Vote: we must not forget to Vote

We must remember to go vote... where's our cards hmph

Oh today is now cold but it started off really nice this morning. I knew to get up and out to prepare for the winds and the cold front headed our way in a couple of hours. Turns out I got my exercise done early... down then up then down & up again & again & over & over again...

Sometimes I really don't like having a deck or having the bedrooms upstairs

but it sure does help getting in un-noticed exercise lol

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Well, even though Sunday & Monday felt like a really really long days and the time change helped us get rested, we now struggle with the mind games...

the clock vs. the body

Monday stuff

Boy did I wake up wih energy galore! I know it's the time change and that one unwelcome day in the future when my body figures it out. I like feeling rested at 5 AM and having the desire to get out of bed and do lots of things...

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Well, this morning after I got the honey off I gathered all the items I needed and detailed washed my automobile... it was long over due even though it didn't really look dirty. Then I did the front yard plant maintenace thing to get ready for tomorrows cold front burrrr just thinking about it. Ginger was out with me most of the morning. Took a short break to talk to Sampson's mom and headed in for a spagehetti lunch ~ what a treat for me! I don't know what made me make a little bowl of my most favorite thing to eat .... but I did! The only thing I feel guilty about is... I cancelled my errands 'cos I wanted my newly clean clean car to stay that way for a day.

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Oh and I also felt guilty that I didn't play with the dogs too much during the day because it's dark now when the honey gets home. Lucky us the rail lights still work so the yard has light for dad play time. I vow to do better tomorrow... turkey night ~ yeah!

Only 1-goal Sunday

The main goal today, install the sensor porch lantern. It's been sitting in the bag for a while now. Don't make sense 'cos the honey has been wanting one for a while now for extra security...

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Of course there's some good match up teams in the NFL today. Sooooo were pulling out the crock pot, filling it with nacho cheese and we got a huge bag of chips, yiippeee!! Plus the weather is beeeuutiful... feeling blessed

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Update: It's installed but I'm to short to make it turn on when we tested, bummer. That means a potential short burglar might not be noticed... dang we have to take it off now, go back to the store and buy a different one 'cos that just don't fly with me. It's useless...

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Took Crikit for a ride to the post office this evening and she did great! Since we have that long trip coming up, she needs to set the example for the other two little ones, so I'm preparing her... it's gonna be a wild time I'm sure.

Still in draft mode...

NOTE to self:

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need to fill this post with a full week of catch-up

and woo hoo announce:

Honey received a great honor this week!

winterized

whoa ... are we tiiiiired
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did all kinds of things with:
2 shovels, sledge hammer, rake, aerator, box cutter, rope, wheel barrel, 80 lbs of potting soil, 40 lbs of mulch, weed eater, extention cord, gallon jug, liquid fertilizer, rain water, hedge hog, push broom, water hose, garbage bags, hats, gloves, sunglasses and sunblock
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and we still need more mulch... lol

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plus we have three very tired dogs 'cos no naps were had... they seem to feel they must guard and protect our every move... that's love for ya Y I even bet Boy Fish would flip on out of his pond to help if he could get along without his water :) Thank you Lord

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Maxed Out

We had such a full day! Guess it made up for the lack there of yesterday.

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Now even though I chose to ignore the alarm and sleep another hour we still hustled once we woke:

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made coffee 'cos I promised, played with the dogs gathered the dog stuff to wash at the local laundry mat loaded the truck let the dogs romp out front for a few headed for the bank then the washateria load two huge front loads got tacos next door waited for the loads to finish to only get rushed by some rude people who seem to think we had their special machine separated and loaded the dryers got grossed out 'cos there was a bug running around monitored the loads to pull out items suring the dry cycle 'cos the doggie sweaters would shrink and one of the pads is sewed with nylon thread unfortunately one of the rugs didn't fare too well but we loaded up and headed to the dollar store to replace Crikits chewed up food bowl because it has to be plastic since she likes to pick it up and carry it over to us when she wants to be fed and if we ignore her she will slap it on the ground or bump us with it till we serve her so I roamed every isle because I forgot what I went there for and still managed to find and purchase many things but the bowl to then head to another bargain store which no longer had what we wanted and then to a particular grocery store which no longer had what we went for and then home to unload the doggie laundry plus the groceries so I could fix lunch while the honey watched his college game so I aired out and de-haired all the doggie articles we just washed plus played ball a little then brought in and put away the doggie things till it gets colder and when the game ended oh and they won we headed for a garden center to purchase garden components for tomorrows winterizing project and on the way home pulled in for a drive-thru dinner because I was too tired to cook and upon arriving home the intent was to relax eat then water feed and potty the children so we will can it a night! ~

I know it's the longest run on sentence but I'm maxed... MOTL out

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Just Love Date Day!

yup... I just love Friday's as I always mention ~ Date Day! Love it!

