Category Archives: Life’s good

No man can become a saint in his sleep ~ Henry Drummond

I have hundreds of pics of Billy. I am not sure why I love this one so much. It’s blurry even! This day, I stood watching him sleep for a long time before I snapped a pic. Just taking each … Continue reading

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And He walks to me across the Water

2011 was the year that we stopped going to church on Sundays. It was not something that we schemed or thought out. It just happened. Bill was working very hard over the spring, baseball was going full speed ahead and … Continue reading

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That’s my girl!

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Party attire for beach bums

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What’s up doc?

Answering a page. I am a PITA. Tormenting him is my life’s work. ;*)

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Wax on

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My sista!

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Her backyard

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Goodnight on the bay

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Between


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Bring it on, 2011

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Sanctuary

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Sea

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La bella vita

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The Family Photo

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They grow

And yes, that is a buzz cut he is sporting. Unlike Samson, he did not lose his strength. Wonders never cease.

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Collective Avoidance

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Bello fiore

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Fauna of South Texas

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Deserted

Exploring. Sunshine. Clear water. White sand. Quinn: “It’s like a deserted island”. Yes, places like this still exist.

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It’s his day

Happy Fathers Day. Treat your husbands/fathers like kings today!!!

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Release

Each summer that we have been here, we rescue baby red eared sliders from the herons and gulls. The poor little things don’t seem to have a chance, so we grab 2-4 and bring them to the safety of our … Continue reading

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Racing

There was a time in my life that running, swimming and biking were a daily activity. Training for a triathlon was easy, even with a full time job because all there was to worry about was Bill and I and … Continue reading

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Jody Stlye, 101

I’mma do the things That I wanna do I ain’t got a thing To prove to you I’ll eat my candy With the pork and beans Excuse my manners If I make a scene I have never been much of … Continue reading

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On with Christmas, tally-ho and Ho, Ho, Ho

We kicked off the Christmas season here on Friday night. Normally, I save all the activities for the week the kids get out of school, and never seem to have enough time to fit in all that we want to … Continue reading

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Random, dude, stoke, running, and kid post.

The surf has been up here, and when that happens, our lives revolve around it. That and football. And marching band. And swim team. But mostly surfing. Surfing, surfing, surfing. My upper body has really benefited from this, and I … Continue reading

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Spooktacular

I am pretty sure the best way to view the original Frankenstein movie is on the lawn of the local haunted mansion. My kids were totally fascinated by the story….if not a bit scared of the ominous backdrop behind the … Continue reading

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Ghost story

I watch the western sky, The sun is sinking The geese are flying south It sets me thinking I did not miss you much I did not suffer What did not kill me Just made me tougher. When my beloved … Continue reading

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You can do almost anything

I wanna have the same last dream again The one where I wake up and I’m alive Just as the 4 walls close me within My eyes are opened up with pure sunlight. I’m the first to know, my dearest … Continue reading

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Best illegal picture EVER!

I think this is one of the best pictures I have of all 4 of my kids together. Please ignore the fact that I had them climb all over a very expensive bronze sculpture to get my shot. The light, … Continue reading

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A girl and her daddy

These two together make me feel……………..a feeling that literally has no word for it in the English language. I want to squeeze them. And I might have. I just might have run up behind them and squished them together and … Continue reading

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Deep blue

Remembering and being forever grateful for strong leadership in the years that followed…both via President George W. Bush and the people of America. Do not let the torch be passed on to complacency. We will never forget, nor will we … Continue reading

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Wee, little bird

They were so tiny and sweet. I wanted to reach my hands up and cup my palms around them. Their little peeps and tiny chirps were almost inaudible. I picture one of those miniature artists, with a tiny brush, painting … Continue reading

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Camp fire

The lodge where we stayed would leave us wood and kindling every evening so we could have a camp fire. The kids LOVED this. I look at these pics and see my family, cozy and alone together. I love my … Continue reading

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Colorado wildflowers

One of the things that pull me to Colorado, among the many, are the flowers. It is just amazing the colors, abundance and randomness of them. They grow from cracks, crevices, behind waterfalls, on rocks. They literally make up peoples … Continue reading

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Stuck

Exploring a river at sunset is amazing. Problem is, when you are 8, sometimes you get left behind your big brothers. My boys are dare devils, as is their father, so I left them in God’s hands for most of … Continue reading

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Road trip

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Creating memories

We took the kids to Colorado to show them some of the joy that we experienced on our honeymoon 19 years ago. I can’t quite put to words some of the magical moments we had, but one in particular really … Continue reading

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In the cleft of the rock

He protects. One father holds his daughter, the other Father holds his heart. Body and soul. It was hard not to feel the majesty of God at the top of the world.

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Hidden

The cliffs and crevices in Colorado can swallow small children whole, but they also hold little secrets. Secrets that had me stifling my fears so I could hang myself and camera into some precarious positions just to get that hidden … Continue reading

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The edge

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Little girl your in the middle of the ride

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2 weeks

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Between two waters

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Marching out of time

Image taken on my phone I love my sweet husband. He loaded my van up with surfboards, put towels in and told me to go get the new board and spend the day at the beach getting it wired…….he would … Continue reading

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Flower girl

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Boat games and first aid

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Hoist the colors

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I hope that someone gets my….

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Solitude

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The Son, the Moon, and the beginning of the End

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Coastal summer

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This is me

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She’s a Daddy’s girl now

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Wordless Wednesday

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Local

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I see you

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2nd Annual ballerina cupcake post and bonus lecture

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Kookdom, or not

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Bad hair day

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Johnny Depp has nothing on him

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A whatchamacallit

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Pirates and a ramble post

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Dancer

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That face

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Sea green

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Like father……

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Robert August, dude!

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Fantabulous

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Coconut, lime and all things good

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She’s turning 5

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Conscience

It has come to my attention that our President has decided to rescind a law called the Conscience Clause.  The Conscience clause, originally called the Church Amendment, was put into effect shortly after the Roe vs Wade case, and is supported by … Continue reading

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School

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Stop it!

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A tiny, sick girl in a great big bed

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Uno, dos, tres…..catorce.

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Pelican happy dance

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IRL

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A day late……..

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Flavor it up

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Awf with their haeds

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Coming home

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Fire and ice

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What a skim board looks like

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It’s how we feel

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Giggling Mimi

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He’s stepping into liquid!

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His belican

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Long curls

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Happy New Year

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Storms

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Joseph was a hottie

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Ghost moon over the Texas Riviera

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Another winner!

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A Lands End give away!

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The Deep Blue Pond

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This years seaside craft

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Winner!!

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A Merry Christmas give away!

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Sandy curls

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The hardest thing

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Surfer

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Imagine the fish it belonged to

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Our getaway

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Turkey week

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Siren of the sea

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Eat fresh

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After the rain

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Fall fun

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Pale greens and blues

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Reservations not required

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It’s what we do

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Shrimp shack

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Almost November?

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We need some new toothpaste

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Off to an island

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Americans rock the vote!!!

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Earliest memory

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Stoke

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My miracle

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TGIF

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Digging out

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Heaven’s gate

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Photography

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Rolling stones

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Myrtle and Nurtle hate raccoons

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Birthday faces aglow

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On the sidelines

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Bluest

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Eleven

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Vibrant

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Red

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Wild

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Anatomy of an evacuation

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Missing

***edited to add a link to the Laura Recovery Center’s list of those reported missing from Hurricane Ike. I believe this list is updated daily. _____________________________ I am posting this list of names copied from the KHOU website and I … Continue reading

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Ranch Woowie

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Oasis

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Round and round

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At the top…

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Some good news

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Sunday update

The good news is, all of our family members are safe and sound.  Aunt C arrived here last night, tired, but well.  We are so blessed, as Billy’s cousin (Aunt C’s daughter) decided to ride the storm out in her house…….the … Continue reading

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Update

It is Friday, and things have been very tense here.  Tides are up, and the entire coast will be getting slammed with winds up to 100 mph.  We have been anxiously waiting for word from all of our family members in Galveston.  … Continue reading

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KapOW!

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Predicament

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Recess

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Can’t say I am sorry to see it go

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Shrimpers never sleep in

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Good morning God

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Wandering

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Lazy afternoon

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Vaya con Dios

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She has a style all her own

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It’s just me and Julio down by the schoolyard

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The glow inside the cabin

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Summer rain

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Tuckered out

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Skimmer mama

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Siesta

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No electronics allowed

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Shark!

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Anchorage

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She’ll follow them anywhere

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Tunnel vision

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Finding that one particular harbor

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Can you hear it?

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Meet Peep

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Dancing with water

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Thank God the lion sleeps tonight

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Trolling

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Wing on wing

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Bouyancy

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No friend of Jack


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The littlest hippie

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Way, way south

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Dune flowers

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Little, balancing birds

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Flowers for the ballerina

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On the ocean, you can hear Creation


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The summer of my German Soldier

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We work our swabs to the bone

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First recital

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All dressed up and ready for action

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If you have the Troggs on your iPod, you are a hippie

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Stainless, baby

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King of Pain

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Icehouse

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Field trip day

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Introducing the newest grommet of the family!

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Would Madame like some dessert

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Helmsman

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Enchanted

We are feeling the pull of summer here. The days are consistently warm now, and in spite of old man winter trying one last time to lay his hand on us at the coast, the sun is out and bathing … Continue reading

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La luna

What makes me amazed about this picture is the fact that I took it while on a boat, in 20mph winds, with the boat swinging in a wide arch at anchor, and without a tripod. I used the 70-300 lens … Continue reading

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And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters

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Slippery as an eel

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Heaving to

“In sailing , heaving to (also heave to) is a way of slowing the boat’s forward progress, fixing the helm and foresail position so that the boat doesn’t have to be actively steered, thereby allowing the crew to attend other … Continue reading

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Bershon on a boat

I mean, paleeeease.  I do believe he showed more interest in the top of his Fresca can than all the sunshine, blue water, white sails against a gorgeous sky and dolphins……..we are killing him. Right?  Mean, mean parents.

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4

  The toddler years are officially over at our house.

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Mermaid

Somebody is turning 4 very, very soon.  She is growing up, and as much as that pains me, it also makes me feel so much joy that it squeezes my heart and has me dazzled.  It is like living with … Continue reading

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Beach toes

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Caught in between motion

If I did not have an SLR camera, this whirlwind child would rarely be caught “on film” for me to ponder some years in the future. I want to remember everything about him. How long his eyelashes are. The sand … Continue reading

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Wahine Mia

She was taking a little break from the sun.

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Southern exposure

Swim, swam, swum.

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Sanctuary

The temp is supposed to reach the upper 70′s today, edging its way into the 80′s tomorrow, and climaxing on Saturday with sunny skies and a temp approaching 90. The last part of that sentence made me feel all hyper … Continue reading

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Waving off her paparazzi

She loves her fans. Really, she does. But it is hammock time folks, and she and her Ponies have embraced la buena vida.

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Island time

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Embracing the beautiful island

In another effort to grasp the endless summer, changes are going on here at And Baby Makes 6! The most obvious being appearance. I am not one to like things to stay the same for very long. All you have … Continue reading

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La isla bonita

Bill and I were sitting in our room yesterday, talking randomly, and I said. “You know what I can’t wait for?” And he replied “A warm beach” without missing a beat. Those were the exact words floating in my head. … Continue reading

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Something amiss in Ponyland

When I first walked through the den, all the My Little Ponies were standing upright, my daughter making wee little Pony voices for them. They seemed happy and as colorful, bulky and awkward as ever. The next time I walked … Continue reading

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Some dingo love

It is strange sometimes to see how animals slide into our lives, bringing love into it that is just nothing short of magical. Our little dingo like creature has stolen everyones hearts, including my husbands. She is the first one … Continue reading

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Leaves will bow down

I’ll walk in the rain by your side I’ll cling to the warmth of your tiny hand I’ll do anything to help you understand And i’ll love you more than anybody can And the wind will whisper your name to … Continue reading

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You choose

Do you like this photo? Or this one? I am learning how to do photo enhancements etc, but have to wonder if sometimes just the raw photo is best. Is it cheating to enhance your pictures? What do you think?

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Gin Freeze-or how to make a frozen drink when you allowed the house to run out of RUM!

I imagine this has other names, but this is the concoction that we came up with one day when we were out of rum (gasp! Never run out of rum at the coast). -Frozen Bacardi Real lime Mixer (or frozen … Continue reading

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Euphoria

I am trying very hard to turn loose of my frustrations and not allow them to jack with my life. But, damn, Thursday was rough. Nothing in particular happened. That is the absolute beauty of hormones. Nothing has to happen … Continue reading

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One little monkey jumping on the couch

Just a quick update before the weekend on the status of Miss Mimi Smartiepants and her arm. In answer to a couple of questions….she is doing great and yes, she did break it jumping on the couch. Thank you for … Continue reading

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The Swan of the Sea

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The gathering

The teacher with her students. Class dismissed!!!

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It’s all in the details

I love pelicans. They are so strange and prehistoric looking. I enjoy photographing them in all their ancient weirdness. Look at the feathers on these white pelicans, all fluffy and white. Can you see each feather…each strand of down? Oh, … Continue reading

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Let there be light

Photography just got more interesting for me. I have discovered the world of “no flash required”…..anywhere or anytime. Ignore the food on her face, and the bug bite on her lip….focus instead on counting her eyebrow hairs….or her freckles…or possibly … Continue reading

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They ate octopi, we had ribeye

If you have not already, you really need to make this adorable meal for your kiddos. We made this for the kids Valentines Day meal, and they loved it. Easy to prepare and so fun. I followed the recipe, save … Continue reading

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No more monkeys jumping on the couch!

In case you were wondering, the Heineken was for me.

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The only way to enjoy your coffee with 6 kids

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Getting my stretch on

Getting old is hell on the body. I experienced another birthday a few weeks ago, and with it a new resolve to get fit this spring. I have lots of incentive……a long boat trip in which I had better have … Continue reading

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Kids Can Cook

Thursday night has a new tradition……invented by mom and dad. They get to plan, shop for and prepare the family meal on Thursday nights. Last week they made Pad Thai. Even the little ones contributed by squeezing some fresh lime. … Continue reading

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Yet another reason to give up coffee

When should you REALLY give up coffee? When you make the perfect cup of cappa, sit down to browse the net, and knock the perfect cappa over onto your new laptop. How do you know that you have your priorities … Continue reading

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Reading minds

Mia: I want something to eat. Me: Please. Mia: Get me something to eat! Please. Me: Do you want an orange or an apple? Mia: No! I want you to get me something to eat. Me: Well, I need you … Continue reading

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Sweet like a puffy, pink, glittery marshmallow

Watch out, these are so sweet they will make your teeth hurt.

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Solutions……instead of sticking ice picks in your ears.

