tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18604403686820491012024-02-18T18:18:18.072-08:00The Middle SisterSabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-78287840678246876402015-07-29T19:44:00.002-07:002015-07-29T19:44:32.453-07:00Summer Blogging is tough when you only do it every 3 months. So much has happened and yet . . . . <br />
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I am drafting this post while flying from LA to Minneapolis. There is a child screaming on the plane. I KNOW the parents are probably not pleased with this predicament but I am going BAT POO CRAZY right now. <br />
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And I am never prepared with headphones and music to drown out this issue. <br />
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So I guess that makes me an idiot.<br />
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Moving along. <br />
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*sigh*<br />
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Boyd and I took a quick trip to Los Angeles to visit Boyd’s sis, Kami. We gave Kami and James (boyfriend extraordinaire) approximately a 20 minutes heads up that WE WERE COMING TO TOWN!! Hooray!! :) They were gracious hosts and were our personal tour guides: Ramen in Little Toyko, best burgers ever at Father’s Office, Bayside sandwiches, a day at Topanga Beach, hair cuts at Kami’s posh Beverly Hills salon, a day at Manhattan Beach, fish tacos, a little shopping and brunch at a fabulous restaurant near their apartment, not to mention the great company and laughs. <br />
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Boyd even got to surf. He is easy to spot: The handsome lobster on a board flailing his arms about.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So great to see Kami!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Always love the beach</td></tr>
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Vacation is something I am always pining for but it is a lot of work to figure out our pets. <br />
Pepper (bird) and Gill (fish) - - at my parents.<br />
Kona - at Boyd’s parents.<br />
Mel, Lou, Betsy and Lucy - checked in on by one of Boyd’s students.<br />
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I hope they are behaving - Gill can be quite the troublemaker. <br />
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Summer has been flying by. Sister1 and boys are already heading back to CO for the school year. It has been fun seeing them periodically. <br />
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Sister2 is having Baby Girl #2 in September. Ellie will hopefully be a gracious big sister.<br />
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Brother1 and Erin just had another baby girl as well . . . ON MY BIRTHDAY! :) Miss Campbell is beloved by all - especially Caters ad Coop.<br />
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Our nephew Jake from Oklahoma was able to spend some time in SD with us. He now knows more kids in the area than I do. I would like to give a shout out to the Hamlin kids and parents - thank you for making this a fun place for Jake. He seems to really enjoy hanging out in South Dakota - hooray!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boyd and Jake at Family Reunion in Minnesota!</td></tr>
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AND Brother2 turned 17. 17!! And has a girlfriend. And is the fastest texter in the Midwest. When did Turd Boy (dad's endearment for him) grow up?!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And now he is WAY taller and SOMETIMES funnier than me.</td></tr>
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Other than family happenings: Boyd finished the barn roof. Lucky Day had their summer sale and now in the process of planning the fall sale AND Matilda Jane’s spring season wrapped up with fall season only a short week away. <br />
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Other Misc Tidbits:<br />
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I turned 9 and got my ears pierced. <br />
Boyd is not the best surfer. <br />
Starbucks has a killer mango black tea lemonade <br />
“Spy” with Melissa McCarthy will make you laugh<br />
We planted 40+ trees. It will only take 15 years to appreciate this effort.<br />
“Girl on a Train” is a fabulous read.<br />
"Casual Vacancy" is a great book as well. I keep thinking about it. <br />
Pepper loves Pepperoni (how fun is that?) <br />
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Alas, the country life is treating us well. I miss the city from time to time with its visual delights, restaurant choices and kind strangers but . . . we are content. I am thankful for this. 5 years ago, I would never have expected us settled into rural SD life.<br />
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School is just around the corner but until then, we will keep enjoying morning coffee on the porch, a little lake recreation time and dreaming of a finished barn.<br />
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*Notice I did not say a finished home . . . I am a realist, after all*<br />
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In the meantime: embrace the warmth while it lasts, breathe in the fresh air and give each other a high five. You deserve it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweet Oli catching minnows with his BARE HANDS</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Handsome Devil went camping. Without Me.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some major strategy happening.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boyd and his favorite girls.</td></tr>
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P.S. Before I was able to post this - our dog Mel had to be put down. He was a true friend during his 14.5 years on earth. Boyd said to me after we buried him: “He made God’s love tangible. No matter how stupid I could be, Mel always loved me. No matter what.”<br />
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Mel made friends quickly in our White Bear Lake neighborhood. I remember having a garage sale and a guy stopped by and said: "Is this Mel's house?"<br />
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Umm . . . yes. I guess this is Mel's house.<br />
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He went to work with Boyd every day in Minnesota. He would sit in the truck and wait ever so patiently for lunch break when he got to lick the yogurt cup. Later, when Lou (beagle) came along, Mel provided a warm soft bed for him to sleep on top of all day.<br />
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When we first brought him home as a puppy, he was so scared. Boyd had to leave for a business trip and I remember having to sleep on the couch so that my arm could reach him on the floor because he would cry unless he could feel my hand touching him.<br />
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But most importantly, he was a companion, friend and confidant and will be missed. Appreciate your pets. Take care of them. Let them show you what loyalty and love can look like.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Truly Man's Best Friend</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mel's first home - White Bear Lake</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mel was happiest with kiddos around.</td></tr>
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<br />Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-61936656475170373632015-04-22T19:11:00.001-07:002015-04-22T19:11:09.540-07:00My untimely quarterly postSince I am now setting slacker goals - I am A-OK with the fact that my last post was 3+ months ago. ;)<br /><br />I somehow got roped into subbing for my mom while she was on a cruise (elementary music and computer). I told her that I would sub for her if she promised I wouldn’t have to SING. The first instruction she gives me when I show up is: <br /><br /> “Well - first you will sing the Star Spangled Banner acappella with the kids”. Ummmm . . . wait a minute . . . . <br /><br />She also taught me how to work the CD player in the room - apparently you have to move a mug over the top of the CD at just..... the....... right........ spot so that the CD will play. *sigh*<br /><br />During computer class I had one of the kids pouting (Keep in mind that they get to play computer games while I am subbing). <br /><br />Pouting Child: “Can I just sit here? I don’t want to play anything.”<br /><br />Me: “Get the website up on your computer and then you can just sit and stare at the game while you don’t play it.<br /><br />He totally played the game the entire time. *sucker*<br /><br />And what is with kids just putting their arms in the air as though they are asking a question? Is that a restful position?! It is pretty much a 50/50 shot that they have a question.<br /><br />Common Phrases I found myself saying out loud that week:<br /><br />Stop touching each other. stop touching each other. Stop touching each other.<br />Keep your arms in your shirt arm holes.<br />no you may not jumprope.<br />do not hide under the risers.<br />Why are you missing a shoe?<br />Do not touch the piano. Do not touch the piano. Do not touch the piano.<br /><br />And then a constant stream of comments to me:<br /><br />*They aren’t lining up in the right order! (WHAT IS WITH KIDS NEEDING THE SAME ORDER EVERY DAY?!)<br />He hit me.<br />She stepped on my foot<br />He said something mean.<br /><br />And I respond with: “Tell your teacher.”:)<br /><br />***<br />I recently signed up to sell Usborne Books. (1) because I need another odd random job in my life; (2) I obviously am addicted to self-employment tax crap; and (3) I LOVE BOOKS AND THESE ARE AMAZING. <br /><br />So . . on a serious note. If you want suggestions on books your kid will like - please email me and I will send you suggestions. Or check out my website at: www.sabrinareads.com<br /><br />In other news -the Matilda Jane Spring Collection is so cute it might make you throw up. <br />
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*****<br />Since my parents were gone on vacation - Brother2 stayed with us. This means he now has the “find your friends” app installed on his phone - much to his disappointment. :) I have also been making notes for him on “proper dating techniques”. He no doubt appreciates mom and dad more so my job is done. <br /><br />******<br />The Lucky Day Spring Sale was a smashing success. Again. I have no idea why I get so nervous. My vendors ROCK and the shoppers are the sweetest. We were located at the Watertown Mall for this Sale and the space worked out perfectly.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">packed with awesomeness!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The really cute stuff is never mine. :)</td></tr>
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<br />*****<br />We recently adopted Pepper the Parrot. We are now . . . wait for it . . parronts. I know. pathetic. Pepper is the BEST. He chats and whistles and meows and now makes Mel’s pathetic bark. He says phrases like: “Drink your water, Pepper; Gotta Go; Come Here, Good Boy, See ya later". <br />
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And now tonight he said a bunch of gibberish and I said: "What?"<br />
And Pepper replied with: "You heard me - answer me."<br />
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I have no idea where he learned his manners.<br /><br />He loves almonds, noodles, cereal, crackers and anything we happen to be eating. I need to try fruit and veggies but that means I actually need to go and BUY healthy food.<br />
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Pepper also loves watching television with us. The other night he was sitting on my shoulder and the following conversation ensued:<br />
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Me: Pepper, can I pet you?<br />
Pepper dips his head so I can pet his head.<br />
Boyd: Pepper, can I pet you?<br />
Pepper gives him an icy stare that translates into "Hell no."<br />
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Me: Pepper, please let Boyd pet you. It's okay.<br />
Pepper gives a "parrot sigh" and bows his head relunctantly.<br />
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Gads, I love this bird.<br /><br />Currently, he is chewing on an old tennis shoe I put in his cage - Happy as a clam.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Sweetest bird ever. I feel like Snow White and even sing to him. :)</td></tr>
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<br />****<br />Speaking of health food and tennis shoes, I cannot for the life of me find the will to get in shape. I see all these vacationers on Facebook and I think . . . Gosh, that SEEMS like a good idea but I am starving so I’m going to go bake a cake.<br /><br />I wish I was kidding.<br /><br />Boyd somehow got “thyroiditis” this past month. I was FREAKING OUT for quite awhile waiting for test results, etc. He was having terrible headaches continually and taking long naps when he got home from school. I began calling his doctor’s office. After Boyd got back from his appointment, I asked jokingly, “So, did the doc mention you have a psycho wife?” <br /><br />And Boyd said: “He alluded to something like that.”<br /><br />Fair enough.<br />
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****<br /><br />Summer is just around the corner. CANNOT. WAIT.<br />
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Expect next blog post to be sometime in July. :)<br /><br />Later!<br />
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I pretty much crashed and burned on my “overachiever status” from November’s post. And I completely failed on my New Year’s Resolution to blog more.<br />
*sigh* <br />
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Currently, I am looking out the window at what appears to be a spring day but alas it is mid-January! I even heard birds chirping this morning!! It took me awhile to figure out what the noise was.<br />
Totally loving this mild winter! (knocking on wood now . . . )<br />
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The holidays have come and gone. Boyd had his first ever “Christmas Break” as a teacher so we took advantage and headed to Grand Marais, Minnesota. Northern Minnesota never fails to take my breath away.<br />
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We stayed at a Bed and Breakfast. We typically do this on vacation. In our limited experiences, we find that B&Bs offer such great local flavor to a trip. Plus, typically the hosts that run B&Bs are fascinating and easy-going. . . AND not to mention have crazy awesome breakfasts, the best advice for what to do, where to go, great stories, etc etc etc.<br />
