Enter to win here.
My fingers are crossed that I win so you can come over and play :)
I know what you want for Christmas.....
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A Wii and Wii Fit.... for free!!!
Enter to win here.
My fingers are crossed that I win so you can come over and play :)
Enter to win here.
My fingers are crossed that I win so you can come over and play :)
Happy Birthday Josh!!
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The best big brother a girl could ask for :) LOVE YOU!
Pretty sure AB will soon be saying "The best daddy a girl could ask for" :)
4th
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I took Todd to DC for the 4th this year. I really wanted him to experience 'the mall' and all it's craziness. Plus I think DC fireworks are the best! This was also the first time the 'grandkids' were invited to accompany us to Fairfax :)
Look who is spoiled! Someone spread a sheet on the couch so they'd be comfy since they didn't have their 'chair'.
My boys :)
We actually didn't make it into DC for the show - but we did have sweet seats at Bolling AFB. It was kinda nice not to have the crowds - but next year we plan to 'do it up' all day on the mall :) To include the Metro crowds so T can have the full experience!
You can see the Capitol across the river.
Photo by mom :)
Look who is spoiled! Someone spread a sheet on the couch so they'd be comfy since they didn't have their 'chair'.
My boys :)
We actually didn't make it into DC for the show - but we did have sweet seats at Bolling AFB. It was kinda nice not to have the crowds - but next year we plan to 'do it up' all day on the mall :) To include the Metro crowds so T can have the full experience!You can see the Capitol across the river.
Photo by mom :)
Pop Quiz - Answer.
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I was.... in my grandparents basement in WI.
The whole family traveled to WI to spend time with my grandma and some extended family, and to celebrate the life of my grandpa who passed away in June. It had been 6.5 years since my last visit to WI and it was sooo good to be there! I have LOVED my grandparents house since I was a little girl - I remember when I was still in the single digits begging my grandma to leave the house to me in their will :) They built the house themselves over 50 years ago. My grandfather was an engineer and put his skills to use in the house. His set up is so extreme that even by today's standards it's 'overkill'. There are many parts of that house that are so uniquely 'Douglas' - it always makes me smile :)
He set all this up...
...to run a one story house (w/ full basement). 3 BR. 2 Bath.
Here's one set of kitchen light switches. On the wall in the breakfast nook heading to the dining room. Yes - you have 12 switches to choose from. Yes the switch plates are wallpapered to match. Yes the wall paper design is lined up exactly :) This is common throughout the house. Most places have 1 light switch, maybe 2 - at their house the minimum is 5 :)
My favorite feature has always been the glass blocks between the garage and the (enclosed) porch. LOVE THEM :)
Additional quirkiness - their electricity rate in the evenings and on the weekends is WAY cheaper. Something they set up years ago - and for some reason the electric company hasn't changed. To mesh with this the water heater is set to only heat from 7pm - 7am. So you better be careful when you shower :) The place is special in many ways :) Plus... so many memories in that house and surrounding our many road trips to WI as kids!
Check out these awesome lamps....
In the dining room:
These are both in the basement:
This is my favorite! In the living room:
My 88 year old grandma - still mowing her own lawn! She's pretty awesome.
The Grandkids.
A sweet kiss from Great Grand Daughter AB.
It was a fun trip. It was great to introduce Todd to my Grandma - and WI :) We ate Kopps Frozen Custard 3 of the 4 nights we were there. Of course I missed my dad :) He was there in so many ways though.
(More pictures to come of our trip to the zoo. Someday)
(I promise - no more two part blogs!)
The whole family traveled to WI to spend time with my grandma and some extended family, and to celebrate the life of my grandpa who passed away in June. It had been 6.5 years since my last visit to WI and it was sooo good to be there! I have LOVED my grandparents house since I was a little girl - I remember when I was still in the single digits begging my grandma to leave the house to me in their will :) They built the house themselves over 50 years ago. My grandfather was an engineer and put his skills to use in the house. His set up is so extreme that even by today's standards it's 'overkill'. There are many parts of that house that are so uniquely 'Douglas' - it always makes me smile :)He set all this up...
