May 28, 2013

School’s (Almost) Out

May 28, 2013 By

In our area, school usually doesn't wrap up until the Thursday of the first week of June. Due to the way the calendar fell this year, however, the kids went back to school this morning for their last … [Continue reading...]

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May 27, 2013

Six: The Years Are Going By Too Quickly

May 27, 2013 By
Mira at 11mo old - always serious

Today, Mira woke up to greet her first day as a six year old. I may have cried a little. It doesn't seem possible that my youngest daughter is turning six. That six years ago I went through … [Continue reading...]

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May 24, 2013

Cedar Point Never Gets Old

May 24, 2013 By
Cedar Point rider wristband

There are some places we can visit over and over and still feel like it's new and exciting every single time. Cedar Point is definitely one of those places. We made the trip to Sandusky last weekend … [Continue reading...]

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May 21, 2013

I’m Kicking My Soda Habit!

May 21, 2013 By
Crushed Diet Coke can

You may remember at the start of April that I made a decision to begin eating healthier. Less processed junk, more whole foods, etc. One of the goals I had was to stop drinking soda. I can't even … [Continue reading...]

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May 16, 2013

Being Rich And Entitled Is Not A Disability At Disney

May 16, 2013 By
Disney Guest Assistance Card

When we visited Disney World in February, I worried how Cordy would react to the crowds and the lines. She doesn't like crowds, and she likes waiting in lines even less, especially when those lines … [Continue reading...]

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May 14, 2013

Green-like Thumb

May 14, 2013 By
No weeds or dead leaves, but not pretty.

When we bought our house, I was so excited about having our own yard. There were fantastic ideas in my head of beautiful landscaping and a garden in the backyard full of fresh herbs and veggies and a … [Continue reading...]

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May 12, 2013

Happy Mother’s Day!

May 12, 2013 By
Skylanders are totally cool for Mother's Day, right?

How was your Mother's Day? Mine started out far too early with the chirp of a smoke detector at 4:30am. At first I was dreaming and heard it in the dream. Once I realized that it was impossible for my … [Continue reading...]

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