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So yes, apparently I am recommending that you stay overnight at a stranger's house. <br />
Embrace the adventure! :)<br />
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We ended up in the Twin Cities (where we stayed at another B&B) so that Boyd could snowboard with some buddies. I shopped after Christmas sales (booyah!), stopped in to say hi to the best neighbor/friend ever, and then ended at the Mall of America Waterpark. Such a lovely time. Did I mention that Boyd turned 40 over Christmas break?! 40!!!<br />
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Boyd and I celebrated 14 years of marriage. I won’t get all gooey on you all . . . but seriously . . . . marriage can be really awesome. <br />
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Gross . . . . . enough about that.<br />
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Brother2's JV team is currently undefeated and so much fun to watch. The season started off a little rocky but he seems to really be enjoying the game again which is a big RELIEF.<br />
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Love basketball and yet . . . . Is it over yet?! I love when our crowd has such great school spirit but then there are times that its quite lacking in good sportsmanship and I find myself a little embarrassed. Crazily enough the refs are TERRIBLE whenever we are losing . . . . and even the children start taunting them. *sigh*<br />
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EMBRACE the adversity! Work thru it! Build character! YOU CAN DO IT!!<br />
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(P.S. Boyd got roped into reffing an elementary girls game awhile back. . . he came home, plopped down on the couch and said it was the most unnerving experience of his life.)<br />
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Sucker.<br />
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I subbed for 2nd grade awhile back for 6 days.<br />
6 days?!<br />
I was bombarded with random questions and comments:<br />
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Guess how old my parents are?<br />
Do you know my parents names? Guess!<br />
How many days til Christmas?<br />
Guess which book is mine?<br />
My shoe is falling apart.<br />
I don't know how to tie double knots.<br />
So-and-so from Mrs. ___'s class was running in the hall!<br />
Watch my shoes make marks on the floor! (stop that!)<br />
Is that your computer? <br />
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And what is with sharpening pencils? All day long they sharpen pencils.<br />
Adorable and yet . . . . . <br />
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When I sub for high school they mostly ignore me. :) <br />
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Speaking of teenagers - Brother2 changed my phone identity at some point so whenever I have an email the heading says:<br />
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From: TripAdvisor (or whoever)<br />
To: Poop<br />
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Nice. I haven't changed it yet because ALTHOUGH annoying it still makes me laugh every time.<br />
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Poop.<br />
Hysterical. <br />
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I have set a date for the Spring Lucky Day Sale - March 28th! So mark your calendars.<br />
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And Matilda Jane starts up again on February 1st. Again - mark your calendars. :)<br />
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I have been working like crazy in the basement on sale stuff. Hoping the barn will be ready by the time the summer sale comes around . . . so much to do . . . . so little time and money to accomplish it with.<br />
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Take care - enjoy this mild winter weather! Go outside!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beating the winter blues - Open Gym with cousins!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Board sled riding is our weird little tradition.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kona ADORES winter.</td></tr>
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Embrace the weather! Embrace where you live!<br />
Embrace your loved ones! <br />
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<br />Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-90278146504922887522014-11-24T16:15:00.000-08:002014-11-25T08:06:58.854-08:00Overachiever.I would like to point out that this is my 2nd post for November.<br />
Someone is reaching for the stars.<br />
*insert cheering<br />
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The holiday Lucky Day Sale went great! I am afraid we have officially outgrown the Goss though. Growing pains are tough but its a good problem to have.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fun retro kitchen stuff galore</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Umm . . yeah . . . the first couple of hours were insane!!</td></tr>
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As always - - I can never thank you all enough for shopping our sale!<br />
And the vendors are beyond talented!! <br />
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The Hamlin football team won the state championship. HOORAY!!!<br />
Boyd is a VERY LOUD athletic supporter (*hehe*). I warned Cate that Boyd cheered loud so she might not want to sit with him . . . she looked at me and said: "That's okay. I like it!"<br />
She's got spunk. And loves the Touchdown Cheer. :)<br />
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After the game she insisted we track down the cheerleaders because she NEEDED to talk to them. Brother2 could learn something from this kid. <br />
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For those of you judging my 'non-Charger apparel" - in my defense, I originally had a Charger shirt on but then mom pointed out that we were supposed to wear BLUE (not gray and yellow). So I changed. And all day long I kept quoting Arrested Development in my head and snickering to myself:<br />
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I tried my first ever vendor fair. My "neighbor" was a raspberry farm and their 6 year old daughter was along for the day.<br />
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What is your name?<br />
Do you like My Pretty Ponies?<br />
I lost 2 teeth.<br />
I am in 1st grade.<br />
My Pony's name is Rainbow.<br />
Your hair is pretty. <br />
I want a pony for Christmas.<br />
What do you want?<br />
And on.<br />
And on.<br />
and on. <br />
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Boyd has started coaching 7th grade girls basketball.<br />
Coaching gives me the shakes.<br />
But not the good shakes . . .<br />
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I realized that I have not done any book reports lately. I have no idea if anyone likes book recommendations but since its my favorite hobby - I am proceeding. Feel free to skip ahead.<br />
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1. Blind Your Ponies by Stanley Gordon West: This is my 2nd time reading this book. I do this when I run out of new books to read and feel like I should not spend money. Its annoying. BUT this book is fantastic. Its about a high school boys basketball team in rural Montana. Parts of it are cheesy but overall you fall in love with the characters. Plus, Gordon is one of my favorite authors. (Until the Streetcars Come Back is one of my ALL-TIME FAVES by him)<br />
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2. Pride and Prejudice. Again - another reread by me lately. But oh my . . . love this story. I enjoyed it more the 2nd time than the first. Which makes me think I should probably try Wuthering Heights again since I hated it the first time. Love Lizzy and Mr. Darcy.<br />
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3. The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion: ADORED this book. The main character is socially challenged and goes about systematically finding a wife. If you like Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory - you will love Don Tillman. Hysterical read.<br />
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4. Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler: I'm not sure how to describe this book . . . beautiful? Sad? Inspiring? This story alternates between present day and the 1930s where Isabella tells her friend/hairdresser about her past. Romance. Racism. Friendships. Family Relationships. It has it all. Wonderfully well-written. 5 thumbs up!<br />
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5. The Wanderer's Necklace by Henry Rider Haggard: This book reads like an old fashioned adventure tale. Prepare for epic battles, crazy plot twists and to fall in love with Olaf, the inspiring hero. I thought the ending was a bit abupt and would have liked more closure but 98% of the book I thoroughly enjoyed.<br />
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Currently I am reading Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. So far so good. <br />
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P.S. If you are an avid reader, please shoot me book recommendations! <br />
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Look at this cute little peanut!<br />
And she is wearing Matilda Jane.<br />
Surprise. Surprise. <br />
I have no shame. ;)<br />
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Have a great Thanksgiving!!Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-6544313020160116812014-11-04T19:47:00.003-08:002014-11-04T19:59:42.894-08:00Keeping on keeping on.Today is Election Tuesday.<br />
I do not love politics.<br />
BUT, I did vote today. <br />
Did I vote out of civic duty? Or because there was a bake sale next door?<br />
I will never tell.<br />
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Sister1 and her boys came for a visit. It was so delightful to see them.<br />
Oli got to spend the night with us and I had so much fun going for nature walks, Mario Cart, bonfires and snacks. At one point he was swinging a large walking stick around and I asked him to be careful. He replied with: "I'm giving us a force field!"<br />
Oh . . well. . . in that case - keep up the good work!<br />
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Such a fun weekend with outdoor exploring! <br />
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Kona has been extra special lately. She was so excited to present me with a rabbit in her mouth.<br />
I promptly ran back into the house and asked Boyd if it was dead.<br />
He replied with "Well, that half of it is."<br />
Gross. <br />
<br />
She then promptly ran away and did not come back. <br />
I finally came to terms with the fact that she was gone forever.<br />
As a last resort - I called the pound (which is 30 miles away).<br />
<br />
Me: Do you have a black and white husky there?<br />
Pound: Yes! We do!<br />
Me: ummm . . . . she might be mine.<br />
Pound: Is her name Kona?<br />
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*sigh* yes. <br />
HOW DO YOU SEE HER NAME ON THE TAG BUT NOT THE CONTACT NUMBER?!<br />
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It is a mystery I have yet to solve.<br />
Regardless, the runaway is back and we are trying Plan N which is to shave her neck and see if the shock collar works better.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She was DELIGHTED to be home and then promptly slept for about 48 hrs.</td></tr>
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Hamlin just won their 2nd play-off game - one more AND THEN THE DOME!!<br />
Love high school football.<br />
Especially with these cuties.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cate asked disgustedly: "Do we have to go to a game every time we come to Papa and Deara's?!"</td></tr>
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And I really like this Charger - #2 (Brother2)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">WHO DOES #2 WORK FOR?! (Austin Powers fans out there?)</td></tr>
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*****<br />
<br />
The Holiday Sale is nearly here. (November 8th!!!) The nightmares have begun.<br />
And my strategic planning is well underway on how to get Boyd to finish a few projects for me without him realizing it.<br />
Big.Fat.Fail.<br />
<br />
Somehow he managed to dig up our entire yard in honor of sale week.<br />
Love how it worked out perfectly for him to obtain the excavator at such a convenient time. <br />
(insert sarcasm)<br />
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Let's all take a moment of silence.<br />
<br />
This may look like dire circumstances but I just received an email from a "Barrister Alfred George" telling me I have an unidentified relative who left me $7.2 million in a West African Bank. <br />
<br />
Things are looking up.<br />
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***<br />
The other day Brother2 was over and I was showing him all the pictures I have of him when he was little - - proving how much we spoiled him.<br />
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He was the cutest:<br />
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Side note: I am pretty sure I saw him wearing this same jersey tonight at the volleyball game.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SNOW!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Valleyfair with Nephew Jake and Brother2</td></tr>
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Mom told us the story of how when he was in 1st grade he informed her he knew how to spell a bad word: <br />
"S.H.T."<br />
She told his first grade teacher and she replied with: "Sounds like we need to revisit the "it" family!"<br />
Love Hamlin teachers.<br />
Especially hot math teachers . . . .<br />
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***** <br />
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Halloween has come and gone.<br />
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Thanksgiving and Christmas is just around the corner.<br />
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Which means the HOLIDAY SEASON IS UPON US!! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Ellie and some pumpkin magic.</td></tr>
