tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389111052012-02-10T15:18:53.902-05:00Lucynoreply@blogger.comBlogger4391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-32507214296572726752011-06-22T10:06:00.002-04:002011-06-22T10:07:24.875-04:00

http://www.nbc29.com/story/14945475/agnor-hurt-elementary-toy-library

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Let's try round two.

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Always good to be back to my roots.

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The security line is closed because the one flight that is leaving still has 40 minutes before it leaves.Oh... and the security comes and finds you in the bathroom, they have your watch that you forgot at the checkpoint.

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Dear PTO parents:Lots of Info: Grab a drink and your calendar!That was my opening line of the email I sent to 200 parents. Yeah, it kinda sounds like I'm encouraging ya know, liqueur.As one who has never drank anything stronger than a Mountain Dew, it's kind of ironic.No worries I sent the following Addendum:By Drink - I mean beverage of your choice. I'm not condoning or encouraging adult

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I am such a girlie girl when it comes to make-up, beauty, etc. I know it drives Josh crazy how much make-up, lotions and potions I've got in my bathroom. I can't help it! I want to smell good, I love how make up can seriously change the way you look. It's funny because at the gym I had this friend Annie, and I swear she didn't even recognize me from when I came in to workout to when I left for

Lucynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-54188611206597686112011-04-06T08:09:00.002-04:002011-04-06T08:22:25.032-04:00

Quiet in my bed, awake before all the kids, I lay here realizing how lucky I am. When all the kids get up life changes, hunger, diapers, messes, playing, more hunger all take over with very little time to just think. The sun was shining, and the house was quiet. Thank God for my children and my life.PS. Laila has a horrible habit of finding me in the middle of the night. Here she is waking up as

Lucynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-77108876151187577322011-04-03T17:55:00.002-04:002011-04-03T18:02:47.587-04:00

I was at a the Sunday Morning Session of General Conference, with my good friends the Zinn's. We slept outside the temple all night and then took turns changing into church clothes in the car. All so that we could see the Sunday Morning session with President Hinckley. Ironically, I was so tired I barely got anything out of it. Today I am watching the sessions of conference with a husband and

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All I have to say is I was a fool believing spring had sprung. I'm a bit chilly and have been for days, I hate being cold. Like a lot. Anyway... blessings this day. A super convenient sitter who always does a good job, and a date this evening with my husband of 11 years, wow that is a long time!

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As you might know I volunteered to be the PTO (PTA) President at my kids school. I wish I could say it was a hot contentious battle that I barely won, but really, there was no one else to do the job.As part of this job you get inundated with constant offers that, this fundraising company, or that one, offers the best, most, fill in the blank, benefits to your school. It's an exhausting amount of

Lucynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-774553807300014912011-03-30T21:27:00.003-04:002011-03-30T21:41:50.679-04:00

Who doesn't love spring? With all the rain, it's like the Earth is spring cleaning itself! Today was one of those horrible no great days that Alexander talks about. Tough to find some joys in a day like this, but I will try.1. I ran and both stations (VH1 and the Country Music channel) I watch played music at opposite times and I didn't have to run through any commercials.2. I had a yummy lunch

Lucynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-1592461790267173492011-03-29T10:38:00.001-04:002011-03-29T10:38:06.407-04:00

New post

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A new Blog Look, a dedicated writer, and a photo or two.

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Are you looking for someone to update your blog? Or want a button to spread the word.Check her price list out hereShe did my cute header, although, i'm thinking let's do another one! :)Anyway, tell her I sent you, and that would rock because maybe she'll still do things for free for me.

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Seriously just won my first grant. Don't even know what to say, but AWESOME!

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I'm hosting a baby shower this weekend, a cute rubber ducky theme, and am making some Lemon Meringue Cupcakes. Mainly because I had an excuse to buy a kitchen torch.Don't they look scrumptious? Thank you Martha Stewart.Next week you will get to see Charlie's 2nd birthday party fun!

Lucynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-65381551799734653932011-01-27T13:09:00.003-05:002011-01-27T13:17:36.157-05:00

I took the kids on an incredible hill - to enjoy the .5 inches of snow. It still rocked. Colson has a scraped up face, Hallie, a scraped up hand, and Laila, a bloody nose. Charlie couldn't 'put her arms down' so she was good. The 2 friends that came with us escaped injury free. Thank Goodness.I've spent this month decluttering. My dream was to have it done quickly and efficiently that eventually

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My mom sent me a recipe for overnight oatmeal. I'm giving it a try tonight. I love the idea of hot oatmeal for breakfast straight from the crockpot. If it's any good - I'll share the recipe tomorrow! Good Night all - it's back to the grind!

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YEARS AGO. I mean years ago. Like at least 3 kids ago, my sister told me about this idea that she wanted to get in on. It was a conversation with both sisters and well the oldest and I, gave the little sister an EXTREMELY hard time. We teased her relentlessly about this "idea", that we were sure was going no where. It was a company called Wall Words. I mean who would stick up words and phrases in

Lucynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-11828511799165202982010-12-17T12:05:00.003-05:002010-12-17T12:09:16.639-05:00

Sometimes I hide in my own house. When I emerge from my silent abyss, I almost ALWAYS find a mess. And then I'm mad at myself for ignoring the obvious. Quiet. So then I crabbily pick up the mess, only to return to the place of hiding. Why don't I learn to stop this cycle? P.S. I'm on the verge of emerging. Wish me luck!

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This lady in my ward taught me this great recipe to get veggies in your diet. I do it at least 3 times a week. Kinda Good, Kinda Weird.1 C Milk1/2 C O.J.2 LARGE handfuls of Spinach1 Scoop of IcePuree. Drink with a straw. Enjoy.

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Grateful for Charlie's love of all balls. She's hilarious with the round object.Grateful for Laila and her sweet desire. "I do homework, too!" (as she patters away with a pencil and a piece of paper)

Lucynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-75645083477660581402010-11-29T09:30:00.003-05:002010-11-29T09:39:42.293-05:00

(Image from Bakerella)No, I didn't win that darn dress, but it was oh so cute, don't you think?Anyway, after chatting it up with my dad last week, he told me I needed to start a grateful journal - or at least a list on the fridge or something.(he must sense I'm a little selfish at times) But, why not use my blog, I already have, that never use.So today I give thanks for my Faith. Whenever I'm

Lucynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-88670420920915487732010-10-28T19:41:00.005-04:002010-10-28T19:44:49.204-04:00

Click this link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=481611262791&set=a.360123487791.188477.56291792791Scroll down until you see my comment - comment number 62 - And LIKE my comment! I love ya for helpin!

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Seriously, I am so far behind on this blog, it's sad. And then to think, I will be doing another one! It's TRUE! I'm hoping to post six days a week, and it's all about my journey to running a marathon. Included will be the honest truth of icing feet, stepping on the scale, running hills, and fartleks... Not to mention, the fundraising I'm doing for RAINN. So go ahead, I know what you're thinking,

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Fun Projects:Armoire - TOTAL disaster - Cleaned, sorted, organized. Lovin it!Book Shelf - Collection of junk thrown together - Emptied, Dusted, Style added!Kitchen Shelf - Seriously overrun with appliances, books, and an easy place to put things out of reach - Tossed the junk, reorganized the shelf, looks great!I love the feeling of tackling the HOT SPOTS in the house - It's almost like I'm

Lucynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-54350410299466958392010-08-13T13:27:00.004-04:002010-08-13T13:44:13.007-04:00

I've been on a journey this year. I entered into a valley - a yucky lonely place. And slowly together with my rockin' husband holding my hand, have been climbing out. (sometimes I feel like I'm wearing a boot in this climb) But I found this article accidentally (yeah right) and really loved it.And today, I got rid of some baggage. I was holding on to a few little things, reminders of this old me.

