March 2010
1 post
The deep and defining comparison of personal...
Have you ever noticed that our personal coffee mugs to reflect our personalities? Or at least, peoples ideas of what we are like? Come on.. admit it… when you hit the souvenir shop, you tend to gravitate towards a certain type of mug. While it may state “Seattle”, or “Tahoe”, it will have some kind of twist to make it your own. Humorous, sarcastic, angry, they are all...
February 2010
1 post
Comparision between Alzheimers and Autism.
I guess you can say I have a unique perspective on this subject. My father has Alzheimer’s and I work in an elementary school helping kids with special needs “mainstream”. I currently aide a student with moderate to severe autism. I am constantly amazed by the similarities of the two. First, the frustration levels. All is good until you require them to do unfamiliar tasks. Almost...
November 2009
1 post
Sadness.
I sit here, staring at my computer screen, not know what to say. I have soooo many things spinning around in my head, I just can’t seem to make sense of them. My sweet Grandpa passed away last Thursday. But he was more than a Grandpa, he and Grandma basically raised my sisters and I when our Father decided to split. He taught me how to fish, shoot, and drive. But most of all, he showed me...
October 2009
7 posts
The Pumpkin Patch '09
The pumpkin patch is one of our family’s big traditions. We LOVE to go and pick out pumpkins and corn stalks for decoration.We waited until the last possible second this year due to the fact our oldest is away at school. She came home today and we rushed to the patch to get everything. See pics below. The first ones my fav…sisterly love!!
Then, of course, they mug it up :0)
Still...
Week in review..
Very stressful week. Glad for the weekend. Funny moment today… I was ridding the ceiling fan from the huge dust bunnies that decided to go for a spin when I hear my hubby yelling for me as he comes in the front door. I answer him, stating I’m in the bedroom. He proceeds through the hall door with the statement,”I have something to show you!” Now, you have to know my hubby....
A fabulous food experience.
Our oldest daughter came home this weekend and prepared a WONDERFUL dinner for the family!! I was so excited to see how passionate she was as she created it. See the pictures below…but I warn you, drool can short circut your computer ;0)
In process…
Plated perfection.
Proud chef! (Still alittle warm from the Kitchen :0)
Dessert was bananas fosters. Too bad you can’t...
Childrens Sports...
So…how many others are still in the cycle of being the sports “mom” or “dad”? I can just imagine all the hands going up in the air…*sigh* Not that I don’t love watching my girls play sports, but its hard to not get swept up into the competitive nature of the game. Sure, you want to watch your child win, and yes, you will scream, yell, moan, and in all...
Rainy days...
It is kind of sad that I’m always amazed by the first real rain of the year. We have such a long, hot summer that I tend to forget how wonderfully refreshing it is. One of my favorite smells is new rain on the ground. Right now, I should be getting ready to go to yoga, but I just want to cuddle up on the couch, light a fall scented candle, and cover up with a soft blanket. Lol.. luckly,...
Good morning! It is Sunday and better yet, the 2nd day in my week long vacation. What to do…what to do… It’s hard to figure it out. It’s one of those things where what I want to do and what I SHOULD do are two completely different things. Paint the entryway…scrapbook….work on my budget (ugh)…hmmm. Decisions, decisions…
To Blog or not to Blog...
I have been pondering this question for years. I have started and stopped several times, not being focused or dedicated enough to follow through. So…here we go again. I have read several blogs lately that were wonderfully inspiring, so dare I try? I figure it can’t be any worse than not doing it so, ok…I’ll try.
Today was Exeter’s Fall Festival. It was packed. Our...