DOTL and I still have the newlywed mentality and we are still each others best friend... what a blessing! Actually, one of life's major blessings, goodness we've been together almost a decade! Most everyone we know has mentioned the uniqueness of our relationship and I think it is definitely strengthened by dedicating a Date Day to us! After all, life does tend to get busy so if you dedicate time ooooh how it can only make your relationship more wonderful. Since DOTL gets off early on Friday's, we made that our special day because most people are still at work. It's also great having a 2.5 day weekend all the time... yup... life is good.
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Thank You Lord.

friday...

this day went completely off schedule
plus a cross between cool and warm... just can't figure it out
memory stamp: ordered

History in The Sky

How awesome ~ we witness history last night. The neighbors most likely though we were peepers! If they saw us standing out on our deck in the cold dark night with binoculars :) lol

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They either were not interested, did not know or didn't care... whatever we care... for more reasons than I need to list... we both worked at Boeing CA. I on the International Space Station program and the honey managed the building of the Delta Rockets that put the shuttle into space! Well Tuesday night both the International Space Station (ISS) was visible by the human eye for a short bit and of course longer with binoculars or a telescope but man did it move fast! Shortly after it pasted the Space Shuttle was behind it by about 10-minutes also visible by the human eye. I have to say though, you couldn't miss the ISS because it was BRIGHT! The Shuttle was not so bright, a little harder to see but slower moving in comparison. It was at an obvious angle so in due time it would catch the ISS so to speak and dock. What is extra special about this event is that women were in the pilot seats of both vehicles! How spectacular is that!

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Oh, a bit of info... the next time the full moon is on Halloween is in the year 2020

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Just chatter

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I looked at the clock at 5:02 AM because I woke up to the sound of strong winds and rain. My mind began to go through the list of things outside that could possible be disturbed by this sudden weather change. I didn't do anything about the ones that weighed on my mind because hubby woke up too and told me I shouldn't be concerned, he didn't think it sounded that bad... yeah right I should have got up and took care of them because our really nice heavy duty lighted umbrella ~ SNAP ~ oh how disappointing... the flag pole bent a little and the garbage receptacle tried to roll into the middle of the road according to the hubby when he called me from the truck to tell me he put it back in front of our driveway but other than that... all seemed relatively okay.
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I was forced to get dressed earlier than usual because when I looked out the window to review the weather well... the receptacle was again trying to make it to the middle of the road.. it was past the corner stop sign and a few feet towards the middle of the road... hmph has a mind of its own. However, by the time the truck came by and emptied there seem to be a parade of receptacle's working it... I heard the truck and fortunate was home so I could retrieve ours before it went on another journey. I redid our identification in the event it tries to get away again but I bet there are numerous neighbors that haven't which, means you may get someone else's that may not have been taken care of very well... yuck! I for one have written down the serial number of ours but who knows if others think in the same silly way I do. After all, the city did say if you need a replacement it will cost you big... if I can help it we're not paying for one. Sheesh enough about garbage already :)
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Even thought the wind was harsh and cold considering yesterday was blistering sun and heat, I decided to put on my rain jacket and do a little plant maintenance... now I am thawing and that must be why I chatting on about these silly things...

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suuun ~ day

woke up considerably early considering I stayed up till almost 3Am

why... I don't know, I worked pretty hard yesterday but dang

so I went down to let the kids out and then I headed back up

since the honey was awake we turned on the ministries

within the hour our big girl Crikit got brave apparently...

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I looked up from bed 'cos I saw something move to find Crikit creeping around the corner to our room... we made eye contact and she decided to chance it and came closer wagging her tail hard enough to make dad open his eyes... she was good though, she didn't even step off the carpet protector... what a good girl. When we decided to get up the baby apparently was sitting at the top of the stairs listening because our movement prompted her to run in for a pet too... at least she stayed on the protector too.
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When we headed down, Sparky was waiting by the doggie door to be the first one out to play so when the other two came around the corner followed by DOTL, Sparky rushed the doggie door and waited on deck for football practice... his favorite game with dad :)
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I had a rock project in mind and knew we needed breakfast for energy but I didn't feel like cooking... I knew honey would jump at a moments notice if I mentioned breakfast tacos if you drive :) worked and mmmm they were good!
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Had a front-yard rock project in mind but it took so long to complete, we altered the plans however, still made wonderful progress... but dang the sun was hot! it felt like I had a hot frying pan on my cheeks... it kinda altered my mood and the project was cut short.
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but I found the energy to cook a great late lunch and enough to have for dinner.... mmmm Salmon Sunday... the rest of the day was strictly R & R that included a little evening romp time with the kids and backyard clean up... nice close a really good day Y
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agenda in review

woke up and made coffee ~ rare event
dad played with the kids in the cool morning weather ~ I only watched
Ginger couldn't help but bark at jumpin bean kids in back
made a drive thru bank deposit and the teller didn't even speak to us; hmph
finally made the party city returns
headed for the movie and yeehaw popcorn & soda always tastes better!
saw "Ten Commandments" especially made to reach out to children
headed to Office Max to use my fabulous coupon before it expired
returned home with energy and began the under deck project
took a break for a Whataburger mmmmm
honey watched the college games, especially his Alma-mauter who lost by 1 :(
the cool weather helped me finish the outside stuff and the kids loved it!
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all that and couldn't sleep... sigh

Woo Hoo ~ Date Day!!

Must beautify!

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so many restaurants we keep saying were gonna visit

but back to our favorite Mexican restaurant ah gain

mmmmm so good and sooo worth it

Love Date Day!