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Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-40748198521455584752014-10-03T12:07:00.001-07:002014-10-03T12:07:12.495-07:00Autumn. Fall. It is chilly and cloudy today. Not my favorite.<br />
(and technically today when I am posting - - it is WINDY and there were even a few flakes of snow this morning!! *sigh*) <br />
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Recap from September:<br />
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The sale was amazing. I was worried because we had to change venues last minute once I found out that a car show in Watertown was blocking off our parking at the Goss. I begged mom and dad and so we cleared out their house and set up a few tents outside. The night we set up the tents - a freakish wind came up that night and demolished all of that work. I would have cried but didn't have the time.<br />
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Despite the change of venue, the freakish wind, the tent situation, etc . . . . . the sale was a great success! I could not have ordered better weather, happier shoppers or more amazing vendors. My heart is STILL warm and full. :) <br />
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A few shout outs:<br />
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THANK YOU to mom and dad for their relaxed nature to deal with their house being turned into a Shop overnight. Dad even put up my sale signs the morning of the sale because Boyd was at a cross country meet. (I swear Boyd is busy every.single.sale)<br />
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THANK YOU to Jim and Phyllis for all the help with the barn! Phyllis brought food during sale set-up which was a huge and unexpected help! Jim has been a lifesaver with barn work and being there for the entire 2 days while they were moving it. (Boyd had to work - first year of teaching and all!)<br />
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THANK YOU to Kayla Johnson and her family for lending us their big tent! It was such a blessing for the sale. <br />
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THANK YOU to the amazing vendors. Their creativity, infectious personalities and crazy helpfulness! The sales would not happen without them. Not.At.All. (Heather Holmen, Terri Gaikowski, Val Butler, Gaylene Christensen, Jolene Lieffort, Amber Jensen, Cindy Grantham . . just to name a few!)<br />
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THANK YOU to Stacey Stormo and Sister2 - they are the amazing check-out girls. The sale is always a bit chaotic with all the tags and they handle it like champs! <br />
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And a THANK YOU to my Grandma :) She was so sweet to bring tables, food and organize the "sold section". <br />
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Oh! And my bro-in-law Jordan! He helped load up items throughout the day, ran to get pizza for lunch and was in general there to help. And Brother2 - he pitched in too. :)<br />
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I know I am missing people - and for that I apologize. Please know that you are appreciated! <br />
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<br />We are trying to get our house painted before winter. Unfortunately we kind of suck at it. <br />
TAKING FOREVER.<br />
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The barn is officially HERE!! We still have random vehicles driving down our road to check it out. Ahhh . . . small town excitement. It needs a new roof and the floor needs to be reinforced - figure out electrical and plumbing . . . All small things, right? :)<br />
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***** <br />
<br />
Homecoming came and went. I did not anticipate enjoying the
whole "community stuff" as much as I do. Which is a good thing
since we live here and all. :) Brother2 is a sophmore this year and we end up at nearly every event he is in - I don't know what we will do when he graduates. <br />
Little Ellie might need to become a Hamlinite so I can stay involved. :)<br />
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I am back to painting furniture for the holiday sale. <br />
I love my cute little co-workers even though they offer zero help and input. <br />
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That is all! Enjoy the Fall Season!!<br />
It is my favorite month of the year - even with a few chilly rainy days included. :)<br />
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*** I meant to post this about a month ago. And Failed.<br />
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Currently I am subbing at the high school listening to a class of 30+ kids sniffle, snort and cough. It is designed to annoy me and I'm sad to say . . . . they might be winning. <br />
<br />Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-3564818017655070192014-08-19T17:34:00.003-07:002014-08-19T18:40:51.154-07:00End of Summer Apparently I am a seasonal blog writer.<br />
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Summer is wrapping up and I for one am ready for fall. </div>
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Colorful leaves </div>
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crisp/energetic air</div>
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wearing PANTS</div>
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But most importantly - school is in session - which means . . . my husband is now earning a paycheck. BAM! and yes - - I am fully aware of what SD teachers make . . . but for now . . . focusing on the blessing of a paycheck regardless of the amount. </div>
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Apparently I do not have a green thumb. </div>
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The only thing in my vegetable garden that I was successful in growing were zinnias. </div>
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And apparently they have no nutritional value. Fail.</div>
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Boyd planted the tomatoes . . . and asked me to stay away from them.</div>
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Our barn has not yet been moved. But we do have the concrete now poured for the basement. </div>
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Sister1 is now engaged and she and her boys moved to Colorado a few weeks ago. I found some old comic books at a garage sale and sent them with for the car ride.<br />
O loved the "Adventures! with the Brothers" or something like that . .<br />
who knew they were hard to find?! </div>
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Just snagged one off ebay to send back with him the next time they are around.</div>
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They seem to be liking Colorado and making friends like crazy. </div>
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But I certainly miss that little family. </div>
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Our nephew Jake was here for a couple of weeks. I felt like a REAL ADULT for once. . . making sure he was where he should be and that he was eating, sleeping and such. </div>
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I improvised since I have very little parenting experience. </div>
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But he survived and we loved getting to know him a little better. </div>
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Such a fun kid.</div>
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We went to Rapid City awhile ago - loaded up the ugly van with Lucky Day stuff and had a sale. :) </div>
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It was fun to catch up with all the family out there. </div>
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Brother2 was looking at my instagram app the other day and said: </div>
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You only have 14 likes on a picture? </div>
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Only 40 followers?! </div>
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Ummm . . . I was not aware that I was supposed to be self-conscious about instagram!! </div>
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What is it with teenagers and their spidey-like senses to make you feel like a loser in 3 seconds flat?</div>
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I have been helping my Grandma at her rental place in town. Today Uncle Chuck picked us up in the limo and took us to lunch. Normally, I find this sort of thing embarrassing since all 20 people who live in my town stop and stare - but Grandma was delighted and kept giggling and so I changed my mind and found it sweet instead.<br />
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My goal this summer was to paint the house. I am maybe 65% done.<br />
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We went to Sioux Falls a few weeks ago for church and to see Brother1 and his family. Currently Caters finds me to be quite delightful so I am doing my best to appreciate it while it lasts. I went to get her from the church daycare after the service (she did not know we were there)<br />
I said: "I am here to pick up Cate!" and she turned around, squealed, started jumping up and down and climbing over the gate.<br />
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Little Ellie is getting to show more and more personality. So fun to see her learning how to talk and express herself. It is quite possible she will be a spunky little thing. </div>
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Her mother certainly was. </div>
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My random jobs are going well. Matilda Jane is adorable this year - best season yet! And the Fall Lucky Day sale is just around the corner. I'm working on a dresser today. I don't feel the energy or the drive right now for a sale but know I would be disappointed if I didn't schedule one. </div>
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Is it a seasonal-change-thing? Is anyone else feeling melancholy? </div>
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Am I just getting old and therefore a bit panicked?</div>
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Betsy AND Lucy are both pregnant again. *sigh* </div>
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Silver lining is that I stay pretty awesome in Cate's opinion for awhile longer.</div>
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My little cousin Colleen is a teacher at Hamlin this year! Go Chargers! </div>
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She will be coaching volleyball and track and teach 1st grade. </div>
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She is also recently engaged. Her family all came down last weekend and we played sand volleyball. I haven't played since 7th grade but I was amazing. </div>
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According to no one. </div>
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Speaking of the Hamlin Chargers - - Boyd and Coach Koisti organized the girls basketball team to play paintball for their "end of the year" celebration. </div>
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These girls are tough - cannot wait to see them play this year!</div>
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I need to get back to work. <br />
Someone needs to keep the mayhem twirling.</div>
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A few pics of more summer randomness </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I believe Boyd was "Sorry" once he started playing this never-ending game.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boyd and Ellie</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Owen went kayaking with me. It was such a sweet afternoon.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our neighbors across the lake this summer! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boys and a pool day</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">slip and slide!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Captain Owen taking things very seriously</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Triathlon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boyd and EJ got 3rd. Dad and Josh got 1st. I won't explain how dad only canoed for this 1st place privilege.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Camping in mom and dad's tree belt. Well.. . they camped - I showed up for morning coffee.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cooper and Brother1. So fun watching Coop play ball.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coopers fan club!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boyd and G - finalizing tent.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oli. This kid is always cracking me up.</td></tr>
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My hope is to blog more often. And exercise and do my devotions.</div>
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For some reason when there is a season change I get motivated again. </div>
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Its like New Year's 4x a year!</div>
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Hope you all have a lovely fall. </div>
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Onward and upward!</div>
Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-60187201275282960892014-06-03T06:13:00.000-07:002014-06-03T06:16:14.026-07:00May Blog Entry FAIL.Apparently it is now June - which means I completely FAILED on a May post.<br />
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I had no idea that writing once a month would be a lofty goal for me. <br />
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May Happenings:<br />
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For once I don't have subbing updates because SCHOOL IS OUT FOR SUMMER!! I have not heard any discussions of "I will tell you who I like if you tell me who you like" or "who farted?!"<br />
Around our house we always know who farted.<br />
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******<br />
Our water was out for a day. So that was annoying.<br />
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I kept checking it and checking it but by mid-afternoon . . . . quite frankly . . the toilet just needed to be flushed. So I grabbed a 5 gallon pail and headed for the lake. I felt glamourously-pioneer-like and almost thought about hooking up a thresher to our oxen . . oh wait . . .<br />
