Feeling Dumb

So the wife keeps telling me to post something so here goes:

I ran my dogs hard today well I usually do everyday but something different happen today. When I arrived home as the norm I went out to throw the tennis ball for the girls and play football with the boy till he gets bored. Well, after throwing the ball a few times, I threw it again and the pack ran after it. The oldest one snapped at it aggressively as she always does but this time I went and hid as part of the game we play together. After a short time I noticed none of them returned. That was odd so I went to look for them. I could tell by the way the oldest (Crikit) was acting that the ball was still lost. It has happened in the past where she knocked it just right like playing volleyball and it has gone over the fence and down the road. So I went outside the fence to look for it. After a couple of minutes of searching I realized the ball must still be in the yard. I returned to the backyard to find the oldest still franticly searching for the ball. The boy (Sparky) was running around with his ball in his mouth and the baby (Ginger) was looking at me as if to ask ‘where did you go?’ so I asked the little one ‘where’s the ball Ginger where’s the ball?’ She looked at me, she looked at the tree, she looked at me again; so I ask her again ‘Ginger where’s the ball?’ And the funny thing was… As though to say to me ’come here stupid’ she looked at me looked up into the tree, looked back at me again and then stared me down as until I walked over to her and began looking where she was looking. About two minutes of searching, I found it stuck in the limbs right above her right where she was looking up.

Proud Dad moment: My little baby dog is so smart

So that's current events as of today and I posted so the wife should stop asking for a while

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Dad of the Lot out…

Early Start - wow

Goodness, we both woke up in the wee hours of the morning and dang if I couldn't go back to sleep. Then wouldn't you know it, the alarm rings what seems like moments after I drifted off...ugh!

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With no sleep in the energy bank who would have figured I would head outside to feed the plants? Do some light yard maintenance and drain the 3 doggie pools to water the trees, fill some water jugs, plus collected a bucket of rocks for the deck project. Seems as if I am making up for yesterday. lol

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Yeah, saw and said good morning to my Little Green Baby who is the tiniest of tiny baby lizards that has selected to live within the pots on the patio table up on deck. I choose to think Little Green Baby lizard is a girl. I even try to find insects to help in her search for food... yes I laid a little cup of water out so LGB could find it easily. Weeks ago I saw her for the first time and by accident she was on my hand. I am so glad I did not scream and shake her off because I felt so blessed to feel her inzy bitzy feet crawling on me. Then I didn't see her for a week or two and this past weekend was blessed again to see her and every day since then! LGB even comes really close to see what we are doing. I know it sounds crazy but what a delicate little create of Gods' and how wonderful it is that she seems to be comfortable around all of us.

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So back to this morning. I took Ginger out front without her leash and she did fabulous even when some sad sacks walked by... ooops that was mean. I then put her in the back and brought out Sparky who was good as well but I did get a pinch nervous for a split second when a guy on a bike and a girl walking next to him were passing by. The girl glared at me and Sparky when he was trotting towards them, his tail was wagging and usually he is afraid of everyone so to me that was a good sign but the girl didn't know that and seemed to dislike his action. I continued to walk across the driveway which was in the same direction as they were going and Sparky was ready to follow them however, he minded well when I asked him to come over to me. I can only speculate that the girl doesn't really like dogs 'cos Sparky is so majestic looking with the prettiest white smile and cutest flopping ears when he's trotting.

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And all this took place before 10 AM... sigh ... need to recoup a bit

back later

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So nothing too exciting... just normal evening things

We'll see what transpires tomorrow

It's never really dull around here

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Mom of the Lot out...

Weekend - Dang Energy Stealer

Struggling with low energy

Did it; necessity errand

Checked on Boy Fish

Caught up on a few blogs

Did some soaping

Still struggling...

Well, I didn't do much outside today

So kids were too excited when Dad came home

Ya doggie playtime!

Hell's kitchen had some surprises

Walked Ginger to the mailbox but we both got scared

Attack dog sounded agitated and it was dark

So we headed the other direction

Then I remembered, dang I forgot to do a load

Well if hubby is to look good tomorrow then I guess...

