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So, the other day I get an email asking for further information and confirmation that we will be Nielsen HomeScan Family! I'm pretty excited about it! I closely resemble that of a child waiting to open the first gift at Christmas. (which may or may not be on Christmas Eve and may or may not be PJ's EVERY year.) Nonetheless, I have decided (and am working on) moving my blog over to WordPress

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Exciting giveaway over at Momma's Review! Click here to head over the and read about the Lee Jeans Nassau Capri give away! Perfect for the warm weather on it's way (and this mama needs some new digs - with all the weight I've dropped there isn't much in the closet that fits anymore!)Make sure you check out all the wonderful ways to get your name added to the drawing!!Peace out.

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tired. Spent the last 5 or 6 nights on the living room floor with a sick little boy. He has a race car bed in his room and while I can manage to get crappy sleep in that too, I am, however, quite unable to get out of the bed once I'm in it. It's special. It's very similar I imagine to a fish flopping around on dry land. Not sure, just sayin'. The other alternative is to have 3 of us in our

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when I have time, or maybe that should read "IF" I have time. Regardless, listed off to the side are my favorite blogs. Yes, there is a lot. But they are all fabulous. Share the love people. Share the love. (and I can't upload any groovy graphic to go in this box because apparently I've exceeded some limit of fabulousness and the stupid google-associated picture thingy is mad at me. Once I

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I really want to put some more of her lovin' on my blog. She has some amazingly cute cookies in a jar "Bakerella Style" and instead of me pasting all of her loveliness here, you may as well head over to http://www.bakerella.com and read up on all of her yummy goodness. You can thank me later.

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Here is a recipe from Bakerella's website. She is about all things miniature and all things HELLA-YUMMY! Love you Bakerella! (Note: This is her recipe and photos are from her website - I'm just sharing!)Mini Maple Pancake Muffins … with chocolate chips I might add. Ever get a taste for pancakes, but don’t feel like flipping? I do. Especially since I always seem to be the one

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on the big screen. But, for now, here is the trailer for the New Version of Fame! While I loved the old version and figure some things just aren't meant to be screwed with - I'm pretty happy with the new one - if it's as good as the trailer seems to be! Can't wait!

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these days. Too many things to do and now that school is out I have a very bored 8 year old tossed in the mix! I have a baby shower I am planning for this Saturday, also getting things together for community VBS, still lovin' the new job, and trying to get my house back in order. We successfully finished the quilt for the retiring couple for church. I will leave you with some photos and try to

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Passive-Agressive notes from coworkers, landlords, school mates, just about anyone, and photos to go with.  They are literally, pee in your pants funny!  Just in case you can't read that it says "DO NOT USE.  I spit in this since someone keeps using it.)  Thanks.  The next line reads " I spit in it too, since your since a jerk!"I remember one of the places I worked there was a gal who was always

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gives me a great dose of daily laughs!  If you read my blog then you really need to head over to get some laughs in today!  They also have "Overheard in the Office, On the Beach, Celebrity Wit, and Overheard Everywhere".  I believe people that 'overhear' conversations or bits and pieces of them that are worthy of a chuckle, log into this website and post their 'eavesdroppings'.  Why You Shouldn't

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they will find a cure.  Until then, we have to watch amazing people fight and some are losing battles. So, so sad.  Such an inspiration, but so sad.  Click on this link and it will take you to an amazing story about a young couple and cancer.Then check this out for a sweet surprise that will make you smile again . . Over and out for now. . .

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Tonight we went to the boutique where we get our hair cut for my husband to get a trim.  The fabulous Arian that owns the boutique made my day, my week, and probably my month!  She asked me if I would be interested in putting a display of my items in her boutique!  HECK YA!  I am so stoked!  I can't wait to make some items 'especially' for FreshCuts!  I know she runs a fabulous business and I

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just doing a little housekeeping around here. Decided it was time to get rid of the fall blog'round' and put a new spring/summer theme up! I know, it is totally overdue. Just been a little busy.Looking for something to perk up your mailbox, join in on some of the swaps over on my sidebar! Sign up deadlines vary, check em' out! It's always fun to get a package in the mail with fabulous

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If your a parent who gets tired of the same ol' kids music, you need to head over to IowaMoms.com and sign up for a chance to win 1 of 5 Dan Zane CD's from Festival Five Records!  He's got wild hair and songs to tame your wild kids and get you groovin' at the same time!It's music you won't want to throw out the car window on your next road trip!You can thank me later.  :)

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Time for another fun swap!  For some reason, the Favorite Thing Swaps are my favorite!  I will have to update my blog with all of the other swaps I'm in, but for right now click HERE or over on the Country Girl, City Life button and 'sign yer self up'.Have fun!

