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May
2007
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Power through

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Today I finished a bonafide book. I book I read just for fun. I book that took several days for me to finish, but that is because of the two year old who kept asking me, "Wha do-in Momma? Wha...
29
May
2007
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RIP Scooter

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Well, that didn't last too long. In the long line of household appliances and mechanical things to break, the VentoZip scooter is the latest tragedy. It was sold for parts to the repair shop that we took it too. Something...
29
May
2007
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There is a reason they don't call me "Grillmaster"

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Since it was just our little family for Memorial Day, I wanted to make a special meal, resembling something celebratory. Holidays call for special meals, right? I bought steaks earlier in the week, corn on the cob, seasoned fries, and...
28
May
2007
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Self Portrait Sunday on Monday: End of the long weekend

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An appropriate title for this would be "Don't forget your sunscreen." Good grief, I can't believe I did that. It still hurts now, and it is on both shoulders. We have had a pretty quiet long weekend at home. We...
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May
2007
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My son screams like a girl

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Our laundry play date today was with Amelia, her Mommy and little brother. A fun fact about Amelia is that she was born on the same day as Fuller. After observing her today I kind of think of her as...
25
May
2007
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add the police to my life's playlist

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This summer the Police are coming back together to tour the world starting on Sunday in Vancouver and ending in November in Tornoto. In between they will hit the USA, Paris, and Manchester. To help promote the tour and bring...
25
May
2007
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The laundry play date

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Today Fuller is going to get something he has been wanting all week- a playmate. And I am going to get to accomplish a little bit of the laundry at the same time. We are having a laundry play date!...
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May
2007
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Turtles, stations, and labels

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In the afternoons, while Fuller naps, I usually have several tasks happening at once. The dishwasher might be running, a load of laundry could be washing, I would probably be on the internet blogging or reading, and with our new...
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May
2007
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Fuller's new bike

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Our friends, Scott and Pam, recently taught their son how to ride a bike and one of the steps they took seemed like something we could do for Fuller. "3. Removed the pedals and lowered seat so his feet could...
23
May
2007
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Deals for dogs

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Yesterday morning was very busy for us because we had to be in Ft. Oglethorpe by 7:30 to get the dogs to the vet. Both needed their shots and we were leaving Lively for a teeth cleaning. We have a...
21
May
2007
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Self Portrait Sunday: the answer is a Happy Birthday greeting

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Well, I wish I could show you the seven year old version of myself, but apparently the picture is buried somewhere and my mom can't put her hands on it. Maybe when my sister goes back she can find it....
21
May
2007
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Money management for kids

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Fuller is in that copycat stage of life, so when he sees other people doing something interesting, he tries to do the same. It is how he rode the tire swing for the first time, seeing an older (but equally...
21
May
2007
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18 things

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Marcus tagged me for the 18 things meme currently making the rounds. I think I can find 18 things to tell you about myself. 1. When I was little, my family had a dog named Hilligus. I have no idea...
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May
2007
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Self Portrait Sunday: a teaser

by mrscrumleyComment Published at 19:5919:590 comments0 comments0 Visits0 VisitsReport
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While Damon and Fuller took their Sunday naps, I took a trip to another state and saw a tourist attraction. Technically I didn't take this picture, but it is a picture of me. I am not going to tell you...
20
May
2007
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Down, set, hike

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Since Fuller is feeling better, he has been a lot more active. He is in and out of the house again, running around the yard, and tackling Daddy in the living room. The other day, Damon was missing something in...
20
May
2007
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Tastefully Simple

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I really excited because I just had a visit from Jannene Chambers and she dropped off my hostess supplies for my Tastefully Simple party in June. My friend Beth hosted a party last month. It was really good food (dips,...
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May
2007
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Last day tomorrow

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Tomorrow is the last day of Sunday school at our church. Because of the construction that is currently going on, we have to end our year early. Not that anyone minds, since we really need the expansion to occur. It...
19
May
2007
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World Famous Barbecue

by mrscrumleyComment Published at 15:2815:280 comments0 comments1 Visits1 VisitsReport
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When Damon asked where I wanted to eat my Mother's Day meal, I decided on Sticky Fingers. I don't know exactly why I wanted barbecue, but I did. We hadn't been there for a while, but knew that they would...
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May
2007
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Wonders still don't cease

by mrscrumleyComment Published at 10:2310:230 comments0 comments1 Visits1 VisitsReport
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Fuller asked for and was given cheese and popcorn earlier. The thing that is amazing is that he actually ate some of the cheese and some of the popcorn. Both were declared "Good" complete with tummy rub. The antibiotics seem...
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May
2007
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VA Joe

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My mom has had some visits from good friends recently. They have been assisting her in getting ready for their upcoming move to Texas. As I mentioned before, my dad got miraculously promoted to Lt. Colonel and soon after he...
17
May
2007
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It would have been easier if he had strep

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We left the doctor's office with a diagnosis of "non-strep tonsilitis." They did the strep test, which came back negative. So they had to do a blood draw which drew a ton of tears and indicated his levels were elevated....
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May
2007
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1 pm

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Around midnight last night, the dogs ran out of the house barking. I think they heard a leaf fall to the ground, so it required that the entire neighborhood be alerted to it. I was sitting on the couch and...
17
May
2007
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The lone rebel

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Well, I knew when this picture got posted that regular readers would notice that we were at a laundromat and say, "What's up with that?" Apparently the washing machine has decided to rebel and act like the preteen that it...
16
May
2007
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Win a date with...