SO Weekend round-up included

mowing & edging where needed

working the drain path

working the under deck project

re-hydrating with cantaloupe

note: Ginger no likey

left a fly for Little Green Baby

Closed by chowing the chicken and rice; mmmm

But oh my goodness the week is just now starting

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Mom & Dad of the Lot tired

Before I Forget

Happy Happy

My dearest friend in the world

I now have her e-address

take a bow to the one and only

Queen One

now Dunn

right then

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Queen One Dunn

• Oh, saw the Potter movie Friday. Must say, it didn't hold my interest very well.
• Spent most of the cool and dry portions of the day S&S mowing, edging, planting and generally cleaning up The Corner Lot; including the running of the dogs and the bubbles, can't forget the bubbles.
• Must include a load of laundry at some point

But for now we must recoup!

Mom of the Lot tired

God Bless The Renner's

I think today was the first time I have ever attended an Estate Sale; I know it was the first for hubby. We planned to stop because we saw the sign several times along the drive to our local grocery store that is less than 2 miles away. Actually, the estate sale was in walking distance. We missed the first day of sale, Friday because of the hours but I was one of the first there today without the hub but I returned with him two more times before the day was over.

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Granted, being that we are watching our finances closely, this was an odd decision to visit. For one we had never been to one and two, what exactly is an estate sale like?

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I have to say, I experienced an abundance of emotions and felt the need to write about the couple who apparently lived here. A feeling of sadness surrounded me before I even stepped into the home. The sign on the door as if I were entering a store 'Open Come In' plus the banner and flags in the front yard grasped me like metal to magnets, put me in a daze. I wondered why am I doing this, how can I invade their privacy, where are they, what happen to them to do this, did someone die? The thoughts clouded my being. I was greeted by a woman that added to the twilight zone I felt I was in as I wondered from room to room.

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I saw their life in everything that came into view. I suddenly missed my mom. I thought of families that have experience tragedy. What lead this family to liquidation; was it to financially cope with loss? I thought of loneliness, I thought of death...

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Allow me to share... they were special people. The lady loved to sew, knit, embroider and make quilts. There were some lovely quilts. She had a room dedicated to her talent. Oodles and oodles of books, thread, yarn and materials to create. Another room was blocked off and I wondered if anyone was resting in there or was it the personal property they were keeping. I felt like I was invading when I entered what I presumed was the master bedroom. The bathroom had everything laid out even the used toothpaste and over the counter medicines. When I walked into the closet I wanted to cry seeing some of their clothes and shoes swallowed by the largeness of the area. I could tell they liked to hang flags and they were collectors of quality items. Beautiful china and crystal. Beautiful linens embroidered and pressed. I choked back the tears again when I realized the food in the pantry was for sale as well.

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There was this doll, a large doll that was so incredibly real looking right down to the wrinkles and veins on the hands. The doll wore a wedding band and was rocking what one could only think was a grand child. Oh how I wanted this old woman so so bad but our finances said no. Good thing I don't use credit cards or that old woman doll would be home with me right now. I wanted this elephant lamp and a chipped elephant statue that the liquidation company was using as a door stop..ooooh that made me mad. I saw oodles of quality china, silver, crystal, collector items plus yarn and sewing items I wanted thinking I would appreciate the items for these people. I saw furniture I appreciated and this pink & green pitcher and I won't get started on things we could have used from the garage. I thank the Lord I did not have an open credit card. The prices were pretty reasonable. I felt drawn to support these people in some way so I purchased a pot with yellow dancing flowers that you would probably buy at Wal-mart for $9.99 but it was marked at $2.50 and I felt it was my way of helping. I took hubby back because we need some wood planks and they had some that were a steal of a price and selfishly I wanted him to experience the event so we could have a discussion about it. I felt a pang of sadness when I saw both of their reunion programs and some koozies with names and a significant date. I saw quality valuable items going for ridiculous prices and it seemed as if these people buying were oblivious to the fact there was a story behind every item. There is so much I want to mention about the things I saw, what I wanted, how I felt and the hoards of people acting as if it were a store and not someones life we all were rummaging through. I am not sure I can do this again... it tugged terribly at my heart and I will forever remember the wooden sign on the outside of the door"

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Welcome

(pretty design)

The Renner's

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Dear Lord Bless Them

VENTING

Oh this frustrated me to ... ugh!

So this morning I went to MCD to surprise the hubby and lazy me went thru the drive-thru. This turned out to be a big mistake 'cos it sent me over the edge.

