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I’m not Dead…
Just trodding through the summer months. For those of you that don’t know, I am NOT a fan of summer. There is a simple reason–it is NOT a vacation! The kids are home 24/7. I love them and we get … Continue reading
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Slow Down–Go Back
The rythm of summer. Slower. Sleeping late and staying in PJs til noon. Meals and snacks; light and fresh. Splashing in the pool. Late bedtimes after catching lightening bugs in jars. We’ve done all those things–and it’s fun. I have … Continue reading
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So You Think You Can Dance?!
Today Kate came home from a week away at Dance Camp. She a bit homesick during the week and called crying a few times… It’s hard to be away at bedtime. She was also full of excitment. They learned five … Continue reading
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Dance Camp Arrival
This year Kate got to go to Dance Camp for a week. She was a little apprehensive, but also extremely excited. Once we arrived, she found herself in a “suite” of 3 bedrooms, a kitchenette, and a living room. She … Continue reading
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Grotto
A Grotto is by definition a cave or cavern. This one is a shrine to Mary. I enjoyed the peaceful walk leading around the monuments and icons. Here is the link to the place these pix are from: www.grottooflourdesemmitsburg.com
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Domestic Science
I’ve been reading this book: It’s very interesting. How we live has evolved with societal norms. I find the evolution of the kitchen interesting. Moving from the back of the house with little or no thought given, to the central … Continue reading
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Premature Demise
Today we lost a dear part of our home; a huge tree in our front yard. It was most likely planted when the house was built in the late ’60s. It was healthy. It rained down leaves in the fall … Continue reading
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July 4th
Since we’d all been up late the night before partying, we hung out at home chillin’ in the AM. Then off to another pool party. The Joyful Noise directors hosted this one. The weather was not the usual sweltering July, … Continue reading
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Private Fireworks
Rich’s co-worker, Christine, invited us to their 4th celebration on the 3rd. Pool. Food. Drinks. Fireworks. Fabulous. We closed down the party after a Rock Band challenge by Kevin. James crushed him on “Won’t Get Fooled Again” on “hard” . … Continue reading
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Pickin’ and a grinnin’
We went Blueberry picking. It was a beautiful day. But what we didn’t count on were the crowds! Since it was the beginning of the holiday weekend, many families had the idea to pick. So, we were in lines alot. … Continue reading