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March Reading

Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand This was one of the most charming books I have read in a long time.  This was the pick for book group for March and it was a good one. Thoroughly enjoyed the writing style, even … Continue reading

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February Reading

Actually managed to get all my goal reading for February done!  Since having a kid, I never seem to have any reading time, but I’m trying to make a change.  To start, we’ve cut down our TV time and are … Continue reading

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A Little Bit of Last Week…

We had a busy week. An afternoon at the indoor inflatable play-place. Lots of school. Got signed up for library and B&N reading programs. Playing in the pool and grilling out! Pulling/mowing weeds and starting to re-do all our weed … Continue reading

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A Stroll Through the Garden

Let’s take a walk to the garden. The sugar snap peas are finally on!  Above they are climbing out of the top of a 5.5ft tomato cage. DD is picking strawberries. The first of the bush beans are coming on … Continue reading

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Sprinklers and Sheet Music

A couple days before Easter I decided we needed a day off from school and we headed outside in the morning.  Autumn played in the sprinkler (which was also watering the garden)… …while I played around with some vintage sheet … Continue reading

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Hiking High Falls – Jan 2011

Started out with a picnic… …and a look at the water… …the path was interesting… …and there were lots of shells on the river’s edge… …and the water was beautiful. There were little lizards all over the place. And the … Continue reading

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Goals for 2011

Okay, so I know this is way later than most people are posting, but with DH’s job, our year tends to start in late January instead of January 1st.  He works a LOT in November and December, since he’s in … Continue reading

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Sick, Sick, Sick

We’ve spent the last couple weeks stuck in the house, thanks to some icky viruses that just don’t want to move on. And as much as I enjoy being a stay-at-home-mom and homeschooling DD, those of you who know me … Continue reading

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Welcome! :-)

I’m so glad to be back to actually posting pictures again.  Yay for new cameras!!!  Here’s a little peek at the homemade fall decor on the shelf over my couch.  The “artwork” is made with lots and LOTS of glimmer … Continue reading

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