When the screaming, whining and overall noise level in your house reaches a point in which you are quite certain dead people would be begging for Valium, enter your husband…home from work early, with a fresh, creative mind that has … Continue reading

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Eating at 8:40p.m……..Or how to starve your family while they wait for you to make Torta rustica

I have had a cooking bug lately. It must be the coming of spring that is bringing it on. Or the fact that my friend Pam sent me The Mediterranean Light cookbook for my birthday just a couple weeks ago. … Continue reading

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Things of value

There are times in life where something significant happens, and you do not recognize it until hours later when you are in bed, pondering the event. Much talk has been going on via the internet about purging and letting go … Continue reading

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Playing with plaster

We went, we saw, we did..and it was cold. I think that the next time we go to the beach and work with plaster of paris, I will wait until it is a more comfortable 98 degrees outside….or 100. Apparently … Continue reading

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A little family

We did a craft this morning. It involved paint and glue guns, and lots of paper towels. And patience, which surprisingly I had even after 2 espressos (my sin is out….I am back on the beans). Can you guess what … Continue reading

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Blanket party!

Hey guys, Mary from Owlhaven is holding a blanket party on her site today. She is raising money to purchase blankets for newborns in Ethiopia. Just imagine not having a blanket to wrap your newborn in. Just so very humbling. … Continue reading

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Letting go of control

Quinn and I have been having a battle of wills when it comes to sitting down and doing his school work. Everything is much more interesting to him…playing tag with the dog, his gecko, the sun shining outside…..it was getting … Continue reading

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Just me

My son took this photo of me. It is a rare instance when I am in a picture, as I am always the one behind the lens. Bill doesn’t like to take photos. He lives in the moment, as it … Continue reading

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Always wear clean underwear

In a mad rush we loaded the car, as we do every weekday morning, to drop off the big kids at school. Mia was still in her pink satin nightgown, no shoes, wrapped in a warm blanket. Honey was in … Continue reading

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Fog soup

This is the time of year that brings fog to the coast regularly. The water is cool, and the air tries to heat up, and all hell breaks loose. It usually burns off midday, but the chill that it brings … Continue reading

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If boats could cry

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Dreaming of summer

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A day of relaxing and casting

The little Diva fishing. Love the mouth action here as Bill tries to set a hook. You would think he landed a shark or somthing. The poor, transparent, nervous bait. And guess who caught the best fish of the day??? … Continue reading

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Sufferfest

20 minutes on one of these is just brutal. Brutal and addicting.

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Can you find the circle while mom soaks up some rays?

We went on a “field trip” today.Cuando un jugador de everest poker diferente del mano de o tome naipes por error, la jugada se mantendra en el caso de que ya se haya pronunciado, y en la jugada siguiente se … Continue reading

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I am a convert

We are simply devouring books here at our house. I cannot recommend Sonlight high enough. We are doing Core 1&2, and it is a blast. I am learning as much as my kids! We are using Saxon Math 2 (which … Continue reading

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Homeschooling

We’ll call this PE, s’ok?

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Going low-tech

This morning I tried to call my husband on his cell phone, only to discover that he had left it on his bedside table along with his pager. I called him at work and asked if he needed me to … Continue reading

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I am home

Did you miss me? I’m back from freezing my tail end off in Ft. Worth for a week. Sheesh, how do you northern people do it? I mean, the temps were in the 20′s-30′s for most of the trip, and … Continue reading

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The evolution of cursing

Mia and Cody are playing together and Cody drops something. Cody: “Oops” Mia: “I don’t say ‘Oops’. I say ‘dang it’ because I am big now.

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Now it feels like home

You know, Christmas was so great. It was so nice to make a Christmas memory in our new town, so I really think the kids feel at home here now. We all had such a wonderful time, and it is … Continue reading

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A coastal tradition

Christmas Eve would not be complete without a gorgeous platter full of these fresh, raw babies.

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The Feast of the 7 Fishes

Scallops with Key lime sauce, crab claws, shrimp, steamed Little Neck Clams with anchovy sauce, fish in foil, and raw oysters.

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Heirloom

Making sugar cookies with Great-Grandma’s cookie cutters.

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Seashell Santa

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Christmas party

So, I look forward to a Christmas party and guess what happens. I get a cell phone call from my 10yo and he tells me that Quinn woke up from a nap feeling ill….apparently sick to his stomach….and head…and “by … Continue reading

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Dogs at the beach

Moments before we got back into the car and she barfed all over the seat from drinking too much sea water.

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Just so ya’ll know, it does get cold here

That cold front that Chris sent down to us got here, and mama it was cold…..for at least 12 hours. Sunday morning it was some God awful temperature, like 38 degrees. The palm trees were all “what’s up with this?” … Continue reading

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Mother and daughter

Dear Mia, This afternoon we did something that I have been longing to do most of my adult life. Something that I had once thought would never happen. It is funny how things turn out. You see, I can admit … Continue reading

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Sending warm vibes to those up north

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Very few words

I have been less chatty here lately, letting the pictures speak for themselves. I know, lazy. Dull. I hope the new format is working well for you guys. I am trying my hand at hosting my own pictures. You may … Continue reading

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Teen on a boat

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Heeled over

Lots of wind and enjoying things from a different angle.

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It’s a Honey Bunny Christmas

Is it a dog, or a deer?

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Coastal Christmas

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Ringing in the season at the beach

Kicking off the holidays on the coast involves boat parades Seaside games, such as finding pirate treasure in the sand and loads of yummy, fresh seafood such as raw oysters, shrimp and flounder. Tonight we will be making ornaments for … Continue reading

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I see you – Step one to making your own seaside ornaments

First you must find them.

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Reflection

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Stirring my soul to holiness

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Why I should not be allowed to have the keys to the car

I am a bit clumsy. A bit i say, but Bill would throw his head back and laugh at that. I tend to do lots of goofy things. Like the time I bent down to pick up something I dropped … Continue reading

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Nameless Needs A Name

Bill says “No” to most everything I ask for. This is not because he is mean or evil. It is because he is cheap and practical. I don’t say that to be ugly. I love my husband, and even he … Continue reading

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Electric blue

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The best of friends

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Blending in

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Hangin’ at the diner

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Always share

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Being grateful for a bit of insomnia

There is illness in our house. Fever, sore throat, headache, muscle aches. Bill has had it, Mia, and now Cory. I am exhausted. Bill has been sleeping in Mia’s room because he is so miserable. His stroke symptoms come back … Continue reading

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Right atcha baby

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3 sons

Last night, I let my 2 oldest sons watch Saving Private Ryan. I heard that…….that collective **gasp** from the internets. “Why would she let her 10yo see such a movie?” “What kind of mother are you?” Well, I am the … Continue reading

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Double

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Down by the water

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My fairy lost a tooth

A little too early. She is jazzed. Mom, not so much. She is carrying her tooth fairy box around and will not put it down. That and the dollar Quinn gave her and the dollar the tooth fairy actually remembered … Continue reading

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Green light

We have been talking about it. We have argued back and forth. I was for it. He was against it. I gave up and realized that what he was afraid of was the unknown. Homeschooling. So I ordered the curriculum … Continue reading

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Detox

Last year, when I was in the middle of full-time working hell, I went to see a doctor. See, I was having some chest pain when I inhaled, and it had gotten quite bad. This doctor wanted to do some … Continue reading

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We are just like everyone else

Least ye think all is perfect and wonderful at Chez andbabymakes6….. Yes, it is good, but…. My kids scream at each other. They hit each other. They lock each other out of the bedrooms. Bill and I bicker about stupid … Continue reading

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Even pelicans enjoy the sunrise

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A foggy morning

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Phantom

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Snow white on a sugar high

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She’s back, and this time with kids!

When I first started sailing with Bill many many moons ago, I read a book that absolutley captivated me. It was Maiden Voyage, by Tania Aebi. I have since read her second book and was thinking “Man, after sailing solo … Continue reading

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Morning haze

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When the coast is clear

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Platinum

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Fall colors of the Texas coast

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Decorating at the beach

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Choices

I stood staring at the broken glass and the explosion of red, Valentino hot sauce all over my pantry floor. The jar had fallen off the shelf, and was now dripping off the walls and soaking into the tile grout. … Continue reading

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Dinner in paradise

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Next week, something other than photos

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A morning at the beach

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Arise

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Replaced, but not forgotten

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Chanson Pour Les Petits Enfants

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Shark bait

When 4 kids on a boat seems a bit crowded, well, throw them overboard. Make photo slide shows at www.OneTrueMedia.com Sunday we took the boat out for the first time since the move. It was a fabulous day, and dolphins … Continue reading

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Hovering above the din and chaos

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Landings

We are alive. We are well. We have landed and I am busy building a new nest for my family. The house is amazing. Bill, the kids and I are all happy and healthy. We closed on our old house … Continue reading

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Moment of separation

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Setting the sky on fire

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Thunderhead

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Our little friend

Cory took off on his bike with my old c8080 camera and headed down the road to photograph the gator. I think he did a pretty amazing job, don’t you? I also think he got a little too close for … Continue reading

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It’s an alligator moon

Tonight my son went fishing and caught this: ………….right down the road from where we are living. Yes, that is an alligator. He said he decided not to catch it with his bare hands because it might be too dangerous. … Continue reading

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Raw

We had the boat hauled a few weeks ago….dry docked and they sanded down the bottom and repainted it. The above picture is right after the first sanding. The bottom is rough and raw. That is how I am feeling. … Continue reading

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I am trying to find the silver lining of today

After spending 6 hours….yes, I said 6 HOURS….with the house inspector the people buying our home hired, I was thinking things could only get better from there. They didn’t. We went to a friends house for a birthday party, and … Continue reading

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Riding her bike into the eye

We lived through TS Erin. Rain, wind…. and the trailer? It was a rockin’ with the wind….among other things. There were many relatives agitated with our decision, but come on, it was a tropical storm for Pete’s sake! I have … Continue reading

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Hurricane Dean

Head thee north, dudes Prayers and positive thoughts for safe travel for the Hell’s Half Acre family as they dodge Dean.

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Red skies at morning

……sailor take warning.

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Sold

We went home to get the house ready for sale this weekend. Have I ever told you how much I hate to pack? well, I do. It is a suckie job, but has to be done. We cleaned and cleaned … Continue reading

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It is official

We are doing it. In less than 30 days we will be coasties again. This morning we made the final decision…the decision to move to the coast. It was agonizing, as you all know. After all, you have been dragged … Continue reading

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I aim to please

I switched the colors around for fonts and background. Is this easier to read? And added more posts per page. I aim to please. On the house front, we are in the middle of finding a lender who will not … Continue reading

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Parking lot birds at the coast

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Morning walk

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Bingo

We found a house. Photos and details to come. I know, boooooring. Pfft. Tease. And all that. But! Right now I am busy watching “Barbie: Magic of the Rainbow” and eating popcorn in bed while my sweet daughter puts every … Continue reading

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The ICW

Today my husband and 2 oldest are bringing Das Boot along the ICW (Intra-coastal Waterway) to it’s new home in….another harbour. It is a long trip, and I totally regret my decision not to go. It would have been a … Continue reading

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Coffee

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We have hit some snags

And they are very large snags. A. It seems that with lots of rain, the main road that my husband must take part of to get to work, well, it gets a bit wet. Like in real wet. Like, buried … Continue reading

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Dude

Dude, I have such a cool story to tell. It’s all about synchronicity. We went flip flop shopping, and ended up in a remote surf shop here. After shopping, the kids were starving, so we decided to walk to the … Continue reading

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Good morning

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Adorableness…..

….because everyone knows Mia needs more shoes. (cough)

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My heart

I am sorry. I know. No updates. Just a song post. What good am I? The fact is, I am diving head first into life here, and just have not had much time to post. I made some changes to … Continue reading

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Nothing remains quite the same

So many nights I just dream of the ocean… God, I wish I was sailin’ again. Oh, yesterday’s over my shoulder, So I can’t look back for too long. There’s just too much to see waiting in front of me, … Continue reading

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Ocean blue

Sailing was awesome today. The wind was just perfect. It wasn’t too hot. Animals of all kinds were out, and we had dolphin escort us home. I took a ton of photos…….too many to post here, so head on over … Continue reading

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New URL

Hey guys. I have changed the URL to my site, and it is now: www.andbabymakes6.com You can still have access to the blog via the old URL (www.jody2ms.com) because it is being automatically redirected, but if you could update your … Continue reading

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Sunset on the bay

I have been on a mini-weekend with some friends……on another bay along the Texas coast. I do believe that the sun, in all of its vain glory, puts on a show for us when it tucks itself in behind the … Continue reading

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Dolphins

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Sirens

To say my kids are sheltered is an understatement. The town we are from is as Norman Rockwell as it can get. Not just in its picturesque setting, but the whole attitude and lifestyle. There is almost no crime, and … Continue reading

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She has a head like a pin

Yah! The internet. It is back. And now I can post about the bug man, and the child hater next door to us. The guy that fogs for mosquitos came to our little park today. He took us by surprise, … Continue reading

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Yeah! More bullet points from the dark side!!!!!!

This is a blow and go post. Internet connection is down, and I have to haul the ‘puter down to the bayfront (poor me) to get a connection. It is hard with 4 kids to do that, so instead I … Continue reading

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Decisions

We are having a good time. How good of a time you might ask? Well, a good enough time to say that we might be, very likely, most certainly, maybe, (oh my God are we talking about this????) probably that … Continue reading

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Are you calling me fat?

Could there be a more enjoyable thing than laughing with your family? We attempted to go out to eat at a restaurant last night. I have been jonesing for this one place, and Bill finally agreed. We requested to sit … Continue reading

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Even rain can be fun

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Lilo and the bomb pop

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Evening at the coast

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Juneteenth

Yesterday was my father’s birthday. He would have been 80 this year……if cancer had not killed him. I started to write a letter to him yesterday, but I just could not do it. Even after almost 13 years, his loss … Continue reading

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Meet the newest fish

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No need for shoes when there is sand

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Summer reading

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Unsuspecting

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Morning in the Little House

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I could get used to this

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Little Miss Magic

Little Miss Magic Continue reading

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Dreams can be real, even with a wife creature

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His lap is a comfy leg rest


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Yes, our hearts are grateful

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It’s not a dream anymore

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How will they survive childhood?

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Mum mum wants Ruta Maya, not gum, gum.

