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Now that our school’s big dinner dance and auction is over, I am finding myself with a little bit of free time on my hands.  So, I thought I’d catch you up on the goings-on around here. Last weekend, Dan took Maria, Luke and Jack to Feed My Starving Children for a service project with [...]

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So, my good friend Erin is having a baby.  Soon.  And, after three boys, she is having a GIRL! Oh, brother!  I mean, sister!  We can’t help spoiling her already.  While the kids were in school this morning, some moms came over to my house for a Pink Party.  (None of those hand-me-downs have enough [...]

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Pinterest strikes again!  

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So… I just downloaded the pictures I had on my camera and I realized that I hadn’t done it in a while.  Nor, obviously, have I posted in a while.  So, here’s a quick update and then I’ll be back soon with more goings-on.          

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Luke turned 7 yesterday.  Which means my oldest three are 7, 8 and 9 now.  Holy shit, you’re thinking.  Yeah, so am I. Since Lego is his life right now, it’s all Luke asked for.  Oh, and Nerf.  Because, you know, we NEED more Lego and guns around here.  Since we are absolutely SWIMMING in [...]

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I’ve heard that the brain cannot remember pain.  Although I’ve never researched it, it’s believable.  I mean, women go through pregnancy and child-birthing multiple times (some of us more than others).  And there are people who have run more than one marathon.  Painful, right?  And, yet, people repeat those experiences. I believe, however, that my [...]

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Last weekend, I had the chance to attend a 3-day retreat.  The stars must have been aligned just right, because I managed to leave behind my family on Thursday evening, not returning until Sunday evening, and everyone survived.  Even the dog. Not only did they all survive, but there was no mud, no blood and [...]

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We took the kids camping – AGAIN!  Can you believe how stupid we are it?  We almost took the dog too (just ’cause we like to punish ourselves like that), but changed our minds and kenneled her.  Never mind that it cost more for her to stay than for us to camp… It was worth [...]

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I can’t remember what Luke was mad about this morning.  And, I’m sure if I asked him, he wouldn’t remember, either. But boy was he MAD.  The yelling, screaming, stomping, saying-nasty-things kind of mad.  I don’t think I helped the situation much, as when he told me he didn’t love me I told him I [...]

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Gran and Maddog came to visit for the weekend.  I think, in between all the activity, they got to see everyone. Dan and I may have corrupted our son… Luke ran his first 5K over the weekend.  (And can’t wait for the next one!) Everyone (except Andrew) also played soccer this weekend. While there are [...]

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