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Okay so the person taking the order apparently could not hear me, I was patient and repeated every time he asked; then I drove up to the window and gave the 2nd person at the window my card to process payment and can you believe - when he handed me back my card he said nothing and after I said 'Thank you have a great day' - his response was *** 'uh huh' *** what the heck was that * 'uh huh' ...

I wanted to scream - didn't your family teach you manners little boy!!!!!! Some of these young generation individuals are potentially our future leaders! ugh! A simple Thank You is not much to ask when your helping to 'pay' their paycheck ---Manners *101* people

Mom of the Lot not smiling

Sun No Sun

It's going to rain tomorrow... the sun was out while it was sprinkling. I learned that in Girl Scouts and it has held true since. Now we love Shrek & Fiona but we are not swamp fans. Actually, I'm hoping the swamp drys some so we can make headway this weekend cleaning up the back. I took advantage of the sun & clouds this morning and transplanted the ever waiting fig. It's so much easier to plant when the ground is soft 'cos our sub is built on a quarry - that translates to rocks galore people.
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Well, TGIF... it's our date day and I need to get ready for Prince Charming to get home. We're going to see Harry! Yeah! Popcorn, soda & arm candy; how good is that! :) Toodles

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Mom of the Lot Y smiles Y

reminder: mailed the 2nd 'I'

NO Sun

Well, were back to the clouds but that's okay 'cos I am recharged and out to the front I go. Rotary reel mowing is just the thing to lift my spirits. I feel like I'm working out, there's no swamp to deal with and in a matter of minutes my portion of the yard looks great!

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I say that because the true corner of The Corner Lot is larger and has been invaded with someone else's grass that is battling our St Augustine. Therefore, to avoid cross contamination in the front section (on the other side of the driveway) I use a reel instead of the gas mower that way we don't have to clean the blades for one and we can keep the front-front looking great! Plus the hubby does that section ;)

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Well, out I go again... rest time over

SUN

Ah--- SUN

Now we weren't suppose to get any but alleluia

Dug a trench, emptied the rain filled pots

The kids got to run

Now we all rest and recharge

And it Rains...

It's rare I would willingly choose SUN

Hubby would

I on the other hand, total shade or over cast kindda gal

BUT so missing it now!

Dogs confused, frustrated and who knows what else

I'm not a fan of swamps but hey when it rains this long

-17 out of 24 days-

other reports say 51 days straight

Well we own a swamp

I know the rain is a blessing for so many reasons

However, this long can be so trying
*sigh*

Well, at least there's lots of reality TV tonight

Just Things...

The lot is drenched: We've had a break from the rain in our area for a couple of days now however, we must get back to the landscape drain path project... we have a backyard swamp, good thing it's too shallow for alligators! But we're battling the mosquitoes. WE ARE going to win. *sigh*

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Bit of Brag: This a rare event... took a beautiful drive thru the Hill Country yesterday and had great company for conversation. We went to shop at a small town icon status store that is closing after 183 years! It's like an old time 5&Dime but sells upscale items. Now, since I am a frugal shopper the prices were pretty good but not quite good enough for me to part with my greens. I'll have to check back in the near future 'cos I did see a few items that I would love to give at Christmas but it took half a tank of gas so I must time the next trip just right. Most items are at 40% but I want 60 or more in order to suffice my perceived value plus, I need to see the value in the drive too unless of course I ride next time... One neat thing though, I tried a deep fired avocado with tomatoes and pepper toppings and it was sensational, bad for diet but great for a moral boost! Trip worthwhile.

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Sun is out, guess it's time to let the dogs splash plus take care of Boy Fish.

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Note to self: remind hubby to post

Potter extended

So the British Open disrupted the completion of the Potter weekend and Monday's reality TV slowed the reading but tonight's the night... isn't that a Brady Bunch mom saying... polident or something? okay back on track, the last couple of chapters will be concluded tonight.

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It sure is trying to keep from learning the ending - dodging the convo's, darting the Internet and finger ready on the mute button... oh too funny, the commercial with the Brady mom and tonight's the night just came on TV how freaky is that? It was like forever ago that I last saw it... weird timing

Potter Weekend

...she's some kind of wonderful... yes she is.... ...can I get a whisky...

This song brings me joy, right down into my bones until I dance. Don't know the name of it and the hubby is working on the Harry Potter book, deadline tomorrow AM, so I can't ask him... I'm the smart one though; I bought the book and chose to carter to his needs while he reads and then I make him take breaks and tell me the details. Joy, I don't have to read it! Anyhow, I am muggling around the house listening to Jack... dang good music on the weekends. Anyway, the ground needs to dry out before I can bathe the dogs and finish the outside projects. So little to do... yea right haha

Cheers to the Potter Weekend!

