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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What a blessing!-

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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Weekend wrap-up

This week is messed up for sure ‘cos it feels like a Sunday! I do know why – we did the majority of the lawn work today and we usually do it on Sunday.
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Saturday we did some edging, a little mowing and a major rock & brick project both in the back and front. Crushed my thumb, which is better today, but the rest of the body muscles are beyond sore. We topped the day off with a BBQ mmmm good even if I say so myself!

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Today while we were working the back, Crikit begged us to fill her pool. I know that sounds funny being that she’s a dog but this is how she did it. We use and old pool for all their yard toys to keep the clutter consolidated and it happen to have a bit of rain water in it so what did she do? She pushed the toys over and tried to lie in the water… of course staring us down while we were in the mist of work… how can you say no to that?So I got one of their good pools and filled it even thought we are expecting rains just so Crikit could cool off – she plays hard. Once Crikit got out to get her ball Sparky plopped down in the water. He use to dislike the pool idea in the past but I guess this muggy summer changed his ways.

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Ginger not really interested stuck by my side so I let her go out front with me because I wanted to reinforce her good behavior off her leash. She is the best of the three in this area. A little boy riding by asked if she was going to run after him and you could see he was happy I said no. He said she was pretty… Proud mama moment
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Well, we were going to have a watermelon feast but it began to get muggy an mosquitoes suddenly showed up. Since the kids love their watermelon it is necessary to eat it outside… it will just have to wait.
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Were all in and resting now. Kids are napping with their new chew bones and the honey is reclining in his chair. I on the other hand am at the computer catching up on things. But the down side of it all... I forgot to mail my dearest friend in the WORLD Queen One a Birthday Wish... slap my hand. Thank goodness I know she is always forgiving... my dear friend is...
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Life is good… Thank You Lord

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JUST Added ~

our kid's pics

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see why i'm so proud?

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Crikit 3+ years

Sparky 2+ years

Ginger 1+years

Boy Fish w/us 1+ years now

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Fill ya in Later

We're Busy!

& I crushed my thumb! yeeow :(

oh what a day...

well I know that's not a song... lol

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We're both dragging from the game last night or maybe it's all that pasta we had. Here we are thinking this morning that we were going to get an early start on the required errands to only leave like an hour after we first headed to the door... early start my butt

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Well the pharmacy gals were nice but it still was difficult to deal with, paying them $50 for my new meds when I had just called two days earlier to ask the price and they told me $14 & change. So to appease ourselves we tried most all of the demo table foods. Had the breakfast stuff, the lunch kind of stuff and definitely the desert; had our fruit and even a shot of healthy junk lol notice I called the healthy items junk? Came away with a bigger bill than we had expected but it was fun; with the exception of the two witches in line behind us ... I'll just say RUDE otherwise I will rant on for a while... next

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Arrived home to put away the cold stuff and head back out to the other store to complete the list. This time it wasn't as fun. So much traffic, I thought people were going to leave the city being that it was a 3-day weekend - dang my last nerve is pulsing... in addition, it seemed as if we could not find anything we had on our list... bummer... somehow we still had a surprise at the register... sigh

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So, the kids were glad when we arrived home and they realized we were staying. Gave them their rawhide's and we settled in for some college football... ugh! Our main team lost : (

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Played with the kids before it got dark and did some fig maintenance. To our surprise we found a frog that made its home under our center one... so we left the tree alone and gave it a water down. We named our new backyard friend Froggie. I sure hope he can find his way out of the yard if he's lost... the silly things I worry about!

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Back to the college football games, watching the babies enjoy their chews and unwind. I feel like I haven't rested in days ~

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oh what a day... MOTL out

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Oh What A Night ...

Isn't that a song?

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We pigged out! waddled over to... okay drove - needed the MEGA ticket and then we headed to the stadium and captured a great space. Met a fun family during the ticket window wait and another batch of fun individuals during the rain delay wait at the stairwell but we got the seats we wanted and yeah most of the game was played in front of us. The bands were okay and after the opening rain storm the weather was fantastic! The team we chose to support WON and we left with 41 seconds left in the game, 'sped' walked to the truck and had a fabulous departure! yeah NO wait!!

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Kids were ecstatic when we got home most likely because we left them locked in because of the expected rainstorms and I'm sure they were crossing their little paws ... thinking ... hurry hurry hurry - it's easy to get forgiveness though ... just share a bread stick! haaay

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Off to do the Saturday stuff... MOTL out