A "pretty good" Catholic-- my flawed reasoning while falling away from the...
On Friday, I asked readers for suggestions on how to improve my blog. To my surprise, most expressed an interest in hearing my faith story.I talked briefly on Friday about an 8th grade graduation...
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Halloween Costumes
Today, I stopped at my favorite place, The Circle Store, to pick up broccoli, hummus, and, of course, Halloween costumes.Miss Never Stops Talking desperately wants to be a pink fairy, and as much as I...
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Awesomely Bad Family Photos
Have you ever checked out Awkward Family Photos? No? Go ahead, I'll wait...My favorite photos on there are the old Olan Mills style photos of entire families in the 1970s or 80s. The clothes are...
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Artwork by Miss Never Stops Talking
My daughter has really been into coloring lately. All day every day it's color, color, color!Over the weekend, she proudly handed me a portrait of yours truly & I couldn't help but laugh...Do I...
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Looks Like We Made It
When I was growing up, my best friend loved Barry Manilow. She still does, so sometimes songs by Barry (because Barry & I are on a first name basis) sneak into my subconscious. This is the photo...
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Seven Quick Takes
Thank you to Jen for hosting this week's quick takes!--1--Has anyone been watching Nick Mom? I haven't, but I've seen the commercials. Apparently, they are turning all the Nick channels into stand up...
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Weekend Recap
Did you have a good weekend? I hope so. Ours was fantastic.Friday, Mike came home early because we had a parent-teacher conference for Miss Never Stops Talking. I'm proud to report that she is doing...
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Please excuse the mess...
I really hope this is true. A friend of mine posted an image like the one above on Facebook a few months ago. I'm not sure if I totally agree with the sign. After all, I'm sure moms with clean...
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Seven Quick Takes
Joining Jen for another week of Seven Quick Takes. We used to call our daughter, Maura Moviestar, because she is full of life, dramatic, and loves being the center of attention. Lately, it seems like...
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What I Wore Sunday-- volume 1
I'm linking up with the ladies at Fine Linen and Purple for their link up series-- What I Wore Sunday. I will readily admit that I am not a fashion conscious, girly girl at all. The mere idea of...
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Seven Quick Takes
Joining Jen for another installment of Seven Quick Takes. --1-- Is it Friday already? Really? Wow. I have been neglecting my blog lately, and I apologize. The kids are really keeping me busy, and...
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What I Wore Sunday-- Part Deux
I'm joining in on the fun with the ladies at Fine Linen and Purple for their weekly link-up, What I Wore Sunday.I noticed a few ladies wearing purple over the last few weeks which reminded me I had...
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the freedom of the third child
Paul will turn one-year-old this week, and I recently realized how little I've pushed him. It's been grand. I was giving him his bottle (yes, still a bottle), and a grandmother (surprisingly) at a...
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What I Wore Sunday-- Número Tres
Fun weekend.Last night, I met a girlfriend that I went to high school and college with in San Francisco for a quick tour of The Beat Museum, a visit to City Lights, and some Italian seafood in North...
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Thanksgiving
I'm linking up with the always entertaining Grace Patton today for What I Wore to Thanksgiving Dinner.So, did you have a good Turkey Day? Did you? Did you?Ours was fun. For the first time in 5 years,...
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What I Wore Sunday-- Volume 4
I'm linking up again with the ladies at Fine Linen and Purple for their What I Wore Sunday series.Old workwear. Ugh. We all have it, and I will readily admit that I have no idea how to wear it now...
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Hiking at Twilight (sort of)...in pictures
Thanksgiving was grand. But Friday, we didn't do much. Mike worked a half day in the morning, and by the time he got home, the boys were already napping. He took Maura to the park where she amazed him...
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My interior life-- Independent George v. Holden Caulfield
Most of you already know I'm obsessed with Seinfeld. Big fan.Most of you already know I used to blog (& post my updates on Facebook) for all my friends & family to see. Then, I stopped....
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Seven Quick Takes-- an interview with myself
Joining Jen again for another installment of Seven Quick Takes.If you're not a regular reader, I need to preface the following post with a little background. Yesterday, I decided to share my blog...
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What I Wore Sunday-- Volume 5 (the I got caught in the rain edition!)
Hey gang! Joining all the fine looking ladies (& men?) over at Fine Linen and Purplefor another edition of What I Wore Sunday.So-- did you hear the news that Jen Fulwiler wrote a great piece on...
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