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The Sunday Somethings, 19jan14 and 12jan14
Something that makes me happy: I had fun watching Maddie and Daddy playing Mario 3D Worlds together. Maddie’s doing pretty well! Something I’m thinking: I’m thinking I better get started on Cullen’s...
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Happy 4th birthday, sweet boy!
It’s time for another letter to Cullen, just a tad late this time. Happy 4th birthday to my sweet, sweet boy! Dear Cullen, Today you are FOUR years old, my sweet boy! We celebrated with cupcakes in...
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The Sunday Somethings, 26jan14 and 02feb14
Something that makes me happy: Seeing the kids play in the snow (but I’m not so excited about making up snow days!). Something I’m thinking: I’m thinking usually this time of year isn’t too busy, but...
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The Sunday Somethings, 16feb14 and 09feb14
Something that makes me happy: A weekend of playing games! I wasn’t sure how the weekend was going to work with the logistics of the kids, but Gabe and I both were able to play quality games last...
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The Sunday Somethings, 02mar14 and 23feb14
Something that makes me happy: A wonderful vacation with my family! Something I’m thinking: We are thinking about when we can go on another Disney cruise. Something I’m hoping: I’m hoping that we can...
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The Sunday Somethings, 30mar14
Something that makes me happy: Our family is happy that Kentucky is in the Elite 8! Now I hope that they can win this evening! Something I’m thinking: I’m thinking about the blog posts that I’m writing...
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The Sunday Somethings, 06apr14
Something that makes me happy: A good visit with family! Something I’m thinking: I’m thinking I’m also happy about a great year of fundraising! It’s amazing to see all the support from family and...
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The Sunday Somethings, 20apr14 and 13apr14
Something that makes me happy: We had a wonderful visit from Gabe’s family this weekend. Something I’m thinking: I’m thinking about all the pictures that I need to sort from the last few months. I’m...
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The Sunday Somethings, 22jun14
Something that makes me happy: I took the kids to Krispy Kreme for their first experience with “hot now” doughnuts. They had so much fun viewing the conveyor belt and eating fresh donuts! They were...
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The Sunday Somethings, 20jul14
Something that makes me happy: First grade is starting out well for Maddie! Something I’m thinking: Well, the good news is that I’m writing this on an actual Sunday! The bad news is that I haven’t done...
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Cullen is 4.5!
It’s time for Cullen’s next letter…he turned 4 and a half on July 22nd. Dear Cullen, Today, you are four and a HALF. I do feel like you’re growing up fast, but at the same time I feel like you should...
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The Sunday Somethings, 03aug14
Something that makes me happy: Time spent with good friends! Something happening around the house: We are sad to see old neighbors leave, but we are excited to meet our new neighbors! Something I’m...
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The Sunday Somethings, 21sep14
Something that makes me happy: That Board Gaming Thing. I think this was the best year yet…plus it didn’t hurt that we had an extra day of games and friends. I love seeing so many wonderful people that...
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The Sunday Somethings, 12oct14
Something that makes me happy: Fall! We didn’t have the best weather, but we did one of my favorite fall activities with the kids today – the pumpkin patch. I’m thinking about doing another pumpkin...
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The Sunday Somethings, 16nov14
Something that makes me happy: Crafty days with Paula and Michelle! Yesterday, I got started on our Disney scrapbook and did some sewing. Something I’m thinking: I’m thinking about Christmas! Something...
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Something I’m thinking: If I don’t write this thing now, I’ll never be able to catch up with the things the kids are doing. Something happening around the house: The cleaners are coming tomorrow for...
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The Sunday Somethings, 06oct13
Something that makes me happy: Hallmark ornaments. I went and picked out the special ones for this year for our family today. I love that every ornament on our tree has meaning. The only problem is...
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The Sunday Somethings, 10nov13
Something that makes me happy: It was several weeks ago now, but I love our anniversary tradition of going to a fancy restaurant that neither of us have experienced. I also love that we have a photo...
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The Sunday Somethings, 22dec13
Something that makes me happy: Pretty sure that the answer is about the same every year around this time: I love Christmas! Oh, but I also want to say that I love my new card holders. This is the first...
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The Sunday Somethings, 29dec13 and 05jan14
Something that makes me happy: Group photos for events and vacations. I always regret it a little when I don’t make everyone pose for a group photo! I love having them later. Something I’m thinking: I...
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The Sunday Somethings, 23sep12
Something that makes me happy: I am happy to get to sleep in this weekend, thanks to a hubby who would rather watch his afternoon football game in peace than sleep in. Something I’m thinking: I am...
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That Board Gaming Thing 2012
This may be my best TBGT year yet. We took vacation for Thursday and Friday and played games while the kids were in daycare, plus Kristin babysat for us at our house overnight on Friday. That worked...
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Maddie is 4.5!
I can’t believe that Maddie is four and a half (or was on August 20th!). Time for another letter to Maddie! Dear Maddie, Today you are four and a half, and I’m sure you will be proud to tell everyone...
