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It’s amazing how three kids can grow up in the same house, with the same parents, and be completely different. I know there is psychology in birth order, but the differences are always entertaining. Continue reading
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So this post is about our renovation project on the exterior of our home. It’s lengthy, probably long winded, annoyingly upbeat, sprinkled with pithy remarks and a quirky sense of humor, filled with strange stories, and oodles of pictures. When … Continue reading
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We’re no Chip and JoAnna. And I’m not crazy about modern day farm decor. But I did watch a ridiculous amount of their show on HGTVto get inspiration and ideas about how I wanted to use my “space”. We are 3/4ths of the way complete with our kitchen renovation and when that cold weather rolls in, I’m looking forward to finishing it!!! Continue reading
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“And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack…living in another part of the world…with a beautiful wife…living in a beautiful house…how do I work this thing…what is this large automobile…where does that highway go to…same as it ever was” truer words were never spoken. Or in this case sung. Relating my life to one of my all time favorite songs by the Talking Heads in the blog today. And fighting with Wordpress on getting my blog URL back!!! Practicing my breathing today folks and doing some therapeutic writing. Continue reading
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We are hold-up in our house. For us wanderers, it is extremely difficult to stay in one place for an extended amount of time. Our kids are back in school by the way. I pushed for them to go back … Continue reading
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Morning contemplations: It was on a Scorching day early morning in July of 2004. I recall myself sitting on my lifeguarding post at Dolly Splash Country when the lead guard asked me (from across the wavepool) what I wanted for … Continue reading
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We choose to live life in a “no holds barred” philosophy in our house. That includes but is not limited to all things concerning safety and physical activities. I Aim for moderation but, it never ends up that way. It’s just not our style. Continue reading
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I was looking forward to a peaceful morning of warm coffee and reflection. But the steroid glow of my Christmas tree lights had different plans. Continue reading
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Winter came early this year. Just as the weather was turning cold and all the beautiful leaves in their high definition color had fallen leaving naked branches exposed for everyone to see, I started to yearn for those elegant palm trees in our old backyard of Florida. And then it snowed. Continue reading
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Bringing home new puppies doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. And amazingly enough, it’s been quite nice for us. Continue reading
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My lovely innocent children are at it agin. Pushing their mother to the brink of insanity. Teetering on the edge, you never know what that last little push will be. Lucky for me, I narrowly escaped a craptastic day. Continue reading
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To nap or not to nap…that is the question. At least yesterday it was the question. forehead wrinkles, deep pores, and saggy skin oh my…yes I’m pulling out all the cliches for this one! Continue reading
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The trenches of parenthood can sometimes seem daunting and alone. But sometimes just putting it out there, makes all the difference. Continue reading
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I had no idea Roosevelt, Allergies and Frugs could all be thrown together and still make sense. But it totally does. Continue reading
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We said we’d be on the road for 3 maybe 5 years, if the kids would allow it. They weren’t having it. So we found ourselves a little red house on a quarter acre in the city and we are trying to get used to stationary life again. Continue reading
Trips to the grocery store with the our clan always seem to elicit an array of interesting faces from patrons: sad faces, annoyed faces, concerned faces, contorted faces due to rubber necking, happy to see us faces (although those are far and few between), and scared faces. We probably see the latter most often. Hey, it’s what we’re here for. Most likely it makes them feel great about their lives, their not as “crazy” as they previously thought. Or the more unlikely “Gosh, I should have more kids so I can look the way that Mom looks…so disheveled…but those kids look super happy”. Continue reading
I woke up to the vibration of our behemoth vehicle thundering down an unfinished gravel road. I wasn’t sure where we were geographically. Physically I realized I was crammed into Cecilia’s bunk. Abby’s analogy homework pops into my mind in … Continue reading
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My favorite word to date, is without a doubt “mommy”. When I hear that name come out of my children’s mouths, most of the time, it makes my heart swell. I have to add two more words to that list…brace yourselves… Continue reading
Cecilia Rae It took me forty years to make it to Alaska and just a few weeks ago we celebrated Cecilia’s 6th birthday in Fairbanks. For her birthday we took her to the kid friendly Pioneer Park in Fairbanks. We … Continue reading
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A six-day stop over in Fairbanks to get our ducks in a row, celebrate Cecilia’s 6th birthday, and aquamanning for the first time since pregnancy. Our time in Fairbanks proves to be an important part of our journey. Continue reading