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(these are the new "Uptown" Diaper clutches - for diapers or as a handbag)to all my mommy friends that have been waiting patiently for new products and items at the Mercantile - thank you so much!  Better yet, to all my mommy friends that have been ordering and purchasing these items - thank you EVEN more! :)I have been so busy - connecting with lots of moms and grandmom's, sisters, aunts,

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the terribles are reserved for 2 year olds? Honestly. My oldest is 7 and I'm pretty sure he still has bouts with the terribles. (and after having just dealt with a 4 year old tantrum involving Caillou - I know that he still inflicted with the dreaded terribles.) Not only that, unfortunately when I see the temperature tantrum coming I start to develop a twitch. It's crazy I tell ya.Wonder if I'd

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have anything that is important to alert the media about today.  A few things . . . .*This is Caden's new favorite saying - you'll never understand how cute it is until you actually see him do it.  N E V E R.It single-handedly has to be one of the cutest things you will ever see. That and the fact that he just ate a chocolate chip cookie and thanked me for making those "bumpy cookies".  Be still

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1. An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.2. A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone.3. Colt: The original point and click interface.4. Gun control is not about guns; it's about control.5. If guns are outlawed, can we use swords?6. If guns cause crime, then pencils cause misspelled words. (This is my favorite!)7. Free men do not ask permission to bear arms.8. If you

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I know I've sucked at blogging every day!  I was doing so good and then life took over again!  Too many things to do and not enough time to do them all!  First things first.  This little guy turns 4 this next Monday.  We are having his party on Saturday.  Of course the weather is supposed to be crappy, half of the people can't come, and I'm going on day 3 of the stomach flu.  Perfect.I did get

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Oh, Jesse, I feel so bad for you.  I wanted her to vote for the guy with the little boy - the one she left at the alter after he tried to propose.  I really did.  I thought you were cute, funny, and a sweetheart, but I didn't think you were husband material . . . yet.  Now, I feel bad, only to find out YOU WERE/ARE husband material and she's the one who can't grow up.  Deana - I hope you realized

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I am behind.  I am a bad bad blogger.  Sorry for the whole 4 of you that might read my blog that I am so far behind.  Have lots of things to post about.  Trying to get some sewing done, working, and getting the house cleaned for a certain someone who's turning 4 and is having a party on the 15th.So, until I can sit down with functional brain cells which right now are coming down from a muscle

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in my email the other day from Brenda. It's supposed to be Palin and Obama as kids. Again . . . probably not appropriate, but funny as hell.

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In so many ways. But so stinkin' funny. Not sure who to give credit to for the Photoshop magic, but it isn't me.

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I don't think John McCain is going to win. I just think there are a lot of holes.I wanted him to win. I really did. I sport the McCain sticker on the back of my car. But, I still don't think he is going to win.I know, your thinking, jeez don't you realize someone edited that. Yep. I do. I have a sister-in-law who is a reporter and I understand it more than you know. But, you should understand

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I want these. I want to make these. But, not this year. I do want them for this year, but they are not going to get made this year. Maybe I'll make some like in the middle of March for next October. Something real off the wall, totally out of season. I could then consider myself ahead of the game instead of behind.I've often thought about sending out New Years cards, simply because for some

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in my pants while watching this man and several others Saturday at the Bob & Tom Comedy All-Star Show.They were all hilarious,but I have to say my favorite was Greg Hahn. I was laughing so hard my ears were ringing (what one has to do with the other I have no idea. I'm not sure they are medically related. I could just be weird.)Here's a little clip from YouTube of Greg Hahn and the act we

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This.This handy gadget. This handy gadget right here. THE DIGITAL RECIPE READER! Where has this been all my life? And why when I finally find it, in that it actually exists, does it cost an proposterous amount of money? $299.00 to be exact.But, check it out. This thing is something I really need. (read: want.)Recipes at your fingertips! The Digital Recipe Reader is a touch-screen digital

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this right here, is funny as hell, (especially considering it is MARTHA.)

