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    Memories of the Month {3.2012}

    April 2, 2012 - By 

    Oops! Almost forgot to finish up on this and get it posted. This month I was happy about: booking a cruise for the 4 of us in September!! Squeeeel! This month I was sad about: the passing of one of our cub scout leaders and the huge turn out at his funeral. The wonderful memories from February’s trip to the McWane center will have a bit of a dark lining in my memory because that was the last time I saw him. He had to leave just after getting there because he was not feeling well. I guess in many…

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    Memories of the Month {4.2012}

    April 1, 2012 - By 

    This month I was happy about: spending Easter with my family. This month I was sad about: this and not doing my weekly photo posts; not for the lack of taking pics, just unmotivated and unable to match prompts. Something I accomplished this month is: eating healthier and exercising. Something new I did was: visit Oglethorp University, while Drew attended a soccer clinic. Books I read were: From May to December (awesome book! one of my all time favs) Coney Detroit (makes ya hungry!) Beautiful Ambition (suffered through it) Uglies (got to p. 20 something and decided this book was…

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    Announcement

    March 28, 2012 - By 

    I can’t believe it’s taken me a week to tell you what I’m SO EXCITED about! It’s been 4 years since our last cruise and we have finally booked a cruise and this time we’re taking the kids. Here’s the details… Who? The Fab Four (Rob’s and My 7th cruise. Drew’s 3rd cruise. Alex’s 1st cruise.) What? A 7 day Cruise to the Western Caribbean When? September 2012 Where? Leaving out of Port Canaveral, Florida going to: Cozumel, Belize, Isla Roatan, Costa Maya Why? Well, isn’t that obvious? To have fun, relax, enjoy a big family vacation, site-see How? On…

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    Memories of the Month {2.2012}

    February 28, 2012 - By 

    How is it the end of another month? I’m just flabbergasted! Time goes by so quickly when you look back. Anyway, here’s my post about February! This month I was happy about: getting a free meal for Valentine’s Day. This month I was sad about: my sis-in-law moving and the situation with Mr. Penny. Somethings I accomplished this month are: finishing editing the wedding that I photographed in January! Something new I did was: keep my niece for 3 days. Books I read were: The Help, but I actually had to give up on it. I’ll try it again later.…

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    Memories of the Month {1.2012}

    January 31, 2012 - By 

    This month I was happy about: getting a “Leading Performance (exceeds expectations)” on my 1st end of the year evaluation at my job. This month I was sad about: Rob being sick. Something I accomplished this month was: just surviving! I had 2.5 days of Rob in the hospital and 3.5 days of Rob being gone working an Emmaus Walk. Now for many of you, you’re thinking woop-de-do, but my work schedule and the kids’ school schedule don’t jive at all. I’m so thankful for my friends who helped me out during those days. Something new I did was: photograph…

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    Christmas Eve {2011}

    December 26, 2011 - By 

    Christmas Eve day was fairly busy. Not as busy at the 2 days before, but still a little busier than I would have preferred. But like this entire Christmas season, for some reason, for us everything has been so different. I won’t go into all the reasons why, but it’s just been bizarr-o. Oh I digress… Thursday Rob and the kids went to Newnan, because one of Rob’s Facebook friends was selling a 42″ plasma TV for super cheap. Although, we weren’t in need of a TV, it just wasn’t a deal we could pass up. So Christmas Eve, Rob…

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    Why????

    December 15, 2011 - By 

    I usually don’t write about politics. I’m not really one to publicly voice my opinions about stuff like this, but I’m really the need to vent right now. I’m on facebook as is most of the world, and have “friends” of all sorts. Anyway, I won’t go into specifics about that as I shouldn’t go down that road. I just don’t get why people feel the need to have such absolute hatred for certain people in politics, especially ones that have never had any jurisdiction you and have in no direct way effected you. I totally understand that people are…

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    Kroger Deals

    November 22, 2011 - By 

    Ok, so I took a couponing class that an acquaintance from my church has been teaching for awhile. [Not extreme couponing] It’s been all the buzz on Facebook. I was so excited when she scheduled a class that I could attend. I learned a few things, but since I had already done some extensive research, I knew a lot of what she said. One thing is just awareness! I’m looking at the weekly ads, so today when I went to get corn for Alex’s class feast, I decided to look around and see if I found anything worth while. Here’s…

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    30 days of Thankfulness – Day 10

    November 10, 2011 - By 

    I am thankful for the opportunity to learn. My job offers free tuition for me at limited number of hours each semester. Although, I haven’t taken advantage of that. I have taken advantage of the professional development classes. I took my 2nd workshop today on Professional Ethics. A lot of it was common since, but we had a great discussion of the recent ethical issues at Penn State, among a list of other ethics issues in business, on other campuses, and even here at Auburn.