...to run a one story house (w/ full basement). 3 BR. 2 Bath.
Here's one set of kitchen light switches. On the wall in the breakfast nook heading to the dining room. Yes - you have 12 switches to choose from. Yes the switch plates are wallpapered to match. Yes the wall paper design is lined up exactly :) This is common throughout the house. Most places have 1 light switch, maybe 2 - at their house the minimum is 5 :)
My favorite feature has always been the glass blocks between the garage and the (enclosed) porch. LOVE THEM :)
Additional quirkiness - their electricity rate in the evenings and on the weekends is WAY cheaper. Something they set up years ago - and for some reason the electric company hasn't changed. To mesh with this the water heater is set to only heat from 7pm - 7am. So you better be careful when you shower :) The place is special in many ways :) Plus... so many memories in that house and surrounding our many road trips to WI as kids!Check out these awesome lamps....
In the dining room:
These are both in the basement:
This is my favorite! In the living room:
My 88 year old grandma - still mowing her own lawn! She's pretty awesome.
The Grandkids.
A sweet kiss from Great Grand Daughter AB.
It was a fun trip. It was great to introduce Todd to my Grandma - and WI :) We ate Kopps Frozen Custard 3 of the 4 nights we were there. Of course I missed my dad :) He was there in so many ways though.(More pictures to come of our trip to the zoo. Someday)
(I promise - no more two part blogs!)
My Cutie Niece
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All pictures taken last month during our family trip to WI! She's a delight :) Full of expression, hamming it up, curiosity, and adventure. I wish I had video of her and a boy (probably 4) who was sitting at a table nearby flirting like crazy when we went out for Friday fish fry.
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Pop Quiz - Where am I....
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....taking these pictures? As in - What building??
Come on. Take a guess. At least guess a building the same size as a building that has this set up!
PS. If you know the answer - don't ruin the fun!
Come on. Take a guess. At least guess a building the same size as a building that has this set up!
PS. If you know the answer - don't ruin the fun!
Wow. Summer is almost over.....
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A little summer fun before it's gone....
My results...
MMM. Popsicles. If you live near a Kroger and have yet to try their Cherry Mango Swirl or Cherry Pineapple Swirl popsicles - you are missing out! Seriously. We have both in the freezer right now.
My results...
You Are a Cherry Flavored Popsicle |
 You are sweet and friendly. For you, summer is all about doing your favorite things. You are a nostalgic person. You love old fashioned things like ice cream trucks. You savor everything. Every taste of summer, the feeling of the sun, the smell of the beach... Of all the types, you love summer the most. |
MMM. Popsicles. If you live near a Kroger and have yet to try their Cherry Mango Swirl or Cherry Pineapple Swirl popsicles - you are missing out! Seriously. We have both in the freezer right now.
Updates
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Hopefully you've noticed I've been bloggin a bit more this summer :) That can be credited to my friend Bri changing her blog roll up a bit. Basically those who don't blog get 'called out' big time! I love it :) But didn't love being on the bottom of this list!! I know I still don't blog enough - but I'm trying to get better about that :)
Of course with my return to blogging I've had to update my site too. I know the layout is basically the same - that's not changing for now :) I did shamelessly copy Bri on the blog roll. I only show the last 10 updated blogs! So if you're name isn't showing - you're job is to blog and knock someone else off the list!! Most of my friends have totally fallen off the blog bandwagon - so I'm hoping to light a fire under you guys!!
Since people I know have stopped bloggin - I've had to start reading random people's blogs!! I'll be adding links to my favorite 'random folks' too. There are some VERY FUNNY people out there, and talented writers!
And for those of you who need some inspiration - here are some ideas to start with:
~ A vacation recap from the summer
~ What you'll miss most when summer is over
~ A MEME: 5 songs you're embarrassed to say you like.