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a standing ovation from me too.I have had soft spot in my heart for the elderly, since I was a little girl.(This makes me miss my grandparents.)

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my kids and everything I do is for them (most of the time) I am determined to get everything on my list done, have fun doing it, and remember that it's about the kids.So, here is my weekly dose of fun YouTubes. Sorry, if you are not a YouTuber - but I am and it's my blog dammit.

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it just depends on the day!

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or BFF, or FF, or whatever you want to call it. It's all the same. This is my girl. This is my forever friend. She is my peep. She is my fashionista (although she claims not so much). She is my partner in crime. She is the sister I never had.This picture sums up the crazy fun we had last weekend when she came to stay! There was Chineese food, wine, lots of laughing, some Sex in the City, lots of

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No, it's not a bitty baby! But, it is one of amazement. This child managed to have 3 loose teeth and lose all 3 in the same week. Apparently, his friend taught him to "twist and pull". He pulled every single one out by himself. The poor tooth fairy won't to have to worry about a second job if he keeps this up!

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Poor little guy. This is what little man has looked like since Sunday morning. He was stung by a bee just under the eye, Saturday afternoon. I make this paste of meat tenderizer and water to draw the ick out and after that and a dose of benadryl it almost looked normal. But, he woke up Sunday morning and this morning looking like this. He barely has a little slit to see out of. Not much

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I've had a morning, actually it was like the last hour. But, before we get to that I looked up Bitchfest in the Urban dictionary. Below you will find the few explanations of said "bitchfest". I think they all could fit this particular circumstance somewhere along the line, but I'm particularly fond of #3, the one that involves bending over and a lethal projectile called a 'bitch' spawning from my

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Yes, I think I have turned into a food whore.  Caramel-Peanut Topped Brownie CakeFor the cake:1 cup all-purpose flour1 tsp baking soda¼ tsp salt1 stick(8 TBSP) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped3 large eggs½ cup light brown sugar¼ cup sugar3 TBSP light corn syrup½ tsp vanilla extractFor the topping:2 cups sugar½ cup water1 ½ TBSP light corn syrup2/3

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check Toxic out on YouTube by NickelCreek!  Makes me giggle.  

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Here's a real treat perfect for Girls Night Out! It's delicous and pink (of course!)Strawberry Margarita Cake3/4 c strawberry margarita mix1 package white cake mix1/3 cup oil3 egg whites1 T grated lime peel1 8 oz carton whipped topping ( 3 cups)StrawberriesHeat oven to 350. Grease 9x13. Add water to drink mix to equal total measure 1 1/4 cups liquid. Beat dry cake mix, drink mix, oil, and egg

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without turning this into a full blown recipe blog I would like to add some of my favorite recipes.  Crisp fall weather and the approaching holidays makes for perfect baking!Chicken Bruschetta Bake1 can diced tomatoes1 pkg Stove Top Stuffing (your choice)1/2 c water2 cloves minced garlicboneless chicken cut into breasts1 tsp dried basil1 cup mozzerella cheesePreheat oven to 400 degrees.  Place

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Despite the icky rain I am still finding myself in mood for some yummy fall recipes! Here are a few I came across today: Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cookies Pumpkin Bread Pudding Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Bars Pumpkin Cream Cheese SpreadPumpkin Spice SconesLibby's Pumpkin RollPumpkin Cream Cheese PiePumpkin Sheet Cake (I'm making this tomorrow!Pumpkin Cookies w/Cream Cheese FrostingDouble Layer Pumpkin

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I have lots of fun things from over the weekend to post, but for now a quick one. (I have to sit down and get some pictures, etc., from the weekend together before I post it).Came across this today on another blog and it's too good not to share - Tom Cruise/Oprah funnies.