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ANYWAY. I hike down to the lake, fill the bucket and then slowly walk up the hill to our house trying NOT to spill all the water. I get into the house, head upstairs to the bathroom, take the lid off the toilet water container and . . . . BAM. It was full. Somehow the water managed to get turned back on during my “operation toilet water” adventure.<br />
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I turned 34. It was rather anti-climatic.<br />
But I do have some Amazon gift cards to spend yet so that is very exciting.<br />
I'm letting the money marinate in my amazon account while I stew over what I should buy. <br />
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We had to spend some time in White Bear to interview potential renters. It was an emotional weekend for me. I have managed to not step foot in that house for a really long time becuase of my strange attachment to it . . . . I walked in . . . said hi to the renters and then started sniffling.<br />
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HOW EMBARRASSING.<br />
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And then during every interview I had to leave for awhile - gather my wits and head back in.<br />
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The good news is that we found our new renters.<br />
The bad news is . . . . I still don't live in that house.<br />
Such a strange Catch 22.<br />
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We get home from "weird emotional weekend" in time to find out that our fridge had died.<br />
Who has time for that?!<br />
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I won't even go into detail of how Boyd spent 10+ hours working on a used fridge, pulling our fridge into our front yard, etc etc only to find out the "new' fridge is loud and that our old fridge just needs a silly little part to work again . . . . . .<br />
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Building character. Building character.<br />
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We have planted flowers and vegetables outside in hopes of appearing "normal" and even a few potted plants around the house. I have ZERO green thumbs. Not a one. I keep finding myself spraying the house plants with my Mrs. Meyers cleaner spray (in my defense it looks like the water sprayer . . . you know. . . in a waterbottle with a nozzle . . . ). Initially I was astounded by how lovely the plants smelled as I watered them . . . very . . . lemoney verbenaey. FOR THE LOVE!!!<br />
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Said plants are no longer with us :(<br />
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We have also tried to plant trees and have been successful with planting a whopping 3. I had no idea how stressful tree planting is . . . . . I want a windbreak but Boyd refuses to give up any view.<br />
We are at a stalemate.<br />
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Obviously you all agree with my viewpoint.<br />
Thank you.<br />
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I was lucky enough to get to a few auctions. One was in Porter, Minnesota which was a crazy awesome experience. I introduced my friend Michelle to auctions by dragging her with me in the "creeper van" to Porter. It was strange to see so many people drinking beer . . . . . in the morning.<br />
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I love auctions. I finally found an avenue where I “shine”. I even got a pat on the back at an auction recently from an auctioneer. Apparently I "nailed it out there". :)<br />
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I now have a "cool card". <br />
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Boyd just informed me there is no "cool card" associated with those activities.<br />
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I was telling Brother1 how both Grandma and mom have turned me down a few times on attending auctions and he replied with: “If they turned you down - that means you have a real problem.”<br />
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Cooper and Cate were around recently to celebrate Coop’s birthday. They are such a delight and their energy knows no bounds. They would run down our hill to the lake - touch the lake - scream something about alligators and then run back up the hill.<br />
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Cate also held each kitten approximately 30 times and kissed them all good night. (Have I mentioned that we have 10 new kittens?!) Coop just turned 5 and is loving life, remote control cars, baseball and 4-wheeler rides.<br />
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I have the summer Lucky Day sale THIS Thursday so I need to stop writing - - it is taking valuable time away from me pacing the house, wringing my hands and eating more junk food.<br />
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Lake Norden baseball has started up. I love seeing the field lights and hearing the cheers from my house.<br />
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Summer Nights are my favorite. Unless it is day time . . then summer days are my favorites. ALTHOUGH . . . summer mornings are to die for around here.<br />
Breakfast on the porch every.single.day.<br />
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Here are some pics because I am too lazy to recount May any further:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We are having a barn moved to our property. And it only costs one gazillion dollars.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joy of tossing small children off a dock.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Summer Days</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have TEN of these DARLING KITTENS!!! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of my favorite kiddos.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2 cool dudes.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kona loves Jim and Phyllis</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thumbs UP!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lou, Mel and Kona even like a peaceful boat ride. ;)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boyd adores Ellie Bean. And she seems to think he is alright too.</td></tr>
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Now .. . on to June . . . . . Summertime, please slow down.Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-27440130631773620652014-04-21T18:01:00.000-07:002014-04-21T20:08:59.436-07:00AprilApril has been very bi-polar weather-wise. Lots of warmth. Lots of cold. Random snow and rain.<br />
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Pet Updates (because I know you all care): Mel is currently sporting the “cone of shame”. <br />
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Kona is in dog heaven with all the geese that have flown back. She LOVES to chase anything that moves, which sort of stresses me out.<br />
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Lou is happy as a clam to be invited along with any animal chasing taking place.<br />
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AND . . . big news . . . . I am going to be a Grandma!!<br />
Betsy and Lucy appear to be BOTH knocked up. <br />
I am preparing a speech for them right now on “waiting until you find the right one”<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It seems like just yesterday they were kittens.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Now they are BOTH expecting kittens. *sniff sniff*</td></tr>
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The Lucky Day Spring Sale happened this month and it was a smashing success! As always . . . loved the items that the vendors brought in! I am always amazed at their creativity. Currently I am in a bit of "after sale funk" which means I pace around the house trying to find more projects to start working on.<br />
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Thank heavens for auction and garage sale season - my inventory is LOW.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">picnic baskets, handmade coffee/side tables and vintage fans. mmmmmmm</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was in love with so many items!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tables Tables Tables!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the vendors! It would not be possible without these helpful and energetic women!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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We celebrated O and G’s birthdays in April. I can’t believe they are now 8 and 10. Such great kids.<br />
At one point I was complimenting Owen on how nice he was being to little cousin Cate. <br />
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Me: “I can tell that Cate feels really special that you take the time to play with her. That is very kind of you.”<br />
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Owen (shrugging his shoulders): “Well . . . . I don’t have a lot going on today since its my day off.”<br />
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Graham is into sports apparel. Owen is into remote control toys. I find it ironic that my 8-year-old nephew’s birthday list looks a lot like my 39-year-old’s gift list. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The maiden voyage on the creek with Owen's boat. :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of my favorite people! And little Caters is my MJ model. :)</td></tr>
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Boyd is nearing the end of school and I am BEYOND ECSTATIC for him to be done with homework. (he is SO crabby when he has his graduate deadlines coming up).<br />
Good things coming.<br />
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Not much to report with subbing. At one point a middle-schooler asked me: “Wanna arm wrestle?” <br />
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Brother2 has admitted that he’s not a huge fan of me subbing in the high school.<br />
I have no idea why. :) <br />
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The ice is off the lake completely!!! Boyd just retrieved our dock which floated away last fall. How does that happen you wonder? It happens when people don't listen to their wives.<br />
Let that be a lesson.<br />
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He has also been dumping loads and loads of dirt on our yard and then driving, raking and piling it all over the place. It keeps him busy for DAYS.<br />
Literally.<br />
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And finally. A few pics of my littlest niece, Ellie Bean. She and Boyd are becoming fast friends. :)<br />
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Happy Spring Everyone!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The "road" to the crick</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy Baby.</td></tr>
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<br />Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-73117319939975056412014-03-20T09:25:00.001-07:002014-03-20T09:33:05.232-07:00March Madness<div style="text-align: center;">
March came in like a lion. My hope is that it leaves like a lamb. Today is nice. 2 days ago we had a snow storm which got school out early for their spring break. (Holla!)<br />
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Let's start with my subbing time, shall we?</div>
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I finally have my initial introduction down for elementary subbing:</div>
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"Hi. My name is Mrs. Knudsen. First rule: No hiding from me."</div>
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I never would have guessed that would be an actual issue.</div>
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Budging, (along with hiding from the teacher) also seems to be a very big deal in elementary. </div>
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In line to head back to the classroom from the water fountain and there will be a fight about this topic.</div>
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<i>She budged</i></div>
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<i>I get my spot back</i></div>
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<i>No you don't!</i></div>
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<i>Yes, I do!</i></div>
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<i>Mrs. Knudsen! He was behind me and now he is in front of me!! </i></div>
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<i>He didn't wash his hands! He shouldn't be at the front of the line!</i></div>
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Or the ailments and needs to see the nurse:</div>
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<i>I have a headache.</i></div>
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<i>I need an icepack.</i></div>
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<i>My eye hurts.</i></div>
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<i>My tummy hurts.</i></div>
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<i>I twisted my ankle.</i></div>
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However, high school subbing . . . . nothing. They just grab their work and get to it. </div>
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Granted, sometimes I THINK there might be an eye roll here or there or maybe a critique of my clothing choices . . . but that might just be my imagination. </div>
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And there is very little talking. I don't get asked a million questions: </div>
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<i>"How old are you? Who is your mom? Do you have kids? Are you going to be a teacher? </i><br />
<i>What is your favorite word? How old are you?"</i></div>
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I think it is because . . . . they do not care. :)</div>
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The other night Boyd and I went to my parents' house for dinner. I realize Boyd and Dad are engrossed watching something on the computer. Boyd is laughing until he is crying and Dad says: <i>"That one is just like a ninja" </i> </div>
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Ummmmm . . . what are you guys watching?!</div>
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Cat videos. </div>