Sad Hearts

Y's around the world are sadden to hear that Tammy Faye has passed.

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She will be missed. I admired her courage, strength and beauty to go on TV one last time in her frail state, to express her love for our Lord and people in general. I hope it comforters her family to know she is now resting in the Lord till he comes back for all of his believers.

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I just wrote about her site on Friday and encouraged prayers. It was rewarding to step into her world of positive and hopeful thoughts. I was stunned Saturday evening to learn of her passing. I had planned to send her a message that evening. I feel some regrets today for delaying. I am comforted though in knowing I prayed for her.

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I too know the heartache the family is feeling; I lost my mother to that horrible disease and I hold onto the fact that my mother is no longer suffering the pain that accompanies the trial. I also believe God is resting her soul till we are all called home. He just called her home sooner than we wanted and tested our faith. I still deal with the loss daily. Sometimes I scream inside while no one is watching but when the tears fall... only our Heavenly Father can comfort me.

Prayers Please

All I can think about is Tammy Faye.

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Please take a moment to say a prayer for this ailing God loving woman. I am humbled to see her genuine love for our Heavenly Father, faith, hope and people as a whole. I recognise the signs of pain she is enduring and share the sadness of all who love or care for her. It is heart-wrenching to know she is suffering yet I so admire her faith, strength and ability to go public to witness for the Lord. Tammy Faye is the epitome of Inner Beauty and she truly glowed with beauty in her recent interview. I hope to be as strong if ever I have such a burden to carry. I look forward to meeting Tammy Faye in heaven.

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If you have never stopped by her website TammyFaye.com you will be blessed to read her front page message. I also believe she would truly appreciate your well wishes too.

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Please Pray for Tammy Faye... ask The Lord God our Heavenly Father to allow her all the time she desires with her family, her friends and to witness; in addition to easing her pain.

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God will bless you for your sincere prayers...Mom of the Lot sadden to tears

The Lover

Sparky The Lover

His main concern is that his women are happy. * He watches for every opportunity to make Crikit, Ginger and me, Mom of the Lot, feel loved. *He is a kisser... and loves to hug and be hugged.

My little man... The Lover

The Huntress

Realization: Ginger The Night Huntress

We know she likes to explore but... it no longer works to put out boxes or items for the night time boredom chewing. It needs to be her hunt and ability to conquer to suffice her satisfaction. *Well, not a thing was touched which, I put out last night but she went on the hunt and roamed the kitchen like a fox till she found her conquest. Good thing I didn't need that box. I have been enlightened...:)

Today...

Hubby started at the tower

The cable and phone temporarily out

Got cut off by two incompetent drivers
Had to get some gas *sigh* it sure is high
Got overcharged for an oil change; my fault, I didn’t ask the price

Got the expired inspection sticker redone

Met Shannon Wright whose husband’s in Iraq – say a prayer for him

Did a little *Just Idea’s* shopping

Did my CBS soaping
Had unusual pain from back of right ear down to the shoulder blade *ugh*

Dad and I played with the kids, did the bubbles and lots of petting

code - 1/2 price house and back neighbors 'that's not annoying'

Reality TV night and who knew I would like Posh?

Can't believe we are following Big Brother, shock!

Had discussion about the judging on SYTYCD

Closed with baked cookies; mmmmmmm

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Ginger Baby

Ginger is the baby of the three, therefore, she is the one still developing her personality. It is so enjoyable to watch this process. She looks like a mini-me of Crikit and as of late, she is doing her best to mimic Crikit's every trait. But when it comes to Sparky, she seems to think she can dominate him when they rough house. It's funny to see her change into her tomboy tude when they play.

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Try to imagine this, her alert bark sounds like she is saying "row row row row"... the only time it gets annoying is when it goes on for a long long long time. However, if it's combined with her gazelle leaps, It truly Is

A vision to Appreciate.

Love Them Too Much!