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what's a 'mohetoe'? (msp) Ellen mentioned it today? Now I am thinking it's a mixed drink but...
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I have intentionally not written about the turmoil Ellen has spoken of the puppy Iggy because it just hurts my heart and I want to say evil things about the owner of Mutts and Moms... all I know is it is an ego trip for that shelter manager and not really about placing dogs in a loving home or this would not have happened!
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I am still holding out hope and saying a few prayers that Iggy is returned to his family and Ruby's loving embrace.
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long day in All Ways

That's right this was a long day.... it was too hot to do anything outside and I did my best to keep the dogs desire to stay in too.... felt like spring cleaning but couldn't get the umph to get started.... I didn't even cook! One really nice moment of the day was when I opened the the front room curtains to expose a beauty, a single blossom near the top of our tree that was so beautiful! Exciting because the tree did not really bloom this year but wow! Its been suggested that it's a flowering Maple even though it is unusual for our area of the south and considering it was windy, this was the best picture I could get through the window :)
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Attended the Home Owner's Association meeting. They tend to run long 'cos you get those individuals that want to tell their stories instead of sticking to the issue or question. Tonight was no different and before the end of the meeting when the last bit of open floor questions were requested... who knew I was going to open up a major topic of discussion that flustered so many! Now for our little community to have 344 homes you would think we would have a large turn out but it was a disappointment that approximately 35 homes were all that were represented.
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I say: those who did not make it a point to lend two hours of their time for the sake of their community should not complain. That's how I feel about any open election, if you don't use your right to vote you have no right to complain! oops back to the subject at hand....Curious of what the question of the night was to spark such fireworks? All I asked was: I read somewhere that we were going to change the gate codes on the pedestrian gates? And though the President looked baffled, he grasped for a response that I thought sounded unprepared and in case I needed to validate, I had the newsletter that baited the community to attend the meeting by probing for security reasons it was time to change the gate codes. Whoa... my Q triggered the longest and most combusted discussion of the night! Who knew little ole me could cause such a ruckus :) (maybe when I was really young) totally unintentional but we can never get in that gate when walking into the community and wondered what the issue was; anyhow it ended up being put on the floor for a vote to fix the broken lock mechanism or to leave it unlocked all the time - what's the use of having all the other gates locked 24/7 if we're going to leave that one by the community center where most of the unwanted incidents are occurring? Anyways...turns out we had one in the crowd that was trying to make it a 'racist' issue... unbelievable. It seems as if, lately in the news and now our community is, if you don't like the outcome pull your 'racist card out of your back pocket' uuugh!! That just wrong. What is happening to the world around us and I could go on and on but I know I will ruin my night so I'll stop here and go catch some zzzzzzzzz
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MOTL out...

Crazy Weather

I so enjoy overcast with a cool breeze... It just makes me feel alive and if I don't do something outside it seems as if I'm missing out on life!

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Used up about two hours of energy before the sun decided to come out and rule the day... transplanted some bushes, filled the wheel barrel with rocks, prepping for the frontyard up coming project... experimented with the weed eater ~ scary thing ~ but I worked on dismantling the rock/fire pit garden and yeah! only had one little mishap... gave some hormones to some of the plants :) that sounds funny and then the breeze stopped, the Sun came out and decided to hug me with his heat... he chased me into the house... hmph

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Sure would like a soda but not bad enough to get in the car and go get one!

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Ginger was good while out front but she is starting to get a little more daring off her leash, so I have to watch her a bit more closely... and she doesn't like going back into the backyard once out front... it's cute but I sure don't like having to repeat myself or raise my voice... see, just like a child... sigh

Tuesday Tid Bits

very cool weather ~ I wish I had spent more time outside

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got a bit of morning rain so, I re-fertilized the front

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Craving PINK lemonade ~ did you know that lemon water preferably hot is great for combating cholesterol? Provided you don't add sweetener!

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I was a slacker most of the day... shame on me

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The misty weather was fun for our evening playtime with the kiddos

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Honey finished off the fertilizer on the last half of the backyard

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Cooked up some turkey treats for dinner

we watched the tube and then...

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I should of realized honey didn't feel like walking

I got him out of the house but that didn't go well...

we had a disagreement which, is very unusual for us

100 yards up the road he turned around and headed back home

Crikit & I continued on through the neighborhood

the still damp night made me feel so very alone

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but when we returned home sigh

he was no where to be found downstairs

so I got the dogs ready for bed, cleared up the kitchen

headed up to find that he was already asleep...

I don't like going to bed without clearing things up first but

that's life sometimes... sigh

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MONDAY notes: planted the ivy's and called the niece for a chat

PINK Casio Camera!

Great Cause plus an awesome GIVEAWAY! go-enter-link!

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Oh and don't forget to click out through way of the PINK logo on the side panel :)

Wee Hours of the Morning Freak Out

i'll update later...
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okay now that a little time has gone by I guess I could say my title is a bit exaggerated
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So... I'm sleeping and in a very active dream where I heard my mother's voice (whom has passed and it's still hard...) however, I do not recall seeing her. Additionally, I cannot remember what the dream was about or any of the other people/places in it however...
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What I do remember it that it was fast-paced and a simultaneously sequenced "real life/dream" ~ In the dream I was rushing somewhere ~ In the semi-conscious state real life I was realizing I needed to go to the bathroom ~
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I moved so aggressively when I rolled over and jump out of bed that my movement woke up the hubby! But I think I was maybe moving fast in the dream!? I didn't even sit up I rolled into a standing position with the weight on my left leg and proceeded to take a large fast step with my right to only fall violently to the floor and my hands hit a wooden nightstand table which, was temporarily in an precocious place yet for that moment was in a great location to help me catch myself... both my hands slapped it hard to add to the confused state with the LOUD noise of the slap and my body hitting the floor in a sitting position...yet it kept me from hitting my head. Ultimately it helped me attempt to stand back up to only fall into bed and curl up into a fetal position because my right leg was in pain. I also needed to calm the weirded out hubby so he would go back to sleep, after all it was still the wee hours of the morning. I laid their in a freaked state of mind because it felt like I was in two worlds at the same time with two different agendas. In real life I actually hyper-extended my right leg when I took that large step; I didn't realize it then but I could not feel my right leg and it did not hold my weight but I felt the pain so I chose to ignore the nature call. The ability to be somewhat okay hours later and obtain an idea or comprehension of what a paralyzed person might experience left me scared, grateful, confused, freaked out and if I were to put down all my other emotions and feelings that could make this a really really long post!
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Anyhow, I am still in disbelief of it all and still have tenderness to the back of the right knee.
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strange huh?!