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I volunteered to be the PTO President at the kids school. Yes I did. I must have been under the influence. Ha! No, I'm really excited, it's going to be F.U.N.I only have a week left in the boot.Charlotte and Laila are hysterical together. Except for the times when they discover body butter, popcorn, or shampoo.Hallie and Colson are a nightmare together. Fighting ALL the time! Please help.Made

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Instead of going on vacation, we're here, at home. enjoying things like our play set, our gym membership, local events, and friends close by. My summers usually consist of trips to the orchard, or zoo, or water park, or even a trek home to Indiana. But this year, we haven't done those things. We've spent time at home.We've worked on our house: painted shudders, doors, the basement, replaced the

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Thanks to this:I've been doing this:

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Earlier in the day on the 4th, I called my dad to wish him a Happy Birthday. I enjoyed a fun chat, usually we celebrate back home in Indiana, but not this year. I decide to throw my own party instead of the traditional trip home. I bought candles, fireworks, glow bracelets, bottled beverages, stuff for s'mores, and the list goes on.Activities for the party included sidewalk chalk, croquet, a new

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Today's the day! She arrived in a hurry, I went to the hospital at 6pm she came at 9:30pm... My only entirely drug free birth, I guess I had a tylenol for a headache... Her name came from Laila Ali - who was on Dancing with the Stars the season before she was born. I thought for sure she was a boy, my biggest surprise!And Laila has definitely thrown us for a loop! She's the kid we have tried hard

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Joy in my Journey today:The Gospel of Jesus ChristMy Main SqueezeMy PosterityA Body that can MoveWHERE IS MY DARN CAMERA CHARGER??Pictures to come one day...

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Finally, one we don't have to mortgage.

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Good Things to Come

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As a few of you know, I am a Survivor. And One in Six women are.I once had a counselor that said Victims of Abuse often choose running as a way to heal. They choose it because it was something they wish they could have done, but couldn't. There are many reasons why I picked up the habit, but I'm sure this is one of them. Anyway, I did some research and found a perfect organization, RAINN.My Goal:

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It's even more official... I booked the hotel for my Marine Corps Marathon. I also did my two minute time trial in the rain at 6:00 a.m.There was some debate, my time was 16:16 or 16:17 FOR TWO MILES.Freaking Awesome.

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Three cheers for my "Running Coach". He's a volunteer, you could say... Not getting paid, I think I might be his 'experiment'. He really believes in me. Something that might just come in handy on mile 24. Just a hunch. But he's set a plan for me... a really thorough plan. So I plugged away at my 3 mile tempo run today, and I felt entirely out of shape?!? But it still felt great!I'm sorry if

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So I didn't win. I did finish. I felt awesome (other than absolutely needing a bathroom...). Had to take two detours, easily lost 15 minutes off my time. But I RAN all 13.1 miles.I even overslept and ALMOST skipped the race, but I got up, flew out the door, and made it with ten minutes to spare. I'm so up for the Marathon. The crazy thing is, I'm thinking about some wild time goals... I have to

Lucynoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-89705362758952297802010-04-22T20:28:00.002-04:002010-04-22T20:39:30.316-04:00

Early Early this morning I got a text from Josh telling me he was headed to bed, but made it out of Afghanistan, into Kuwait. He's beginning his trek home, and I see a break in my future... Good news, right?My sweet visiting teacher invited me for lunch today. I showed up along with several ladies and realized she was hosting a luncheon... Good news, right?Came home the weather looked great,

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I'm hoping that my 3rd root canal, on the same tooth, will be my last. Fun day for me.

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A SUPER EASY recipe for a yummy dinner to go: Asparagus Gruyere TartAnd after an entire afternoon of shoveling mulch, I'm off with the kids to a 'new' park to play.Have a great Monday!