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Yes. Some men might be in tune with fantasy football, the news or . . . whatever else they surf for on the Internets. But my guy . . . . cat videos.</div>
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1haUojWxnA</div>
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Cats are the Best. </div>
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Speaking of darling animals - A friend of mine has lambs at her house. ummmmm . . . . I.Must.Go.There.Right.Now. So I drug little Oli and Ellie along and got my baby animal fix. I was even nice and let Oli hold the lamb for awhile. But . . . oh my . . . so sweet!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patches, the dog, was quite sweet as well. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oli holding the lamb - Ellie is in the background - not sure what to think</td></tr>
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We are finally getting some nice weather. Spring is peaking around the corner. </div>
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We took advantage of some last days with snow and went sledding.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boyd is the Sledding Master.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dad giving Ellie a sled ride.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Graham and the Old Man.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love Oli's expression.</td></tr>
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I had a mini Lucky Day sale in Sioux Falls and it went great! One of my vendors was moving out of her cool house and wanted to sell all her furniture. Perfect.<br />
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We also celebrated Ellie and Cate's birthdays. It was princess themed and even the guys participated with crowns and necklaces. :)<br />
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BIG NEWS: Boyd is now employed!!! He will be a full-time teacher starting this fall with Hamlin School. Such a relief!! I had started to do some research on teaching in Costa Rica or Hawaii and although that sounded quite fantastic . . . . </div>
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<i>* Speaking of middle schoolers - I was subbing the other day and the 6th graders came in and said "Your husband is going to be our teacher next year! He's sooooo funny!"</i></div>
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I am so looking forward to Spring. The geese are flying back and is music to my ears. I love it. I have also been diligent in writing down the days' "highs" in a notebook every night. It is amazing how much that can help. Granted . . . there are days when it is hard to think of something good so my "high" might be: "My lungs work well."</div>
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<br />Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-36921363544194598622014-02-19T18:18:00.000-08:002014-02-20T10:04:32.577-08:00February Blues<div style="text-align: center;">
I am tired of winter. I have been trying to ski my way out of the winter blues but its not working. And I know it is silly to complain because the weather this week has been phenomenal!! </div>
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I have started taking sewing lessons. I have warned my teacher friend that I have to go very very slowly or I will get overwhelmed and start throwing things. It was going great and then I tried sewing at home and BAM! Machine broken. </div>
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I was transported back to 8th grade home-ec class where my teacher would tsk tsk and say "Again!? How is your machine broken AGAIN?!"</div>
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I wish I knew. I am not an engineer.</div>
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After days of the machine sitting in the middle of the dining table . . . Boyd finally decided to try and fix it EVEN THOUGH I told him dramatically: "THERE IS NO POINT!! It is impossible!!!"</div>
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He proved me wrong. Which is great . . . but I hate being wrong. </div>
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And I know an instruction manual would be a great way for me to "exercise my brain" but I refuse. Absolutely refuse. </div>
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Those tiny little pictures and diagrams give me the heebie jeebies. </div>
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Hamlin basketball is winding down. </div>
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I'm not going to lie . . . . . sort of looking forward to it. :) </div>
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I tend to be a little tense at games. </div>
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Shocking, I know.</div>
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My odd jobs are going pretty well. The other day I went in to substitute teach and all of the sudden I realized . . . . I was not panicking! I was not afraid of the children! I knew the lunchroom drill! </div>
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But then somehow I ended up subbing for a classroom full of hyenas. </div>
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What happened to the adoring children?! </div>
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And EVERY time I sub . . . . I get asked how old I am. I have never felt weird about my age . . . after all 33 is pretty "middle of the road" but when they look at you like you are going to keel over and die once they know how old you are . . . . well . . . I'm now a little self-conscious. </div>
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Darn kids.</div>
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Matilda Jane is going great. </div>
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Succumb to the pressure and buy darling clothing.</div>
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I double dog dare you.</div>
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I have also been working on Lucky Day stuff. I finally have some furniture pieces that I can work on so I am very excited. Spring Sale will be held in April. YES! </div>
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There will also be a mini-sale in Sioux Falls in March. </div>
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Valentine's Day was this month. Boyd informed me that he had a really great idea for it but that it will take too long to execute so that translated into: "I am not doing anything for the holiday."</div>
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I'm not sure why he switched from his usual tactic of: "That is today?!"</div>
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After all, this method has worked for the past 13 years.</div>
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But to give him credit: I was apologizing for not being the best-of-the-best in domesticity and he said: "Life is Short. Don't waste your time making the bed."</div>
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Which after I thought about it . . . . </div>
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he certainly has NEVER ONCE wasted any time on making the bed. </div>
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A wise man.</div>
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Brother1 and Sister2 and their families were around this past weekend. So.Much.Energy. :) Coop demanded some "steamroller" and "spooks and creeps" - Both are games that Dad made up. </div>
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Cate and Ellie delighted everyone by dancing whenever they heard music. </div>
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We recently had book club which is always lovely. </div>
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And I was reminded that I have not done a "Nerd Alert" in a REALLY long time. </div>
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So . . here is a quick list of some good reads.</div>
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Reconstructing Amelia</div>
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Defending Jacob</div>
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Labor Day</div>
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A Room with A View (a classic - not dark or heavy)</div>
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Wonder (So good - I may have even shed a tear or two)</div>
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Carry on Warrior (girl power!)</div>
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Takedown Twenty (Stephanie Plum book - love these) </div>
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Looking for Alaska</div>
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Love Does (I just ordered this again because I lost my first copy)</div>
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At the moment I am re-reading Island of the Blue Dolphins for the 12th time because I am around elementary children way too much and they are all reading it and it made me think back on how that was my FAVORITE BOOK OF ALL TIME and I must read it Right.Now. <br />
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Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-20413659248566575332014-01-20T18:47:00.002-08:002014-01-20T19:09:05.901-08:00JanuaryA quick catchup-up: <br />
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Boyd and I celebrated 13 years of marriage on December 30th. <br />
Time FLIES.<br />
Even when you are not having fun.<br />
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I jest. <br />
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This is a picture of my cat, Lucy. She is in heat ALL THE TIME. She makes strange noises, is in love with everything and in general has a death wish with our resident husky/wolf. <br />
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I have been self-employed now since the beginning of January and it is splendid. I have organized my basement, cleaned my house and then found myself decoupaging the light switches. Which made me realize I should find some random odd jobs.<br />
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So I decided to tell the school I had more availability for subbing. <br />
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Subbing is . . . HARD. And it gives me the sweats.<br />
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What color is Jupiter?<br />
Why?<br />
I don't get this math question.<br />
Are you Mr. K's wife?<br />
Are you Mrs. S's daughter?<br />
What is Earth made up of?<br />
He stole my pencil.<br />
She broke my pencil.<br />
He threw my pencil. <br />
I don't have an eraser.<br />
Can I go to the bathroom?<br />
Can I go to the bathroom?<br />
Can I go to the bathroom? <br />
Can I get a drink of water?<br />
Do you like us?<br />
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So. That was my day.<br />
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I have also been painting for my Grandma. I love to paint. It is calming and I can listen to music. Plus Grandma finds me delightful and that is awesome. I was complaining about my knee issues to my Dad and he was telling me that lunges would possibly help me (I highly doubt it but whatever) and so I demonstrated that I knew the correct form and way of doing them.<br />
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And Grandma exclaims: "Isn't she neat?!"<br />
Grandmas are the best. <br />
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We have been to WAY TOO MANY basketball games. Boyd is coaching 7th grade girls; Brother 2 is playing C team and JV; and G is playing 3rd grade basketball with Dad coaching them. I was worried that Boyd would not like coaching but he LOVES it. He thinks the girls are fun and loves the sing-alongs on the bus rides.<br />
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Kona ran away while I had her in town with me. She had been SOOO good and then all of the sudden her nose twitched and she was off. I started running after her. And yelling. And waving my arms. Brother2 happened to be with a couple of friends driving around town and he recognized Kona and then embarrassingly recognized me (poor kid). I have never been so thankful to run into 15 year old boys. Disaster averted.<br />
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Such a great weather weekend. Brother1 came to visit along with Coop and Cate and so we had some merry sledding times. A recap:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When living in the Midwest you have to take advantage of a lull in the weather.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boyd schooling Oli at Othello.</td></tr>
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In other news: How cute is this old picture I found of Lou?! He was so TINY. And yes, I found this picture because of said "organizing basement time". Unfortunately I also found all my old yearbooks.<br />
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I hope January is treating you all well. <br />
<br />Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-4333911132334031722013-12-17T12:23:00.001-08:002013-12-17T12:25:07.832-08:00December.<div style="text-align: center;">
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Boyd's family was in town over "Thanksmas". We typically only get to see his siblings once a year so it was great to spend time with them. We even had decent temps - - although the siblings were still cold. </div>
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Southerners/West Coasters. ;)</div>
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We played some broom hockey over Thanksmas. And when I say "we", I mean Boyd and the guys. I'm not sure who enjoyed it more - - the little boys or the adults.<br />
We also held the 2nd Annual Turkey Bowl.<br />
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We finally have some snow - - granted - -not a ton which makes snow shoes obsolete but I trust that SOON that will not be a problem. My husband loves winter. As does our Siberian Husky. </div>
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I'm closing my eyes til spring. :)</div>
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I love Christmas decor. I was looking at my light fixture and realized it was full of dead bugs. As lovely as that was . . I thought . . . "I should switch it up" and came up with this lovely concoction. I love it. Even Oli was impressed when he stayed overnight.</div>