Here I sit, with my ice cold Tecate, and the whirrrrr of the vacuumm cleaner is filling the house. No, Bill isn’t home. The kids are cleaning the house today, and I am recovering from the nightmare of trying to … Continue reading

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B is for Beer

I totally want one! For myself! Speaking of beer. I have bought a couple of 12 packs, and have loaded them into the trailer. Limes are in the fridge, and today I have to do some grocery to stock the … Continue reading

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Ready for bed…or not

During the summer, I get really lax about baths etc. When we go swimming, I count that as a bath. Hey! They get submerged. The dirt gets washed off. At our pool, because of the amount of chlorine added, my … Continue reading

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A twist

Just a quick note to give you a great tip. When making your evening, frozen lime daiquiri (limeade, rum and ice, blended smooth), substitute Cruzan coconut rum for the Bacardi. Pour into a glass, and sprinkle with fresh coconut. That … Continue reading

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New blogs

Knowing that I love a good travel blog, Kathy offered up a few with a new twist…..sailing travel blogs. Really Kathy, like I am not slacking on my domestic duties enough, now you have Bill and I obsessively reading sailing … Continue reading

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It was a mother/daughter thing

Miss Mimi is prepped and ready for some sand. She got her own mini pedicure and manicure, after I got mine. It was priceless watching her face as the lady painted the flowers on her toes. When I told Bill, … Continue reading

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Preparation for a beachy summer

What good are you people if I can’t show you my cool toe art!! Next time, I think some sand dollars or shells are in order, no?

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Give…me….air.

I am completely confident that I was born in the correct era. I never would have survived living in a log cabin, in Texas, with no central air conditioning. I would have sucked at being a prairie mom. My kids … Continue reading

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Away

There comes a time in life when the parents must get away. We did that this past weekend. We loaded up into Bill’s truck and took off with nary a kid in sight. They were in good hands, which made … Continue reading

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Welcome home

After 96 hours on in the ER, nothing says welcome home like a broken air conditioner…..in Texas. Good thing the blender is working without any kinks. The margaritas are flowing tonight, baby!

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Linkin Park – What I’ve Done Wow. This is a powerful video. Watch it.

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Checking my list

I am working my way through the list in my last post, crossing things off as they are done. I may not have accomplished much on paper, but there was one thing I did today that outweighed anything else. I … Continue reading

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Adult ADD

I have too much that needs to be done. I must: -make plane reservations for 2 trips *Blogher (I swear Chris, I am doing it this morning) *California, Disney etc -make hotel reservations for Bill and I for our escape … Continue reading

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The best Mothers Day evah!!!

We celebrated a day early by heading down to the coast to spend the day with Bill. A wonderful lunch, some fishing, and more love than I ever dreamed possible. Happy Mothers Day to everyone. **more photos here on Flickr.

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Marina

On Tueday Bill, Mia and I hit the road after dropping the boys off at school. The destination was Kemah, Texas and we had a list of boats to check out. It turned out to be a gorgeous day, but … Continue reading

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Yet another one

The large, pretty snake we found the other day was gratefully released into the wilds….not until she made it known that humans sucked, and she was not going to put up with out bullroar for one more minute. Cory got … Continue reading

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Dewberries

Picking dewberries is wonderful. a> Eating them warm, straight off the vine is pure heaven.

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People watching

While sitting on the Strand in Galveston last weekend, Bill and I watched a mighty load of interesting folks while enjoying a couple of beers. In the course of an afternoon, we watched a woman stand up from her meal … Continue reading

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Road to no return

Taking the road less traveled…..it has always been his way.

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A herpatologist in training

He would rather be doing this than anything else in the whole world. Cory is 4’8″ Dingos think snakes are wacky and interesting, as long as someone is holding it. Her coloring is just fabulous! The minute Cory saw her … Continue reading

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That’s the deal, my dear

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One of the downsides to your snake loving son spending the night out

My kids got out early today from school. I remembered this fact 2 minutes prior to needing to be there. I really do need to take some memory enhancing vitamins. When we returned home, we found the dog barking hysterically … Continue reading

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Historic district, Galveston Texas

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She’s all well now

Way back at the beginning of the year, I can’t even remember when, my Vibiemme got sick. She decided that it was too dang much effort to signal her boiler to heat up the water required for espresso, and that … Continue reading

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Please don’t leave hanging chads and other random thoughts

See my little linkies to the Blogger Choice awards….down there on the bottom right. Black Belt Mama nominated me for Best Parenting and Best Photography blog. If you haven’t voted, would you be so kind as to cast a vote … Continue reading

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Nothing will ever match the sweetness

As usual, I could see Bill ahead of me, his legs moving smoothly and strongly. We were on a bike ride and it was a beautiful day. Not a bright,sunny, blue skies burning kind of beautiful. It was actually cloudy, … Continue reading

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On the fly

Hanging with that ER dude, so will a picture story work today? I hope so, because here it is: Air show….and why saving for an SLR is a must. Speeding jet at a distance…..taken in “action mode” while tracking the … Continue reading

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How blessed am I to love someone so much.

I really hesitate these days to post on my down days. I am not sure if it is that I don’t want to document my fears and have to read about them in the future, or that I just simply … Continue reading

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Photo blogging

The weather was a bit to be desired this weekend…cloudy and windy, windy, windy. So, what do we do?

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Conversations

While on a bike ride together… me: I am so loving this! Bill: Loving what? me: This being together stuff. Bill: Oh me: So, is this like, more important to me than you? Bill: What do you mean? How would … Continue reading

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Photos from this evening

A bluebonnet for Lammyann Pure white Down the lane Texas hills Natures paintbrush Along the fence Cows Sunset Bright pink Bill

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When I love her most

Sleeping cats are fair game to itchy fingers that want to play with their new toys while the rest of the house sleeps. Is that a run-on sentence? I am the proud owner of a Nikon D80 with 18-135mm lens, … Continue reading

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Imagine that

We wake early at our house. It doesn’t matter if it is a school day or not, we rarely sleep past 6:30. When we do, we feel hung over and funky all day long. The kids are up, dressed, fed … Continue reading

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Sweet siblings

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A photo shoot that felt alot like trying to put a sweater on an octopus

I tortured myself today and took the kids on a wildflower photo shoot. After todays session, I know that I will go to heaven, because I have already served my time in hell. Eh, it wasn’t that bad, but it … Continue reading

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The screwdriver

Not that kind of screwdriver…getcha mind outa the gutta and read on. My whole life I have been very independant. Fiercly so at that. I did everything myself, and even though my brother was 5 years older than myself, I … Continue reading

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Waiting my turn

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Mia knows her brew

Today we went to Easter service and the annual egg hunt our church hosts. Mia was decked out in a dress of such princess splender, well, it was splendid. The boys wore blue jeans and a dress shirt. Hey, there … Continue reading

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Think

How cool! I received an award! Lammy Ann awarded my post Scrubs for the Thinking Blogger Award. Thanks so much! I, in turn, must nominate 5 Bloggers with this honor. Hmm. Let’s see….. 1. Amalah and her post “On having … Continue reading

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Karma and her skanky cousin Mojo

They say that it comes in threes. We are re-defining that little phrase, and I can only pray that it stops…as of yesterday evening. Please, already, STOP! In 9 days time: -Bill locked his keys in his truck while he … Continue reading

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I am thinking a blender will come in handy

Tonight, I have discussed the topic of Blogher with my husband. The vote was: GO!! Things that must be considered in the future: -how to bring a blender in my suit case during post 9-11 lockdown -since Chris is highly … Continue reading

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She’s weird

Quinn, upon seeing Mia’s pictures in my last post: “She is smiling because of a washrag? She is weird.”

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Rub a dub dub

My daughter loves pink. But not just any pink. It must be hot pink. So imagine her delight when we opened a small package from Baby Dagny, one of my sponsors at the right, and found a fuchsia washcloth inside! … Continue reading

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Adios

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Kind and gentle

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Delight

Yes. She always looks at him like that.

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Daddy’s home

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I am big now

Mia turned 3 yesterday. She told me when she was 3yo she would be a big girl and would not drink boobies anymore. It has been a week now since she last nursed, so it looks like that phase of … Continue reading

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More adorable little girl shoes!

Do you want to see what I won??? I really, actually won something, which never happens to me! I won a pair of Vincent Shoes for my daughter! I was browsing at the wonderful Boutique Cafe, and I saw this … Continue reading

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Enchanted Rock…or was it Disney World?

Bill and I are not touristy type people. We prefer our hikes to be in secluded areas and to be more like survival marches. We have a history of pushing things to the very limits of our endurance. Like sailing … Continue reading

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An e-mail

Sometimes I feel like I am writing into a void. Sort of like that old saying, if a tree fell in the woods and no one was there to hear it, did it make a sound? Why take time away … Continue reading

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River rat

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Spring break

For everyone with snow, I must apologize in advance. There will be references to temps in the 90′s, sun, blue skies etc, etc, blah, blah, blah. We are in the midst of Spring Break, and the kids have been liberated … Continue reading

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5pm, but no sooner

Bill and I would like to share our new favorite drink with you. After drinking it, in the future, 5pm will not come soon enough. :*) Gin Freeze -1/2 blender full of ice -4 oz Gin -3 Tablespoons Frozen Bacardi … Continue reading

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Hiking with a small army

My son had a friend come spend the night, and having discussed between themselves what they wanted to do while here, I was informed a visit to the creek was in my future. Complete with toddler in tow. It was … Continue reading

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Husband induced computer laryngitis

HALLO! How are ya? I feel alot like I have had a gag in my mouth this week, computer wise.  Real life has been like, I don’t know, maybe a bit on the side of fanflippintastic, if not a bit … Continue reading

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On the other side

Life through the wardrobe is every freakin’ thing it was cracked up to be. The smile on his face says it all.    We had a day together today.  Alone.  Just he and I. It was simply radical.

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Love Thursday

Love is, a day at the beach with your friends.   The laundry can always wait, ya know. But life, it just breezes by so fast.   So, make bad choices…. But only if they involve views like this   … Continue reading

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My mood…..

…..is directly related to how bright, cloudless and caribbean blue the sky is today.   Running, listening to music, and feeling good.  A rare self portrait for you all on this amazing, 80 degree day.

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Stepping into our dream

At noon on the 23rd, my husband will come home from an 8-5, M-F job, and on Monday morning, will still be home.  It is his last week of work, and as he closes that door behind him, another one … Continue reading

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Squidward

In an effort to try my hand at homeschooling, this semester I started doing some supplimental science projects with my kids.  I ordered a dissection kit and each week we are tackling one marine creature. This week it was the squid. … Continue reading

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Awesome good, the opposite of Awesome Dumb

Bill gave me a lovely Valentine card.  It was very sweet and thoughtful.  Sort of mushy and such. It was how he signed it that made me LOL and have the strong urge to bottle him and sell him to those less … Continue reading

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Vintage Teeter Totter

Cody, one year of age.   His fingers, toes, those rolls of fat everywhere….and those giant cheeks!  That child was scrumptious.  Like a big, giant popover muffin. Smothered in strawberry jam.  And butter. I can still remember how he felt … Continue reading

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Pig tails with bows

I put Pig tails in my daughters hair.  Bows too.  I thought that she looked adorable. So, what did my daughter do?  She cried.  Alot. And she said “Mom, I don’t want these curly things in my hair. They are awesome … Continue reading

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Vuarnets, dude

He looks so young and wonderful.  I want to climb into that hammock with him and run my hands through his hair….or nibble his neck. I promise I will get back to posting very soon, but my family broke or … Continue reading

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Triathlete

Dude, you are mine!  

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Why I have gone through 2 cans of Lysol since Monday

My oldest had the flu all weekend…..then he missed 3 days of school because he was so ill. Then the middle one got fever, sore throat.  Aches. Now I sit here with Quinn sleeping on the floor of the bathroom … Continue reading

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Kyle David Miller’s family on Channel 2 news Houston

Awesome. Amazing.  Beautiful. Go see for yourselves.  Bring a tissue.  

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October 24th, 1994

The day I learned that I really could lay down my life for another human being  

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Vintage ‘and baby makes 6!’

Teenage Bill, surfing in Hawaii   And I wonder why my kids are so naturally thin.

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Photos always work

I have another kiddo down with the flu and he is feeling pretty bad, so photos will work, right? We really enjoyed our weekend away.  It was a delayed b-day celebration for me, having been sick last week. Kemah/Clear Lake … Continue reading

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The Owl and the Pussycat went to sea

In a beautiful pea green boat, They took some honey, and plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five pound note. This weekend will mark the first official weekend that Bill and I actively begin the quest for the perfect … Continue reading

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Thank you for the shoes Chris!

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In Texas, Tea party birthdays must always have beer too

Mrs. Viera I am sure has never seen a Tea Party birthday quite like this. We have a woderful place here that is an antique shop, art shop and a bar all rolled into one.  The owner has it set up … Continue reading

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Thoughts of things to come

Bill’s last official day at his old job is slated for February 23rd. Just a bit more than 3 weeks away!  That date holds so much promise for me.  Promise of more time together.  The ability to chase the sun along … Continue reading

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109!!

In a world full of people placing importance on some of the most ridiculous things, I find is so heartening and such a blessing to see how many people came and left a post for a worthy cause.  I sat … Continue reading

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Countdown to 100

So, we are up to 27 awesome comments!  You guys are wonderful.  But you know me.  So hard to satisfy.  Would you like to help me reach my private goal?  I would like to see 100 comments. Because, you know, that … Continue reading

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Go to the light

That is where I wanted to go on Thursday when I found myself smack dab in the middle of the influenza virus.  The real McCoy, and I ought to know, as I am a real McCoy via my grandmother. Mia … Continue reading

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Importance of a 5-Point Harness Carseat I have posted about Kyle before, and Chris has as well. I just can’t tell you how much his story has touched me. Since I last posted his video, the Miller family has started … Continue reading

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Cabin fever

My newest post is up over at Larger Families.  The topic is “cabin fever”, and boy did we have it bad last week.  So, if you have a sec, go read, leave a comment and tell us about how you … Continue reading

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Going against the grain a bit

When Bill had his stroke, our life was turned upside down for a bit. Illness does that, and it just can’t be helped. It changed how we look at things…things such as time, quality of that time, and family. Our … Continue reading

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Evidence against Global Warming

Yes, here is proof that Hell froze over this weekend. For someone who hates the computer with the zeal of a Viking, it sure came in handy while looking for sailboats. Yes, you heard me. A sailboat. He now wants … Continue reading

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Things to ponder as Texas shuts down

It is cold here. The temperature gauge outside my window is hovering at around 35 degrees. Tonight will be a hard freeze, which means I will probably sleep in the trailer so that the heat can run all night and … Continue reading

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The phone, the phone is riiiinging

I had the most surreal moment. I was sitting at the computer, IM’ing with a friend when I hear a song drifting out of the den where my daughter was watching TV. It was the Wonder Pets singing a song … Continue reading

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It’s a girl thang

When my daughter was much younger, I loved dressing her.  Girl clothes are just adorable and I was satisfying years of pent-up “pink lacy, twirly things” yearning.  To put it bluntly, I bought up the entire internet of girlie stuff, … Continue reading

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Dingo’s love lounging in the sun

Dingo’s love lounging in the sun, originally uploaded by jody2ms. She’s out of jail and loving it.