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Finding Joy Today:1. My super amazing gym. I enjoyed my first run since the race, I took it easy, my calf muscles are still pissed, but it felt great to get moving. 3 miles is easy.2. Adventure Central. A day for Hallie to play, use the computer, learn to cook, play outside, just enjoy a day of her spring break!3. Photography. I taught a class last minute for the young women, and I think it went

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I'm outta here.

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1. This Book. It includes dirty little secrets from anonymous moms. Like "I do my son's homework just so we can get it out of the way faster. I just grab the pencil and he looks at me like I'm crazy."2. Beautiful Weather. It was so pretty outside when I was playing with the kids. Never mind the scent radiating from Laila as she ran around...3. Service from the Relief Society.4. All day

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Paying it Forward (September 14, 2007) The Wal-Mart. The Grocery. The kids. Yikes, never a positive experience. I dread going to the grocery for many reasons, in particular it's always a lot of money, the kids aren't always on their best behavior, it's mundane. I don't know. Just in general not fun. So today I embarked on the dreaded experience and with a list and coupons in tow, I set forth to

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Well Laila is the 4th and final entry in my recent kid updates. She tends to get a lot of blog time because of all that goes on with her. She recently had a speech and language evaluation and she tested very well cognitively, and on receptive language. Her oral expressive language is almost 2 years behind where she should be. Which is a little painful to hear as a mom. However, the sign language

Lucynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-10368789607555718402010-03-20T14:05:00.002-04:002010-03-20T14:08:29.452-04:00

I took Hallie to get her ears pierced... and she was so brave. She had to be talked into the 2nd earring, but she definitely didn't want to look silly, so she managed.I wish you could see the picture better, she was so excited!I would like to say she's more vigilant about cleaning her ears than her teeth. Why is that?

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I have told you the drama with the top and the bottom kid, why not move on to the middle two...Today will be Hallie. Hallie is a believer. She still believes I have eyes in the back of my head. Seriously. She also believes that Leprechauns invaded her Kindergarten classroom yesterday. Evidence being part of the ceiling missing, an upside down table, and the treasure box missing.She is also a

Lucynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-18785640087714735662010-03-17T13:56:00.005-04:002010-03-17T15:53:39.684-04:00

I didn't know what was wrong, but I knew it was something. That Dr. yesterday made me so mad. It took all that I had not to wring her little neck. She wasn't listening. I tried to tell her, this wasn't my daughter, something was wrong. I told her I had 4 children, and never had I seen this. She let me go, with a coupon for over the counter probiotics (for the runs), and wished me luck, that she's

Lucynoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-35418222346352154342010-03-16T21:20:00.002-04:002010-03-16T21:31:20.457-04:00

I'm heading to bed, but wanted to post about my sweet little Charlie. She has had a rough couple days so not feeling well, and last night was up until 2:30 a.m. screaming, crying, couldn't console her. It was awful! Didn't know what to do. But morning comes, as it always does for us moms, and I did manage to get Hallie off to school on time. However, she still didn't seem to be doing any better

Lucynoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-25281394436487663192010-03-15T09:06:00.003-04:002010-03-15T09:22:12.643-04:00

As a mother we regularly make decisions. What's for dinner, when is it time for new shoes, FHE or early bedtime? It's exhausting being the decision maker.Sometimes the decisions are easy. But, other times, decisions are tough, even when you know they are the right ones.This weekend I sent my baby boy off to Nana's house. She just happens to be a 3rd grade teacher back in Indiana. (Cherri if

Lucynoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-67724192587018507672010-03-12T15:18:00.006-05:002010-03-12T15:32:47.386-05:00

Thanks to my awesome sister, and her graphic design talents, I have a great new header!Sometimes you just need a change. I needed a change!We tried to get owl(bec and I's inside joke) poop to drip down the sign, I thought that would be more accurate to the 'joys' in my journey, but nevertheless, an optimistic outlook never hurt anyone!Over the next few days I'm hoping to change things up a bit,

