Five years ago, I picked up this teeny tiny two day old ball of fur. She was from a litter of six; they said her mother died. She fit in the palm of my hand with plenty of room left over. Her eyes were closed up tight, but she had a fierce sense of smell; … Continue reading Puppers is 5!
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Happy birthday, Sahara!
I can't believe my little girl is 19 today. She's all grown up and living in her own little house. She has a full time job and recently earned a promotion there. It's hard to believe that she's a grown woman and not a kid anymore... Sahara and Sawyer (her cousin) on Christmas Eve ...but … Continue reading Happy birthday, Sahara!
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Gift wrap station
I have tried multiple ways to store gift wrap over the years: on curtain rods mounted on a closet wall, in a plastic bag under the bed, in a shoe organizer on the back of the bedroom door, in a trashcan in the closet, etc. None of those ways satisfied me; somehow I always wound … Continue reading Gift wrap station
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Trans Siberian Orchestra
Ted took me to see Trans Siberian Orchestra and then Red Lobster today as an early birthday present! It. Was. AWESOME!!! I think this is the start of a new birthday tradition! I told Ted we should go to a concert and then dinner afterward every year for my birthday! It was so much fun!
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Happy birthday, Teddy!
Twenty-four years ago, I was blessed with my oldest son. I have enjoyed watching him grow up over the years into the man he has become, and I am proud to call him my son! He is hardworking, dependable, fiercely loyal, and freaking hilarious! Happy birthday, Teddy! Mama loves ya!
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Happy birthday, Ted!
Happy 47th birthday to the love of my life, Ted. I hope you have the best year of your life this year!
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Happy birthday, Janeesa!
Happy 27th birthday to my oldest child, Janeesa! I love you! I am so proud of the woman you've become. I hope this year brings you many wonderful wanderings and many beautiful memories.
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Gramma Izzie is 91 today!
Happy birthday, Gramma Izzie! Here she is in her faux fur reversible coat that she got for Christmas (she loves this coat)!
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Happy 18th birthday, Sahara!
Sahara, you are my funny, brilliant, musical girl, and remember that no matter how old you are, you'll always be my baby. How did you grow up so fast? I swear that it feels like just yesterday that I was buying all that crappy gift wrap from your first grade fundraiser flyer so you could … Continue reading Happy 18th birthday, Sahara!
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Jake bakes a cake for Grandma Billie
Ted's mom, Billie, turned 68 today. She ran over for a visit and to drop off egg cartons and coupons to me. While she was here, Jake decided she couldn't have a birthday without birthday cake, so he decided to make her a cake. He was naming random ingredients, so I told him to look … Continue reading Jake bakes a cake for Grandma Billie
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