Exposed & Vulnerable

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I have changed my mind a hundred times about whether or not I was going to write this post.  I decided that to give myself more motivation and to hold myself accountable to the goals I’ve set, ... Read More

Peas In a Pod

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Crindalyn and Me This picture is from 3-1/2 years ago right before Crindalyn moved away to Long Beach, Washington.  We spent part of a day together before she left just hanging out and saying goodbye... Read More

My Sister

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Erika Anne. Supportive. Loving. Mother. Sister. Daughter. Confidant. Co-conspirator. Smart – no, really – SCARY smart. Dedicated. Hard-working. Funny. Friend. Until the last year, we haven... Read More

Mothers

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I received this as an e-mail from Aaron’s mom and step-dad, Tom & Carol, today.  I love it, and I thought it should be out in the open for all the mothers I know to see. Real Mothers don&#... Read More

Reckless Abandon

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I saw a quote on Facebook that one of my friends’ daughters said about her . . . it was, “Mom, you’re thebomb.com!”  It’s the perfect description of my mom, and even-tho... Read More

Thank You!

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I owe much to my friends; but, all things considered, it strikes me that I owe even more to my enemies.  The real person springs life under a sting even better than under a caress.  ~André Gide I s... Read More

Putting it Together

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I have gained weight.  It’s a fact of life – unfortunately, it’s not a fact I’m happy with.  I am working on it, though, so it will get better.  Don’t get me wrong &#8... Read More

Lucy’s Hiding Place

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The other day I was trying to find Lucy, but I wasn’t having any luck.  Finally, I heard her collar tinkling from our closet.  Even then I didn’t find her right away.  I’m just re... Read More

Dilemma Solved

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One of my favorite blogs to read is Ree Drummond’s The Pioneer Woman.  I’ve posted recipes from Ree’s blog, I’ve entered her photography contests, and I laugh each time I read... Read More

OH.MY.GOSH!!!

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I have always known my parents were a little off center mentally, but now I have proof (though I’d have loved to do what they did, too!). I already talked about their trip to Park City, Utah, an... Read More

Hamburger Soup

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This week Sunday night at our house was pretty quiet.  Just the dogs and me.  I had some hamburger I needed to use, so I made Hamburger Soup.  This is kind of my own creation, but it originally sta... Read More

OCD Family Organization

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Anyone who knows me even on a basic level knows how OCD I can tend to get when it comes to our family calendar.  In THIS post, I explained exactly how anal I can get about it, and while I was talking... Read More