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Happy Mother’s Day Mami

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I’m sure everyone thinks of their mom as number #1.  I sure do!  My mom is a rock star in my eyes; she’s always been. I definitely got my task master skills from her.   A master coordinator, she’s enjoying retirement by planning family reunion #2!  This time, it’s her side of the family.   It’s just Read More →

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At the Ol’ Ball Game …

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This is perhaps the busiest time of year for me.  Being a Little League mom, I live at the ballpark.  No complaints here, I love it!   The kids have found a sport they really like, and fortunately it’s one I understand. I spent a lot of my youngest years at ballpark, as my parents Read More →

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That Prized Tooth

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So, ShaiAnne is at that age where teeth are dropping like flies; can’t remember the last time she’s had a full set.  She’s also become quite the skeptic regarding the Tooth Fairy lately, mainly due to what she hears from friends at school. Some of her peers are already hip to Santa, so she’s started to Read More →

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Raising Awareness for P.I.D.D.

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Breaking a sweat for a good cause. Now, that’s a win-win.  This weekend, I took part in an event called “Zumba for Zebras,” a fundraiser benefitting the Immune Deficiency Foundation. I.D.F. is a life-saving organization for those living with Primary Immune Deficiency Disease, or P.I.D.D.  It’s the condition made famous by Bubble Boy David Vetter, Read More →

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Wordless Wednesday

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Actually, in a word: wheeeeeeeeeeeeee!

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LOL Moments!

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Jesse’s eye was a little swollen when he woke up in the morning. Me:  Jesse let me see your eye. I cover one eye Me: How many fingers do I have up? Jesse: Two. Me: How many fingers do I have up? Jesse: One. Me: Okay. Jesse: Why you do that Mami? Me: Your eye Read More →

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Unwritten

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It’s been a painful number of days; hard to write … My beloved dogs vanished from my yard; an oversight by my mother-in-law.  Truth be told, I couldn’t even look at her because I was so upset. I believe I discovered first hand how “seething” actually felt.  That was an emotional jolt I don’t wish Read More →

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A White Christmas

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The snow-capped mountains in San Simon, Arizona are pretty.  The way the clouds wrapped around the peaks like a shiny ribbon, I was impressed.  So were the kids. Deric: “It looks like a picture!” Seeing snow was a pleasant surprise leading up to Christmas.  They don’t see it much in person. This holiday road trip Read More →

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Wordless Wednesday

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My parents.  They recently celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary.  Those crazy kids!

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Well Excuse Me

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People never cease to amaze. And, I have to wonder sometimes how they were raised. Common courtesy, decency and basic etiquette. Hate to say, but  many people need a crash course these days. I’m ridiculously punctual.  I’ll get somewhere, minimum 20 minutes, early just to make sure I get the comfortable parking spot, the seat I want and still have Read More →