December 24, 2019
by Carrie
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How many ornaments the kids have broken: 0 How many ornaments Mom has broken: 3, i think How many cookies Mom has made: 497 (I made a spreadsheet this year) How many Godzilla ornaments are on Sam’s tree: 5 Christmas … Continue reading
December 23, 2019
by Carrie
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I’ve been dealing with allergies or a slight cold for a few days so last night right before bed I opted for a couple of Benadryl. Ohhh yeah, gonna sleep good tonight! The kids were getting ready for bed but … Continue reading
November 19, 2019
by Carrie
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I came to a realization this year as I threaded the lights onto the tree. My method is like a sewing machine. I wind the string of lights around my leg, up my back, over my shoulder to my left … Continue reading
July 9, 2019
by Carrie
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Eleven years old, but this taco is still just as crispy as ever! Some days we all end up getting crispy on the soccer fields! So . . . eleven. After the past few years of huge changes, I feel … Continue reading
June 20, 2019
by Carrie
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A few weeks ago, our very own Samwise turned 9 years old. Nine!!! Okay, so have y’all watched The Good Place? It’s a great show; watch it if you haven’t. Anyway, there’s a character on that show named Jason Mendoza. … Continue reading
May 2, 2019
by Carrie
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December 25, 2018
by Carrie
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Times the cat has launched off the tree skirt and irritated Mom: 12 How many ornaments the kids have broken: 1 How many ornaments Mom has broken: 0, ha! How many cookies Mom has made: 428 How many Godzilla ornaments … Continue reading
November 23, 2018
by Carrie
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Last year was the end of the road for our Tree. He was with us for 14 beautiful years. I am notoriously picky about Christmas trees, so this year we ended up borrowing my dad’s tree. Same height, same width … Continue reading
September 26, 2018
by Carrie
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Ten years ago today we were dealing with a constipated cat. Renton eventually gave birth to one of his children at the vet. Later that night my sister gave birth as well. Happy Tenth, Elizabeth! (I stole this pic from … Continue reading
July 8, 2018
by Carrie
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My books are all carefully arranged via the Dewey Decimal System (heavy on the history and life sciences): . . . and then there’s Steven’s Computer Languages section (just heavy):