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Say what? It's not Easter yet, Lucy, you crazy woman! Colson won't be with us for Easter, and I had ordered the cutest little dresses and tie, so I wanted to take a picture! But you know me, and photos of the kids... usually total mayhem. The kids didn't disappoint. Still mayhem. However, cute mayhem.And then we lost Laila:

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Somehow Colson was able to finish all of his wolf requirements along with 5 arrows in time for his birthday... I still feel like I'm speaking a foreign language with all this scouts stuff. But he loves it! We have such a great program in this area, and one of the reasons we bought a house in this ward! We really liked some locations in the other ward, but after seeing the youth in this ward, we

Lucynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-18631522165231386362010-03-10T14:16:00.006-05:002010-03-10T14:33:20.088-05:00

You'll never guess where I found it... in the camera box. So weird. I will start the update with Colson and Hallie's birthday party at the local gym/playground. I paid for convenience in a BIG way. SO nice, plus the kids had a great time. Every single parent left. I seriously thought someone would stay!! Nope. I had 15 kids total... that's a lot to keep track of! Anyway, they had fun, cake, and

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Finally, a warm day, the kids and I went for a hike, we felt great, and enjoyed the warmth... Hope it's getting to be spring where you are!

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Remember why I love running?Well here's why running a trail makes me feel good.1. It's never the same run twice. Ever. Nature has its way of changing things up on you... weather, ground, temperature, seasons, always different. I've been running on a treadmill, where everything is ALWAYS the same, it was a great run.2. Electronics are optional. I can listen to music if I want, but don't have to. I

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I know you mean well. I know you are trying to help. But I'm sore only hours after meeting with you. With a huge smile on your face you say things like, "and if that's too easy, let's try this...". Tomorrow is my kids birthday party. I'm going to have 15 kids running around me, and I'm not going to be able to move. Thanks so much. I owe you one.I suppose it's for the best.Thanks,Your sore, pansy

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1. Bath Bombs.2. Colson's incessant passion for legos, knights, and life. What a kid! He so deserves a better mom.3. Hallie's Homework, a worksheet for the 100th day of school that required her to fill in the blank:I wish I had 100 _______________ (magic wands).I never would want 100 _________________ (brothers).4. Laila signing friend.5. Charlotte signing come here.6. Running, I miss it already

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I had totally forgotten about Lush. We fell in love with their homemade, naturally, super fizzy bath bombs, and other fun stuff, a couple years ago. They are kind of pricey.But for the V-day. You know where you celebrate L.O.V.E.? He sent me such a fun kit from a place I Love, but had forgotten about. Thanks Bunches. (I won't mention that it arrived over a week after the holiday)I can't help but

Lucynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-8876635902856755862010-02-22T19:04:00.004-05:002010-02-22T22:13:49.479-05:00

I L.O.V.E. making new friends.I think because I lack a mothering mother, Heavenly Father has blessed me with some amazing friends. Friends that I've prayed, cried, laughed, cursed with, you know who you are, pray tell, have I been a good friend to you?!?For some reason, probably lots of them, I haven't been entirely myself here in C-ville. So I took some good counsel and have started reaching out

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An extra pair of hands would be so nice.4 kids dressed.4 kids fed (twice)1 mom dressed and fed.2 girls hair done.10 shoes to find and put on.Scriptures, talks, lessons, diapers, snacks collected.1 husband to chat with on the phone.Yeah, well good thing church starts after Noon.Adios, I got more to do.

