Have a few thoughts from the weekend.  Some of them I am certainly learning from, others I'd just like to process and move on and a few that I want to remember.Learning experiences - -listen to my head, not my heart when i am upset.  makes life much easier when i am logical about things. -just say what is on my mind when...

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Its Friday again, linking up with Life Rearranged..  Here are some shots from the week. Top - weird weather + a Soltys.Middle - lil rocker rocked himself out + barefeet only please.Bottom - a pick-me-up + playing outside. ...

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I had to hold off on this post until all affected parties received their gift.  I couldnt blow the top on this awesome gift! I wanted to do something other than gift cards this year for Father's Day.  I hit Martha's site for ideas, as always.  And as always, she delivered. Nuts & Bolts Spicy Snack Mix, delivered in a cute + simple container. I made two...

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Linking up with Life Rearranged for Insta-Friday.  Pictures from the week.*celebrated Mom/Grandma's birthday. *took a walk before the rain.*at the park watching Zachary on the swings. ...

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Max had his first-ever hair cut today.  He was a bit skeptical at first, was a GEM during the whole 10 minutes it took for her to cut his hair and then smiled ear to ear when she was done.  He looks so different to me now.   What do you think?Ta-Da! ...

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Here it is, the most recent picture of the grandkids of my family.  Eight of them. Sara (19), Megan (17), Nicholas (15), Erika (12), Zachary (9), Charlie (2), Tyler (2), Max (1)++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++And the outtakes:  ...

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Today, Sharon, Erika, Max and I went for a hike at the Danada Forest Preserve. It was a gorgeous day for a hike.  I am so glad Sharon and Erika were game for a day out in the sun, in nature and enjoying each other's company. The path runs through the Equestrian Center on the grounds.  Erika rides horses, and has been for a while, so she wanted to stop and...

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Trying a new thing.  Found a blog today where the author summarizes her week through cell phone photos using the Insta-gram app for the iPhone.  She is having what they call a 'link party' where people link to her blog, following her lead on the blog topic. Though I dont have an iPhone, any cell phone photos are acceptable.  So here I am, joining...

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Today was not a good day.  I left work in a ball of anxiety.  My blood pressure was up.  I could feel my heart racing as I drove home.  I do not like this feeling nor is it doing any good for my health.A couple of weeks ago, it was very busy at work, and I logged a good 50 - 55 hours...

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TODAY I WANT TO REMEMBER:    -us hanging out on my bed    -you love being on my bed    -you squealing with delight    -you looking at yourself in the dresser mirror.  ...

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Friend Sarah and her children were so kind and have shared their sandbox with Max.  (seriously, very nice of Sarah to offer this to us!)  I finally made it to Home Depot to get sand for it on Sunday.  Needless to say, Max put up a big stink when I said it was time to go inside, after playing on Monday evening. Sarah, Carter and...

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