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How cool are these!?!For lack of brain waves this afternoon I am going to copy what the manufacturer's website says about these! They are soooo groovy! Me thinks I'm going to have some happy kiddos at Christmas. My boys and neices will LOVE these! I think for a gift they are reasonably priced too!"We have put our gourmet scents into these "no mess" applicators. By simply squeezing them, you are

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I went to the public school.My husband went to the public school.My kids are going to the public school.For the most part, I like the public school.But, when things like this come home, I start to wonder.I'm sure you cannot read this. If you can then you and your vision should be saving our world or something crazy like that. This is the agenda for homecoming week at our fine institution of

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These are the goofy creatures that live in my neck of the woods.(I spotted this one in the living room)and no those are NOT clean socks, but they came off his feetThen deeper into the wilderness I happen upon this:I think they are referred to as the Strader.familarius.

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er, or not. The kind people at Kashi sent me a sample of their "Tasty Little Cookies" with 3 grams of fiber, and 7 whole grains, all natural, chewy cookies with no hydrogenated oils, zero grams of trans fat, and all natural of the Oatmeal Dark Chocolate variety.WHAT DO YOU THINK THIS SHIT TASTES LIKE?Well, I really wish I had a picture of what my brother feeds his goats because I'm thinking they

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I have been known to have "duh" moments, a lot, unfortunately on a regular basis, like hourly.Yesterday I knew I had a cub scout leader meeting last night, that I had to attend. My gas tank was running on E. I figured I had enough gas to get to town to fill it and go to my meeting. Why, might you ask, did I not fill my tank before it got to E . . . because I'm a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants crazy

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My best friend is coming to stay for a "girly" overnight after work on Friday! Lots of good times and fun stuff planned! But for now, this is what I've been doing! (Minus the 4 kids and 1 on the way and the french maid outfit!)

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This recipe comes to my mailbox today courtesy of Martha! (Of course, do you think anyone else could come up with such a "perfect" recipe for fall.) Because that's Martha, freakin' perfect in every freakin' way! Anyway - I haven't made them but the reviews are great! I see these in my near future!MINI PUMPKIN WHOOPIE PIESMakes about 20FOR THE COOKIES1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup unsweetened

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Picture from http://www.makeandtakes.com/Here it is. Right here. Look no further. It is the perfect cure for the PMS chocolate craving! Chocolate cake in 5 minutes! Made in the microwave and mixed up in the cup - no dirty dishes!(Just make sure you use cocoa (baking cocoa) - not cocoa as in hot cocoa.)

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Being the crafty gal that I am (or try like hell to be) I am constantly on the lookout for new things that others are making for me to take a stab at. One of my favorite places to look is ETSY. Not only does it give me ideas, but it opens up a whole new marketplace for crafters and those who don't craft to shop. It gives stay at home moms, students, etc., to sell and share their wares for a

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Todays toot for Tuesday isn't anything on my to do list, but I helped out my family with theirs! They are busy with a big inspection in the next day or so at the Goat Dairy. It seems the gentlemen from France who put their label on the products made from the dairy/creamery have trekked to the U.S. to see where their product comes from. This means the dairy gets a good cleaning and polished up

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Apparently, some dudes who think they are fashion designers, Viktor + Rolf have a gallery where they showcase "15 years worth of their most memorable fashion designs by creating 2 foot tall doll replicas to mimic their real life fashion originals all housed in a dollhouse within the gallery."Why?Why in sam hell replicate this shit? Who decided this was fashion?Why?Who?Wow.

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(not my penis rocket - this is playdoughs version)I am creative. I really am. Lots and lots and lots of creativity bottled up in this blubbery body. Unfortunately, none of has to do with playdough. My kids, now their creative when it comes to the little blobs of color and they have lots of "fresh ideas" as PlayDough puts it. I am not.So, I'm working away and my almost 4 yo asks me to make him a

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Let me just start this cheery little post of with I NEVER WIN ANYTHING! Thanks to Wendy over at Iowa Moms I am taking my family to see Disney On Ice this Thursday night! We're taking the kids to meet up with Heather and Emery at Red Robin for some eats then over to the US Cellular Center!The kids have been asking me every day if it's about time for Disney On Ice! LOL. I think they are

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9 years baby!  9 years of . . . wedded bliss or some screwed up shit as they say.  They've had their ups and their downs, but we're still here and happy. Most of the time.