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Last night our church had a live band perform, it was SO FUN!! The kids had a great time playing and dancing. Colson would NOT dance with me, he was still a cute date. It felt good to be moving, not to mention have something to do on a Friday night. And Charlie was the best dancing partner.The 2nd Hot Date -My Treadmill. Me and that guy have become VERY close. Today its 7 miles. Wish me luck. He

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I found myself a new favorite song. Come Home by OneRepublic. Josh and I have been going through a rough time. Mostly induced by my selfishness, and it has been a hard few months. I am grateful for this struggle and what I've experienced and learned along the way. I regret the hurt and turmoil I've put my family through, but I wouldn't change anything. I needed to learn these lessons. I needed to

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Seriously, one of the greatest women I know. She is classy, sweet, pleasant, patient, tenderhearted, spiritual, forgiving, thoughtful, organized, and downright the best friend a girl could ask for.Lindsay and I have known each other for years, and we became friends when we were made visiting teaching companions six years ago. We've been there for each other on some of our most dark and difficult

Lucynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-3966170216841388382010-02-16T19:16:00.004-05:002010-02-16T19:38:49.482-05:00

For six years, on the same weekend, there's a group of women that get together and all have one thing in common: a duty station. We spent the weekend chatting, eating, dancing, (I even managed to get a trail run in), watching football (Go COLTS), crafting, playing games, beautifying, and just catching up on our lives from the past year. Did I mention we got hit on at the 'local' (and I mean local

Lucynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-70830878843077997042010-02-16T14:29:00.002-05:002010-02-16T14:36:43.301-05:00

My kitchen is awful. I mean awful. I hate the counters, cabinets, oven, floors, everything!I miss my old (but small) kitchen, nice new fresh... So, to keep myself busy, I've taken it upon myself to start researching my kitchen dreams. If you could do something different in your kitchen what would it be? I want those fun ideas... Please share!

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I'm getting awfully excited... I think just maybe the kids will be in school for the first time in 3 weeks. I just might actually get something done... I just might enjoy a peaceful quiet afternoon... please, please, please...

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I have spent the last few months working on my physical body. I've lost a total of 29 pounds, no I'm not skinny... but I've gone from my heaviest NOT pregnant weight, to pre-baby weight. I've been doing that special weight loss diet that is sold in so many different ways... Do you want the secret? I will tell you FOR FREE. Eat Right and Exercise. I know most of my weight loss has come from the

Lucynoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-75872851220267298122010-02-11T21:38:00.003-05:002010-02-11T22:03:38.678-05:00

You might remember this post. I can't believe it has been a year since we've been here. What a crazy journey we've been on. I just didn't want this day to go by without a post on my sweet charlie girl.She is a scooter!! I know it. Here we go again, darn it! At least she makes more noise than Laila did, so I don't think we have the same problems ahead of us. She reaches out her hands to say "come

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Does life ever get to you? Well it has me. Some things have got to go. The blog for now is one of them. I used to LOVE writing, and scrapbooking, I am just not feeling it anymore. I've shifted focus to my kids and running. Adios, for now.

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Blogging has not found its way to the top of my priority list these days. I have time for a quick update this morning before I take my "teenage" daughter to the mall for some one on one time.About a week ago Josh came home! He is here for a 2 week 'vacation' to get my head above water, and then leave again. We kept it a secret because his parents were coming in town to watch the kids for a

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The results came in this morning, Laila's MRI came back normal.Thanks a million times over for the prayers, fasting, and positive thoughts sent our way. We continue to hope that we can figure out the best way to help her.On a side note, I got to ride in my first ambulance ride with Charlie yesterday. She fell off the couch at the dentist office onto a cast iron coffee table, and had a massive

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I've received so many phone calls and well wishes, and thoughts that I just can't keep up with everybody! Don't take it personal that I haven't returned a call. Remember I'm still managing a home with 4 kids! Life is busy.Sometime this week we will have the results of the MRI. I promise to post the news as quickly as I can. Hopefully its good news. But, I'm a bit overwhelmed, and need some time

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If we are to get a big bad snowfall, it's only appropriate to have it the week before Christmas... I'm so excited. I'm heading out to pick up some snow pants for Hallie, Gloves for Laila and Hallie, a sled, and why not, a new pair of boots for me!! We appreciate so much the well wishes with Laila, and for those who are supporting us this weekend, I already feel the boost.