Chocolate Craving Resolved ~ next ~

oooooh did my honey find the perfect quick fix for that awful chocolate craving, it's been haunting me for a while now!

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Marie Calendar's I Y Chocolate Cream Pie (Just Thaw & Serve)

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I am so content but for some strange reason, the chocolate thing has now changed to a banana craving. It's hard to figure out what my body is deficient of, to be having these odd ball cravings and NO I am not pregnant... lol

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Funny... last night when DOTL purchased the pie for our home Date I really didn't care too much for it. I didn't want to say anything, after all DOTL went out of his way to help me but after it completely thawed (overnight)... ooooh was it goood. Guess I should have paid more attention to the label on the box huh :)

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It triggered my memory of a "Cow Paddy Pie" I use to make... I plan to do so soon now. Oh and my version is sensational if I must toot my own horn :) ...of course you need to be a chocolate lover. I would say it's a cross between the Cream Pie we just had and Turtle Cheese Cake.

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I think I'll go buy a banana 'cos this has been going on for a couple of days... sheeesh what's next???
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Satisfied

So I stayed up late unintentionally therefore, choosing to ignore the 5 AM alarm. However, the TV woke up and I left it on so I would not go back into a deep sleep but I did reset the alarms to start going off at 5:35 AM to get me up and into the shower. However, I forgot to turn the other two off before stepping into the shower so the they successfully got me in and out of the shower in a matter of minutes which, is totally unusual for me.

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Well, the alarms were so successful that I was showered, ready and unloading the garage by 6:15 AM. Since my main goal was to sell our microwaves anything else was just for the possibility of more profit. The Spring sub-sales usually have more crowds so I was content with our sales by 10 AM and began packing the left overs. By 11:00 AM we were headed out the door and on our way to our favorite Mexican restaurant!

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Now I need a nap so catch ya later zzzzzzzzz
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Pitty Pout

It's Day Day! and I don't feel well... I would actually like to curl up in the lounge chair and indulge in an ice cream cake or something with my sweetheart.
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but nooooo...
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I need to get some things together for the sub-sale tomorrow! It doesn't mean we can't still have some kind of goodie! I think for the first time in years I am having some small reaction to this shot and that is why I was up most of the night... so it doesn't help that I'm tired too!
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But hey... I think a sweet sounds like a good remedy mmmmm just the thought of it...

Flu shot

ugh ~ at least it made me sit down and get somewhat caught up on my draft posts

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I wanted to do so much today around the house

I just found out there is a sub-garage sale this weekend

(hello where is the communication people??)

but my arm aches...

at least the weather's nice

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Whata Wednesday

mmm it made me think of Whataburger oooh wouldn't that taste good right now...

The weather was so nice I decided to do some garage cleaning then when I decided to take a break I went in to watch some soaps and shred mail and low and behold I notice that I finally got a credit card application in my MARRIED name. I was beginning to think that public records must not ever be updated considering we've been together for years and for years I have been receiving a whole heck of a lot of credit card apps in my maiden name. I just feel like I have to save that one :)
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Stuffed on left over pizza and spent about 2-minutes feeling guilty that we didn't walk last night boo on us and oh still hadn't updated any of the drafts...
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I seem to be slacking but I had a nice long chat with my LLF, I missed my shows but... oh well
there's always reruns :)
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Today's Mission

to complete all the previous posts that are still in draft mode!
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to walk tonight since we're having pizza for dinner
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to complete the doggies draft posts before I get bit!
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to find time to finish the drafts and visit my bloggie friends
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gosh how easy it is to get behind!!!!

MON ~ day

Came & went and I cannot remember anything other than we snuck out from dancing with the stars... I know, why would we be sneaking out, it's not like we had a party going on or anything and the kids well they were out playing...
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All I know is I had to go to the doctor and then give a blood sample and I was feeling blue so when I said I wanted a piece of chocolate cake or even a chocolate donut the honey said lets go!... as long as your driving... ugh I didn't want to drive but I sure did have a craving so we were BAD... we went to get my car some gas and we bought a bag of chocolate donuts and two bags of chips to munch on for the rest of our Monday shows...
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awwwwh it's so nice to fill a craving rather that fight it off... totally kicked blue's butt away!
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Energy out the ying yang

We were tired from the late night but boy did we find some energy after picking up a couple of McMuffins... which by the way I tried the Huckleberry on and it was delicious!

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SO we:

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did the front lawn

did the poop patrol then the back lawn

used the lawn blower & vacuum bag to remove the abundance of leaves & acorns

tested the acorns and separated them

planted the yukas that were part of the hit & run

fertilized the front and part of the back

feed all the plants and trees

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oh and Sampson's (the attack dog up the road) dad was riding by and tried to coax Ginger over for a petting. She was in the front with me for a few minutes but I knew 'it ain't happenin' she boofed till they left :)

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we worked ourselves tired and to think Monday's not a work holiday for us... sigh