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OhmyGodwearesuchweirdos

Last night we watched the movie “How To Eat Fried Worms”.  Great movie, by the way.  Having a husband who is fun can be dangerous to your health.  After the movie, Quinn said “What’s the big deal, worms are not … Continue reading

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December

In early December of 1987 I went out on a date with this really sweet, surfer guy. He had blond hair, amazing blue eyes, and after dating for only one week, he bought me a gorgeous outfit from The Limited. … Continue reading

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Spiders On Drugs I would be the caffeine spider. Found via John at www.foryourentertainment.com

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2006

2006 was a year filled with challenges. Big ones, small ones, heartbreak, and hearts filled with joy. I don’t want to re-live 2006 by writing it here. I have done that already, and you can browse the archives if you … Continue reading

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Honk honk

Hey you.  Wanna see 8 kids play at a place called Goose Island, even though I haven’t seen one goose yet?  Mom placed a clicky thing here. Umm, by the way, what’s a goose?

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Why we no longer have any BLUE!! sprinkles left

Can you guess which one Mia made?  

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The Feast of the 7 Fishes

It is 8pm, and our bellies are full.  We made it through 5 of the fishes, and were too full for 6 and 7!  The scallops and shrimp will have to wait until Tuesday night. I loved this day.  I … Continue reading

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Climbing the walls in a small town

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Bingo

  Yes….I finally took the kids Christmas pictures.  Tonight.  As in this evening.  Do you think this counts as late? Whatevah! If I print, address and mail them tomorrow, they might get there by the 12th day of Christmas. It’s all good. … Continue reading

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Siblings

I want to share a couple of pics with you.  They are not spectacular in their quality.  But the subject matter makes me feel like we just might be doing something right with these kids. The photo is blurry, but … Continue reading

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I didn’t wear flip flops…but almost

I made it through the office parties.  Large crowds of people that I do not know always make me feel anxious.  Especially since I do not like to dress up.  After combing through my closet and determining that I could … Continue reading

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Sending some pup dog lovin’

Hard to get   Demure   I’m yours   Just wait until my leg is better, Chuck baby.  Great shirt, Dooce.

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How to get free stuff without really trying

-Have your credit card in your hot little hand. -Call the online store that has the exact guitar your son found in Fredericksburg, but only $100 cheaper.** -Ask a few questions about the guitar. -Listen in disbelief as the salesman … Continue reading

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We have a backsplash!!

Kitchen renovation continues at the jody2ms house, and is nearing completion.  We actually have a backsplash!  And textured walls!  And it only took us…5 years! Loving the zoom lens   Before   After Things that remain to be completed, but it might … Continue reading

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Green and red

   

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Chocolate for breakfast

Learning to love chocolate even though her mother does not.    

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Holiday traditions

Chris wrote a fun piece about Holiday Traditions of her blog In The Trenches Of Motherhood and invited everyone to share their traditions as well. Our family is such a melting pot of traditions.  Being of Italian descent, one of our … Continue reading

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Affiance

We are in the kitchen. Dinner is cooking on the stove. The kids are wild. In 1 more day St. Nick will come and fill their stockings. They are running through the house, sliding on the floors and laughing. Running … Continue reading

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The last mammoth

I have a bunch of friends here.  People I love very much.  People who are so good to me that it hurts.  It hurts because I feel lost in their midst.  The flurry of lunches and teas and shopping and trips to get … Continue reading

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Another one for the vacuum man

Mia spilled an entire carton of blue cheese crumbles on the kitchen floor.  The 76 or so year old kitchen floor with the gaps between the floor boards wide enough to lose a small child in. As I was cleaning … Continue reading

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Poor pup dog

Satanic pin out, feeling better, but still jailed.  It is going to be a long 4 weeks for the dingo dog.  

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Dogcat

Honey thinks she is a cat.  She curls up on the sofa with us in our laps. She leans up against our legs all the time.  When I am standing at the sink washing dishes, watering the yard or taking … Continue reading

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Orange

  Moving on to red and green soon.   

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a few margaritas

We have made a few blenders of these   and some fish tacos to munch on. Friday night is so damn fine.

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Arctic cold front, Texas style

 

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An old German town in the Hills of Texas

We spent the weekend with Bill’s folks in “The Hills” of Texas.  Our little retreat that they have prepared up there for their family members is really wonderful.  Yes, it is very isolating.  Yes, there are bugs. Yes, once on … Continue reading

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Turkey, Texas style

In Texas, we boil our Turkeys in oil.   Doesn’t everyone? It is a fascinating process….especially when the turkey has a bit of ice on it.  Oil heated to 350 degrees reacts stronly to water.  ‘Nuff said.   Passing the … Continue reading

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Heartwood

I grew up in a neighborhood full of children. Most of the families had 1 or 2 kids, what one would consider a small family. The two large families consisted of mine, with 3 children, and the family at the … Continue reading

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A story

I will never ever claim to be a writer. I may write a thing here and there, but, a writer? Naw.  I have neither the talent nor the time. Last year I started the NanoWrite thing.  50,000 words in a … Continue reading

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You can take all the tea in China

I spent 2 years trying to carry a pregnancy to term.  I endured 4 miscarriages, progesterone shots, patches, medicine that made me have PMS every day of the month, and mood swings that make me surprised that anyone would still … Continue reading

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On Any Sunday

We had a FABULOUS weekend.  We crammed so much into it, and had a blast every step of the way. Where to start?  How ’bout some photos. Making pasta       Making fire, (and learning about magnifying glasses)   … Continue reading

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Old Yeller didn’t die

Today was day 10 of rabies quarantine.  Honey is not foaming at the mouth.  She loves water. And the effects of the dip are long gone and Honey is delightful!  No rabies shots for Mia.  :*) ___________ We were supposed … Continue reading

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NoBloShoeMO

Clipping in and hittin’ the road for a bike ride.   De-stressing never felt so fine. *you can see more cool shoes here!

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Quinn….the next Picasso

The Kitten  

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Evanescence

I am drawing a complete blank.  My mind, it seems like, has gone completely to “white out”.  I will try to put something here, but it will not be a “Perfect Post” or one of those posts that gets gushing reviews … Continue reading

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Soccia!

Let’s see…..where to begin. I’ll just jump right on in! The dog nipped my daughter in the face this morning.  It is minor, and it was not an aggressive nip.  But, you know, we don’t know Honey from Adam.  As … Continue reading

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Honey

We had Buddy for over a year, and things were just not working out with him. He grew by leaps and bounds, and was just huge.  The kids could not go in their own backyard without Buddy knocking them down … Continue reading

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Stellar moments in parenting

You know that you have dropped one of the balls (or several) that you have been juggling high in the air when:  1)  After doing 6 full assessments on the medical surgical floor, you admit 2 OB patients, labor one of them, deliver her, move … Continue reading

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In or out?

Looking out   Looking in  

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Because you never mess with Mama Bear

On Friday we had to pick up the kids early from school so we could head on down to G-town for our cousins funeral.  When Cory got in the car, Bill noticed that he had a scratch and bruise on … Continue reading

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Role reversal

My husband was home for 2 weeks prior to starting his new job.  He took over all home responsibilities, including laundry, cooking, cleaning and nurturing.  In addition to the usual, he painted the walls, rearranged furniture, carted the kids to … Continue reading

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The restoration continues

If I can get the kitchen walls painted today, we might be able to hang the beadboard this weekend. So far, the ugly paneling in the kitchen is GONE!! Whoo hooo! In the photo below, the beadboard will go behind the … Continue reading

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A clock for the time-challenged individual

Guesstimation works for me! We found this clock on the Strand in Galveston after having sampled a few imported beers.  It is sooo me.  The beers were delicious, and we were LOAO over this clock……it was one of those “you … Continue reading

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The colors of my world, sometimes they blind me with their beauty.

My job, that thing that has been eating me alive, is finally becoming what I had hoped it would be.  For the past few months, I have been running my ass off on the medical surgical floor, going back and forth … Continue reading

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My house is a tiny snake magnet

This has to be the smallest snake I have ever seen.  It is obviously a baby, but dayum.    I am thinking it is a very, very newborn garter snake.  For everyone out there who officially has the heebie jeebies … Continue reading

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Hello Fox viewers!!!

Larger Families is in the news!!  It is on Fox news, MSNBC, etc. etc. via the Associated Press.  My latest post is up over there as well. Late, but finally up.  The site has had over 3300 hits this morning.  Whew!  … Continue reading

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Happy Fall…from Texas, that is

Pumpkins and spice….so nice!       And a little smooch from Mama Mia  

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What I need

You wanna know what I need? I need a weekend away with my family in the trailer. I feel like I cannot breathe. I feel like hiding. I need some space……………….yes, the trailer gives me space.  When I am in … Continue reading

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Now if it would only get cold

Mia is prepared for the ice age.  She has her UGGS now, and is ready for global warming to reveal itself.   I am confident that we will be waiting for a long while here in South Texas.  We are … Continue reading

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It has begun

Horses have made their way into our home.   What is it with little girls and horses?  We now play “barn” several times a day.  I love watching her move the horses around, and feed them.  I want to gobble … Continue reading

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Now….or never

My guess now is, never. I started keeping a journal about my dream here.  I was bad about updating it.  But you get the jest.  I felt like I had my mouth taped shut.  I wanted so badly to tell … Continue reading

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Chaos

My newest post is up over at Larger Families.  The topic is “chaos”. Come take a peek. Do I need to add that I am totally kidding in the post?  Well, sort of.  ;*)

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The title of this post? Let’s call it “Not exactly what I had in mind, but if I still have you honey, I will go wherever the hell you lead me!”

I have so much to write about, and so very little time.  Work continues to suck the life out of me, and my time at home goes 100% to my family.  On my days off, I take some time in … Continue reading

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I could almost see the Father’s Holy breath

At work today, I had the honor of being present while someone, who has walked this earth for more than 7 decades, took their last breath. I am so very humbled. 

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Maybe with some practice

She can go from this:     To this: Henna Feets, originally uploaded by nirakara.

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Home

Yesterday at work, I cared for a boy much the same age as my son Cody. He had to have emergency surgery, and while caring for him post op, all I could think about was my son. I pictured him in the … Continue reading

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Steve Irwin

I am very saddened my this news. My kids are so sad.  We watched his shows religiously. What a freak, freak thing to happen.

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When is the honeymoon over?

In honor of our 16th anniversary, and the 3 weeks after in which Bill and I rode mountain bikes all over hells half acre, I will be writing some entries about our life together before kids. Here is a post … Continue reading

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16 years ago today

Never Die Young James Taylor We were ring-around-the-rosy children They were circles around the sun Never give up, never slow down Never grow old, never ever die young   Synchronized with the rising moon Even with the evening star They … Continue reading

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Overwhelmed

I feel so scattered and out of control.  Like I can’t do one thing right.  I want to be a wonderful mother, loving wife, and a competent RN…. an angel of mercy. Instead I find myself yelling at my kids, feeling annoyed … Continue reading

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Watching the potter at work

Do you know how very fragile life is?  The miracle of how a human body forms, takes its firt breath, cries and begins the process of being alive is so damn unreal. I could attend one million births and it … Continue reading

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Snakes and snails and puppy dog tails

That’s what little boys bring home to my house. Colorful snakes   (No, not a coral.  Remember….Red on yellow, kill a fellow, red on black, venom lack.) Isn’t my life interesting?

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Mommy’s home

I made it until 2pm, and couldn’t stand to wait another second.  I had to call Bill and see how the morning went with me gone.  Mia had had a rough night, and had acted like her throat was hurting, … Continue reading

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Just a couple of photo faves from this weekend

We took a day trip to Port A on Sunday.  It was a gorgeous day, complete with some little waves.  Heading to the beach   Sunkissed face   My middle man   My little man   Skimming for fish   My man, heading for … Continue reading

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Captain Morgan

Dear Captain Morgan, We love you blended with ice and Bacardi Real Lime Mixer………..even if you aren’t a real Captain.  Love, Bill and Jody

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First Day of School

Yesterday was the first day of school.  On August 10th. The peak of summer, and my kids were going to school.  I think that should be against the law.  Heck, it didn’t even feel like back to school.  No fall … Continue reading

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The beauty of nursing your child

I just don’t get it. This article states that 25% of all BabyTalk readers were offended by the cover picture of a boob and a baby nursing on it. It is called “BabyTalk” for crying out loud. What the hell … Continue reading

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Italiano

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In the midst of paying bills and fretting…

I heard crying and my daughter came running in. She said “I fell down. Whhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa” I hugged her and kissed her, and she stopped crying. I wiped the tears from her eyes and she said in an adorable, pouty voice, … Continue reading

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It might be the lack of eeestrogeeen

Since I have been a menstruating adult, I have had to go to the salon, turn over my husbands paycheck and our firstborn child, to get the blond that I so desire. Yes, the summer sun would give it a … Continue reading

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Be free!

Last year, for Cody’s 8th birthday, one of his best friends found the perfect gift to give to him. He had caught, at his house, a green tree frog, and was totally jazzed about presenting it to Cody. He knew … Continue reading

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Life’s good on our boat

Father, daughter Born by the water Surf’s up, sun’s down Life in a beach town Shells sink, Dreams float Life’s good on our boat *Delaney Talks To Statues by Jimmy Buffett

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Life in the Little House

Several people have e-mailed about our forays to the beach, wondering how our days are, and what we do. “Do you ever get tired of going to the beach?” “How do you keep the kids from getting too much sun?” … Continue reading

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More later

Home from a long trip. Tired. More later!

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Work

Yesterday I went to my first day of work after being home for more than 3 years. It was surreal to be in something other than shorts, and to talk with someone without them grabbing my face and yanking it … Continue reading

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Scatter shot

I have decided that the only relationships I am interesting in having anymore are with my husband and kids. Anything else is too draining. I just have to wonder if anyone in this world is genuine anymore? I try to … Continue reading

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The part where my head splits apart from hearing “Mommy, mommy” 652,000 times a day

My daughter….the one that I have longed for all of my life. The one that I went through miscarriage hell for. The one that I love with all of my heart and soul. She is driving me up the ever … Continue reading

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Summer time, summer time, sum-sum-summer time

We are blowin’ and goin’, so I am sorry if my posts are short, boring and non-existant for a bit. I am reading your blogs in between outings, as I can’t bear to get too far behind on your lives! … Continue reading

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News from Scout camp

So, today at the pool I saw a friend that lives down the street. She came over and said, “I have a story to tell you about your son”. Apparently, her husband volunteered a day and night at Boy Scout … Continue reading

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A Recipe for Bonnie

Pizza Rustica Dough: 2 packages dry active yeast 2 cups whole wheat flour 3 cups ubleached white flour 2 cups hot water (120-130 degrees F) 6 tablespoons olive oil Ground rock salt to taste In a large bowl, combine yeast … Continue reading

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Pizza Rustica

I announced in the afternoon that I would be making pizza for dinner. It was met with cheers, hugs and general excitement. Until they saw the pizza. “That isn’t pizza!” “Where is the cheese?” “It has broccoli on it” “Is … Continue reading

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Yes, she’s going to the potty, potty

Is this a girl thing? I mean, I did nawthing. She potty trained herself. The boys? They were sawmthing else altogether. I brought down the little wooden potty from the attic, and turned her loose on it. Oh, and I … Continue reading

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Heredity

This would be a paternal trait. Bill usually obsessively vacuums with his clothes on, though.

