Monthly Archives: May 2010

Friendly Blog Takeover

Posted on May 31, 2010 by houseofsmooches

This is a friendly blog takeover! Benjamin here reporting in…..thought I would share my thoughts on today and I’ve titled them “strawberry picking from a 2 year-old”.    Well you see, my mommy, took us Friday morning to pick strawberries……and I … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on May 26, 2010 by houseofsmooches
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Adoption Update!

Posted on May 25, 2010 by houseofsmooches

This afternoon, things were just not going my way.  I was feeling discourage and frustrated.  I selected Laura Story’s song Bless the Lord on my MP3 and wow did the lyrics speak God’s truth to me: You give and take … Continue reading →

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The end of an era

Posted on May 24, 2010 by houseofsmooches

Friday marked the end of an era……..Ok maybe that’s a tiny bit dramatic!!  Friday was Carlos’ last soccer game in the 6-8 age division.  I’ll never forget the first game that Carlos played!  He’s English skills were still lacking and … Continue reading →

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Christmas shopping

Posted on May 23, 2010 by houseofsmooches

Every now and then I like to go and hit some yard sales.  I must admit that there is something slightly strange about buying someone else’s stuff, but still……it’s fun when you get a great find.   Saturday morning I got … Continue reading →

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Potty Time….But Wishing that said Party Time!

Posted on May 20, 2010 by houseofsmooches

Potty time…..oh how I dislike potty training.  I’m not sure what makes it so bad, but honestly I despise potty training.  However, Ben is 2 and a few months, so I figure the spring/summer months are the right time….if there … Continue reading →

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God’s Faithfulness

Posted on May 19, 2010 by houseofsmooches

As Stephen and I walked out of church that Sunday morning, one of the ushers handed us a plain white envelope.  Sitting in our car we looked at that envelope…..maybe this would be God’s way of providing the funds we … Continue reading →

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Life on the wild side

Posted on May 18, 2010 by houseofsmooches

Living life on the wild side!  We took a field trip to the Safari on Friday ……it was super fun and super hot!  Our wagon ride was not until 2 p.m., but we went early and visited the other animals … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day 2010

Posted on May 17, 2010 by houseofsmooches

(a bit late…..but better late than never right?!?!!?) Mother’s day 2010……this is my 5th Mother’s day as a mommy!  I still look at these four beautiful children and am amazed that God has given them to me….to ME!  What a … Continue reading →

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Nanny…..This blogs for you!

Posted on May 16, 2010 by houseofsmooches

The next few blogs posts are especially for Stephen’s mom……loaded with grandkid pictures……so Nanny, these are for you.  Enjoy!  And for the rest of you….non-grandmas…..you are more than welcome to read along……..Though I will admit, it might be a little … Continue reading →

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