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Esignatures
2008-02-11 04:14:00 I have often wondered why we still need to use so much paper these days. Since we have the internet and can exchange information much quicker, why is it necessary to have ?hard copies? of documents and other important papers. Would it not make more sense to store these types of documents? ...
Qassia?Come to Mama!
2008-02-10 04:11:00 I found out about Qassia over at Momma Muse and I just had to give it a whirl! Basically, it’s a directory where you can list your sites, create quality backlinks and generate some Adsense revenue! You do this by adding “intel” which is just information you share with others. I figured that would be pretty ... More About: Mama
Template Giveaway!
2008-02-08 04:45:00 I’m excited to tell you all about this neat giveaway over at Doodlebug Designs! Judi is not only one of my dearest friends, but she is also a whiz at designing blog templates. I’m just thrilled that she’s “opening” up her business! Here’s a list of the prizes: 1st Place Prize ~ FREE completely customized blog ... More About: Template
Template Giveaway!
2008-02-08 04:45:00 I’m excited to tell you all about this neat giveaway over at Doodlebug Designs! Judi is not only one of my dearest friends, but she is also a whiz at designing blog templates. I’m just thrilled that she’s “opening” up her business! Here’s a list of the prizes: 1st Place Prize ~ FREE completely customized blog ... More About: Template
Help. Me.
2008-02-07 23:51:00 Update: I figured it out! See…there’s this little link titled “bottom.php” that you can click on and make all the necessary changes! This little wonderful link is found under the “Theme Editor”. Sheesh-a-moley….I could never ever do any kind of coding…bleh! I give up…I love my new theme but I can’t figure out how to change ...
Help. Me.
2008-02-07 23:51:00 Update: I figured it out! See…there’s this little link titled “bottom.php” that you can click on and make all the necessary changes! This little wonderful link is found under the “Theme Editor”. Sheesh-a-moley….I could never ever do any kind of coding…bleh! I give up…I love my new theme but I can’t figure out how to change ...
Menu Plan Monday
2008-02-04 03:55:00 Monday: Jake’s Birthday Dinner…I think we are eating ribs! Tuesday: Island Stew Wednesday: BBQ Pork Sandwiches on homemade bread…yes, I’ve finally attempted to make my own bread and it turned out rather well! Baked Fries and Fresh Fruit Thursday: Chicken and Broccoli Casserole, Salad Friday: Grilled Chicken Salad for me…Jake is having ... More About: Menu , Monday , Plan
Menu Plan Monday
2008-02-04 03:55:00 Monday: Jake’s Birthday Dinner…I think we are eating ribs! Tuesday: Island Stew Wednesday: BBQ Pork Sandwiches on homemade bread…yes, I’ve finally attempted to make my own bread and it turned out rather well! Baked Fries and Fresh Fruit Thursday: Chicken and Broccoli Casserole, Salad Friday: Grilled Chicken Salad for me…Jake is having ... More About: Menu , Monday , Plan
Happy Birthday, Jake!
2008-02-03 03:53:00 Today we celebrate the birth of our son Jake . We are so pleased and blessed to have enjoyed his crazy antics and fun-loving spirit for all these years and we look forward to all of this in the future! Jake is twelve today…it seems like it was just yesterday that I was watching him climb ... More About: Family , Happy , Birthday , Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday, Jake!
2008-02-03 03:53:00 Today we celebrate the birth of our son Jake . We are so pleased and blessed to have enjoyed his crazy antics and fun-loving spirit for all these years and we look forward to all of this in the future! Jake is twelve today…it seems like it was just yesterday that I was watching him climb ... More About: Family , Happy , Birthday , Happy Birthday
Tackle it Tuesday?Da Funky Dog Edition
2008-01-29 14:22:00 My tackle for today is to give the extremely stinky dog a bath. He so snuggly and right now when he comes to be loved on, we are vomiting in our mouths because of his stench!So sad…. I’ll update later when the adventure has taken place. I imagine he will look the same but ... More About: Tuesday , Edition , Funky
Tackle it Tuesday?Da Funky Dog Edition
2008-01-29 14:22:00 My tackle for today is to give the extremely stinky dog a bath. He’s so snuggly and right now when he comes to be loved on, we are vomiting in our mouths because of his stench! So sad…. I’ll update later when the adventure has taken place. I imagine he will look the same ... More About: Tuesday , Edition , Funky
Next Thing You Know
2008-01-29 13:46:00 I love this song by Matthew West! It’s such a happy upbeat song. I heard it on the way back from dropping Pete off at the hospital…at the crotch of dawn. He’s doing his Ob/labor and delivery clinical right now and the dirtbag gets to hang out in the NICU all day ... More About: Family , Thing
Next Thing You Know
2008-01-29 13:46:00 I love this song by Matthew West! It’s such a happy upbeat song. I heard it on the way back from dropping Pete off at the hospital…at the crotch of dawn. He’s doing his Ob/labor and delivery clinical right now and the dirtbag gets to hang out in the NICU all day ... More About: Family , Thing