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The Cajun boil from Hell

The other docs were off all weekend, so Bill was stuck working. We soooo wanted to head to the coast in the Little House, but it just didn’t work out that way. So, we got up super early Tuesday morning … Continue reading

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We “Yahoo!!!” our turds in Texas

I have squealed, clapped, gawked in wonder at, and praised more turds in the last 2 weeks, many more times than I would like to admit. The wonder of the poop! Potty training at its finest! Go Mama Mia! Cheer … Continue reading

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The deadliest catch……….

…………for the crabs, that is. 1/2 of the Alaskan King Crab leftovers:

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And the streets were empty

There was a different kind of parade that went down Main Street this afternoon. There were no crowds lining the street to watch. There were no drums. No trumpets. No music of any kind. Cars slowed, looked at the participants, … Continue reading

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Home town parade

They pass with our hands on our hearts The long parade Curls and floats It is going to be one hot day

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It’s over yonder and some random bits

My newest post is up over at the Larger Families blog. This week is about relationships outside of your immediate family, so I wrote about life in a small, Texas town and the friendships here. Come on over and check … Continue reading

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We’re going natal

My kids love the movie King Kong. The only problem with it, aside from half the cast being killed by giant insects and dinosaurs, is the part where the characters encounter the natives on Kong’s island. It is very creepy … Continue reading

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Galveston, Oh Galveston

First off, my new post is up over at Larger Families, and this week the topic is “Siblings”. What? You haven’t been there yet? Well, what are you waiting for? There are tons of fun posts to read by some … Continue reading

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A night of fun

Laughing, goofiness, Root Beer, Bourbon and 7 for the adults and a good time had by all: The family that plays together, stays together. So durn true!!!!

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Beyond the end

Mayan moon was burnin’ We saw visions Of the past returnin’ On the shore The band was playin’ We all heard What the moon was sayin’ The world keeps closin’ in It has before It will again A voice beyond … Continue reading

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The morning of the 2nd day

King Mackerel were running in the shipping channel. We loaded up the truck and took off for the jetty. Bill and Cory threw in their lines, and not much later Bill hooked this beautiful fish Within minutes, Cory was fighting … Continue reading

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Our home away from home

A perfect beginning to a perfect vacation

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A much needed break

We are taking off today to go here to do this with this in this It will be a nice, long, much needed break for us. The house has a sitter, the animals will not be lonely, and we are … Continue reading

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jody2ms RN

I said yes to something today and it is going to change our lives somewhat. Some for the better, some for the worse. I was offered an amazing job opportunity and after discussing it with Bill, we decided I should … Continue reading

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What a mom loves to hear

Mia, as she pulled out the Swiffer from the closet: “Mommy, I want to clean!!!” Knock yourself out, baby. Oh, and don’t forget behind the doors.

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Azul

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Story time down the hall

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Glowing

It’s alive. Икони

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Men

Date night was great. Date night was fine. Date night was fulfilling and satisfying. We saw the movie “RV” and folks, if you want to LYAO, go see it. We both laughed so hard we were crying. Then we went … Continue reading

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Dating

I have a date with my husband in 30 minutes. No children will be in our presence all day and evening. How weird is that? I wonder if we can survive without this for a day..

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Where are they all?

Okay, it is official. I miss them. (sniff)

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Oh, hey

Remember the oldest children we have? The 11, 8 and 5 year old? They stayed behind for A WEEK….OR MORE! Bill and I are on our own with Mia. The silence is deafening, but much welcome. We sooooo needed some … Continue reading

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A bit of…

Peek a-boo Then she gazed off at the never ending view

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A new beginning

Some call it weaning……I call it having my heart ripped out. It is happening here, and I am swinging like a pendulum, back and forth, between being ready for it, and not wanting to let go of that phase of … Continue reading

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This, without the that

This is a photo story on how we spent Memorial weekend. This was where we enjoyed our morning coffee This was our view And this And this This is the new house on the hill that is so amazing, words … Continue reading

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Butterflies

I look forward to Thursdays. My husband gets off work at 4pm. I feel like I am in high school, waiting for the bell to ring, anticipating seeing and brushing past him in the halls between classes. Or watching the … Continue reading

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Shoes, shoes, shoes!

Because I am a baby shoe whore, I ordered Mia some more Pedoodles They shipped out and were in my mailbox in 2 days….free shipping. I bought her Frank the Fish in First Steps, Flower Power, Pink Runners, and Ruby … Continue reading

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Jody, marine animal behaviorist gone housewife

Because Oshee asked, here is my life before kids. I trained Dolphins, Sea Lions and exotic birds. Photos curtosy of my Dad and fellow trainers. Dolphins playing basketball Fish jump….yes, that is me with a herring in my mouth. Swimming … Continue reading

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Google brings it all back

Crack me up! I did a Google search on Sea Arama and found this web site. I am in several of the pictures. LOL!! The faces were blurred to protect the innocent???? Go to Photos, and click on “Dolphins” (page … Continue reading

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Fish Tacos

Okay, recipe time. In an effort to help Bill’s Crestor be all that it can be, we are all about fish, chicken and pork (the other white meat) at our house these days. Last night I made fish tacos, and … Continue reading

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Precious

This is how my boys used to sleep. In my mind, I will always remember them little like this, all curled up together.

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Playing doctor

I mentioned last week that my kids have a unique doctors kit. It is a combo of Bob the Builder tools and play doctors instruments. Being from medical parents, my kids also have actual medical instruments to enhance their play. … Continue reading

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When a Home is not really a House

Driving home in the van after picking up Quinn from school: Quinn: “Is Daddy home?” Me: “He will be in a few minutes.” Quinn: “I miss him when he is at work.” Me: “I know. You really love him, huh?” … Continue reading

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Hair!

Gimme a head with hair, long beautiful hair Shining, gleaming, steaming, flaxen, waxen Give me down to there, hair! Shoulder length, longer (hair!) Here baby, there mama, Everywhere daddy daddy Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaair! Flow it, Show it, Looooong as God can grow … Continue reading

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48 hours

In the last 48 hours, I have: ~my husband is averse to second opinions. ~realized that 104 degrees is not just a temperature in Texas. ~when my daughter has a fever, she has a major appetite for breast milk ~My … Continue reading

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On Friday, God created the angelic, strange children

“Yum, can I have some more spinach? This is really good!” “Please pass the squash.” “Mom, will you get me some tomatoes?” “You didn’t make enough chicken.” “Can I put some more basalmic vinegar on my spinach?” Then the heavens … Continue reading

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And the winner is……

It appears there will not have to be a drawing in the “Digging for Dollars in Poop” contest. Jana is the only one who guessed correctly!!! As much as I hate to disappoint Jodi, yes, I dug the money out … Continue reading

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Making cawfee

How do you know that you are a total and complete cawfee addict…..a freak of giganticus proportions? When your 2yo daughter does not immitate you cleaning, but knows the sequence one must follow in order to produce the perfect cup … Continue reading

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The little skateboarder

You know, the photo montage down below that I posted a few days ago……..there is a little snip in the middle with some video of a little skateboarder. It seems slightly out of place with the photos. Well, that was … Continue reading

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Mile long eyelashes

He did not get them from me.

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My honey

I can’t even begin to tell you how much fun it is to be with my husband. He is such a good time. Surfing, swimming, soaking up the warmth and laughing ’til our faces hurt. I feel lucky to still … Continue reading

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Carving Sunday’s little waves

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Blue

Now you know where Mia and Cory get their aqua eyes.

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The time of my life

Another turning point a fork stuck in the road. Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go. So make the best of this test and don’t ask why. Its not a question But a lesson learned in … Continue reading

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Contest Part II

Okay, so! If you answered “C”, you may move on to Part II! As much as I would like to say that my daughter did not play in her poop, you can only imagine my relief that she did not … Continue reading

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My heart beats for them

“Don’t worry Mom, we climb down this way every time. Just watch for snakes.” said to me by my oldest as I peered down into the vine and brush filled slant toward the creek. After sliding down the leaf strewn … Continue reading

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A message from Miss Mimi

Our Easter was simply mawvelous, dahling. Simply mawvelous. How about yours?

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Because it is not about candy and bunnies

Please turn the volume up on your computer and visit this site. May your Easter weekend be filled with the love of Christ. Much love to you all, Jody, Bill, Cory, Cody, Quintin and Amelia

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A contest

This will be a 2 part question. I will post Part 1 today. Part II will be posted after everyone has had a chance to guess at Part I. You must answer correctly the multiple choice question below to move … Continue reading

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Weird Meme part II

I have been tagged by Black Belt Mama for the Weird Meme. Meme’s are new to me. I used to make fun of them, but this one was fun to read from others, so I did it…..I’ve actually completed it … Continue reading

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Heart and soul

It is not our anniversary. Nor is it his birthday. Nothing special. I am just thinking about him. He is my heart and soul. I love him more than I will ever be able to show. I wait with excitement … Continue reading

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Yet another milestone

Moving from Cub Scout to Boy Scout. Is there anyway to slow this ride down already? My son is growing up so fast. It pains me with pride and joy. So bittersweet, this mom thing is.

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That hateful bunny is on his way

It was time. Time to hit the stores and venture down the Easter section at Target, Walmart and Walgreens. I had avoided it long enough. If I waited any longer, my kids would be getting the combed over remnants, which … Continue reading

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The apocalypse

Our water heater started leaking……..actually, it has been leaking drop, by drop for at least a month. The boards were wet under it, and it was slimy and icky. Bill extracted the heater yesterday afternoon, bought a new one and … Continue reading

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Game 1

Today Cody had his first baseball game of the season. I brought my camera along to try and get some good action photos of him on the field. I present to you Cody, doing……well? All I can tell you is … Continue reading

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Playdough

You want to do something fun for your kids this week that does not involve paint, scissors or glue? Make some playdough with this recipe. This will make 4 good size balls of dough*: 3 cups flour 1 1/2 cups … Continue reading

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Blame it on Sunset Crater

I am picking up, picking up, picking up, picking up, picking up all of the adorable kitchen play stuff that Mia got for her birthday. I find it all over the house, and by the time I finish, and head … Continue reading

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And I quote

I told you that this weekend I talked to my 2 older sons about the birds and the bees. This isn’t something new. I have talked to them before about the differences between girls and boys etc, but never in … Continue reading

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Please eat before you watch this

Or you will gobble her up whole. I have seen Dooce, Jana, Heather, Chris and tons of other blogs using YouTube, so I thought I would try it too.

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Priorities

When you drop your laptop, use anything to make sure it does not hit the floor. Even if that means sticking your leg out and catching it with the top of your foot. It will hurt like hell for over … Continue reading

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Pedoodles

I am having a love affair with some baby shoes. Adorable baby shoes that are well made and soooo worth the $. Mama Mia has a few (snark) pairs of these and has had them for almost a year and … Continue reading

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Yet another reptilian adventure

In my freaking HOUSE people!!! Internet, meet the freaky, blind, pink snake that was found swishing its body side to side doing its best, tiny, little Ray Charles impression on my BATHROOM FLOOR. See its little blind, beady eyes???? It … Continue reading

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Now…or never

I have kept a secret from everyone. I have sooooo wanted to tell you all, but it is not something I could blurt out over the internet. We are mulling some plans over. Nothing is written in stone, but serious … Continue reading

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Bastrop State Park

Another wonderful weekend under our belts. The trailer has proved, yet again, as our best idea to date. The hiking was magnificent. The kids did REALLY well. Saturday, we all did a 4 mile loop, baby included. She actually walked … Continue reading

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The Princess

Yesterday my baby turned 2. As hard as it is to see her grow up, I am entranced with each stage she is going through and looking forward to the next! She just has all of us under her spell. … Continue reading

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Modeling her pretty, pretty dress

Modeling her pretty, pretty dress, originally uploaded by jody2ms.

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The number after 1

Birthday girl, originally uploaded by jody2ms. Happy Birthday sweet, sweet girl. You bring all of us so much joy and happiness. Celebrating your birthday with you was such a blessing. We love you!

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Digital zoom

Bill surfing, Port Aransas The perspective is kind of off in this picture. He was at the top of the wave, charging down, and there was a wave in front, so you can’t see the wave much. If you look … Continue reading

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Sunrise at the beach

Silver light Sunrise sea, Dancing, prancing Look at me. Waves cresting Tidal flow Splashing, laughing All aglow Bright dazzle Start of day Jumping, leaping Sprites at play

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Tired and stoked

Cory, using Dad’s board and liking it! The kid can rip. Yes, we are home. Tanned, tired and totally happy with our trip. I could not find a signal while there, so having no computer for 10 days was like … Continue reading

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The Little House

In just a few more hours we are off to the beach with the Little House……for 10 days. WHOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Bill is carting it down as I type this (to snag a spot) and the kids and I will follow after … Continue reading

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It’s good to be me

The large family topic yesterday was about comments people make to those of us with larger families. Mine include, but are not limited to: – Like Carmen, I have been told that “since you got your girl, you can now … Continue reading

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The cheek

For all my wonderful computer friends who left sweet messages about Mia’s boo boo….thank you, thank you, thank you. The swelling seems to be going down a bit. You can see in the photo above the swelling and mottling in … Continue reading

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Why the grown woman cries

When she is hormonal and her children are falling apart left and right like little, fragile ice statues that someone is taking giant toothbrushes to, well, that’ll do it. Yessiree Bob. But……. Do you really want to know what else … Continue reading

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Running with scissors a toothbrush

It is not a good practice to allow your children to run through the house with a toothbrush. Especially with said toothbrush in their mouth. The child could fall and jam it into her cheek, cut it badly, and cause … Continue reading

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Yet another video feed

Sandy, you may be the only reader who will like this as much as I did: El Salvador Don’t those waves look fun?!!

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What could it be?