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Mom of the Lot *Y smiles Y

A Mixture of Blessings

This morning sure was a mini trial... ugh! My fault though 'cos last night when I was settling the dogs for the night I saw my tennis shoes and I remember thinking I better put them out of reach... guess what, yup I forgot to move them. I put so many things out for the little one to chew in case she couldn't sleep but dang, she decided I needed slip-on's! So what did she do? She chewed the backs off both shoes! I could not help but yell the moment I saw them, I smacked her hinny and locked her outside while the other two got to stay in. So why is it I feel bad whenever I scold her... after all she is still considered a puppy; plus I did leave the shoes in her reach... and she does, like the others, bring me such joy and unconditional love Y ...

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SO, who can describe how wonderful it is to hear and walk out with good news when you must visit the doctor. As I grow older, I realize more and more that it's such a blessing to have good health. Well, today's visit was just that and to top it off, when I stopped by the dentist office to pick up teeth imprints I realize, I made such a good choice in changing to this office. I met and had a good chat with the wife, received a meaningful compliment from the technician and enjoyed the warm welcome from my hygienist and the receptionist. Don't get me wrong, I liked my last Dentist and his staff but this is the right one for me.

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Okay, the guilt of scolding the little one, Ginger, gave me the energy to go out and play bubbles for a bit when I returned home. How could I not? After all, I receive a blessing every time I return home to the eager greetings from my pack. Especially after this mornings events, Gingi was so eager for me to pet her. She needed to know everything was okay again and if she was forgiven or still loved. Well, who knows how their minds interprets but I love their personalities, their all so unique. So, Sparky loved the bubble time too and of course Black Beauty, Crikit, enjoyed running for her ball. Good thing I took the time 'cos its raining now. We've only received a pinch but supposedly there is a storm to come.

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reminders: Gibbson-dentist dog, mc

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Tuesday's Recap

Yesterday the landscape sure was happy, on the 1.5 " rainy day... happy dogs? not so much. I can only imagine how they feel when we take away their freedom to choose IN or OUT. Since they're restricted to the floor area when IN and since the family room is carpet well, I guess they aren't to happy about that either...

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Ginger: I got some time on the side yard while Mom picked the glory seeds plus I was so good she didn't even have to hold the leash! I didn't mind the people that walked by except the back neighbor, I growled quietly. So what if he said good morning, his family isn't that nice. Mom blew me some bubbles and let me bark a little bit!

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Sparky: Mom didn't take me out front but I did pop bubbles and chase Crikit. I got to work on my tan when the sun came out. I had fun splashing in the puddles but since I don't like to get my paws wet, it can be a dilemma at times. Like always, I look forward to Dad getting home 'cos he always comes out to play... we play football everyday, I bark the calls and jump for the ball... good stuff!

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Crikit: Mom came out early and threw my ball a while, I loved it. But sometimes I get mad when Ginger gets to my ball first and when Sparky trys to slow me down. I prefer to be anywhere mom and dad are anyway, but when dad gets home... it's ball time!

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Closed the evening with the reality show's and had the hub publish his first post... hurrah!

reminders: gt, bc, snk, mc

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A View from Lot 53

My wife and I spent many hours not long ago landscaping, cleaning, and maintaining our lawn especially removing all debris and rocks so the children in our neighborhood would not be tempted to throw these things at our dogs. One afternoon we were enjoying our Lot 53 and were shocked to see one of the neighbors walking with his family pickup a rock from the street and throw it at our fence where our dogs were barking. He then noticed us on our deck and tried to act as though nothing happened. What a wonderful example to set for his children walking with him.

Two weeks later, I was approaching the corner of our fence to start our lawn care and heard our dogs barking very aggressively. I turned the corner and found a different neighbor of ours jumping and kicking at our fence antagonizing our dogs. His wife was deeply embarrassed as I caught her husband in the act. She apologized several times to me but her looser husband said nothing. I do not believe he enjoyed much of the walk after our encounter as she verbally scolded him as they left.

How sad. We would like to believe most parents try to teach their children to be respectful of animals, other people’s property, and themselves. Yet when you see “Adults” acting in ways most people would find unacceptable for children I have little hope for those kids.

We are praying for those two families. Our prayer is, that these families will find a greater respect for themselves and then recognize others should receive the same respect. The saying is a cliché but still holds true: “Treat others the way you want to be treated”. Would either of these families want us to show the same disrespect towards them that they gave us?

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Dad of the Lot... out

The Door Opens

Okay, so how cool is this!?

My hubby is ready to have a family blog, yeah!

So we created the blog... . yesterday...

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Mom of the Lot *Y smiles Y

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