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Before the septic problems, like 2 days before, I knew I needed to make a decision about Laila. She has had so many random symptoms, and although the neurologist said we could do an MRI, I decided to wait it out, as Josh would be leaving. Needless to say, with the vomiting symptom, and a few other things, I realized I needed to proceed in the direction of a Brain MRI.I wanted to wait to tell Josh

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Sigh. Long week. Long Day.I'm looking forward to Monday. It's going to be a new week. And I'm on the hunt for some Joy in my Journey.Hopefully it won't be as hard to find as this past week.Thanks to all those that helped in the smallest to largest of ways.

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And it happened to me. I awoke from my slumber after a long night of rain, to find that my bedroom smelled a little off.Raw Sewage was spewing from my washing machine's drain pipe.A cleaning Crew came.A 500 deductible paid.Brand Freaking New carpet cut out.Remember those Christmas presents next to the Washing Machine? Yeah, no longer.A Septic Truck came and sucked out 2500 gallons of water (my

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I know there are those who don't like to "lie" to their children. So they don't tell them about Santa, or his reindeer. But I relish in it. I lie to them all the time when I tell them I'm the greatest mom in the world, and that they're lucky to have me. Or when I say I LOVE going to church, it's so much fun! And I absolutely believe in allowing my children to believe. However, I'm discovering

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Laila is on a 30ish day cycle of vomiting. Every 30 days in the morning she throws up. It's been going on for about a year, but I've only started documenting it the last couple of months. Lucky you. She threw up this morning, and I'm keeping track. For my doctors who don't seem worried. I'm not crazy. She seriously does it once every month.

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Thanks everybody for your sweet thoughts and wishes... I should post more often like that. It's great to hear how you all are thinking of us!I'm feeling much better (today, at least).I have started to think about all the blessings I've been given. Seriously, ME. Of all the good people in the world, I get MY kids. Yeah they are work, and they outnumber me, and half of them, I'm required to change

Lucynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-40979561880330004222009-11-28T19:47:00.002-05:002009-11-28T20:00:22.857-05:00

All I want for Christmas is a Full-Time Nanny!!Never has a deployment been so difficult. I'm not sure why. I've tried to think about it, I mean I've added another kid this time around. But surely, that's not it. After all, what's one more?!? Things that don't get done when your husband is gone:LaundryGroceries - you should see what kind of concoctions I come up with! Automobile Repairs - I'm due

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Tomorrow will be busy as I'm cooking, and taking care of the kiddos. I really want to just enjoy the day with them. I'm plotting a little football in the backyard. When you have as many kids as I do, it's really not that hard! :)Anyway, what's Thanksgiving without a little gratitude?I'm grateful for these unexpected little things: Automatic Garage Door, New Towels, Pomegranites, Brown Eyes (

Lucynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-24872599637135490102009-11-13T07:25:00.001-05:002009-11-13T07:26:48.185-05:00

Here's the link for the toys, I mentioned in the previous post!It was a TODAY special Value - and they ended at midnight - which is why some of you landed on some cashmere sweater!Still worth the cost! We're talking hours of enjoyment, HOURS!

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Well, last year my in laws got the perfect toy for Christmas - literally every age has a blast with them - and I just noticed - QVC is offering them as the Today Special Value.I'm a QVC junkie I admit it. BUT - if you're looking for the unexpected PERFECT gift - these toys are it! My kids (boy and girl, 3 different ages) and their friends of ALL ages have LOVED these!Plus you can chalk it up as a

Lucynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-10078686800480087132009-11-11T07:39:00.003-05:002009-11-11T07:52:57.669-05:00