Heard Around the House
2008-01-27 15:12:00 Nik is putting on a polo shirt and has buttoned it up…all the way up: Pete: First rule, only Slingblade and other psychos button the top button…. Now, come on folks…isn’t he the wisest dad around?? More About: Family , House , The House
Heard Around the House
2008-01-27 15:12:00 Nik is putting on a polo shirt and has buttoned it up…all the way up: Pete: First rule, only Slingblade and other psychos button the top button…. Now, come on folks…isn’t he the wisest dad around?? More About: Family , House , The House
Bodacious Bloggers
2008-01-26 02:37:00 About five gazillion days ago, the Sassy Southerner gave me the Bodacious Blogger Award. Now, it’s my time to pass it on! Momo Fali always has the best posts that make me cackle…a lot! I can’t even begin to pick a favorite post because they are all so very clever and funny! Corey, over at ... More About: Bloggers
Nasty Dog
2008-01-26 02:11:00 As I was catching up on posts that I had missed over at Momo Fali’s, I came across her post titled “Darlingest Dog” and my heart skipped a beat. There…at the bottom of the post…is a photo of her daughter’s favorite stuffed dog…and it just so happens that this same dog was Gus’ favorite also! ... More About: Nasty
Book Report: Sam and the Firefly
2008-01-25 19:34:00 see more reviews over here! Sam and the Firefly by P.D. Eastman is a wonderful story of a friendship between and owl and a firefly. Sam, the owl, wakes up and is looking for someone to play with and he discovers a playmate in Gus, the firefly. The story takes you on an ... More About: Book , Report
Book Report: The White Linen Nurse
2008-01-21 05:06:00 The White Linen Nurse by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott was such a wonderful read! Seriously, I caught myself being on the verge of cackling quite a few times! Basically, this book is about a gal who has been training to be a nurse and she?s discovered that she does not want to be a trained nurse at ... More About: Book , Report
Book Report: Susanna Wesley
2008-01-21 04:48:00 Just a few days ago I finished Kathy McReynold?s book about Susanna Wesley . It was a quick read chocked full of the writings of Susanna Wesley. I was completely inspired with her faith as she persevered and endured many trials. Not only did she lose her house to a fire, but she also lost several ... More About: Book , Report
Happy Birthday, Gus!
2008-01-18 05:30:00 Henry Larsen Doriot “Gus” January 18, 2005 - May 31, 2006 I am happy! I am happy that I got to meet Gus. I’m happy that I got to see his precious smile and his flirtatious ways. I’m happy that I was able to capture very expressive moments with my camera so I can continue to share Gus ... More About: Family , Happy , Birthday , Happy Birthday
Libby Lu Love
2008-01-15 02:38:00 So…what really happens when you take two little gals to Libby Lu’s to experience a “Libby Du”?? Shopping before the “Libby Du” Getting ready to change into the “Superstar” outfits At the makeup and nail station Making layered sparkly lotion Picking out 5 goodies for their backpacks Sitting in the Princess Pod Leaving Libby Lu’s…with matching necklaces! More About: Love
In Need of New Glasses
2008-01-12 17:14:00 I am in dire need of a new pair of glasses. It?s not because the prescription needs to be changed, it?s because our dog (the one that got ran over) chewed the ends of the stems?both of them. Now there is exposed metal and let me tell you folks, it?s not comfortable ... More About: Glasses
Look What I Stumbled Upon!
2008-01-12 05:19:00 Thanks to ColeenaBobeena, I remembered how incredibly fun it is to “Stumble Upon” cool sites like these: Fun Paper Birds from Mckibillo: Everyday Flirty Ideas has made this neat vanity tray earring holder: Cool crochet art by Emily Barletta: And thanks Pangloss for the completely handy Shakespeare Insult Kit! You Lumpish bettle-headed boar-pig! Really, if you’ve not yet “Stumbled“, ...
Rehab After Rehab
2008-01-12 04:15:00 Obviously, it?s hard to stay rehabilitated after you?ve gone through a rehab program. Just ask all these stars who are in and out of programs weekly. It?s really sad?I can?t even imagine. One method that may tell you How to STAY Rehab ilitated After Rehab, is the Sedona Method which is a technique where ...
Happy Birthday, Pete!
2008-01-12 01:46:00 This day…a bazillion years ago…my wonderful husband, Pete , was born! Well…really it was only 46 years ago and that’s not too long ago…long before I was born though! lol We love you and we miss you….really, a guy shouldn’t have to work on his birthday!! Check back tomorrow for all the photos from the shindig! More About: Family , Happy , Birthday , Happy Birthday
Book Report: Girl In Hyacinth Blue
More articles from this author:2008-01-11 20:35:00 I love the paintings of JoHannes Vermeer so when I came across Girl in Hyacinth Blue by Susan Vreeland, I just knew I had to add the book to my “pile”. These neat little novel is about a Vermeer painting and the affect it had on it’s owners. Written in reverse chronological order, you read ... More About: Book , Report 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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