A package arrived via UPS this morning. Can you guess what is inside? No, it isn’t the disgustingly expensive dress for Princess Mia of Quite Alot. I am still tapping my foot about that one. By the time it gets … Continue reading

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A herp’ing we will go

Sunday the sun came out. The REAL sun. The one that makes everything all bright and toasty warm. Including the amphibians. It was not a day to be spent indoors, so the 2 oldest boys and I took off for … Continue reading

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The real McCoy

Yum! This sounds so wonderfully yummy..Trinidadian Rum Punch. It is the real deal, not Hawaiin Punch with a splash of rum. Thanks for a hint of the tropics Karen! I am totally making it. Will try and use some Jarabe … Continue reading

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The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies

…..live…..in my kitchen…..twirling girlies in their pretty nighties. I watched a friends 3yo little girl the other night, and she and Mia had a blast together. After baths, I put one of Mia’s bigger nightgowns on her, and she and … Continue reading

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Angst

On the one hand, a girl can never have enough clothes. On the other, it is expensive and indulgent. She would have it on for, like, 3 minutes and the tulle would be ripped. But it is so adorable…..and her … Continue reading

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Today

…I am making this. Scrool down to Feb 3rd, “Boiled bread”. I hope mine turns out as pretty. And if you haven’t, dive in and get hooked on Logcabinlog. Addicting. She and Travelogue have me obsessively clicking throughout the day, … Continue reading

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The Witching Hour

I define that as the time between when the kids come home from school and 6pm. It is a bear. If I were to tell you one time that I can feel the stress of having 4 kids, it would … Continue reading

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Tomorrow

That is when I will write a post about the “Witching Hour”. You know, that time between when the kids get home from school and dinner. It is an explosion of arms and legs everywhere, wide open screaming mouth. Crying. … Continue reading

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Slave labor

My children were born into bondage. They swear that noone else at school has to do the things they do. It sucks to be them, you know? Todays large family topic is chores. I am so not organized, so I … Continue reading

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Red hearts and all

We are in the process of devouring a Halipaska’s chocolate, heart shaped cake….with gobs of yummy flowers and such. It is HEAVEN, and I am not that fond of chocolate….might just have to change my mind about that! Mmmmmm I … Continue reading

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Coodies

There is a certain degree of gross that is encountered when there are 4 males living under one roof. I am not talking about the sweaty boy smell, or that their room smells of dirty socks. I am talking about … Continue reading

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1/2 day off

I love it that my husband has a 1/2 day off every other Friday. I anticipate it and get all giddy as noon approaches on those days. I see his truck drive up and I tell the kids “Daddy’s home!” … Continue reading

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Nite, nite

Sleep is todays Wednesday large families topic! All of my friends here in town whose kids go to bed at a certain time, and sleep straight through the night without a wimper, all think we are crazy at the Jody2ms … Continue reading

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morphing into a fruit fly and other musings

If you were a wingless fruitfly, that somehow managed to escape the jaws of death, and climbed out of the newts aquarium, then up the wall (because you can’t fly, being wingless and all) here are some of the things … Continue reading

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Wahine Jody

This is me, I think in 1996, when Cory was around 18 mo. It is the only picture I have of myself surfing. It was such a fun day and the waves were so perfect…about waist high, or a tad … Continue reading

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For Shelley and Pam

When I see this picture Shelley, I want to cry and laugh at the same time. I can still remember what her voice sounded like, you know. Isn’t this a great picture (where were we going?): I want to grab … Continue reading

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Proof that Bill had hair once

See! Lots and lots of blond curly hair! I love this picture. He just looks so young!! Is it Cory, or Bill? Gentleness, sobriety are rare in this society An inner candle’s brighter than the sun. Sting I Love you … Continue reading

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Talent show fun

Wow. Last Thursday was the Chicken Noodle Soup Supper and annual Talent Show at the Catholic School. In hindsight, I can now tell this story without getting a headache and feel the need to throw up……..no, the talent show wasn’t … Continue reading

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Another argument for naps

A Lecture screamed to me tearfully by 5yo Quinn this afternoon after a fun filled, exhausting time at the park: “Why do you make me do EVERYTHING around here. I mean, you make me shut the door on my side … Continue reading

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Update on Mama Mia

Last night was a better night. This morning was rough, with albuterol and Tylenol needed. I think we hit the peak of the RSV, though, because this afternoon it seems she has made it ’round the bend.

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Organize is not in my vocabulary

This weeks topic on larger family living at Chris’s and Carmen’s blogs is “Organization”. I must steal the line “Oranized Chaos” from Jodi. That just about describes how organized things are at Chez Jody2ms. We are incredible clean people, and … Continue reading

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RSV

Or the flu. That is the verdict. She is still wheezing and retracting, so the doc put her on Albuterol elixir. A jittery 22 month old…That should be fun. But, thank God for albuterol. Now she can breath better. Hopefully … Continue reading

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Hep!

Have you ever seen someone lose their mind? Well, if not, and you are curious, come on over to our house. Mia is sick. Like really sick. Like wheezing, retracting, breathing treatments and fever. I am a kook when it … Continue reading

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To my beautiful curly haired child

When I said you could have some graham crackers, I did not mean that you could use a scissor to cut them into shapes. I do feel that I must thank you for filling in the cracks between the wood … Continue reading

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We are not really here. Well, just our bodies are.

We do not exist in this world anymore. We exist in the world of the perpetual vacation. We hustle on Friday to pack the Little House, pick up the kids from school and get the hell out of Dodge. We … Continue reading

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My new home

Okay, so I am giving this a go. Here is my new home! hang in with me while I wet my feet with WordPress

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Goose Island SP

We took off again in the Little House and enjoyed the beauty of Goose Island State Park. Oh, it was….well, a picture says a thousand words so, here ya go: The pier that went on forever: The Great Egret: Camp … Continue reading

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Catching her shadow

October, 2004

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Morning routine

Chris and Carmen have teamed up to do posts on “The day in the life of a larger than average family” each Wednesday. Today’s topic is The Morning Routine, and everyone is invited to post their routine, then link to … Continue reading

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While I waited, God created

How does God answer prayers? In His time, so they say. Just one look at her and you must admit, It was time spent perfecting her smile.

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Sing a joyful song…….

Quinn was overheard singing a special song this morning. Notice the ad libbing of the 2nd and 4th verses. La cucaracha, la cucaracha, Eeny meanie miney mo; La cucaracha, la cucaracha, Eeny meanie miney mo; Can the cuteness get much … Continue reading

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24 hours of grease

Can you inject Dawn into your arteries? I need some de-greasing. I cooked 2 pounds of bacon yesterday morning…………it is gone. After having consumed , oh, say 6 pieces of bacon yesterday morning, in the chaos of my day I … Continue reading

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The low down and for those who do not like cursing, please cover your eyes

Why, oh why do we have to have real life, with jobs, bills, cat litter, school, etc. Coming home from our little trip this weekend was about as enjoyable as having all of my eye lashes removed with a tweezer. … Continue reading

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Even ponies can be trailer trash.

Ponies on vacation, Aransas Pass, Texas

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Photos, photos and more photos………..errrrrrr

If you go to my Flickr page, be prepared to be assaulted with a kazillion newly loaded photos. It is bad….real bad. Worse than the home movies of your great, great Aunties trip to Maui. When I moved my site … Continue reading

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Is this in the Little Book of Manners?

How my daughter signals that she is finished eating:

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Step out from behind that IP #

Who are you people?? I need to know! I have had almost 50,000 hits since I moved to this domain, so I know you are there, lurking and such. I want to know who you are! I want to visit … Continue reading

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Dialogue….if you can call it that.

Me: “Do you want to watch Animals?” Mia: “Yesh, Amnimals” So, I place “Amazing Animals” into the video recorder. Mia explodes into a screaming, stomping mess. “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!” Me: “What, I thought you wanted Animals on…okay, out they go” and I … Continue reading

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Meme

I have been tagged by Jennifer! This is the first Meme I have ever done. Five weird habits of yourself: “The first player of this game starts with the topic ‘five weird habits of yourself,’ and people who get tagged … Continue reading

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10 Things to remember

1. Memory foam will not only remember a comfortable position you placed your body in, it will also remember the breast feeding contortionist position in which your spine was shaped like a section of Dead Mans Curve……it will mold around … Continue reading

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We need a bigger driveway

And I thought the truck was big………….. The very long 5′er arrived in Shiner at midnight last night. 3 very tired and excited boys woke me up to show me what they dragged home from the Almost Great North ;*) … Continue reading

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I really need to do some house work!

My son and daughter love to get the foot lotion out and play with it. One perk for me is I am the recipient of copious amounts of lotion lathered all over my legs and feet. I present to you … Continue reading

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They’re on the road again!

Just got word from Bill that they have picked up the 5′er and are on their way home! He said that the truck pulls it without any problems! Big relief to me! He said the RV is beautiful. The furniture … Continue reading

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Travels to the Great North

It has been a frenzy of planning here. We decided on the Ameri-camp, got financing, then insurance etc. Then had to find a 5 day window in which to drive to Indiana and pick it up.* That 5 day window … Continue reading

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Our new baby

After months of trying to decide, we finally bought the 5th wheel yesterday!! Whoohoo! We got a brand new one identical to this, just a different interior color scheme, and ours is a 2005! The dealer is over 1000 miles … Continue reading

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Would you like a spot of tea?

Here is the pantless wonder having a spot of tea. She got the tea set from her Grandma. This is evidence that I can’t keep a diaper on this kid to save my floors. A few Christmas photos are up … Continue reading

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You better watch out……

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They were bored..that can be the only explanation

Cute shirts Continue reading

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Max the dog has a friend

Smooching Max Continue reading

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Merry, merry

Get the kids for this one!

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Bill’s Big Bad Truck

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Padre nostro, che sei nei cieli

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I am a member

It is official. I have taken the pledge and have joned the “I Hate Buddy” club. To become a member you must: 1. hate running down the road in barefeet chasing a deranged dog. 2. hate walking through the yard … Continue reading

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Christmas card hell begins

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‘Tis the season to be jolly

While standing in the longest line in the history of Christmas, to see Santa at the park, I overheard Bill having a converstion with a man that we know remotely. It went something like this: Bill: “Wow, the line sure … Continue reading

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Saint Nicholas

Good ole St. Nicholas came in the night and left some goodies for the kids. They had hung their stockings up last night, and were so excited they couldn’t sleep. They were not disappointed! St. Nicholas left candy pops, nuts, … Continue reading

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Creatures found

You know, they say that salt water is good for healing wounds, and I have to tell you that I have first hand proof that this is so true. We hit the beach on Sunday (go see Flickr), and it … Continue reading

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I am dull

Things have been, well, busy here. Tomorrow Quinn gets his cast off and we will get to see his improved foot. I am a bit nervous, but I am sure it will be fantastic. We are planning on making a … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving, a time for over-indulgence

Oh dear Lord, how we love our Mama Mia Originally uploaded by jody2ms. My brain is so full of stuff related to RV’s and new trucks that not a witty, coherant post can squeeze out. But I did manage to … Continue reading

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My Little Pony herd

We might have a few too many ponies, ya think?

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Gobble Gobble

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE!!!! Well, maybe not everyone.

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And now for my next trick, watch carefully as I make all of our salary disappear each month

Okay, so this is what we have decided….we will be purchasing this tomorrow. (What do you think Kathy?) It is a used one,but it is in IMMACULATE condition. It was cleaner and in better condition than any of the RV’s … Continue reading

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How to spend every red cent you have, or don’t have, without even trying

Here is one trailer we are looking at. We are hoping to get the F321QBS. The price is really high, but we are hoping to find a dealer that can get it for much cheaper than the quotes we have … Continue reading

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Don’t use the “B” word

I hate to even say it….but, okay, here goes….we are so BUUUUUUSY here! So cliche. So much going on, and not much time to post and read blogs. I can say that one of the things we are BUSY with, … Continue reading

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Wednesday 3

First off, if you don’t read Dooce, todays post is worth catching. Okay, so Wednesday 3: 1. How many times have you yelled by 10 am? 2 2. How many Brown Recluse spiders have you killed in your bathtub, the … Continue reading

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The wind is howling

A cold front has finally made its way here. The wind is blowing and it is grey and overcast. Pecans and leaves are falling from the trees. I have the air conditioner off and the doors open for the first … Continue reading

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Salmonella anyone?

Cory came home from the creek with this creature yesterday: After reading this article, it will be having a very short stay at Casa del reptil y anfibio. Exotics are out numbering the people in this house. Must……..learn……..to say…….NO! Last … Continue reading

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The details

So, we made it through the surgery and Quinn did so great. Thursday night at the hotel, he spiked a low grade fever of 101.2 and, well, you can just imagine how bad I was flipping out. His urticaria had … Continue reading

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Home again

We are home, and trying to get settled in. Quinn is great. Sore, but great. He did not have any complications at all. As for the surgery and was it successful?…. yes and no. The doc was pleased about some … Continue reading

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and now, with new improved urticaria!

The Benadryl worked. It has faded to almost nothing. We are off. If you would, send up some prayers for Quinn tomorrow morning! I’ll check back in as soon as I can. C’ya.

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Now what?

It is almost 1pm. Quinn’s surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning. He was on the list for somewhere between 11-11:30, but one of the kids ahead of him got cancelled, so now we are scheduled for 9-9:30. Quinn is a … Continue reading

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And then I will disinfect THE WORLD

No surfing for me today. Whaaaaaaa. The lady that watches Mia is sick with a cold, and we don’t need anymore germ exposure here at Chez Jody2ms. I am already spraying Lysol on everything. Everytime I hear a cough, I … Continue reading

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Re-shoot?

Oh yes. Quinn said, “It looks weird. I’m fluffy.” Fluffy just about says it all.

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A bikini in November

So, if it is cold, snowy or wet where you live, you might want to skip this. It was so beautiful at the beach yesterday. It was in the 80′s, water was in the 80′s, and the sun was shining … Continue reading

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The Pelicans

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Eeny, meeny, miny, mo

Mia is talking more and more these days. We have little exchanges that are so adorable it just makes me want to eat her up whole. Todays went like this: Mia: (tugging on my shirt) Boobie, pleeeeeze. Me: Okay, but … Continue reading

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Zoo day

No, not a trip to the zoo. We have our own here, thankyouverymuch. Today it is “clean all the animal cages” day. Our zoo now consists of: -2 Red Eyed Tree frogs 2-Red Efts 1-Green tree frog 1- container of … Continue reading

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The tiger

The lights go out and I can’t be saved Tides that I tried to swim against Have brought me down upon my knees Oh I beg, I beg and plead Come out of things unsaid Shoot an apple off my … Continue reading

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Maybe we should just dry clean the whole lot

My husband and I argue about the laundry. We don’t have conflict about money, or jealousy. Our disagreements are about cleaning and laundry. How many of you can say that the following has happened in your house. Raise your hand … Continue reading

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BOO!

BOO! Originally uploaded by jody2ms. We had such a great time yesterday. Lots of candy eaten, cookies devoured, haunted houses explored and a nice cold front to top off the evening. As much fun as we had, I have to … Continue reading

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Dude, we are obsessed again….

….with surfing. And the beach. Checking surf reports daily. Driving for hours to catch a wave. We went to Port A. again on Sunday, and it looks like we will be hitting the beach every other weekend if the surf … Continue reading

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Divine intervention?

Well, the fever is gone. No more headache, crying or aching legs and stomach ache. Quinn woke up this morning, his usual self, and went to school. We are beyond baffled. He had fever anywhere between 101-103 yesterday afternoon, I … Continue reading

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Mama Mia at her best

Fun with Tupperware (a bit blurry): She really has branched out with her curiosity. I can’t turn my back for a moment, as the kitchen chairs get dragged all over the house by her, allowing for some extra, special fun … Continue reading

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Happy picture

Okay, this one is for Jen Many hugs to you, Jen!