1,390 miles 14 hours per day For 96 hours (a total of 4 days in case your like me and suck at math) On Highway 2 That’s right friends we made it A L A S K A The final … Continue reading
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4 am ramblings…or are they? You never know, they say “true genius”…I don’t know what they say. I’ve been up since 4 am, that’s what this post is about…what goes on in my mind at that ungodly hour. Continue reading
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Ebb and Flow…I’m so ebbing right now, it’s not even funny. Ok, maybe it’s a little funny. Continue reading
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If you were to visit us in our RV, I would most likely direct your attention to my most recent nemesis: the wall behind my kitchen sink. The wall only goes halfway up to the back. AND because this post … Continue reading
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I have done a lot of “soul searching” and have come to the conclusion, almost every stupid decision made by me, can be traced back to Kerosene. So glad it’s Kerosene rather than something serious, like “poor judgement”. Whew. I solved that case pretty quick! Continue reading
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I was the youngest in my sibling line-up and always thought being in the middle would have been super awesome. I might be living vicariously through my middle child, but I am certainly aware of her ‘freedoms’ and maybe a little jealous too! Continue reading
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Taking the kids out to eat is always interesting…”What will happen this time?” we often wonder. It’s always something. Continue reading
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There are so many great blogs out there related to travel. Blogs about food, full-time RV life, historical landmarks in each city, state parks across the US, …etc. Some blogs give you insight on the best RV parks/cities for families … Continue reading
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So, yesterday morning (Saturday) I was so moved by the sun’s steroid rays’ blasting through our bedroom window, I wrote a 1500 word blog on my phone in record time. As always, when I write a blog via my phone, I … Continue reading
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Remembering the trials and tribulations of our dramatic beach excursions. Continue reading
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…And we’re back at a beach. The place where we feel most at home. So much so, that we practically bring our home! Continue reading
Monday always finds a way to rear its ugly head. Continue reading
A sensitive and jovial story on my addiction to chewing gum and sticking things in my ear. Continue reading
Most Septuagenarians are pleasant. My mom is part of this demographic. She is amazing. Her friends are amazing. I generally love the Septuagenarians. Sadly, there are exceptions. Continue reading
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Winning the lotto means different things for different people. To me, at this time in my life, it’s so much more than monetary winnings. Continue reading
I am over the desert…and it totally sucks have to be on someone else’s schedule, but I have to put on my big girl panties…we might be here for a while. Continue reading
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Toddlers are strong willed little people, but sweet Cecilia takes the term “strong willed” to a whole new level. Continue reading
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In the wee hours of Monday, January 16th, we were all slowly waking up in our new existence. For the next week we are camping out just south of Tucson. We finally moved from paradise. It was time. We were ready. … Continue reading
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I don’t know if you are lucky enough to have boobs which smell like marshmallows, but I am. At least that’s what Phoebe tells me. Continue reading
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I’ve always been fascinated with the world of secret agents. Often times, I have to run my own covert ops and really believe I would have made a pretty good secret agent. Continue reading
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Recounting how close we came to the edge of an absolute toy disaster this afternoon. Continue reading
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A recipe for enjoying your time in Vegas with kids and of course a little tidbit on what NOT TO DO. And of course, how to successfully bribe children. Continue reading
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…And the holiday’s are upon us. The magical day is rapidly approaching. Let the stress begin! Continue reading
Always looking for the next thing to capture my attention. The next project. The next goal. I never stop wondering what’s around the corner. Continue reading
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Sometimes the most mundane things become miraculous things…when it’s a Friday!! Continue reading
Thanksgiving went off without a hitch…unless your talking about our tv remote…there were some hitches with that one. Continue reading
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Craptastic days make great stories for parties! Don’t discount them. They are invaluable for their ability of making someone laugh. Always remember your craptastic days. Continue reading
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If you can’t find anyone to go to the bookstore with you, we need to meet. I will always go to the bookstore with you. I will be there at the bookstore eagerly standing by ready to show my support…just let me finish browsing first. Continue reading
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Just when we think we are unlucky when it comes to finding campsites on the west coast, we hit the mother load! If there is anything to take away from this post, it is to ALWAYS call!!! Continue reading
