Monthly Archives: May 2011

Random thoughts

Posted on May 27, 2011 by houseofsmooches

Bits of randomness ** Carlos is learning how to do a cartwheel.  He spends as much time as possible every day practicing.  And he’s getting better! **Pulling weeds is very therapeutic.  So is chopping off tree branches.  I feel better … Continue reading →

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Delightful day

Posted on May 21, 2011 by houseofsmooches

We had a simply enjoyable day outside enjoying a taste of many cultures today!  It’s been several years since we’ve been able to attend Local Colors, but this morning I decided to take the kids and have a special outing … Continue reading →

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Natalie’s newest adventure!

Posted on May 21, 2011 by houseofsmooches
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Girls gone red

Posted on May 17, 2011 by houseofsmooches

So, I’ve never in all my 30+ years……EVER…….dyed my hair.  I’ve just been either too chicken or just too busy to think about changing my hair color.  When I was at the beach last fall I was planning to change … Continue reading →

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Needed: Box of tissues!

Posted on May 16, 2011 by houseofsmooches
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Jeremiah Riding a Two Wheeler!

Posted on May 13, 2011 by houseofsmooches

Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that Jeremiah would learn to ride a two-wheel bike when he was 5 years-old.  Quite frankly, I’m in shock!!  Just goes to show that determination can go a long, long way!!

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Want a little Whine with your cheese?

Posted on May 12, 2011 by houseofsmooches

  I don’t know how to say this without sounding like I’m whining, but I’m so ready for my couch full of kids to grow by one!  Ok, so I’ll just whine for a moment……….…..I’m sick of waiting!!!! Ok, whine done…..moving … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on May 11, 2011 by houseofsmooches

Wordless Wednesday  

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Celebrate Life

Posted on May 6, 2011 by houseofsmooches

Edited to add:  I’m so excited to say that the final tally is now $800.00!!  We cannot say “Thank YOU” enough to all those who so graciously have sponsored our kids!!  You ROCK   Walk for life 2008 Celebrating life … Continue reading →

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HomeSchool Thursdays

Posted on May 5, 2011 by houseofsmooches

Growing things…..the school of dirty hands! Instead of having a class pet, we have a class garden!  And last week I got my motivation on and we cleaned out all the weeds and cultivated up the dirt in our garden.  … Continue reading →

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