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at 2:36 a.m. by a 3-1/2 year old. Right on time! That's how I tell when school is officially underway, when we all get sick right out of the shoot. We've all got colds and I thought he did too, but bah what do I know. Gave him some medicine and stuck him in our bed so the little dear could get some sleep. But, don't let the heavy breathing fool you to thinking the medicine is doing it's job

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and let me get my ass off - paleeze! Today I went to moms after working awhile and we canned spaghetti sauce for 4 hours!  Tonight, soccer.Tomorrow, meeting at school + cub scout registration.Wednesday, soccer.Thursday, our anniversary, cub scout leader meeting (if I go - after all it is wedded bliss we're talkin' about here!)Friday, breathe.

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because I've got too much to do.  So what to do first, hmmm . . . . sit down and give the blog a facelift, organize my swaps, and phone my husband with the grocery order.  DS7 has a friend over for the day and the 3 of the boys are playing nicely together.  Which works great so I can figure out what the hell I want, no - NEED to do first.  Meh- maybe something more earth shattering later.

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ROCKS!  If you haven't visited her website yet, you need to do that.  I was going through her recipe archives last night and made a hella yummy supper - my husband actually said "kinda like eating at Outback!"  I made balsamic glazed pork chops, bourbon baked beans, and these:Cheese Muffins (there's 3 cups of Colby Jack in these babies!)Crash Hot Potatoes - OMFG - these are to die for;  and last

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wake a person up? I have been going to bed same time as usual and I know I have been sleeping later because of new work hours, but man - I can't shake it. I think I am going to have to get up earlier so I'm not so freaking zonked the rest of the day. I think I'm cleaning C7s room today - it needs it and with him at school I can throw much, much more away! Sounds like a good thing to do on a

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along with everything else the prices at our local pool have gone up and it costs a ridiculous amount of dough to go to the local pool - this is what I have resorted to . . . the backyard pool. This to those who are not familiar is the "he just splashed me and damn that's cold" look. Typically exhibited by a cranky 3 1/2 year old whose brother thinks it is funny to continously annoy him hence

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that we always did every summer as kids. Grandma E. would get the car loaded up with us grandkids, chicken from Super Valu, and a cooler full of other goodies and we would go to Elkader to Osborne. I still take my kids there every summer and up until this year Grandma always accompanied us - except this time I would get all the food and she would bring some extra goodies. Unfortunately this

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than this?All this baby Rachel yumminess belongs to my brother and his wife. I am so behind in updating - but I figured if I was going to bestow my blogginess on my F.C. (favorite cousin as she will now be referred to) I should make it worth her while.

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is Morgan. She's cool and she's pretty . She wants to read my blog and wants me to write about her - so I told her I would. So when you read this Morg - here's a big smooch! I'll probably have to write things now and again and feature Morgan a little more often. She is from Minnesota, but I think her heart is really in Iowa - well it's with me of course - she loves me the most. She works for one

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sign up for any swaps? All of the swaps on the right hand side of this page are fun swaps by fun gals who want YOU! They have various sign up deadlines and all but the Favorite Things, Summer Fun Apron, and State Swap are still open! They are so much fun! Come on, what R U waiting for?

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NEW CAR! Technically, it's 3 years old, but it was taken care of extremely well. It was going through detail while we were waiting and had new floor mats, new brakes, new tires, new everything, so it's basically like driving a new car! It's got a sunroof, leather interior, a 6 cd changer, all the bells and whistles, and is right where we wanted it for milaege! It's is nice to have something

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to do everything I need to get done! Swimming lessons start and go for the next 2 weeks and soccer should be starting anytime now! EEK. What's new, right? I got a carload of stuff for the big garage sale, loaded up and ready to roll. (That is so not me in that picture - I could only hope to be that thin someday.) But, do hope I make some decent money - it feels so good to get it all out of the

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is hosting a state swap. We were assigned partners - I swap to Kate in MD and a gal from AZ sends goodies to me! How fun! I need to think of some really great things to send her from Iowa. It might be kind of hard to send her a cornfield (and no I can't send her potatoes, because that's IDAHO!) Some folks get that confused. So, I'll have to get some yellow and gold for the HAWKS of course!

