August 2004. Lake Tahoe (California side). Twizzler, age 3, walks to the beach. He figured it was easier to carry his bucket on his head than in his hands. I have always loved this picture. Back then, Twizzler hardly talked. He was a late bloomer, waiting til he could speak in full, correct sentences before…

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….and is it any wonder that Twizzler had the time of his life last week at Cub Scout Day Camp? As a woman with NO experience with weapons (not counting nails and wooden spoons, of course) it is kind of amusing to witness boys’ obsessions with guns and all other weaponry. I have to admit…

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I thought about writing a little bit more about Mommy Guilt, since one of MamaKat’s writing prompts this week was inspired by my confession of mommy guilt on Tuesday. But I figured I’d already been too hard on myself this week, and would focus on something different. Like this prompt: 3.) I’ll be happy when…

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School has been out for a week now. Here’s a little re-cap of what we’ve been up to, and what we have to expect for the next little while, along with some random thoughts in my head today. Because that’s just how my brain is working right now. Summer started off with some rain. The…

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I was asked last week to do a guest post for my friend over at Chicken Nuggets of Wisdom. Please stop by there today to read my Summer Survival list….and then come back here and tell me what your best summer tip is. How do you make your summer enjoyable? I recommend that you browse…

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Yesterday, in the middle of talking “mold remediation” with the 2nd company to visit our house and the neighbor’s in the course of a few hours, I heard a man call out…..”FED EX!” I ran upstairs. I was expecting a package. Inside that package was something very high up on my wish-list. A Canon L-series…

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Necco! I felt a little guilty yesterday taking the spotlight away form Necco…..it was her special day, after all. 10 years old! Wow! Here are 10 things I love about Necco: 1-She is a peacemaker. She has a true desire for other people to be happy. 2-She is quietly talented. She is not boastful and…

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What are your thoughts about me moving my reviews and giveaways back onto this blog? Is it a bad idea? Good idea? I’m having an urge to consolidate. Maybe you couldn’t care less. ;) I’ve been weighing the pros and cons, and I’m having a tough time deciding….I think I need to hear some feedback….

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Yes, even in the midst of chaos, life goes on, and wonderful things still happen. I feel loved. Maybe not by the County, but certainly by my wonderful friends and family. Thank you for all of your kind comments to me as I freaked out about my house. Can you believe that I have hardly…

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Towards the end of the day yesterday, I began hearing from the Health Department. They sent out an inspector around 4:30. He checked out the neighbor’s house, took pictures, and slapped these lovely signs on their front door. It’s really depressing to be living next door to this, but I am thrilled to see those…

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