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I am nearly done with my legal secretary job. I was asked to go full-time - and with Lucky Day and Matilda Jane on my plate - -<br />
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So, I am now embarking on a new adventure of self-employment! </div>
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Not to be confused with Unemployment. :)<br />
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I am hoping to build both Lucky Day and Matilda Jane.</div>
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I hope to learn how to sew and other creative skills.</div>
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And most importantly, I can now watch soap operas during the day. </div>
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Boyd is his usual optimistic self: "Go get 'em!"<br />
Followed with: "Where are you going with that hammer?"</div>
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I feel like I don't have much I can actually write about. Or maybe anything exciting.<br />
the most exciting thing that has happened recently was that we bought a washing machine. zzzzz<br />
And a couch! But then we got the couch home only to realize they left out 2 of the cushions.<br />
This would only happen to us. And it is only taking World Market 1-2 years to ship us the new cushions.<br />
For the Love.<br />
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Brother2 is a freshman this year. <br />
He has grown out of most of his clothes and eats all of my food.<br />
We do not see eye-to-eye on many things - most recently regarding footwear.<br />
He sometimes comes over to work on homework.<br />
He does not appreciate it when I bring up uncomfortable topics.<br />
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This past weekend was lovely. Sister1's boys came over for awhile. We talked Kona into going back to her "roots" as a sled dog. She loved it and the boys loved it. Boyd also took them sledding. <br />
I opted to just help with sugar cookies.<br />
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Because it was COLD. <br />
Yes. The 5 year-old has more fortitude than I.</div>
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Boyd and I also went to Sioux Falls to see Brother1's family. Caters and Cooper are a delight. They were so excited to see us and you cannot help but feel super important.<br />
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We played hide-n-seek; football, read stories and watched Cooper in his Sunday School program.<br />
Cate was upset that she had to wear a darling black and white knitted skirt to church.<br />
She told Erin it looked like poop. <br />
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Boyd is nearing the end of this busy semester of graduate work.<br />
He will start student teaching in January.<br />
(Say what?! Why is Sabrina quitting her job right now?!)<br />
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I'm so excited for him to be fully certified. Fingers crossed there are job openings next year.<br />
He is also coaching 7th grade girls basketball this year.<br />
Coaching scares the crap out of me.<br />
I should rephrase: Parents scare the crap out of me.</div>
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I am, however, a fantastic statistician. </div>
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Christmas is nearly here.<br />
I have grandiose thoughts of getting Christmas cards in the mail.<br />
Don't hold your breath.<br />
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I hope you all are taking the time to enjoy the season.<br />
Blessings to you all. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I thought November had just arrived to all of the sudden realize that Thanksgiving is in 2 days. Say what?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Boyd's family is celebrating Thanksmas this year which means I need to somehow do my Christmas shopping before . . . tomorrow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Nothing says: "I love you" like a gift card. Right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Hamlin made it to the Dome. Which was AWESOME. And then we lost by 2. But it was so exciting to have a good season after a bit of an "athletic drought" that lasted about 12 years. I was proud of our team - - Sports can bring out the worst in people so I loved seeing such great sportsmanship from our school. Boyd loved making the crowd uncomfortable with cheers he made up and would lead randomly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Lucky Day had the big holiday sale take place this past weekend. It was a fabulous success. I am always overwhelmed by how great the shoppers are and how talented the vendors are. I am in awe. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Next holiday season I am toying with the idea of doing a 4 week </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We finally got Kona - our new husky! She is very beautiful and wants to kill Lucy and Betsy. We have a very delicate "family life" at our place right now. Lou learned quickly NOT to take her toy. And that she is bigger. smarter. furrier. and prettier. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And she has successfully ran away about 532 times. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Mom just called me and asked if she could shoot the deer that lives on our property. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">"You can't shoot Rudy!!!" </span><br />
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I kept sitting down to blog about October but then got distracted.</div>
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Huh? What was that? Just a minute . . . </div>
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The other day I saw a chiropractor billboard that said: "Foot Pain? Walk-ins Welcome!"</div>
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Are they being sarcastic? I'm not sure but it makes me smile every time I drive by.</div>
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ALL the animals are in the house again. It's cold outside and Boyd and I are suckers for shivering furry things. So far Betsy and Lucy are playing it cool and have not peed in the house. </div>
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Speaking of B&L . . . they have become the mighty hunters with their time outside this summer. Randomly I will find dead mice by my porch door. I'm not sure if they are leaving it as a gift . . . or sending a message. </div>
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Mel has had a couple of seizures which leaves me a mess. He's 12. He's old. I know he can't live forever but I love that stupid dog. So far he seems to be doing okay and I have not witnessed another seizure for a few weeks now.</div>
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I have no update on Lou. He takes long naps on the couch and snores like an old man. The cold days suit him just fine.</div>
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I did a Lucky Day trunk show in Sioux Falls at the beginning of the month. It was an experiment and went pretty well. I may try another one later this winter.</div>
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While in Sioux Falls - Boyd bought a race car, "for the nephews." He loves it. Apparently Cooper loves it also and told Erin that when he is 14 and big like Boyd, he will buy his very own race car too.<br />
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I am gearing up for 2 holiday shows in November. My inventory is starting to run out!!! And most of my projects need help from "The Boyd" and unfortunately, "The Boyd" has zero time to help the wifey right now.<br />
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Good News: The grocery store special ordered me my very own chocolate chip scones!<br />
You were not aware of the scone debacle?! Well . . . . there was one. And now I have my very own warehouse box of them. Mmmmmm . . . . should last me well into 2014.<br />
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The Old Man turned 55 this month. <br />
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For the end of dad's birthday celebration - we played Castle Smash. This game was dad's brainchild back when I was a kid. The grandchildren LOVE it. Blocks are divided up. soldiers are divided up and then you get so many "bombs". Yes. Morbid. You retreat to a corner of the room and then build your castles. Because the adults like to play also - we "team up" with the children. Oli was really into it. At one point he yelled: "HA! You didn't get any of our idiots!"<br />
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The weather is changing. Quickly. Our boat is no longer in the water which makes me sad.</div>
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I have to bundle up to go for a walk.<br />
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I hope you all are having a lovely October.</div>
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Bring on the November madness!!!</div>
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Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-55830003558334643152013-09-26T19:40:00.001-07:002013-09-26T19:41:28.118-07:00September.I try and set easily attainable goals. For example: My goal now for the blog is to post once per month. Considering it is September 26th . . . . I nearly failed. But seriously . . . ONE TIME PER MONTH??? Should be possible.<br />
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I like to be productive. I make lists nearly every day and I will even add entries of things I already did JUST so I can cross it off the list.<br />
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I have issues.<br />
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Lately I have been feeling quite frazzled. And I'm not a dazzling frazzled person . . . I am more of a short of breath, running to and fro and making lists, lists, lists.<br />
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And I MIGHT bite your head off.<br />
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So . . September . . . Let's See . . .<br />
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Boyd is in the throes of homework. And his new job. Fortunately he really likes working for the school district. Win!<br />
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Unfortunately he hates homework. Fail.<br />
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He has also been sick for approximately FOREVER. <br />
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I finally made him go to the doctor and she promptly gave him a shot for bronchitis and some medication. He is finally on the mend.<br />
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I sort of thought he was faking it since it was MY SALE WEEK AND ALL.<br />
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Yes. Lucky Day Sale Week. <br />
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It was glorious. I was panicking because I wasn't panicking enough. (See "issues" noted above)<br />
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The day was perfect. Slight breeze and about 73 degrees. Lovely.<br />
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My vendors outdid themselves with so many great items. My parents' house was packed full of items, the porch was overflowing and the furniture made its way into the yard and garden.<br />
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The shoppers arrived early and waited patiently for the rope to drop.<br />
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I had extra men on hand (when does this ever happen?!) and they hauled, lifted and loaded furniture. <br />
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It was lovely. I get so many warm fuzzies (despite the panic) during and after sale week. I am in awe of the creative talent of my vendors, I smile when I think of how people love to shop and its is music to my ears to hear friends talking to each other about how excited they are for this and that.<br />
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I love Lucky Day Sales because I believe you should be able to have a stylish, creative, unique home without having to shop at designer prices. It might possibly just me giving overly-expensive-stores "the finger" . . . but I LOVE the one-of-a-kind items that can be found. Such gems <br />
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I am now gearing up for a mini-Lucky Day Sale in Sioux Falls at Fringe Salon on October 5th! Repainting a few dressers, getting some new items ready and spreading the word to vendors that I could use some extra items to make it all complete. Its going to be really great.<br />
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My house is a disaster. It was clean for approximately 2 days. <br />
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Hamlin Chargers Football is going great. I love high school football. I'm not sure if it is the weather or the nostalgic flashbacks . . . but I love it.<br />
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Little Oli turned 5. When he arrived at the football game on his birthday, he zoned in on me and came to sit on my lap. I was pleasantly surprised since there was quite a bit of competition . . . . he then says: "So, where is my dangerous present?"<br />
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Gads. I love that kid. I had warned him months ago that my present was rather "dangerous" and that he would need to wear a helmet when I gave it to him. Granted . . . the gift was vintage rollerskates . . .which might not seem all that dangerous to you precious readers but trust me: The kid needs to wear a helmet.<br />
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I have approximately 24 spider bites.<br />
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Betsy and Lucy have been kicked out of the house. They peed on our bed.<br />
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3x.<br />
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I'm okay with giving second chances . . . but more than 3 . . . you are out.<br />
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I just heard Boyd mumble: "$T#SDFUi . . . . . I forgot about that project".<br />
Sounds like a long night.<br />
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On to October . . . . . . Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-19286468609992684562013-08-21T14:57:00.001-07:002013-08-21T14:57:43.724-07:00Back to School.<div style="text-align: center;">
