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Monthly Archives: September 2009

Sadie, my Mom, and I had a wonderful good time in Stuart, Florida last week while visiting my Aunt Charmaine and Uncle Jim. They really know how to make people feel welcomed. Aunt Charmaine is an amazingly talented and creative person. She quilts, paints, cooks, and decorates. She doesn’t just casually do these things, though. […]

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About a month ago my siblings and I (along with our reluctant parents – yes Dad, I’m talking to YOU) decided to set a code of health for our ideal lifestyle and then take a pledge and try to stick to the goals. We call it “THE FAMILY HEALTH PLEDGE”. Here’s the outline: BE ACTIVE! […]

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(Sadie shown above trying to do thumbs up.She pumps her hands open -closed – open – closed and thinks she’s doing ‘thumbs up’) (Sadie can be seen above helping Ben unwrap a present.) (We have Shadow again – we have share custody with my parents.Sadie absolutely adores him, but Ben and I detest him!) (Sadie […]

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30 Thanks On Your 30th Birthday 30. Thank you for always forgiving me when I steel your pillow at night and I think it’s so funny. 29. Thank you for listening patiently (and acting interested) when I go on (and on and on) about the latest book I’ve read, or something I saw on Oprah, […]

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We have started an annual tradition of renting a boat when my siblings come home for the summer. It’s something we look forward to and it’s always a fun-filled day when lots of memories are made. This year was no exception! Ben was especially adventurous this boating trip. No speed was fast enough for him […]

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