I have a rather extensive blogroll (n., a list of blogs that have been bookmarked to be read frequently).  I frequent most of them every day, all of them weekly.  They provide inspiration to me.  Many of my ideas are sparked from this list of blogs.  Including this new one.  Each blog I read always has some kind of post about where to...

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This morning as I sit here trying to quickly post this, eat breakfast and shower all while Max sleeps for the next hour, I realize the following:Summer is in full swing.Feeling nostalgic for lazy summer days spent at the beach on Block Island.  I have certain goals and dreams that I want for my life, Max's life, and balancing and prioritizing them is exhausting and...

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This is my all time favorite granola.  Its nice and crunchy and has just the right amount of peanut butter.  This is perfect anytime of day.  I have eaten it for breakfast with yogurt and for lunch with granny smith apples.  Yum.  Here's the link to the recipe, by Hillbilly Housewife.  Here's my version of the recipe. 2TBS unsalted butter1/3 cup all natural peanut butter (I use Smuckers All Natural...

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My mother has said for as long as I can remember, 'work on the smiles', when I was complaining about a bad day, a negative thing or whathaveyou, something that wasnt positive in my life.  'Work on the smiles!' she says, as she is working in the kitchen or reading the mail.  Well, that's exactly what Max and I have been doing lately. ...

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Ali Edwards, as you can see I follow her blog, wrote a post about a quilt she had commissioned someone to make for her.  I read that post and thought to myself, I have a house full of family heirlooms!  This quilt, made by my beautifully talented Aunt Syrl, for Max.  Its absolutely gorgeous.  I love it, and I am sure Max loves...

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I meant to take this picture when we were in the hospital, just after he was born.  I got caught in the newborn baby fog.  So here we are today, 6 weeks, 6 days old.  Ten perfect little toes.  That was one of the first things I checked when I was handed Max after delivery.  His hands and his feet.  Ok, really the second thing.  Couldnt bypass...

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Though I use this blog to journal my life and to share with others, I wanted to have something, a journal of some-sort for Max.  I found this mini journal.  Perfect for the busy mom, like me.  I am able to capture the day, the feelings, thoughts, likes and favorites.  I cant wait for it to be completed and for Max to review it when he...

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Seems either we really like Mortimer or he just wiggles his way into our pictures.  (you can see Mortimer in the corner of the pics below)  ...

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When I started up this blog again in August 2008, I was taking the 'green' approach.  I was going to talk about green things - recycling, reducing my waste, how to live a more healthy lifestyle with little effect on the planet.  That didnt work out so much.  And that's okay.  My efforts have not stopped in trying to preserve Mother Earth though...

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1.  lazy morning, waiting for Max to rise and shine.2.  Rain. 3.  Playing with the twinkies at Mom's, answering all their 'what's that' questions. 4.  Going to Bass Pro to look at the waterfall, fish, bear and other large things. 5.  Inflating the giraffe pool, for the boys, only to find it was more of a task. 6.  Watching the boys play in the giraffe pool.7. ...

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Ever wonder how people view your life? Or how they interpret it? It dawned on me while laying in the hospital after giving birth to Max, that I have a story.  Everyone has a story.  And people who dont know me, assume what my story is, as I am sure I do to others unconsciously.  However, recently I've been really aware of not...

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