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The Sunday Somethings, 14oct12 and 21oct12
Something that makes me happy: Disney World! Getting home makes me happy, too. Something I’m thinking: I’m thinking about all the fun and exciting things we did on our trip. I can’t believe that it is...
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Something that makes me happy: Pajama days. We finally got one today. Something I’m hoping: I hope to get some Disney posts written this week. I did finally get the photopass CD, but I haven’t had a...
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The Sunday Somethings, 25nov12
Something that makes me happy: Our Christmas tree is up and decorated! Yay!!! Something I’m thinking: We had a wonderful visit with Gabe’s family. Something I’m hoping: I have a few more Disney posts...
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Something that makes me happy: The kids have been playing together so nicely today. We have a lot of trouble with bedtime, so we were seeing how Cullen would do without a nap. He didn’t seem to notice....
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The Sunday Somethings, 09dec12
Something that makes me happy: Making treats with the kids. Today, we made goodies for the teachers. Something happening around the house: We had a giant fort constructed in the living room for most of...
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The Sunday Somethings, 16dec12
Something that makes me happy: It’s almost time for Christmas! No, I’m not quite ready, but I’m almost ready enough! Something I’m thinking: I can’t stop thinking about the horrible events at Sandy...
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The Sunday Somethings, 23dec12
Something that makes me happy: Christmas traditions! I can’t believe it’s already Christmas Eve. We had a great time visiting with family and friends so far and have fun gatherings yet to come....
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The Sunday Somethings, 30dec12
Something that makes me happy: Naps and pajama days. Happy new year for us! Something I’m thinking: I didn’t feel like writing this for the past couple of days. Our break hasn’t been very restful, but...
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The Sunday Somethings, 20jan13
Something that makes me happy: The tradition that we started last year of having a “special day” for the kids near their birthdays. Today was Cullen Special Day! We had a wonderful time as a family...
View ArticleBest of 2012
Now that we’re well into 2013, it’s time to reflect on 2012, right? It’s a challenge to even remember last week much less all of last year, but I’m going to give it a try… Best Restaurant: Considering...
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The Sunday Somethings, 03feb13
Something that makes me happy: The kids had a great time at their joint Lego-themed party. I was glad that my hard work paid off and that they were excited about my efforts. Maddie told me that the...
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The Sunday Somethings, 11feb13
Something that makes me happy: We’re getting a new mattress this week! I hope that we like it, as we have hated our current one for 6 years. Oh, and I finished our taxes. Woohoo! Something I’m...
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The Sunday Somethings, 03mar13 and 10mar13
Something that makes me happy: Weekends filled with near perfect weather! We had a lot of fun playing outside. Something I’m thinking: I just didn’t get my act together to write one last week, so here...
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The Sunday Somethings, 17mar13 and 24mar13
Something I’m thinking: I’m thinking that I could have slept the whole day yesterday, and I think I’d still feel tired. I’m still recovering from the solo parenting weekend (almost a week ago now)....
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The Sunday Somethings, 14apr13
Something that makes me happy: I can’t believe the support that we had this week leading up to the walk. We raised over $4,000 this week to bring our total to almost $5,500. Something I’m thinking:...
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The Sunday Somethings, 21apr13
Something I’m thinking: What? It’s already April 21st? Man, time is flying! Something happening around the house: I tried to flood our “water closet” in the master bath. I guess I truly wanted it to...
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Happy (belated) 5th Birthday, Maddie!
Wow, Maddie is 5 years old. Five seems like a big deal to me. Why does it seem SO much more than 4? I guess I’m thinking about how she will be starting kindergarten and gaining more and more...
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The Sunday Somethings, 16jun13
Something that makes me happy: I’m glad that I decided to go to WWDC this year (and even managed to get a ticket). This was my first work trip in more than 12 years! I am not sure why it took me so...
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The Sunday Somethings, 23jun13
Something that makes me happy: We had this month’s kid book club this morning. Of course, it’s too bad Maddie missed it since she was in trouble. Cullen had a great time in her place. Something I’m...
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The Sunday Somethings, 30jun13
Something that makes me happy: We have been getting a lot of use out of the Roku box lately, especially in combination with amazon prime free streaming movies and shows. Something I’m thinking: I’m...
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The Sunday Somethings, 07jul13
Something that makes me happy: I got to play two good quality games at yesterday’s games night! Something I’m thinking: Staying up too late and eating too much junk food may have been the root cause of...
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The Sunday Somethings, 14jul13
Something that makes me happy: Maddie and I have been working on putting together the Lego R2-D2. It’s quite a project! Something I’m thinking: It’s hard to believe that Maddie is actually in...
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The Sunday Somethings, 21jul13
Something that makes me happy: We had a nice visit from Gabe’s parents this weekend! Something I’m thinking: I guess I need to start writing Cullen’s next letter – he will be 3.5 tomorrow! Something...
View ArticleThe Sunday Somethings, 27jul13 and 04aug13
Something that makes me happy: Maddie’s first homework assignment was to do two scrapbook pages about her family. I’m so proud of her work! Something happening around the house: We were supposed to...
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