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is giving away this quilt in all its yummy glory! It pains me to put this on here because ya know if anyone actually stumbles over this blog they might get chances to win it too - which will of course lessen my odds of winning this beauty! But, alas, I do get 3 more chances for putting this on my blog. If you would like a shot at this you can check it out and enter here: Win this spectacular

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PULEEZ! Next weekend we are having a garage sale! Thank heavens - I have crap to get rid of! I can't wait to purge today - clean, toss, donate, that's my motto! (Love it when I get in that mood!) Um yeah - well I'll be busy this week getting things ready but it will be worth it when I see it go a-w-a-y!

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* a little insight in what is about to happen (daddy is upstairs in the master bathroom jacuzzi tub taking a bath because were are installing a new surround in our everyday bathroom downstairs - which is a whole story in itself for another day). DS3 comes running downstairs "Mommy, daddy needs a boat." Thinking for some odd reason he meant a big cup or something to use to wash his hair I asked

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blogger/google turdiness. Nice. I had storage/picture issues and it's giving me wonky errors and telling me I may have to wait 24 hours. It's special to say the least. I have things to say dangit. Important, earth-shattering, tell-all, can't-live-without-knowing-ish things to say. But it won't let me. If I want to add pictures anyway - and what's a post without pictures - I'm visual. I'm a

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I came across these on another crafty blog - she has some of the cutest stuff here - perfect for a pair of boring capris. . . . Shaggy Mosaic Capris/Jeans.

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these cooking gadgets:Produce Cleaning Net The Produce Cleaning Net is designed to make it quick and easy to wash your fruits and vegetables. While collanders can be inefficient at washing, and bulky, this cleaning net is designed to soak in the sink with your product. When done, simply lift and drain. How groovy is that for all the great summer produce coming our way!AND THISIce Cream Scoop &

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pretty boring; work (done), color hair (done), floors, laundry (done), dishes (done), bake chocolate chip cookies (done), get some things ready to mail, straighten toy room, finish C3s bedroom, clean C7s bedroom, clean my bedroom, sort through clothes that are winter and don't fit. Sounds exhilirating! (erm, not so much.) But, if I can get most of that accomplished I will be rewarding myself with

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for the people dealing with this devestation. So, so sad. These were taken by an area resident and are arial shots of Elkader, Iowa. The one above is business district and the one below is residential.

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this is where I have spent my mornings this week! On our Friendship Trek at Vacation Bible School. I taught C7's class - he had 9 others in his 1st grade group. It was such a nice sized class with such wonderfully enthusiastic kids! It was hit and miss and unfortunately Monday was a miss for me as Hwy 52 in Millville was closed and I missed the day! We had a great time and today was the

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because I just got my swapee's details for the Favorite Things Swap! SHE HAS 2 LITTLE BOYS TOO! How fun! My boys are going to love picking their favorite things out to send Ashlie's little boys! I've looked at her blog Hendricks Gang and know a few things about her but I am definately going to have to pick her brain a little bit to find the "perfect" things for her - I know what I like and

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that I am a potty-mouthed stitcher. I was finishing up my not-working-quite-as-I-wanted-it-to-but-came-out-lovely-anyway apron to put in the mail for the summer apron swap tomorrow. Wait until you see it! Ugh - i'm so very proud for my first other-than-squarish-shaped sewing project! WooHoo for me! In the midst of this sewing project I caught myself swearing like a sailor! I'm not a pinner

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Found me some pink! I'm lovin' it! Made by the wonderful Lena over at Simply Fabulous Blog Templates! (Shhh . . . the best part is, they are FREE! Yes, I know, really, FREE!) There are sooo many I loved and that alone gives me a good reason to change up the blog on a regular basis. She's very talented and generous! Those of us looking for something out of the ordinary can check her out for

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I AM STILL ALL ABOUT THE PINK. There are so many templates for blogger - and so far I haven't found any that I am totally smitten with. So I went with this one. Do I like it, yes. Do I love it, NO. Must find pink.Yes I know I have 2 boys - and the blog is about MOM and Company, but - I am still the mom, I am still the only female in my home (aside from the multitude of pets), and I still love