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Get me on the beach and the sky could fall without a blink from me

We are back, and it was heaven on earth. It was a rocky start: But who could feel bad with this to greet their morning: And witnessing moments like this: this: and this priceless moment snapped of Bill watching his … Continue reading

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Off for some much needed R & R

My brilliant, loving, amazing husband decided that what I needed was a trip to the beach to combat my worries and take my mind off of things. So, we are packing up and heading for some surf. A front blew … Continue reading

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Mia’s shadow

Mia’s shadow Originally uploaded by jody2ms. I love this picture.

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The rising moon

From The Rime of the Acient Mariner The moving Moon went up the sky. And nowhere did abide; Softly she was going up, And a star or two beside- By Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834)

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This is not filed under cute things they will say

Last night while lying on the bed talking with Quinn about nothing in general, he blurted out: “Mom, are they going to cut my foot off?” Will someone PLEASE pass the vodka?????

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Mom, so sweet the sound of that name.

Fall is here. I go out into my backyard and swish, swish through the leaves that have vacated their place among the branches of the enormous pecan trees in the yard. My kids will grab buckets and start the search … Continue reading

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Because I can

When asked what I was doing crawling on the ground with the camera, I responded: “Photographing ants.” “Why?”, asked the curious one. I answered: “Because I can.” **these are fire ants. Teeny, tiny fire ants.

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How to make me laugh out loud

Come up to me at a baseball game and ask: “Mom, can I have some money. I need it for a snow cone at the confession stand”. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, your … Continue reading

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New meets old

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Toys for parents

This is a picture of the guy, who when nagged to no end, consented to a good deal of $ being spent on a new electronic toy for his wife….one that I might add, she did not really need. Want, … Continue reading

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The first pics

Oh, I think this will do just fine, doncha?

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Charging the battery and my mind

La, la, la, it is here!!! Battery is charging, and I am devouring the instruction manual. While I wait for the battery to fully charge, I have a public service message. If anyone wants to keep me on their blogroll, … Continue reading

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Olympus c-8080, where art thou?

I sit. Waiting. For Federal Express. Much like watching a plant grow. Somewhere, on the road in my home town, the Fed-ex man has my new c-8080 on his truck. I wonder if it would be nuts to drive around … Continue reading

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When it all comes down

Words just are not coming to me as of late. I just have so much on my mind. Sandy’s baby, and now Kathy’s dad………… Quinn is scheduled for surgery at the end of this month. October 28th to be exact. … Continue reading

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Fall is here

Yes, Fall is here, finally, and with it came the Pumpkin Patch. We had so much fun picking out a pumpkin and the kids got their faces painted. It really made it feel like Fall. Here’s one of my little … Continue reading

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Registering

Okay, so I know this is a pain, but to comment, you must register to the site. Go down the column at right until you come to the “Meta” category, then click on register. It will ask for a username … Continue reading

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Having fun

I am having fun with this site. There is so much to learn, so I am still playing around with things a bit. If you are having trouble commenting, let me know, as I am really not sure how it … Continue reading

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Innocence is not out of style

One of the things that I like most about my mother is that she is incredibly innocent.  She calls sleeping with someone before marriage an "affair", one glass of wine makes her laugh and laugh, she sings "Dance with the … Continue reading

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Ninja Turtle meets Spiderman

Quinn turned 5!  He is my costume lover, so of course, a Nija Turtle costume was one of his presents. He wanted a Spiderman birthday party, so that is what we had: I can’t believe my little man is 5 … Continue reading

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Damage was minimal

The cake: The child with his cake: No need to tape the windows, but debris was scattered throughout the house.  I had to restrain Bill from vacuuming until the last child was picked up this morning. Since then, he has … Continue reading

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I do not bounce well

Vocabulary words and phrases for the week. Gravity.  It was bound to happen sooner or later.  Every rider experiences it eventually.  They dread it, but gravity will have its way.  Road rash.  Not the kind you get in your bike … Continue reading

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Introducing the newest member to our family

Internet, meet Buddy: We are in love!

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Wingless fruitflies in my life

Today I had to stay home all day while I waited on Fed Ex to deliver a vial of fruit flies.  Yes, I said I wasted an entire day waiting for a fruit fly delivery.  Such is my life with … Continue reading

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Pablo Picasso – Maternity

Mia nursing Continue reading

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Mom’s night out

Moms night out can really hit the spot.  There is nothing like sampling foreign beers, eating take out pizza, laughing your ass off with good friends and enjoying the unique ambiance at a local pub called Antiques, Art and Beer.  … Continue reading

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Opheodrys aestivus

This is a drive by post.  I am at my moms with the kids, and the barf virus is rotating through one of us every 48 hours.  I got it the night of opening ceremonies at the Games of Texas … Continue reading

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X AND Y

On the day my daughter was born, the OR had never seen such a crew.  The usual suspects were present, but I had recruited my own OR team on top of them. Let’s see, there were two OB docs, a … Continue reading

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Murky pools do not go well with 4 kids

My house is chaotic.  4yo has diarrhea, is crying at the drop of a hat, and I discovered this morning that he DOES NOT LIKE TOAST.  He liked it just fine last week.  Funny how that happens. My 10yo has … Continue reading

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God Bless the USA

Proud To Be An American…….because, well, I am.  I’m proud to be an Americanwhere at least I know I’m free,And I won’t forget the men who diedwho gave that right to me,And I gladly stand up next to youand defend … Continue reading

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I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know my kids can’t get sucked down a toilet.

Someone came to my site while searching "automatic toilet flushes a kid" from what appeared to be a French search engine.  Désolé, excusez-moi?  Hmmm.  Please tell me that no one actually believes this could possibly happen.  "Kid flushes automatic toilet" … Continue reading

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Bullet points

I can’t think straight to type a coherent post, so I plan to cheat.  Here are some thoughts floating around in my head, in order of importance: *my mom was diagnosed with Von Willebrand Disease today, in addition to the … Continue reading

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You finally got your girl!

This comment follows me wherever I go.  There are many variations of it, my least favorite being "Had to keep trying ’til you got that girl". These words are mostly uttered by strangers.  People who see me out with my … Continue reading

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Swimmers take your mark

We had a great weekend, and the start of the week has been wonderful!  I had a wonderful surprise that absolutely made my day yesterday evening.  (It was so amazing to hear your voice and talk IRL, my friend!!!!)  I … Continue reading

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All Stars

We got the call.  The call we have been waiting for.  The call that would seal the fate of our summer nights.  Cory made the All Star team. What this means is we will be loading all the kids in … Continue reading

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Blowin’ and goin’

The RV was a big no.  It had some slight water leakage into the walls, and since it has lived at the coast, I can imagine the corrosion that is going on in the electrical wiring in those walls.  We … Continue reading

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A day in our life

Our Saturday was spent at the coast.  The first part of it was at a swim meet, where my 10yo and 7yo ripped the pool up!  Cory(10) placed 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 3nd in his events.  Cody(7) placed 5th and … Continue reading

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Walking to the snow cone stand

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how to be a cheap drunk

1.  Tell your husband you want to go out to dinner with the kids. 2.  Tell him it must be some place that has margaritas. 3.  Agree to walking across the street to the only restaurant in town that sells … Continue reading

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good morning, Glory!

I need to make this short, as my stress level is over the top today…. I spent some time at the hospital this morning having and abdominal ultrasound of my kidneys, liver, spleen, pancreas and gall bladder.  I won’t know … Continue reading

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Multi tasking in the shower

My husband frequently tells me that my showers last too long.  When I tell him I am going to head into the bathroom for a "quick shower" he smirks and says "Yeah, right".  He says tells me that I am … Continue reading

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And the Papa Bear said to the Mama bear, “who’s been sleeping in MY bed?”

Well, Mia didn’t quite make it to her bed last night.  She was just so cozy and warm all snuggled next to me while I read and when Bill came in and saw her, he told me not to move … Continue reading

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On sleeping with my husband again

No, sorry, not a sex post.  It is actually a post about sleeping with my husband, literally. A while back I posted about the size of our bed.   Yes, it is a full, and my many pleas to Bill for … Continue reading

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PG-13

They are home from Star Wars, and as they walked in I asked my oldest, "Well, was it violent"  He replied casually, "Only when Annikan caught on fire".

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Schools….out……for….summer!

Yesterday my kids were out of school for the day, so we went to the zoo with some friends.  We had so much fun!  Here they are, at left, being cuter than any of the animals there.  We closed the … Continue reading

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Panic attack below the surface

I can feel it rising. It feels almost like I drank too much coffee.  Okay, so I did drink too much coffee.  Let’s try that again.  I feel claustrophobic.  Like I need to get out of a small space, but … Continue reading

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I give you a post in pictures, due to laziness of course!

Big bro and his lil’ sista at the pool. Eating some ice cream after swim team practice.  Yes, we are back in the swing of things with the team, and joining it this year is their youngest swimmer to be … Continue reading

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Ohhhhhhhhhhh, Mexico

Okay, if you want a great read, you must go here.  This family is living my dream.  We have talked about doing something like this for years.  We almost moved to Guam in 1998.  Bill had a job lined up … Continue reading

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A pain in the………….

…………..back.  HUGE pain.  Large cyst.  Enormous cyst.  Right…in…the…middle…of…my…back.  Between my shoulder blades….on my freaking spine. Pain.  Hot, burning pain.  Swelling.  Immense cyst that resembles another head trying to grow out of my spine.  Imagine birth, without a vagina to pass … Continue reading

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Monkey girl

I have blocks, dolls of every shape and size, pretend keys and phones, stuffed animals, a little doll house full of furniture, books and more books, several shape sorters and tons of puzzles. So what does my daughter play with … Continue reading

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New blog

I have been keeping a weblog of our bike rides.  You can find it here.  It is quite dull, unless you like to ride.  Bill has consented to be a guest journalist from time to time, so that should be … Continue reading

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My life in a nutshell

My bike rides have been giving me a nice amount of quiet time to think…without interruption. I get some great ideas for blog posts, only to get home and feel too exhausted to type them out. Today, I was thinking … Continue reading

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EHHHHHHHKKKKK

Did you know that when a baby is cutting 8 teeth at the same time, they are capable of ear piercing shrieks that can break glass?  My daughter has beaten the character in Dumb and Dumber on the ability to … Continue reading

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It’s all about the bike.

We did that THING again……3 more times.  The competition is fun. After one ride this weekend, Bill came up behind me as I washed dishes, wrapped his arms around me and whispered in my ear "You will never beat my … Continue reading

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That THING we do

We did someTHING great this weekend.  It was so satisfying, and left me exhausted. No, it wasn’t sex, although we might have done that too…..not that that is any secret, given I chart and the entire internet is privy to … Continue reading

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I love wildlife

Nature is great.  I encourage my kids to get outside and explore, and they in turn, love it. One of the things the younger kids like is finding snails and playing with them.  They have snail races, make homes for … Continue reading

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Just a little spittle

I am an RN.  I do labor and delivery.  I also do med surg.  I have done a few shifts in the ER.  I see some really gross and disgusting things.  Hand me a finger in a cup on some … Continue reading

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Heaven on Earth

Spring is officially here!  Yeah!!! One of my favorite things about this house is the big row of windows that look out into our backyard.  We have 6 huge pecan trees, and when I left last Thursday to go to … Continue reading

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Will the real milk please stand up…or run down

Oh, I have a blog? Hello! Everyone is over the stomach bug here.  Quinn, Mia, Bill and I all got it.  The 2 big boys escaped the wrath altogether.  It manifested itself in me as intractable nausea for 2 solid … Continue reading

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Day 3

Today is re-lapse day in regards to barfing.  Mia did not puke all day yesterday.  She even ate a bit of broccoli for dinner.  What the heck was I thinking, giving the kid broccoli!!  She lost the broccoli in bed … Continue reading

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Day 2

DH redeemed himself last night after our 4yo let loose his stomach contents in his bed…..on the top bunk…..with all his stuffed animals gathered ’round to watch. Bill gave said 4yo a bath, washed the sheets, pillows and observant stuffed … Continue reading

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First blood

There is nothing, absolutely nothing, more completely primitive than a 12 month old with the vomit virus.  They do not understand toilets, trash cans, or bowls.  I feel like Rambo in the mountains, covered in gunk, oblivious to the smell … Continue reading

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The HORROR

I have this thing I do every evening.  I go to the outside refrigerator, get a nice cold beer and bring it upstairs.  Then I open the freezer and get out my frozen mug.  It is not just any old … Continue reading

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How to break a camcorder without really trying

Eat a huge piece of birthday cake.  Run around the house like you were just infused with epinephrine.  Tap the little miniature pincher dog, that your grandmother loves more than life itself, on the head and make it chase you.  … Continue reading

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Uno

Tiny fingers, tiny toes, A rosebud mouth And button nose. Life for her has just begun. Our little Angel’s Just turned ONE!!! It was a great day.  Very overwhelming, but so much fun!  Here are a few pics to end … Continue reading

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Figlia mia

My mommy is here!  We are having so much fun! Tomorrow is the b-day party for my baby!  I can’t believe she is a year old!!!  Such a big girl, walking around everywhere!  My sweetheart! My daughter!  Figlia mia! Today … Continue reading

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A little questionnaire

Are you a Stepford wife, or the antichrist? 1.  Your husband calls out to you from the other room , as you clean out drawers and closets, , "The baby is crying and wants down from her highchair".  You: a.  … Continue reading

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A wee bit o’ green

My kids didn’t wear green yesterday.  They didn’t pinch one another.  We did not have corned beef and cabbage. Instead, my kids went to a friends house and made Play-Doh cookies.  Apparently, it is cookie dough that looks just like … Continue reading

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In which Pooh finds out that the “Break” in Spring Break is actually a hypothetical

Bill survived.  Spewing with broken ribs has gotta hurt.  By that afternoon he was out mowing the lawn. Not one other person in the house has come down with it……yet.  There was much rejoicing and dancing. It is spring break … Continue reading

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Its a glorious day to spew!

I awoke this morning to all the sounds of spring. The sun slowly brightened the windows in my bedroom. The birds were singing. Squirrels scampered across the roof. I stretched and yawned. My baby was snuggled next to me. I … Continue reading

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and in todays hour…

It is official. He finally saw a doctor. X-rays do not lie. There are 2, count them, 2, broken ribs on my husbands left side. Also his clavicle was separated from his sternum. Nice.

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If you give a mouse a cookie

My kids have a pet mouse.  Her name is Mousy.  Original, huh?  We have had her for almost a year now, and she really is a great amount of fun.  She is clever, and the kids love to watch her. … Continue reading

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The crevice of hell

I can say this with certainty;  the makers of fine furniture DO NOT have small children.  If they did, they would not make cabinets, book shelves, dressers, couches or beds with spaces underneath them.  Every toy in our house, every … Continue reading

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Spasmotic coughing and other fun.