GOOD HEAVENS it has been a long time since I have blogged. Let's see . . . . . <br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We have added a new member to our vehicle entourage. Meet Chester! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Things have been hectic around here. Little Oli stopped by earlier this month, walked into my house, looked around and asked: "Are your cleaners coming soon?" </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Yes. It was that bad that a 4 year old noticed. It's a good things he's cute.</span><br />
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Last weekend Boyd, I and Chester went to Rapid City for a mini-Lucky Day sale! It was a fantastic success and I look forward to do more of them! My relatives rock!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Boyd started teaching today. I'm so proud of him. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Mel and Lou are thriving. Betsy and Lucy are annoying. (They are so NEEDY!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">New Member Alert to our Zoo: While in Rapid City, we decided to adopt my cousin's loveable husky: Kona. She is a sweetheart and we are excited for her to come and live with us! Boyd just keeps shaking his head at me but I know he is pumped as well. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A few weeks ago we went kayaking: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">During all the crazy . . . . I’m trying to recognize the good around me. Whether its seeing a great sunset or beautiful cloud formations; taking my dogs for a walk and soaking up their pure adoration of me (no one loves me like my dog); eating dinner on the porch as many nights as possible and/or finding the time for evening kayaking with Boyd. Sometimes it is of utmost importance to stop and smell the roses. Or in my case . . .the cut wheat field near my house. Perfection.</span></div>
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Apparently Boyd and I are able to disagree on the most ridiculous of things. </div>
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Case in point: who is going to mow the lawn? </div>
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Mowing the lawn has long been a part of my existence. I used to get paid to mow my Grandma’s lawn in high school and I loved it. It was four hours of tanning and singing and cash at the end. Yes!</div>
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Fast forward to marriage. Boyd is very good at construction. So early on we decided that we would do fixer-uppers which meant I was incapable of many tasks EXCEPT for such delights as mowing the lawn.</div>
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Fast forward 12 years. I am still mowing the lawn.</div>
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But here is the thing: Boyd would LIKE to mow the lawn but I don’t let him. How backwards is that? </div>
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I guess I will figure this out today. </div>
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Boyd: (starting up my parents’ mower) Here! Let me get it started for you! You go and pick up the large tree branches that have fallen in the yard and drag them to the driveway and I will start mowing.</div>
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(30 minutes later I’m bleeding from tree scratches and sweating like a complete girl)</div>
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S: Go build the porch roof like you have been meaning to for the past 30 days!!!</div>
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I persisted and got my way. </div>
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And then I promptly drove over the electric fence wire (Lou’s boundary) that he had pointed out to me and said: "Don’t drive over this".</div>
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So. I walked back to the house and told on myself.</div>
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And then I went back to mowing only to get stuck.</div>
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So. I walked back to the house and told on myself again.</div>
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And then I went back to mowing only to have my dad show up and tell me that I’m running his mower to hard and it's an $80 belt.</div>
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So now I am push mowing the rest of the lawn which means . . . . . .</div>
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½ is tall grass. ½ is cut grass. And we still do not have a porch roof.</div>
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P.S. We have running water again. But then we got our test results back and apparently it is<i> extra special </i>with high Nitrates. *sigh* So. On to rural water hook up. No more fancy dreams of our very own well. </div>
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P.P.S. The Farmers Market got cancelled. Go complain to someone else. I'm booked.</div>
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Update: We now have our very own riding mower! It was a throwaway of my parents but it only took Boyd 60 hrs to get it working.<br />
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Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-50266809163320354712013-07-17T20:08:00.004-07:002013-07-17T20:08:51.440-07:00Party On.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We have a resident deer on our property and the other day I saw her with 2 fawns. They were beautiful - I was thoroughly delighted by this discovery and the very next day I went to buy a salt lick to keep them around. I asked where I would find one and they told me with admiration in their eyes: "over in the hunting section". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I found out that the cats at the farm are slowly dwindling. Apparently "Lucky" has not been seen for quite awhile (obviously did not live up to his namesake unless he is shacking up with a lovely feral female somewhere) and "Oreo" is also now missing. This leaves "Leo". Mom told me that Leo has been mean to the other cats (who are now missing) and so she took Leo "for a drive". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">What does that even mean?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Other than that: We are looking into moving a barn onto the property. We still do not have a porch roof. Our lawn still looks like crap. And the other day Lou, my beagle, finally found his life's goal: his very own bunny nest. This was extremely traumatic for all involved and led to much research on "how to save wild bunnies".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The 4th of July celebrations were intense. Boating, fireworks, reunions, etc. Without further ado, the rest of this post will be in pictures . . . . because . . . lazy . . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Skoglund Reunion: We like to celebrate family by splitting up into 4 teams and then pitting everyone against each other.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">There was also trap shooting, racing thru the trees, leap frog, knock-out, football toss, and speed-matching-nuts-and-bolts together. The only thing I am good at is spelling and for some reason, they never include this in the "amazing race". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I learned 2 things. (1) Boyd's team always wins; and (2) Should the Zombie Apocalypse ever happen . . . I'm in good hands with the Skoglund Sharpshooters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Cute as a button preggers lady.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">The 4th of July was WINDY. So we flew some kites. The novelty lasted about 5 minutes.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Miss Ellie in all her gangsta glory</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Enjoying the Farkleberry Parade with friends and Oli. :)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Oli won the 4 year old division in the pedal pull. He totally kicked the other kid's butt.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Scholarships here we come.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Brother2, Cooper and Jake. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">I took G and Oli to the Bryant Pool. Brought back so many memories. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Most prominent: My fear of the high dive. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Max, Lou and Mel. Max is Wendi and Tony's dog. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Mel and Lou love having friends over. :)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">A truck full of nephews.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">More goodness from Farkleberry. G exclaimed: We never get candy at our parades!"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Take notes Lame-Watertown-Parades.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Boyd and Lance - 5th place!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Dad actually got 1st place but I need to make a note that his teammate did the running AND the biking. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Apparently he wanted to win and thus just had dad help with the canoeing. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Sorry Dad! :)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">I cannot get enough of Caters and her cats. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Brother2 just turned 15!!
WHAT IN THE WORLD?! Boyd and I started dating when Brother2 was 2
months old so he's kind of our indicator of how long we have been
together. He's by far the best 2nd-youngest-brother a girl could ask for. Mom knew what she was doing by making me babysit as an 18
year old. The. Best. Birth. Control. Ever.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It must still be working. :)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guns are great at any age.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Party On Y'all. Hope your July has treated you wonderfully.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For the love . . . I don't even like this pic of me but frankly it is all I have to work with.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Fail.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span>Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-87705933692529705662013-06-26T20:37:00.001-07:002013-06-26T20:37:34.963-07:00The Warrior.<div style="text-align: center;">
A friend recently sent me a quote that she had gotten from a client:</div>
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<i>"Wake up your d*mn warrior spirit, because its in the there, strap your balls back on and go take charge of your life!"</i></div>
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Completely inspirational. It quite possibly might get taped to my bathroom mirror.</div>
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The water pump went out again last night and what I kept telling myself was: "You are a warrior. Do not give in to your pansy-self and take it out on Boyd."</div>
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And I didn’t. He dodged a bullet because of that quote. I can’t promise it will work the next time around though so . . . . Honey. For the love of God. GET THE FREAKING WATER ISSUE FIGURED OUT.</div>
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However, he did not dodge a paintball bullet that hit him straight in the throat last Sunday. Yes. Hit in the throat - by a 7<sup>th</sup> grader. :)</div>
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We went to Minneapolis last weekend to visit friends and for me to put some items on Natalie and Becca’s sale. It was so great to see some of my Minnesota friends AND to sell some stuff! And the best news yet: One of our neighbors in White Bear Lake has a retro van that she is willing to sell to us! Its in great condition and has 70's goodness throughout. It is so ugly that it is beautiful. Honestly . . it’s the storage space that has me drooling. ALL THAT ROOM and it is protected! No tarps or straps needed! Must. Buy. Now. Hopefully this lovely beast will be sitting in our yard soon with all of our other crap. If she is lucky, she will be placed by one of the bathtubs that are still in the yard. Boyd!!!!!!!!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and Natalie. <br />
She is the one who jumped in with me for Front Porch Finds back in 2005. <br />
We've been furniture-crazed ever since.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Natalie and Becca setting up for their "Roots of Wings" Boutique Sale.</td></tr>
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Guess who got a job?! Boyd will be the Ag Instructor at Hamlin this fall. Granted, its only 1/8 time of a full teaching job but its perfect while he continues with his classes. He’s excited. I’m excited. Ra Ra Ra.</div>
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Speaking of jobs. I am now a trunk keeper for Matilda Jane Clothing. I’m nervous. Overwhelmed. Excited. Check them out at: <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/"><u><span style="color: blue;">www.matildajaneclothing.com</span></u></a></div>
. If anyone ever wants to do a show, shoot me a message. Its actually not that bad. No weird guilt trips or peer pressure or awkward demonstrations. I just set up the clothes, you and your friends and their little girls try stuff on, chat and eat snacks. What’s not to love? I can do this. I am a warrior. :)
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A big storm came thru the area last weekend. So many trees uprooted, a few buildings are down, etc. We are so thankful that our house was still standing when we got back from Minnesota. 80-100 mph winds are no joke. Boyd and Dad have been cutting wood like crazy in the area. It puts a halt on the porch roof but I know its just a matter of time until we need wood for the furnace. (I know. Debbie Downer. No talk of winter during the summer!)</div>
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My friend Stacey and I drove around Lake Norden and surveyed the damage. And then we made her children take pictures. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boys checking out what is underneath a tree</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gah. Such cute cowboy boots!</td></tr>
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Independence Day is just around the corner. I won’t mention that this means the summer is ½ over because that is just mean. :) I hope you all have a wonderful time with friends and family or by yourself if that is what you prefer. No judging from Ms. Introvert over here! </div>
