Monthly Archives: January 2013

Tramping in the woods

Posted on January 29, 2013 by houseofsmooches

Today was the most beautiful day we’ve had yet this year.  The weather was perfect…..warm (70s) and sunny.  So we had a bit of school in the morning, a picnic lunch on the deck and the rest of the afternoon … Continue reading →

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7th Gotcha Day

Posted on January 25, 2013 by houseofsmooches

Today we celebrate the 7thanniversary of Carlos and Jeremiah’s arrival home.  It was a good day……actually it was an amazingly calm day.  Carlos specifically asked for tacos and Jeremiah picked out the dessert…….cupcake brownies with chocolate icing……death by chocolate anyone!?!? During … Continue reading →

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Tears in a bottle

Posted on January 11, 2013 by houseofsmooches

Grief is such a strange thing.  I never anticipated that today it would wash over my soul like a tsunami.   Carlos had an appointment this morning on Jefferson Street……mean anything to you? Yep, meant nothing to me either, until we pulled … Continue reading →

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Books

Posted on January 6, 2013 by houseofsmooches

I read a book this week…..yes, an honest to goodness complete book! A couple of weeks ago we were Skyping with Stephen’s parents and the conversation turned to books……both of Stephen’s parents are avid readers and Stephen loves to read … Continue reading →

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