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Game Night

Apparently going to bed early causes one to wake up early... what a concept lol
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SO I had this coupon for Office Max that expired today; I got up and ready pretty fast then said honey aren't you ready? IT worked he got ready really quick! Usually I'm the slow one :) so while we were at this new shopping strip we decided to check out World Market 'cos the babe had no ideal what kinda store it was... Then we headed home chowed on the angel hair left overs from Date Day and then we headed back out the door to go to the garden center. I wanted to find out what type of bush/tree I was given a few years ago that is soooo beautiful and the garden show had their live radio show going on and guess who was on the radio ticktock ticktock time up you guessed it ~ ME! oh and there was Swanson's free ice cream ooooh the ice cream sandwich was soooooo gooood!! We purchased the fertilizer then went home and I cooked a sensational lunch if I say so myself... then napped to replenish energy for the football game while the honey watched the AZ game.
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Almost forgot: In between all that I talked my honey into stopping and helping me pick up the left overs of three huge yuka's that someone ran down. While unloading them into the backyard the grandpa neighbor decided to cross over while going to the mailbox and I was a tad nervous cos we had all three dog without their leashes sniffing the front corner. Well thank the Lord they are relatively well behaved and they didn't growl or bark at neighbor and though Crikit's hair began to raise and I think neighbor got a bit nervous, Crikit listened when DOTL told her to settle and go home which means get in the backyard. Ginger who usually runs from any human actually trotted after him till he said 'no Ginger' and I think she was shocked he said her name and she stopped but then Sparky with his flapping ears and big grin started trotting up to neighbor and the moment neighbor reached out to pet him Sparky ducked and cowered away. That's why Crikit quickly took attention and slowly walked over to him with her tail wagging which, for DOTL and me we know is her trick to get someone close to only turn around and snip at them to scare them away. I'm just glad none of them barked their scary bark so he wouldn't think bad of them.
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Oh and I got to talk with my sister in PA... niece Elizabeth's mom
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The game started off great and then simmered down. One of the band's didn't show cos they were at a competition and we had a couple of inconsiderate bleacher patrons and at the end of the game the star running back got injured and ended his HS football career but since he is already committed to OSU he's set. The one thing I am grateful for is the honey dropping me off to get seats because he ended up parking almost a mile away!!! We even left home early to ensure we got parking but if we had only known one of the large parking lots was blocked off for another HS homecoming dance we would have left two hours before game time. At least the team we were cheering for won...
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Had to play with the kids when we got home cos they acted neglected and then to bed we went exxxxhausted!

Date Day & Errands galore

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What a morning... so I didn't start off as early as I wanted to but I got out the door early enough to get to the High School before the students got out for lunch. Boy the new edition to the campus went up fasssst. Anyway, I followed the same path I took last year to buy tickets on campus and when I entered the door it definitely had been rearranged, so I greeted the student and made that comment to only get a snubbish response ugh kids and their no manner actions really pinch my nerve... so I headed over to the area where I use to get the tickets and (excuuuuuse me lady behind the desk could I have disturbed you not working when your suppose to be any more? helllllo I am contributing to this campus athletic fund by buying two tickets so be pleasant why don't cha) but she was rude to say the least. I wanted to give her a lesson on manners but I knew to walk a way! No wonder the student at the greeters desk was as rude as she was when I first walked in... huh but on a good note, at least I saved a couple of dollars and time by buying them at the school instead of standing in the long line to buy them at the game.
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Since I was out and about, my intentions are to do as much as possible to save gas. I headed to my dad's house to give him a belated birthday gift and quickly realized that I should have called though 'cos of all times they were not home... quite unusual but nonetheless I left the gift and headed to the best Dollar store in town. I roamed every isle and it was relaxing and I got some good deals! Made it all worthwhile.
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Honey gets home early on Friday's and because 'never ending' is actually ending I knew we were headed that way for our Date Day mmmm no complaints from me
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Upon filling our bellies to complete contentment we headed for the warehouse grocery store that was close. Best way to visit when your full... SO we got the few things we needed and headed over to my local nieces house. I was too excited about the birthday gift we got her and I wanted her to have it right away. Actually, since I like to celebrate my birthday all month long I was tempting her to do the same 'cos after all she will be

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She's looking too adorable and well, we visited for a few while waiting for my sister to get home so I could pick up some things she had for me/us. Also, they brought us some souvenirs from their summer vacation and wow who ever knew there was such a thing as Wild Huckleberry Jam and ooooh it is so goooood!
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Well, to bed early it will be a long day tomorrow since the game doesn't start till the evening! It will be the number 1 vs the number 2 team in the city with one of the best High School running backs in the Nation! Plus both bands are really good.
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Thursday again wow

SO... I had a whole lot of tasks to complete today and well I cancelled them!

Turns out the honey was wrong and the game is Saturday not tonight!

yeah! I didn't fill like getting out into the world today

plus I really don't feel like typing

I may update later but we'll see...

Found It

Thank goodness! Now I can get the new tag at the grocery store just down the road (the deadline was today) instead of going across town and waiting in the long line. And to think I had the renewal card in my purse for the longest time and then I changed purses'...

it's now apparent I thought I was putting the form in a safe memorable spot ... lol ...

it was right in front of my face every time I was at the computer... go figure
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I'm feeling a little off today... I hope the walk tonight helps

Just Bit's

The weather has been so nice I made it a point today to hang out front with Ginger and pick up acorns.

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Yuck, our new neighbor's are loud but what can you do, at least so far it's not been a regular thing.

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I had a whole slue of errands to run but since I could not find my auto registration renewal well, I decided to focus on gathering recycle items for Thursday pickup and look for the form of course.

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Watched Private Practice which, I thought was going to be more of a humorous show but the main storyline got the tears rolling. Some may say it's just a show but the story line of babies being accidentally switched at birth, the parents find out, the mistake is corrected and each have to deal with the heartache of it all. The more devastating twist was that one family that had the healthy baby learned their true baby had a short time to live. I could feel the pain and all the actors did a phenomenal job.