The Seasonal Christmas Card Photo.Why? Do you really want to see my children this time of year? Who do I do this for? Is it for me? For three of the past Christmas' I leave me out because Josh is out, so it would be weird to have just me and the kids. Last year I paid. An arm AND a leg, AND another arm and leg, to get semi-decent pictures. Still, why?Now I've created this unfortunate tradition

Lucynoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-12894528514016830442009-11-07T20:06:00.002-05:002009-11-07T20:12:13.615-05:00

My sweet innocent little Laila, has turned on me. Today after nap she got up and instead of coming to see me with her thumb in her mouth, I could hear the pitter patter of her feet, and the dragging of a chair being scooted across the kitchen floor.I quietly snuck up the stairs, because I LOVE to see mischief from the sidelines. (just not the aftermath)And from the corner of the kitchen I watched

Lucynoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-37936223930092412552009-11-06T13:50:00.003-05:002009-11-06T13:59:51.301-05:00

I've begun hearing about all the things that "could have, should have" been done to prevent the tragedy at Fort Hood. I can hear the people against carrying firearms now... if only we didn't have guns... More laws are not going to solve the problems, or even prevent the problems.There's this thing called agency. People are free to choose good or evil. People can and will make poor decisions, and

Lucynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-23990108450607505482009-11-05T14:22:00.002-05:002009-11-05T14:29:33.075-05:00

With all that has been going on here - total craziness - with four kids - I'm actually feeling good. It's been almost 30 days of regular exercise - ok so maybe closer to 3 weeks, but I already feel a ton better, AND stronger. It's almost like my body is remembering the good ol' days before kids!I started thinking about my Holiday Game Plan - (my eating game plan)- and thought that is just it!

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I've received word, I'm no longer on someone's Christmas list. A tough financial year is the reason, and children and adults that are childless, remain on the list.Recently, I've also had conversations where parents have tried really hard to keep the financial gift to be EXACTLY the same for each child. Josh and I had started this, and then I realized Fifty bucks bought a lot more for Laila, than

Lucynoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-35031059947980901132009-10-28T21:16:00.003-04:002009-10-28T21:30:29.752-04:00

3.5 years, 40,000 bucks, blood, sweat, tears, and snotty little kids, and I am the proud owner of a diploma. A B.S. (quite literally) in education. This December marks 10 years since I accomplished the task. (one week before I got hitched, love you, JOsh, BTW, remember I want the ring on the cruise)I've never actually had my own classroom. I knew I was going to be a teacher. No doubt. But I have

Lucynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-16336359190607359032009-10-28T10:08:00.001-04:002009-10-28T10:09:37.760-04:00

My computer isn't working, it's irritating.I'm totally blogging from the gym. I burned 400 calories, and that should cover the 1/2 cup of chocolate peanuts I ate last night. So wierd, I'm not losing weight...Anyway, Hope all of you are doing great, and enjoying life.Life is so worth enjoying.

Lucynoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38911105.post-12265798730751778662009-10-21T13:12:00.004-04:002009-10-21T13:17:00.727-04:00

I couldn't do a lot financially - I did a little - but you can help too.My friend is OH SO CLOSE to her goal - Please Help!October is the month.Save the Girls. You know you want to.The Link is the Title.

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This was the page I was hearing over and over at Target this morning. YES. I drive a white mini van, no, I don't have a clue what my license plate is. I guess after the 2nd or 3rd time I thought I would check it out.Well, ma'am, did you park over there? (pointing).Yes.Someone hit your car and drove off. We didn't get a tag number.How bad is it? Come with me.I get out my phone and call police, as

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Obama's decision making skills are worse than I thought. Alienating an entire news network and their viewers is a BIG mistake. Just because there are millions of Americans that don't agree with his health care plan, nor his spending, (or a host of issues)`doesn't make the opposite view irrelevant. He has ALL other news organizations in his pocket, he's a big baby, tattling on Fox News, because

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This is what she came home with. I mean what do I say to that?Wish me Happy Reading!

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