections from the concert. Way to go,...

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February Happenings

We had about 11.5" of snow the day before Valentine's.   It was a heavy, wet snow and hard to shovel.  But, we all enjoyed a snow day. Went to dinner with our good friends for Valentine's Day.  Good...

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Head West They Say

It's been a long, cold, winter. Spring has finally decided to show up and appears to be here to stay.  I love the the flowers that slowly peak out and bloom. Daffodils, crocus, tulips, and my favorite...

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Welcome (Back) to California

We arrived a few weeks ago and have pretty much unpacked and are for the most part settled.  The Antelope Valley is just as we left it. Hot, dry, and windy.  It took about 4-5 days for all of us to...

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Uh Oh... Mono

On our way driving across the country from VA to CA, Connor complained of a sore throat. After the 3rd day,  Scott said, "Look at his throat." I did and said, "He's got strep." So we continued on our...

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Sweet 16

Our baby girl turned 16.From riding a bike.....to driving a car.....Happy Birthday, Jessica!  We love you and are so blessed to have you in our lives. 

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Mustangs

This is why having cool Uncles is so awesome!Thanks, Havoc!Jessica always said she wanted her first car to be a mustang!  This is as close as she's gonna get.

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Birthdays

Connor celebrated his 14th birthday this week.  We celebrated by enjoying lunch at Olive Garden and  eating ourselves silly.  We ate so much for lunch, we had cake and ice cream for dinner and then...

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Happy 19th!

I can't believe that it has been almost a year since I posted last.  That is pretty bad!  But, not sure if anybody EVER checks this anymore so I guess it's not such a big deal. Today, Scott and I...

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