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Thank goodness the ankle was better and we headed out the door with Sparky for our evening walk. The girls were not happy they were left behind but the boy sure did love it. He kept us at a fast pace! You go boy!

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Hmmm well, Tuesday I know I was busy but... what I do remember is that I went grocery shopping and met a truly interesting soul, Pat. After a long chat about history/war he experienced, I encouraged him to start a blogspot for his family and friends. I'll let y'all know if he does since we have already exchanged e's, I feel certain he will let me know once he starts. Oh and if anyone saw the Ellen show... oh my gosh I fell in love with that little girl... so adorable in every way and I am certain she is going to make her mark in this world... definitely a gift from God... it was a blessing that I stopped to watch... but by evening both of us felt too tired to walk... ~sigh~ it happens...

~ Splat ~ pass it on...

UPDATE: I didn't win but it was fun anticipating...

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actually it's ~ whata blog wants what a blog needs ~
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Honestly, what I really want... I want to win! THERE I said it but... I thought I would be nice and pass it on ~ the opportunity that is, for my blog friends to enter... good luck all
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Mom of The Lot out... with crossed fingers!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Cancer touches and ultimately changes lives forever. It invaded my family and I lost my mother to the ugly 'C'. It is still hard to accept.

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Although, I am proud to share that my sister will be 8-years well from breast cancer this December. Therefore, I encourage all women young and old to seek out a mammogram and if you can't afford it, look for the programs in your area that help those in need. If possible request a digital... they are amazingly clear.

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October though is designated specifically to Breast Cancer Awareness which, is another way of saying ... do your self-exams... not only this month but every month. In addition, a selfless act of kindness could save a life... remind all those you know and even those you don't know to do their own exams.

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If you would, every time you visit Our Lot, please leave by way of 'clicking out' on the pink Cancer logo on the side panel. Your selfless click will help support free mammogram programs... Thank You!

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Remember, when you find it early a cure is possible! Go Pink!

Yeah! SPECIAL Day! ~ 30th ~

Wish we could celebrate with you

Elizabeth

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Happy Birthday!

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My Sweet Little Niece

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sure miss you, e is on it's way

Yeah! SPECIAL Day! ~ 29th ~

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uh not you dad of the lot ... my dad

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100th ~ Post!

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reEEjected

once again I tried to save some lives

my attempt since Wednesday to triple my daily required iron count

without taking a pill did raise my level but...

it still did not meet their standards ~boohoo~

and the deadline for the summer certificate well...

is now gone

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Can't wipe the smile off...

It's Date Day!

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well, actually it will be Date Night this time

we've skipped Friday Night Lights the last two or three weeks

we had such scrumptious meals...

so we are going to eat light and then snack at the game!

one of the best match-ups of the season tonight...

woohoo I've already got the tickets!

ankle kinda better

Today was a day...

by the time I arrived home from the planned errands well...
I was melancholy and had a tweaked ankle
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It didn't help that I watched a bit of the funeral before I headed out the door
It didn't help that it took forever to find the HS to buy tickets
It didn't help that I got somewhat lost on my way back
It didn't help that everything I intended to purchase did not meet my needs
It didn't help that I tweaked my ankle before I left the store parking lot
It didn't help that I remembered that I forgot a few things shortly after I left
It didn't help that I had to make a 2nd stop on the way home w/a tweaked ankle
then later...
It didn't help that Ugly Betty's sisters portion of the premiere hit my heart hard
It didn't help that Greys Anatomy continued the pulling of my heart strings
It didn't help that I couldn't take Sparky for 'his turn' health walk
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today was a day ~ sigh
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I finally did it...

yup... I cut the 5th and most likely last ponytail for 'Locks of Love'

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For those who have not heard of this foundation, it makes wigs for children fighting illness' that rob them of their hair. The wigs are made from 10-inches or more of human hair donations.
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Yesterday I cut off a 19-inch ponytail donation. However, had I not been scared of going really short, I could have given 27-inches. In the past, I gave 12-inch ponytail donations on four separate occasions. But now those unwelcomed natural highlights are making themselves at home, hmmm to color or not to color that is now the question...

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Today, I went to donate blood and dang if they didn't reject my iron count. I shall head over Saturday to try again so wish me luck. I'm gonna focus on eating a lot of IRON contributing food items, no caffeine and for me to go back is a sacrifice 'cos that needle prick flipping hurts... then when you try both hands and still get rejected... ugh! I then have to suffer the pain in the fingers for a day or two... that's right I'm delicate... lol so... let me have my pity party for now okay...

I just have to share...

Well, yesterday I could not find my c-phone. In the evening I could hear a beep and knew I had a message but I was lazy and half attempted to look for it. However, when we were ready to call it a night, I picked up the house phone and called myself...lol that sounds just funny to me anyways, I found it deep down in the lounge chair... but point in case was that my caller ID on my home phone showed a missed call on the 21st! Oh my goodness it just so happened to be a dear 'long lost friend' and I missed the call ugh!

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SO what did I do at a decent time this morning? You got it ~ I called her and it was as if we picked up right where we left off... Now that's a friendship

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Happy Fall

Though it should be spring 'cos that's the type of cleaning I'm up to

Felt like doing a little rearranging in the family room

I'm now tired 'cos I can't just rearrange I detail clean throughout the process

That makes for a tiresome event but I like the new look

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Sure can't tell it's the 1st day of fall with the weather

but

welcome

TV ~ junkies ~

Good thing we started walking to avoid TV butt!

