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Archives for April 2011

Uncategorized | April 28, 2011

Random thoughts on Thursday…

Random thoughts on Thursday…

Are you excited for the Royal Wedding tomorrow? I sure am! Now I know I won't be getting up at 4:00 a.m. to watch it, but I will probably record it and watch it later. It is history after all, right? All of the media attention has started to get annoying...especially when they flip out over Kate being seen with her hair up...."does this ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 27, 2011

Wordless Wednesday: Pancake Burrito

Wordless Wednesday: Pancake Burrito

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Uncategorized | April 26, 2011

What’s in the bag Wrigley?

What’s in the bag Wrigley?

When your husband is stuck at home with a horrible cold/cough all weekend you decide to stay home with him. You take care of him, make him tea, watch movies, heat up soup, and pick up prescriptions and cold medicine. You know what also happens? You get a little bored. So out of boredom you take way too many photos of your pets. And then decide that ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 25, 2011

Happy Easter

Happy Easter

I hope you all enjoyed your Easter Sunday! We celebrated the day with my in-laws and sister-in-law and had a wonderful time. And I totally forgot to take any pictures....but couldn't resist posting Wrigley in his bunny attire. Oh I did actually manage to take one photo of the yummy red jello salad that I made....after we all devoured ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 21, 2011

The ridiculousness has reached a whole new level

Please watch this commercial. I saw it on TV last night and had to rewind it twice. If someone proposed to me with a fluffy white kitten I guarantee I would say yes. But if you transform a room in your house to be a "cat room" I might just change my mind.  ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 20, 2011

Chicken pox will be the death of me….

Sorry I've been a bad blogger lately. With the weather being crummy and the husband sick, I just haven't had anything exciting to write about. So let's talk about the time I passed out in the doctor's office, okay? It all starts with the chicken pox. I am one of those "lucky" people who have never had the awful pox. My mom tried to expose ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 18, 2011

But I thought it was Spring…

But I thought it was Spring…

This is what greeted me this morning as I looked out my front door. Um, excuse me, isn't is Spring???? Why is it snowing??? It was even worse when I left for work this morning. It was so warm last weekend, and now this? So not fair. Please remind me why I live in Michigan. In other news, we did absolutely nothing this weekend. The husband was ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 14, 2011

Who’s Excited?

Who’s Excited?

I am! My husband thinks I'm a huge nerd for getting excited over this, but I don't care! I'm going out and buying this tomorrow for sure. I love me some Harry Potter! Who's with me? ... Read More

Uncategorized | April 13, 2011

Wordless Wednesday…What a Tough Life

Wordless Wednesday…What a Tough Life

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Uncategorized | April 12, 2011

How to make a trifle and impress your friends

How to make a trifle and impress your friends

Okay dear blog readers...I'm going to share something very special with you today. Something that is sure to dazzle anyone at a party or get together....my famous fruit trifle. Well, actually this recipe comes from my mom, but I think I make it a lot more than she does, so it's officially my recipe now! Doesn't it look delicious? And guess ... Read More

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Belle’s so excited about her big girl bed that s Belle’s so excited about her big girl bed that she begs to go to sleep. And then when I actually need her to sleep she says “I just can’t because my bed is so beautiful!” and it takes the sting out of my baby growing up, just a little.
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I love them so much it hurts and then also need th I love them so much it hurts and then also need them to leave me alone sometimes. That’s motherhood for ya.
Snow globe status today and we are here for it! Snow globe status today and we are here for it!
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I’m just a mom, playing My Little Ponies for the I’m just a mom, playing My Little Ponies for the hundredth time, trying not to step on all the tiny toys that are everywhere in my house, about to clean peanut butter off the rug (again) and wondering how many times I’ll have to re-heat my coffee today. Anyone relate?
It’s not lost on me what a blessing it has been It’s not lost on me what a blessing it has been to have extra time with my girl at home. Ruby likes it too.
Why yes, we are still rocking our Christmas pajama Why yes, we are still rocking our Christmas pajamas thanks for asking.

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