Monthly Archives: June 2012

I remember it vividly.  The 5:00 a.m. wake up and the waiting for Chad to leave for work.  I remember listening for the garage door to close before sneaking into the bathroom like I was a secret agent on a top secret mission.  I remember taking the test and waiting an agonizing minute before seeing […]

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My mom gave this clown to my Grandmother many years ago.  When my Mom saw my Grandma eying the adorable figurine she did that thing that my Mom did so well.  She surprised my Grandmother with a gift. . . the clown.  Just a few days ago,  a white box with Charlie’s name on it […]

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I come from a large family.  More specifically, my Dad comes from a large family, which means that I, too, have a large family.  My Dad’s brood of brothers and sisters result in no shortage of cousins for me.  Growing up, holidays at my Grandma’s house were an ‘event’ as we all stuffed ourselves into […]

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It’s Thursday night. . . almost Friday, really.  I just returned home from a much needed evening out with girlfriends.  We sat around a seafood covered table and swapped stories, shared laughter, and were endlessly entertained by one friends attempts to pronounce edamame correctly.  (In case you’re wondering:  edd-ah-mah-may).  The house is void of little […]

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I received a lot of compliments on the final picture posted in my last blog.  You know the one?  The image of my three kids looking sweet and beautiful, glowing in the sun while displaying their heartfelt, “We ♥ Dad” message?  (Many thanks for the compliments, by the way)  I think it was the kind […]

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