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I also joined the "Favorite Thing Swap" (with Kelly) whom I have now realized is not Abby who is running the Summer Apron swap and who has put up with my mass confusion for 2 days now! LOL. (Sorry KELLY!) So Kelly - when you read this - I'm sorry I goofed this up! Next time I join one of your swaps I will have it straight and I will get that baby posted on my blog the DAY I sign up. Please

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is something that clearly needs to be done. I'm not sure who's idea it is to let the kids out of school and then proclaim RAIN for the next entire week! We have no NOAH. He does not live here. We are not Ark building folk, although I think it would certainly keep my otherwise bored 'out of his mind' 7 year old quite busy. Not to mention how entertaining the 'two by twos' would be! At first I was

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I am in an EXCITING swap that Abby is hosting. I have never done a sewing swap before and I am sooooo excited - I love the fabric I've got for my partners apron - it's hella yummy! I was supposed to put a linky on my blog for Abby and I have been so behind with school ending this last week and trying to get boys shorts sewn and teacher's gifts sewn that I didn't get it done.So here it is - click

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wordpress is hard. It really isn't I know. But. . . it was hard for me. I have tried for the last 'while' to move over to wordpress. Blogger is just an out for me - a REALLY easy out. I know blogger. I know my way around it and can function for the most part in Blogger. Not wordpress. Which makes me sad, I so wanted to be friends wordpress. Alas, we part. Maybe to meet another day.

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I am a bad blogger. I have promised several chickies that I would get my blog back up to snuff, keep it current, and give it some crafty love. So, I am trying. Gah - life is too busy! But, I will give it my best!I will need to do a lot of updating soon. New look, new stuff, new pictures, and new crafty friends! It's all good baby, it's all good!BRB.

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Are you KIDDING ME? Question #1: Why is it that on a day, a day that we have had 6 inches of snow the previous night it takes you 3 hours to call school either off or delayed? Question#2: Why is it that on a normal day, albeit a very cold "normal" day, I yank my son out of his warm, cozy bunk bed and thrust him into the coldness that is currently our house and rush around getting him ready

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I was sent this questionaire by the moms group I belong to in the efforts of "getting to know me better" - if it so behoves you to know what life under our roof is like - read on and if you make it to the end, Bless You. 1. How many adults are in your household? 2 - Todd 38 and Me 30 (soon to be 39 and 31 - our birthdays are March 15 and March 16 LOL! 2. How many children and what are their ages

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I ran outside to make sure my cold car would start and my windshield was clean of this white fluffy crap. It did and it was. In the past we have had to call Papa a few times to give us a hand with a car that didn't want to start in the cold. So, I came in from the car and had this conversation. Him: Do we need papa?Me: Nope - it started no problem. Him: Ah, dammit! Me: You shouldn't say

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Yes, I was MIA for a r.e.a.l.l.y. long time - but I have returned just in time to bitch about the cold. I live in the wrong state to hate winter. I wouldn't mind winter if it didn't involve cold. Our house is warm - it really is. I'm just COLD. I cannot get warm - my kids are upstairs snuggled in their beds with big fluffly WARM blankets. My husband does not complain - he says it's really

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Yep - the makings of a really good day. Well, most of it. Working really hard at getting the little guy potty trained. We have definately made some HUGE strides in the last two days. We went from not telling us at all to telling us as he's going. We don't usually make it to the potty in time but you can't climb Everest in day, right?So, to top off our good day, hubs is bringing home Pizza

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This post is long, long overdue. Brooks was married back in May and I am such a sucky blogger when things get busy that I'm just now getting to the "hitchin' post" - (LOL how'd ya like that - pun definately intended). Conor and Caden were ring bearers and were to walk down the aisle with little Zoey. Conor was fine with it, although not interested at all in holding hands with the girl. Caden on

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The soccer season has begun and here's my little champ belting the ball into the goal! The horror of having to kick a pink ball . . . ugh! He's got technique I have to give him props there, now I just have to get him to hustle a bit more. I'm giving him the benefit of the day today because he had Science Daycamp from 930 to 330. We had to cut back on Karate because once school starts soccer

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I'm a slacker and I need to update. But, I had to add my very most favorite thing on TV - Stuart and his Mother.

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