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Mirelly Taylor! Ok, let me back up. There are free videos at GoFish.com, a new entertainment website (filled with made for internet shows). Gofish is hosting a contest called Seduce a Celeb. Contestants will submit videos in response to videos...
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May
2007
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Thunderbird are go

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I ditched Outlook yesterday for Thunderbird. Very easy to set up and a clean interface. Now I need to get all my filters set up and I should be good to go. Since I really like to have my calendar...
16
May
2007
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Hot and achy

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For the third week in a row, I will be missing Mom's group. Fuller is still under the weather, curled up on the couch watching Sesame Street and hollering any time I touch him. I guess with the fever he...
15
May
2007
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It's why they pay them the big bucks

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Fuller has been dealing with an up and down temperature since yesterday. It hit 103 yesterday and today, both after his nap. I called the doctor's office and after speaking with the nurse, I learned that apparently I have been...
14
May
2007
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Win on Tuesday

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HDTV! PayPerPost, the gang who help bloggers earn money through sponsored posts, are trying to sweeten their relationship with the posties by offering special prizes. In April, every Tuesday they gave away a thousand dollars. And this month they have...
14
May
2007
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Post Holiday Wrap up: Wallhog winner

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What is Mother's Day? It's a day to honor our Mothers for the many years, months, days, hours, minutes, and seconds that they spend toiling for our benefit. Mothers wake up and think about when their child is going to...
13
May
2007
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Happy Mother's Day

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I had a great laugh this morning: Fuller trying to say fire and truck sounds like a bad word....
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May
2007
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Squelching the rebellion

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Last week we had to get a new fridge. Last month our front loading washer door flew open during the wash cycle. And then on Tuesday I was no longer capable of opening my dishwasher door without the assistance of...
10
May
2007
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Ding

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Traveling is a lot of fun, and as I have mentioned several times, Fuller does really well with the DVD player on the long trips. But I am looking into seeing if he will listen to a book or two...
10
May
2007
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The top 5 lessons I learned at Kindermusik

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Monday was the last day of Kindermusik and I think Fuller did really well, which is a great way to end the semester. The class went back to songs that we learned at the beginning of the semester and since...
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May
2007
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Everyone's an Expert on Something

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I truly believe everyone's an expert on something - even if that something's just "your life", you're technically THE expert. Unlike many of you, I'm an expert in lots of things. In fact, I'm always looking for something that will...
06
May
2007
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A Mother's Day Giveaway: Who wants a Wallhog?

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I am very fortunate to have an awesome mother who has raised me well and continues to be a really good friend to me. I enjoyed my time with my mother back in April, because I was able to...
06
May
2007
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Have DVD player, Fuller will travel

by mrscrumleyComment Published at 21:2421:240 comments0 comments1 Visits1 VisitsReport
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Tomorrow is the last day of Kindermusik for this semester. People keep asking if we will be taking the summer classes or will be back in the Fall. I think at this point we will be waiting until Fall to...
06
May
2007
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Self Portrait Sunday: A great weekend

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This has been a great weekend, even though we didn't get to do what we wanted. We stayed home, completed some little projects (like making the fridge fit), and relaxed. In fact, I feel more relaxed than I have in...
05
May
2007
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Another new appliance

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I need more people to come and visit me. My house is clean, ya'll. Clean. Clean, clean! As in, de-cluttered, vacuumed, and shiny. Anyone can feel free to drop in on us, I will not be ashamed. The reason for...
05
May
2007
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Expansion

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This picture was shot by our friend Marylu. She is documenting the work that is finally going on at our church. I think I have mentioned before that our church is very full. Ever since I started going there,...
05
May
2007
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The perks of being a mom

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There are a lot of perks that come with being a Mom, especially the ones that come up in May when the Mother of all days is here- Mother's Day. Suddenly the world is sweeter (chocolates and ice cream), shinier...
05
May
2007
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Rain delay

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We were going camping this weekend, but on Thursday we took a look at the proposed forecast and decided to stay home. At 4:30 this morning, I was really glad I was safe in my bed with the comfort of...
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May
2007
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It's a grand old flag

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It is no secret that I enjoy taking pictures. To see me at an event without my camera is rare. Today our family attended the Armed Forces Day Parade downtown. It was lots of fun and I admit I...
03
May
2007
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Cameron Gulbransen Kids and Cars Safety Act of 2007

by mrscrumleyComment Published at 07:1407:140 comments0 comments3 Visits3 VisitsReport
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Yesterday a little boy died because his father left him in a car for over seven hours. This story breaks my heart because it is something that is totally preventable. I believe in my heart that this father didn't do...
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May
2007
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Cute kid alert

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I have to admit that the last few days I have been in a funk, especially when it comes to the boy. Ask my sister. Every time she calls I threaten to give him away to the next person to...
02
May
2007
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Happy to be here

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Today I am happy to stay home and miss Mom's group. Today I am happy to clean the kitchen and the fridge. Today I am happy be waiting and waiting for the delivery man to come. Today I get a...
01
May
2007
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Chore buster

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I have to admit that one of the hardest things about staying home is managing the house. It isn't something that I relished as a kid, so when my mom was trying to actually teach me about that stuff, I...
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Apr
2007
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Still catching up

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I finally updated all the Daily Fuller Fix pictures. I have noticed a trend lately that after I get back from a trip that is pretty camera heavy, I don't want to touch the camera for a while. I don't...

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