Monthly Archives: June 2009

Cousin Fun!

This weekend was full of family fun. One of Sanj’s cousins came with his family for the weekend. Our extended family was a big part of my memories growing up. We did alot with our cousins … played, fought, loved … Continue reading

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Thou Shalt NOT…

Today I find myself in a snit. As I am cleaning (no doubt a huge part of being in a snit), I realize that I am coveting. Does the 10th Commandment not say, “Thy shalt not covet thy neighbor’s….” Yet … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Sammy!

My baby is 14 years old. Wow. I can remember drinking castor oil with hopes that this being inside of me would begin the process of wanting to come out. I was 4 days over due. There was so much … Continue reading

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Putting It Out There…

Honesty… that is what I hear over and over… when I get a comment about a blog I have written. The one I wrote not to long ago called…. Crazy . Sanj’s comment was “honest, very honest.” OK… here is … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Daddy…

Today is my dad’s 75th birthday. It is quite a miracle that he has made it to this date. He literally was on death’s door, the doctors had all but written his time of death… and then there he was… … Continue reading

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I Was Thinking…

Life is full of stuff. Good stuff, like this weekend… celebrating fathers. Not everyone gets to celebrate that … it especially sucks when it is a child. I saw this posting on Facebook of one of the children from a … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day! Dads make the world go around! Dads build, fix, wrestle, teach, hug, play, race, demolish and love. There are so many verbs that can be listed. If you are lucky enough to have a dad that is … Continue reading

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Crazy…

I remember losing it … really losing it… when I had babes. I always called it postpartum. It seemed to get worse with each baby. After Josh I sought help because the rage I felt scared me. I have talked … Continue reading

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Snail Mail

Do you ever open the mailbox to a hand written note? I have friends that are very good at doing that. I feel so special, cherished and loved. I have a serious disorder. I didn’t know how bad it was … Continue reading

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Cheese!

I have a love of photography. Someday I hope to pursue it … learn all the stuff I only guess at. I am not artsy… wish I was but that isn’t one of my gifts. What I love to capture … Continue reading

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Graduated!

This Monday Sammy graduated from grade 8. It was wonderful to see him in his element… with his friends. He loves his friends. It was just amazing to see these young people that still come to my mind as JKs … Continue reading

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Size Does Matter!

I had camera envy as I was snapping pictures… this guy and his machine were beside me. Wow! I would like to know what that camera really does!

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Paddles Up!

Yesterday was the Dragon Boat Festival. It is such a emotionally charged day… it is all about BREASTS… men and women. It is about cancer and the fight against breast cancer and awareness. I love it. I love the feeling … Continue reading

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A Night with Bond, James Bond!

Thursday night was a wonderful night. Sammy looked dashing in his tux and added his own flair with his Pumas. He told us he wished we had an Aston Martin so he could be Bond… James Bond! That is what … Continue reading

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Tonight…

Grad dinner tonight. I am feeling excited, anxious, overwhelmed with a 101 different emotions. I can’t wait. But then I want to stop time in that moment so I can really enjoy it and hang on to it. Sammy is … Continue reading

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Just One?

Sammy wrote on his Facebook status “Thurday is grad dinner. This year has gone by fast.” Grad dinner is Thursday. I think it is starting to sink in that this is it. He is really done at Rhema. I feel … Continue reading

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All in a Day!

What a busy day. Laundry and tidying in the morning. Lunch with my hubby, dogs to get cleaned up and nails clipped, then it was off to PET DAY in grade 1. The dogs are great. Yes they are work… … Continue reading

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Desperately Seeking Summer

I have so much to say… but time runs away and then the day is over. I am looking forward to summer. I am looking forward to Sleeping IN!!! There is nothing better than just waking up on your own. … Continue reading

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The End of a Long Day!

It’s Friday night… I love Friday nights. I always have. We are down a few kids tonight. The house seems too quiet! Max is at a friend’s and Tyler is doing the 30 HOUR FAMINE! Yes… the grade 7s are … Continue reading

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Hairy Issues…

This little boy wanted to know if the president’s hair felt like his!

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