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Next week is premier week yeah... but since local broadcasting has improved so much it's going to be a bit more difficult to manage our TV schedule. We might have to consider getting Tivo or another TV. I vote for the latter. Our family room already has two and we play them simultaneously whether its the same program or not. It's amazing how easy it is to actually watch both at the same time and enjoy two shows at the same time. When a third show is on we then use go back and use the remote to it's full capability... I can't believe admitting this. Anyway, we aren't big on recording and watching later so... who knows, we'll just have see how it goes.

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Well, Last Comic Standing: I thought Lavell would have won 'cos he really gave us some good laughs but the Hemi Guy which is how we refer to him because of the commercial and we can't seem to remember his name; well he was pretty good and most likely it helped that he didn't curse like Lavell. I can see where that could have come into play with some voters.

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BB8 went to the cat litter box! Accidentally got caught up watching the all stars edition last year so we decided to watch this season for the first time but we boycotted the last two shows and most likely will never watch again.

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Biggest Loser is such and encouraging show. It helps get us up and out.

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Yeah! Since I'm a dancer at Y Dancing with the Stars is starting Monday! Last year we were so hooked that we took one of the TV's out and put it in the bed of the truck so we could watch while giving out treats on Halloween otherwise neither one of us would have responded to the doorbell. Most of the parents walking their kids had good comments and it distracted some of the parents from their task at hand. Considering we're a corner lot, for the last few years as the sub has expanded with kids we have intentionally made ourselves obvious with our costume wigs, the TV and the blood gum that way most all of the older kids would remember us and we would not get egged at the end of the night; such a dreaded prank. We've been blessed so far over the years.

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But oh my goodness - we or I also want to see:
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Ughly Betty
Grey's Anatomy
The Bachelor and the crazy gals
Gordon Ramsey's show since Hell's Kitchen is over
The Nine - I hope it's not reruns
24 - well we've got time
Prison Break
Bones
House
Lost
Private Practice
How I Met Your Mother
And Back To You
Idol - soon
Desperate Housewives
Chuck: looks interesting
The Big Bang: looks funny - we'll see
Smarter Than A 5th Grader
Do you know the Lyrics (is that the name?)
America's Funniest Video's
Just For Laughs
Most Outrageous Moments
So you think you can dance - after Idol
Sports Tournaments - mainly golf & tennis
Football games
Garden shows
Ministries: TBN & 3abn
Reruns:
Raymond
George Lopez
King of Queen's
Seinfeld
Friends
Frasier

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I feel like I'm missing a few... but even so you can see why we should probably add another TV or adjust to recording.
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Good thing we don't have cable!

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Woohoo ~

Date Day!

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enough said

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I must go beautify

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Change can be good...

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Question: ~ Why did you change the look of your blog?
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Answer: ~ Well, Dad of The Lot showed interest in blogging with me when I was doing the kids blog. So when he suggested we have a joint blog I decided to make the colors 'manly' ... that way he would be more comfortable. Well, DOTL has only posted I think hmmm once... I figured I would go back to using my most favorite color ~pink~ after all I originally started the dogs blog in all pink & blue... We're getting close to the 100th post it was time for a change.

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FYI... If it's posted in blue: ~ Dad of The Lot was on but pink... well, you get the jest :)
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I feel a wave of happy coming over me ~ awwwwh

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Health Notes

~sigh~ 1st day with no soda...

I'm already feeling the withdrawal...

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I've tried to quit many times over. The longest I have gone is maybe 45 days?

My goal is to refrain from buying any for the home pleasure and only have it when we go out. ugh... That just sounds cruel... I've failed before but I am always willing to try and try again...

it is so unhealthy for me ~sigh~

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On the positive side: we made time for a mile walk with the baby last night. She did really great considering this was one of the longest walks she has ever been on. She got scared near the end of the route when we had to pass two people walking towards us and then shortly there after a car pulled up next to the sidewalk... that's when we knew she'd had enough and wanted to be at home safe. Even her purifial vision gave her a scare. She did good though and when we got home we went out back on deck to cool down and throw the ball for the other two left home; we needed to wear them out a little before bed. Ginger seems to be a little slow moving this morning but I know she would do it again in a minute!
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Just notes...

Taking a break with 'Ellen' so I thought I would blog a bit.

What the hay... it's already TuesDAY

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I must be getting old 'cos I cannot remember much of what all happened yesterday. Not much on TV cept 'Prison Break' and oh intense it was. We didn't go for our evening walk 'cos we got a quick 0.05 inch of rain and because hubby saved some lives it was best for him to rest; my turn this weekend.

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Today though much time was absorbed in front of the camera lens. I am determine to cut my last ponytail for 'locks of love' this week and I know I will never have my hair this long again! I also know I've said it before but I got lazy last time and it will happen this time. However, on the positive side, the delay will only benefit the children with a longer tail donation. This will be my 5th and unfortunately last because I'm starting to get the natural highlights. Hmm I'm not sure I feel ready... well back to business...

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~ smiles ~ MOTL out...

Cool word

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Peanutopolis \pE-nut-aw-pu-lis\ (noun). A state of mind making you feel very strong and powerful, almost mayor-like.
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Isn't it interesting that snickers is expanding our vocabulary? Good excuse for having one... lol

So productive we were...

Boy have we made a habit of making our weekends consist of minimal errands and pampering our needs. Now we did spend today beautifying The Lot's lawn. Major grooming was the mission for the day. After all we didn't even touch it last weekend.
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Let the dogs play in their pools and when we finished the lawn we let them have their freedom romp out front off the leashes. They sure looked happy. One of these times I must make a video and share.
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Took some time to update the doggie blog while resting the bones. Got a second energy spurt and cut Dad of The Lots hair! ooow he looks so good if only he wasn't blog picture shy. Our reward is salmon tonight... go figure I seem to have an abundance of energy today... what a blessing. I hope everyone had a blessed weekend too.
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So what does the new week have in store for us? Could it be the lottery? lol one could only hope. Wishing everyone a good one!
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Mom of The Lot out for now...