I think my entire family is immunocompromised.  We now all have pink eye….more like "crusty, goopy, swollen, red eye".  I am on day two of little or no sleep. And, yes, Mia is sick again.  With pink eye and gobs … Continue reading

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When is the honeymoon over?

I was talking with a friend recently about marriage and the subject that came up was “when is the honeymoon over”? Is it over when you fart around each other? Or is it after you have kids and the one-on-oneness … Continue reading

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Trash day

How to know when your husband realizes he is not invincible: …….he takes EVERY dirt bike magazine from the house and fills a large garbage bag with them, then takes them to the curb, as you watch in stunned silence. … Continue reading

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Surfs up, sun’s down, life in a beach town

Bill has finally admitted, after having to get a chest binder to wear so he could put on his socks and shoes, that he probably has some broken ribs. Which brings us to an interesting point in the dirt bike … Continue reading

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Carpe diem

Nothing soothes the soul like a day outside in the sunshine.  Especially a day spent with my favorite people in the world…..my kids. Every day is precious.  Seize them all. Mia in her wonderful cherry dress.  Thanks, Karen! I have … Continue reading

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Walking…well just about!

News flash!  Mia is taking steps.  Like in several of them at once.  Like, 5…to me!  My baby is walking!  She is also clapping now.  When she does something totally adorable, she looks at us and starts clapping her hands, … Continue reading

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Oh ya. That guy.

No word on the chest yet. He has not succumbed to my pressure to get an x-ray. He gets more sore with each day. Ugh! Men!

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A list of 10

Oh, I loved Rachels Ten Things I Have Done That I Think You Haven’t, so here is mine: 1. Hiked out to a coral reef in the Sea of Cortez, where the tides fluctuate by as much as 24 feet.  … Continue reading

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How to scare the crap out of me.

Drive up hours early from riding your dirt bike, and walk sort of sideways as you amble toward the garage. Turn to face me and allow me to see the gash on the side of your face. Then tell me … Continue reading

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Finally, some new pictures!

Here are a few pictures from the last month or so.  I am slowly transferring stuff over to my laptop.  Best friends Those eyes. My little C-man Will have a new photo of Cody in the next day or two. … Continue reading

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Virion reverse transcriptase-feel the love

Imagine if you will, the viral process at work.  The single virus particle, a virion, infects a single host (or hostess) cell.  Progeny are produced, the cell lyses, or breaks open, and allows the progeny viruses access to other cells.  … Continue reading

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Spring cleaning

You might notice, from time to time, that I will write a post, then it disappears a few days later.  It is not a web fluke.  I  have hind-sight delete syndrome.  It is a bothersome condition brought on by the … Continue reading

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Let them be little

Happy Valentines Day from my family to yours!  Love your family from the very depth of your souls.  Turn up the volume, click on the title below and don’t forget to let them sleep in the middle tonight.      … Continue reading

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Can I tell-ya, it wan’t yell-a?

Just a fly by post. Mama Mia got some diarrhea.  It wasn’t yella, like paella, I can tell ya.  It was kiwi colored.  But that would be due to the fact that she ate kiwi fruit and THEN had Cefdinir … Continue reading

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To Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co. and Abbott Laboratories

Antibiotics are on board now, and my sweet baby is recovering.  She has had 2 doses, and it is amazing how much better she is.   Her fever broke, she slept last night and she smiled. I swear, praise God for … Continue reading

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Runners take your mark….

It is marathon time here at Chateau Jody2ms. You might ask, "Oh, are you training for a marathon?" Well, the answer to that would be a rather blank stare from me, followed by a gawumpf and a sneer. No, the … Continue reading

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It’s the breast milk, baby

Moments ago, my daughter was sitting on my lap while I read some blogs.  On one, there was a picture of a turtle.  She pointed to it and I said "turtle".  She looked at me, to the turtle, and back … Continue reading

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Countdown to 40 and did I mention how much I love my new laptop?

It has been way too long since my last post!  Things have been busy here, and I have been having a blast with my new, "mid-life crisis" present.  It arrived last week, and is so awesome.    I can now … Continue reading

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She has her own song

For your enjoyment, I give you the Mama Mia song.  I cannot remember the origin of it, but it has been with her since her first few weeks of life, during breast milk poops aplenty.  It is even recorded on … Continue reading

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Left-foot Louie

This is for Dooce: Mia will not keep a sock on her left foot.  Each time we go out, I place socks on her feet if it is cold.  When we reach our destination, I take her out of her … Continue reading

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You’ll shoot your eye out

I have become the hypochondriac mother.  Ever since the miscarriages, I am in touch with the notion that I am not so invincible.  Whoa, it happened to me?  Yeah, it sure did. So, stuff happens and you move on, right?  … Continue reading

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New LARGE font

"and baby makes 6" will now come to you in new, easy-to-read- with-bifocals, large, geezer-style font. Oh, and to properly celebrate 40 wonderful years on this earth, I have ordered this beauty as a gift for getting so damn old.  … Continue reading

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A picture perfect Christmas

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Handsome villager

Here is the little villager from the 1st grade Christmas story play:     He is such a doll.  He has been the easiest of all 4 of my children, and the most good natured.   He is gentle and soft … Continue reading

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Has anyone seen my left lung?

Life is flying by right now.  Christmas and the end of school always bring so much stuff to do.  Lots of running around, plays to watch, presents to buy and wrap.  This week is especially busy, as we are baptizing … Continue reading

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Up on the rooftop, reindeer paws..

Mmmm..peppermint Continue reading

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Pretty in pink.

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To give thanks!

Last week was a VERY busy week for us.  What with the cake on Monday, school plays and parties on Tuesday, and laundry and packing on Wednesday, I had zero time to do much of anything. Thursday morning started off … Continue reading

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Winter wonderland

My 10yo and 7yo are in Cub Scouts.  Tonight we are having a "Mommy Cake Auction".  The project was for us to make a cake and decorate it for the cake auction. We decided to do a "Winter Wonderland" cake.  … Continue reading

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Rest in peace, Flame.

Flame went out in, well, a flame.  He was alive at 6pm, crawling peacefully on a rock.  By 8:30pm, he was floating in the water dead. He obviously had some Newtitis or something weird.  All kids were in the den … Continue reading

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Smelly things

It has been an event filled week here at our house.  In addition to proof that animal death does come in 3′s, I have learned a few things and would like to share them: crawfish have hard shells, but rocks … Continue reading

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50 things I love about my husband Bill

He loves me unconditionally He shows me in word and deed this love He would do anything for me He married me in 1990 In December of 1993 he decided that he might want a baby In 1994 he gave … Continue reading

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Crawling

Where is the baby going?……………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . could she have found something interesting?………………………………………… . . . . . . . . . . . . … Continue reading

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Boo!!!!

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Laundry envy

Piles Continue reading

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Happy birthday, my 10yo son!

Lots of fish Continue reading

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For Karen…

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Snippets

Things heard around my house: -Several 7yo’s in the back of the van, talking about their dogs. I hear my 7yo say “Our dog was a highly trained dog. Very smart. But she wandered off and got lost and we … Continue reading

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Mom is here!

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Feliz Compleaños

I am in the midst of September “birthday blitz”. Three b-days within 8 days makes for a hectic week. I have had success with one Ninja Turtle birthday party for my now 4yo, Quinn, aka “Hombre Arana”. Next is a … Continue reading

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On Allie Scott and life in general

So long since I posted! I was sick with the stomach flu last week and it totally knocked me out. Then, I stumbled upon this website (if it doesn’t come up right away, try again later…they are getting huge amounts … Continue reading

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Ahhhhhh choooo

I have a cold. A sneezing, achy, stuffy nose, fever, can’t rest kind of cold. The kind of cold that will spread like wild fire, first to Mia, then on to the rest of the family. As for Mia, all … Continue reading

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Daggers through the heart

Mia slept in her bassinet next to the bed last night. I kept expecting her to wake and cry our for me, but she didn’t. Dagger…….through……the heart. She fell asleep and I placed her in the bassinet, thinking she would … Continue reading

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Worries and cows.

A bullet list of suggestions will bring you up to date with my week: 1) When your children are an hour late getting home from the creek, it does not always mean that they died trying to save one another … Continue reading

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Teeth

Teeth are overrated. Especially when they clamp down on nipples and send the owner of those nipples into panic ridden attempts to “pry the jaw open while not scaring the baby” antics. Teeth have no place in the mouth of … Continue reading

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First tooth!

Mia got her first tooth! It is peeking out on the bottom and is sharp. She has yet to bite my boob. She isn’t even 5 months yet. My baby! Yikes, is she growing fast or what?? Off to nurse … Continue reading

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Little Lambs

I am completely sold on Little Lambs cloth diapers. Such a great diaper. I ordered more, and am exclusively using them now. Mia seems to like them too, and they fit great under her clothes. I use the front snap … Continue reading

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Dear Mia,

Let me start by saying that I love you honey. I am so blessed to have you in my life. Mia, I am writing you today to let you know that it is okay, every so often, to be out … Continue reading

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

Okay, so we have been OOT yet again. Sorry for the long pause. I would have said something, but I always worry about announcing on the internet that we are leaving and our house will be empty. THE GOOD……. Actually, … Continue reading

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Baby surfer

Had a fun search for my site this morning. Someone came here while searching “baby surfer”. Too cute! Time to get Mia some tiny board shorts so she can shoot the curl with her dad and mom! I am sure … Continue reading

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What follows is a slideshow of our summer vacation, without the slides.

Whew! Has been great week! We took our summer vacation and have been OOT for the last 8 days. Our first stop on Thursday the 21st was the Games of Texas state swim meet. We had such a great time! … Continue reading

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Cawfee

I am a coffee snob. Drip coffee doesn’t do it for me. I call it “broth”. To satisfy my palate, a good cup of morning brew must meet several criteria or I won’t drink it. 1) It must be made … Continue reading

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A beautiful day!

We had such a lovely day! I picked up the boys from Sunday school and we went to the big park here in our town. It is such a beautiful place. The boys played on the playground, while I walked … Continue reading

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“It’s Not About the Bike” and other tall tales.

Watching Lance Armstrong surge ahead, yet again, in the Tour De France. What an amazing cyclist. He’s also an amazing asshole. I have not only read both of his books, but my brother has had the “pleasure” of riding in … Continue reading

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Splish Splash

Spent yesterday at a water park. Too fun. The kids had a blast swimming, floating in the “lazy river” and going down all the slides etc. Cody mastered the water trapeze this year! He was so proud of himself! Quinn … Continue reading

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Little surfer girl

Little surfer, little one Made my heart come all undone. Do you love me, do you, surfer girl, surfer girl, my little surfer girl

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They are all winners!

What a weekend! Friday we loaded the kids, bags, cooler, pillows etc into the car and took off for the Regional meet. It was about a 2 hour drive. The boys played their Gameboys, and Mia slept most of the … Continue reading

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Did you kiss your husband before he left for work today?

If you didn’t, call him and tell him you love him because you never know what the day will bring. Get a load of this: What a wild weekend! The 4th started out with a bang….no pun intended. Friday I … Continue reading

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Gotta keep swimmin’, gotta keep swimmin’

This past weekend was another swim meet. It was actually the City Championships. We loaded up early and off we went to see if we would go on to Regionals. Cory qualified in three events!! He will go on to … Continue reading

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Pachabel’s Canon in D

Last night I dared to put Pachabel’s Canon in D into the CD of my car. It is an amazing piece of music. For me, it is extra special. First off, I walked down the aisle and married my husband … Continue reading

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Honey, can we mortgage the house to pay for all the cute cloth diapers?????

Have been having a really fun time with the diapers! I had placed all my orders and was waiting for them to arrive, when I received a package in the mail from a friend with some diapers to start with! … Continue reading

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Cloth diapers and covers!

OK, I am hooked….completely. A friend got me interested in cloth diapering, and I have now ordered an obsessive amount of adorable diapers and covers……it is gone way past the blanket fetish. They are not only adorable, but are much … Continue reading

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Donk

I have been battling the w32.donk.r virus on my computer. It was a mess and very time consuming. Word to the wise: make sure your virus definitions are up to date and get all of your critical Microsoft patches done … Continue reading

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C’s terror run through the woods at the grandparents house

July will have us on a trip to the in-laws ranchito again. I am planning to use bug spray this time, as Bill and the boys were covered in chigger bites when we got back home a couple weeks ago. … Continue reading

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Hib, DTaP, Polio and HepB…oh my!

Mia got her shots yesterday. She cried, mom cried….even the nurse shed a tear. Poor baby. She did not feel well at all in the evening. I put on my jammies early, and she and I had some serious snuggle … Continue reading

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Welcome to the world baby girl!!!

My friend Karen had her baby!! If you want to read the coolest birth story you have ever heard, I would encourage you to keep checking her blog for when she posts it!! It was outside in her yard under … Continue reading

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Home again, home again, jiggety jig

Home again!! We spent Memorial Day weekend with the in-laws. They have a 50 acre ranch and it was soooo beautiful. Very peaceful and quiet. I was really able to unwind a bit, as I had been feeling overwhelmed leading … Continue reading

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Another pink blanket

Yesterday was a full day. I went with several of my friends on a shopping day. We had a great time looking at all the stuff and had a yummy lunch. It was our last kidless (or near kidless, as … Continue reading

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Look, Ma, no training wheels!

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You have your hands full!!

We went shopping at the outlet mall yesterday. I only had 1/2 of my kiddos, Quinn(3) and Mia(2m), and it was tension filled, but tons of fun. Lots of breastfeeding in the changing rooms at Old Navy, Motherhood and on … Continue reading

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Mama Mia, stop the diarrhea!!!

It stopped!!! Mia finally had a diaper with a normal, breast milk style bm in it! Thank God for a different kind of runny poop!! She seems to feel much better today, and it is amazing what an effect that … Continue reading

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Peaches!!!

We went to pick peaches today and got a huge box of them, ripe and delicious. Mmmmm. Quinn had a blast. Mia rode in her sling and enjoyed the outdoors for a bit. She is still feeling a bit sick, … Continue reading

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Sick baby, stressed mom…..

Mia slept a ton yesterday, spit up more than usual and continued her mega BM’s all day (she has been doing it since Friday….not the usual BF stools). By evening she was crying and I could not console her. That … Continue reading

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Lasagna, lasagna, lasagna!

Tonight is the wake for my friend. She has a large family, and everyone was busy with planning the funeral, so I offered to make dinner for them. I have never made lasagna for 19 people before. Ingredients: -4lb ground … Continue reading

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Lost a friend today………..

The phone rang today at 7am, and I heard Bill talking and knew immediatly that my friend Jean had passed away. She had terminal cancer, and we were expecting the call, as she had become very ill in the last … Continue reading

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