Also I think it's best to take the pressure off about bloggin. No need to catch folks up on your entire life while you've been missing - just post a picture or two - or one funny story. Keep them short! That's going to be my motto at least :)
GET BLOGGING!
Of course with my return to blogging I've had to update my site too. I know the layout is basically the same - that's not changing for now :) I did shamelessly copy Bri on the blog roll. I only show the last 10 updated blogs! So if you're name isn't showing - you're job is to blog and knock someone else off the list!! Most of my friends have totally fallen off the blog bandwagon - so I'm hoping to light a fire under you guys!!
Since people I know have stopped bloggin - I've had to start reading random people's blogs!! I'll be adding links to my favorite 'random folks' too. There are some VERY FUNNY people out there, and talented writers!
And for those of you who need some inspiration - here are some ideas to start with:
~ A vacation recap from the summer
~ What you'll miss most when summer is over
~ A MEME: 5 songs you're embarrassed to say you like.
Also I think it's best to take the pressure off about bloggin. No need to catch folks up on your entire life while you've been missing - just post a picture or two - or one funny story. Keep them short! That's going to be my motto at least :)
GET BLOGGING!
You Can Let Go
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It's been a while since I've been emotional... until I heard this song just now for the first time.
You Can Let Go
Crystal Shawanda
Wind blowing on my face
Sidewalk flying beneath my bike
A five year olds first taste
Of what freedom's really like
He was running right beside me
His hand holding on the seat
I took a deep breath and hollered
As I headed for the street
"You can let go now daddy
You can let go
Oh I think I'm ready to do this on my own
It's still a little bit scary
But I want you to know
I'll be okay now daddy
You can let go"
I was standing at the altar
Between the two loves of my life
To one I've been a daughter
To one I soon would be a wife
When the preacher asked
"Who gives this woman?"
Daddy's eyes filled up with tears
He kept holding tightly to my arm
'Til I whispered in his ear:
"You can let go now daddy
You can let go
Oh I think I'm ready to do this on my own
It's still feels a little bit scary
But I want you to know
I'll be okay now daddy
You can let go"
It was killing me
To see the strongest man I ever knew
Wasting away to nothing in that hospital room
"You know he's only hanging on for you"
That's what the night nurse said
My voice and heart were breaking
As I crawled up in his bed and said:
"You can let go now daddy
You can let go
Your little girl is ready to do this on my own
Its gonna be a little bit scary
But I want you to know
I'll be okay now daddy
You can let go
You can let go"
I'm am and will always be in awe of folks who write lyrics. Music is an amazing thing :)
You Can Let Go
Crystal Shawanda
Wind blowing on my face
Sidewalk flying beneath my bike
A five year olds first taste
Of what freedom's really like
He was running right beside me
His hand holding on the seat
I took a deep breath and hollered
As I headed for the street
"You can let go now daddy
You can let go
Oh I think I'm ready to do this on my own
It's still a little bit scary
But I want you to know
I'll be okay now daddy
You can let go"
I was standing at the altar
Between the two loves of my life
To one I've been a daughter
To one I soon would be a wife
When the preacher asked
"Who gives this woman?"
Daddy's eyes filled up with tears
He kept holding tightly to my arm
'Til I whispered in his ear:
"You can let go now daddy
You can let go
Oh I think I'm ready to do this on my own
It's still feels a little bit scary
But I want you to know
I'll be okay now daddy
You can let go"
It was killing me
To see the strongest man I ever knew
Wasting away to nothing in that hospital room
"You know he's only hanging on for you"
That's what the night nurse said
My voice and heart were breaking
As I crawled up in his bed and said:
"You can let go now daddy
You can let go
Your little girl is ready to do this on my own
Its gonna be a little bit scary
But I want you to know
I'll be okay now daddy
You can let go
You can let go"
I'm am and will always be in awe of folks who write lyrics. Music is an amazing thing :)
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