Oh goodness ~

such good eats

we cancelled our FNL again!

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The ac, lounge chairs, comfy clothes and TV was calling us home!

Not to mention the doggies.

(no worries kids we brought home a doggie bag)

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Date Day!!

Hello My Friends... I choose to blame the computer for my being away...

Oh My Gosh it’s Date Day again and I haven’t posted all week! I could call myself “slacker” but I won’t lol… I’m too happy it’s Date Day already!
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Today is a blessing in itself but a couple of unexpected one’s too… found some money in the laundry room woohoo and not coins if you know what I mean plus a couple of hours into the morning I was craving a sweet which, we try to avoid having much in the house but to my joyful surprise I came across a pack of m&m’s … how great was that lol God sure does provide!
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SO a week in wrap up:

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Friday was scrumptious as usual but we stuffed beyond our contentment and we skipped the Friday Night Lights and headed home. We chose to enjoy our fullness in the comfort of our lounge chairs. The kids enjoyed having us back home I’m sure because they knew they would get their bread sticks sooner than later.

Sat & Sun we were slackers… we were in slow mow… we did our shopping errands first thing Sat and then lounged the rest of the weekend. Pretty much a whole lot of rest & relaxation was our mission.

M-T-W-T… well, a lot of computer problems that started last Thursday did some transplanting, a tiny bit of yard piddling, house cleaning, TV watching and hubby enjoyed many successes. An exciting addition to our week was that two of the nights included the hubby & I walking. W- we took Ginger on a short walk around the block to get our mojo going and Th- we took our big girl Crikit on a brisk walk that was just a hair short of 2-miles. Tonight will be Sparky’s turn and this time we will do the full 2-mile route. Cheers to a good health decision… hope we can keep it up since we have failed at this many times over… finger crossed!

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Yeah! Dad of The Lot, kids & me wish everyone

Happy Weekend!

We know about Friday's

we don't like that m&d don't take us with them

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But...

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When they get home we wait patiently for our bread sticks

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mmm

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then we play! yeah!

Quiz: what flower R U

See side bar definition

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Mom of The Lot is a Petunia

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Dad of The Lot is a Snapdragon

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Date Day!

Yay!

Actually, I've mentioned it before, every Friday is Date Day since the hubby gets off early, yay... we treat ourselves to fun along with a food fest... while everyone else is still at work makes you feel like your sneaking, it adds to the enjoyment ...

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We were trying a different restaurant every week but we seem to always levitate back to our favorites. Now that it's Friday Night Football season we've added that to the mix. Of course sometimes it's a movie but there aren't too many appealing ones lately and on occasion the driving range ... actually you just never know with us but you get the idea

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I'm certain it adds to our marriage. The pet's and the project's get us on the weekends so yay...

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Today's tid bits...

Goodness the holiday threw our week OFF and then...

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Dad of The Lot came home early to throw off the day; kids couldn't wait to play (click 2 see), didn't last long: it's hot. Kids are now panting under the fan ~ oh and now chilling ~
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Most of the morning I struggled to get the computer to work properly, even the phone was messed up. Modem reboot took care of the phone but apparently the computer has a Flash problem... oooow scary

SO we finally had the Watermelon Fest - 2-days in a row

~ the dogs went wild ~

Venting

My training tactic back-lashed!

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We covered the carpet with protector plastic so we could train the dogs to go upstairs if we call them. Since I have trained them so well on boundaries – meaning do not get on carpet - they knew never to go up the stairs, no matter what.
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If we ever had the misfortune of an intruder, I don’t know if they would break the rules and come up if needed. So we put down a plastic protector that you see through which, is maybe why they wouldn’t come when we called or even coaxed with treats.
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After a couple of days working with them we got through. But then they seem to think every time we went up the stairs they were suppose to go with us. That meant a little more refining our commands.

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But today, I needed anger management!

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I thought all the kids were outside. I went to the downstairs restroom and while I was in there, I heard a couple of noises upstairs. I thought about all the things that could possibly make those noises and how. When I came out of the BR, little Ginger was standing in the hall. She then went to the stairs and looked up so I did too. I saw nothing at first and then WHAT DO I SEE?! Crikit - she turned the corner coming out of our room! Ugh! The carpet is not protected in that room!
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I am furious. In order to understand my level of anger is to know that we do not wear shoes on our carpet. You never know what germs the bottom of your shoes have on them so our house rules are to put on carpet-house-shoes and take them off before stepping on the floor areas. Crikit not only sheds constantly but I don’t know how long she was up there and where all she walked.
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Needless to say when she was descending she pause; she knew she was in trouble with just my look! Yes I spanked her. Now I have to figure out just how to make her understand what we want.

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Okay I’m somewhat better ... I need a soda ~sigh~

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Rain ON rain OFF - then repeat

I did so much of nothing today that I am bummed

Really, I did a lot but it was here and there

It looks as if I did nothing

Dang I don't like that

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Kids weren't too happy with the day either

They must of thought I was cracked

Being that I would lock them in and then allow them out

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At least they got to play hard when dad got home

Otherwise, they would be a handful

Since they don't seem interested in the new chews

Not even their crackers

It's got to be the weather

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I guess they were feeling moody too

but yeah

Dad had a good day

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