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Here are a few pics of June:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Book Club on the Lake.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Caters LOVES my cats</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Betsy and Lucy are getting bigger. And Lazier.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One Handsome Chunk of Love and 3 great nephews out fishing.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Randy took Dad and Brother 2 out fishing. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes. We put them to work. <br />
But G is learning a valuable lesson in the proper way to carry unwieldy large beams.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gads. I love this kid. I might not have many toys but I have an awesome supply of spray paint.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The porch! Some day this will be done!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sister2 and Baby Ellie! First boat ride!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sometimes I need a reminder that God is here. Right here.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love my home. I love South Dakota. And I can't get enough of the sunsets.</td></tr>
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SabrinaSabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-76775900748037341122013-06-11T20:11:00.001-07:002013-06-11T20:11:19.803-07:00Guess Who Was in the Paper?!<div style="text-align: center;">
I have been asked several times about the water situation and so I thought I should let everyone know via the internet: It is fixed!!!</div>
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Thank you all for your concern about our personal hygiene.</div>
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Gosh. That seems so long ago that I didn’t have water.</div>
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My new complaint (because it wouldn’t be MY blog without a complaint) is that I have a bird family living in my attic. My first thought when I heard the little chirps was: "Ahhh . .that is so sweet." But now it sounds like the Mama Bird quite possibly hatched 20 Baby Birds and they do not sound quite so sweet at 5:30 a.m. when apparently they are excited to have breakfast.</div>
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Boyd and I took a quick impromptu trip to Rapid City last weekend. It was nice to see the sunshine. And I also got to say hi to the one person I know who keeps up on my blog- Hi Bob! :)</div>
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Lake Norden is getting a farmer’s market starting in late July! Originally, I had just ran the idea by the city via email only to find out later that it was printed in the paper that I was organizing said event. So . . . I am now in charge of the farmer’s market. ;)</div>
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One must love small town newspapers. It brought back my horrified memory of when I had my first "boyfriend" and all of the sudden I was in the paper for "visiting his grandmother in Hazel"</div>
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Fortunately for the too-soon-approaching-farmers-market, I have tricked my friend Audrey into helping me. Whew! I can now forge ahead with confidence. </div>
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Do you bake, make or grow anything? Let me know if you want to participate. </div>
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No marijuana plants allowed. I know, I know. Rules Schmules.</div>
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We have our front porch moving along and our our boat lift in. But no dock. NOT THAT I’m complaining about that. After all - we have a boat! And its in the water! And it works!</div>
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Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-89409840606836515212013-06-04T06:22:00.000-07:002013-06-04T07:31:58.093-07:00Day 3<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New;">We are on Day 3 of no running water.</span><br />
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I wish I could report that I’m finding this challenge stimulating and character building.<br />
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The only thing I DO know is that I am losing my mind.<br />
And the dirty dishes keep piling up.<br />
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This morning I got all the way to the McD’s drive-thru to order my iced coffee only to realize I forgot my purse at home.<br />
Fortunately its another cloudy chilly day to help boost my spirits since my coffee apparently isn't going to show. <br />
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*** The photographer just walked in the office. Apparently I forgot about the firm pictures being taken today.<br />
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Fan-freaking-tastic.</div>
Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-25268969520057419662013-06-03T13:17:00.000-07:002013-06-03T13:17:18.514-07:00Auctions and Water<div style="text-align: center;">
Boyd and I went to a huge auction this weekend. WIN.</div>
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It was exhausting. We filled a truck, the Jeep and a flatbed trailer. AND I still have to go back and get the rest of the stuff. So great for future sales but hard to figure out where to put it all. Fortunately a friend is letting us use his semi trailer to store things in (thanks Randy!). And fortunately mom and dad were okay with letting it sit in their yard (thanks mom and dad!).</div>
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Trust me. It looks very classy in their yard . . . just doesn't look the greatest in mine. :)</div>
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This was the first time I had Boyd along the entire day. And since the auction was huge they had 3 different auctioneers going so I sent him with his very own number to find some great buys. </div>
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He bought . . . an overpriced trunk. FAIL. </div>
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And most everything else I threw in the dumpster. </div>
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I ran into Audrey (high school friend) at the auction. We had a blast.</div>
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Sister2 texted me this weekend about coming over with Baby Ellie. She asked if we now have drinkable water (this has been an ongoing issue and the answer is NO.) from the tap. I texted back with: "Ironically . . we have NO water at the moment."</div>
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And now I just got a text from Boyd saying the pump will not be fixed for 1-2 days.</div>
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Sabrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342419471259793709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860440368682049101.post-82980533210008574132013-05-30T18:01:00.000-07:002013-05-30T18:01:47.283-07:00May May May.<div style="text-align: center;">
I can’t even begin to explain how busy the month of May has been! It has been a whirlwind of insanity.</div>
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The sale went awesome. Cora Prouty had contacted me about using their new empty building on their property and I said . .. "Um YES!" We had our largest sale total ever which was encouraging. It never fails that the week of the sale I start to have doubts and worries of: <i>"This is dumb. What if no one shows? Why do I do this to myself? You can’t pull this off" </i>And to be honest . . . I don’t think I could pull it off by myself. I made a few frantic phone calls to some friends who had offered to help me out should I ever need them - they arrived and after they left I could breathe again. </div>
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Thank you Stacey and Kim! </div>
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My friend Natalie from the Cities was a vendor and she would remark on how helpful all the men were . . and they all have trucks! And why is no one bothering you about delivering their purchases?! Because dear friend. . . . you can’t live in Dakota without your very own truck. </div>
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So thank you South Dakota. I felt the love and it was nice.</div>
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Boyd has started his classes. I find it disconcerting when he is doing "homework". It looks so . . . . . lazy and I want to kick him out of the house to fix something. But I KNOW he has to do his reading and reports and blah blah blah. I have told him he will have to be patient with me. :) </div>
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And it might help if he washed the dishes every once in awhile.</div>
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He did start working on the front porch. Yes!</div>
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It has been a rainy month. The silver lining is that our new grass is really coming along. But I’d really like some consistent sunshine soon. I’m a difficult woman to please. </div>
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I think God has just thrown up his hands in frustration.</div>
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I turned 33 this month (uffda). I normally make a big to-do about my birthday but I was just too busy and tired to even care this year. I pretty much told my family to LEAVE ME ALONE. If you want to do something nice just drop off a cake and leave - assuming it is a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting - otherwise don’t even bother. I may have been a teensy bit hormonal on birthday week. </div>
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Poor me. Poor Family. Poor Boyd.</div>
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One gift I got that was extra special was 2 kittens from Sister2! I named them Lucy and Betsy although I almost switched it to Stinky and Squeaky. They are wild women but I love them so. And then they peed on my curtains. *sigh*</div>
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We headed to Sioux Falls for Nephew Cooper’s birthday party. The big man turned 4. He is so full of energy that I have no idea how Brother1 and Erin keep up with him. He’s into super heros right now (and so am I) and beat us all in the game of "save the presents". </div>
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We managed to get a flat tire on the way to Sioux Falls but fortunately I travel with my very own superhero: Iron Man (i.e. Boyd). Had he not been along, I would have had to use my superhero power which is: Damsel in Distress. This is not always a useful power - especially in the hardy Midwest.</div>
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We got our boat out for its maiden voyage. It has a grill which is a fun addition. We had a few glitches but all-in-all worked great. Hotdogs and smores on the water are tough to beat. </div>
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Now to get a dock in . . . . </div>
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If only Boyd would stop messing around with homework . . . .</div>
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Last night Boyd wanted to go kayaking. I thought that was sweet until we put the boats in the crick and I realized that I was now being hunted by overly huge carp. It felt like a really bad movie. And I screamed a lot and felt like a dumb girl.</div>
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Not a fan.</div>
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I’m not sure what this summer holds. I plan on doing a sale with my friend Natalie in Minnesota. I imagine we will head to the Black Hills at some point. Other than that . . . hoping to spend a lot of time outdoors enjoying the Midwest summer. This will also include pulling ticks and spraying myself in mosquito spray all summer long . . .but . . . who’s complaining?! </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hello. It’s the last day of April. And there is a chance of snow this weekend. Say what?! *sigh*</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I subbed at the school for the first time ever this week. I was scared to death. But the children did not bite me and we all got along just fine. I made sure to wear sparkly pink shoes to win the 4th grade girls over and when the kids asked if they could read outside, I said (in so many words) "YES! Let’s get out of here!" From them on, we were fast friends. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Boyd has been subbing up a storm at the high school. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I ask how his day goes and its always "Great!" </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It appears he is heading in the right direction for career choice so that is a relief.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My sale is NEARLY here. Which means I am now jittery, slightly irrational, a titch jumpy and I run around in circles with my hands in the air. It’s a fun time for all.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have 2 weeks to get my butt in gear. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 weeks?!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Let’s see . .. Book Club was this week and as always . . . lovely. Such a great group of women. I pretty much just eat and laugh for 2 hours - perfect therapy.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Matilda Jane party is tomorrow</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> night. Come on out if you want to shop comfy cute clothing or just to hang out - either way is cool - - Sister1 is hosting for me and Sister2 and mom are helping! Thank God for sisters (and moms!) :) Email me for directions. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Last weekend Sister1 and the boys were around. It felt so good to be out of hibernation. Whenever I get overwhelmed by the state of my house construction, I step outside and breathe in the fresh air. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sister1 and O on the railroad tracks heading down to check out the creek.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brother2, G and O. It is impossible to keep them out of the water.</td></tr>
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