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    30 days of Thankfulness – Day 9

    November 9, 2011 - By 

    Today I’m thankful for the great Scouting program that we have here in Auburn. I’m very proud to say that my hubby, Rob is a huge reason that the pack that Alex is in is the biggest pack in Auburn and the best! 🙂 I’m thankful we have the opportunity to be able to fundraise to help, not only our fees for the year, but also the pack and the council. Drew uses his money for his fees to pay for all the camping trips through out the year. Many people when it comes time to narrowing down what activities…

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    30 days of Thankfulness – Day 7

    November 7, 2011 - By 

    Today I’m thankful my awesome group of student workers. I’ve found through my experiences in my new job, that I love working with college aged ‘kids.’ The students I work with are anywhere from 18-26 years old. We don’t limit what majors are allowed to work in our department, which is really cool because we have students’ majors vary: education, engineering (of all sorts), pre-med, anthropology, philosophy, history, public relations. We also have a diverse group. I learn so much from these guys and gals. Talking to these kids, I’ve learned so much about other countries, especially India. I enjoy…

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    30 days of Thankfulness – Day 6

    November 6, 2011 - By 

    I’m thankful for a wonderful church. My church is truly amazing. I’m amazed at: -the huge church family. -the great missions programs. -the active youth program and all that it offers from Sunday youth night to sweat week and so much more. -the wide variety of Sunday school classes. -our pastors that are so knowledgeable. -our food pantry that provides food to so many on a weekly basis. -the quality scout program and the scout center that they allow us to use. -the staff.

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    30 days of Thankfulness – Day 5

    November 5, 2011 - By 

    Today I’m thankful for my job. I love my job and even if I didn’t I’m thankful to finally have steady income after several year so of not having it. I love my job for many reasons… -an easy going, flexible, easy to work with, easy to talk to, boss (who hosts great parties) -great students who I get to work with and supervise -working at the university where I graduated from -great benefits -working in library is so much more than what most people would think (I’ll write a post about this later)

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    30 days of Thankfulness – Day 4

    November 4, 2011 - By 

    Today I’m thankful for our freedom. We get so wrapped in our daily lives that we don’t realize how lucky we are to: live where we want. do what we want. say what we want. It’s a luxury that is really taken for granted. I’m thankful for the soldiers that the risk their lives everyday and their families that sacrifice everyday.

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    30 days of Thankfulness – Day 3

    November 3, 2011 - By 

    Today I’m thankful for my friends. Today I had lunch with one of my “newer” friends and it was great. The more we’re together I realize, how alike we are in so many ways, and all the things we have in common. She’s someone I know I don’t have to act a certain way or do certain things to keep our friendship alive. Friendships are a 2 way street and we both give and take, which makes for a great relationship. I’m thankful for my “old” coworker friends, who I stay in touch with. We stay in contact through Facebook…

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    30 days of Thankfulness – Day 2

    November 2, 2011 - By 

    Today I am thankful for health insurance and the AU employee pharmacy. I am on the state retirement program again and although people gripe about it, we are truly blessed. $25 copay with great coverage. We also have really good drug insurance and what’s even better, Auburn University has their own pharmacy and all drugs are either $30 or free! AWESOME!! That is saving us a lot of money. I am thankful.

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    You’re Together Again

    September 3, 2011 - By 

    Dear Grandmother, Happy 62nd Anniversary! After 12 years of celebrating your anniversary with Granddad gone, I know you are elated to be with him up there dancing the night away. As much as I miss yall, I’m so happy you two have been reunited to celebrate your anniversaries together again and forever. Give Granddad a kiss for me! Love, Your “Little One”

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    14 Years…Really?

    August 30, 2011 - By 

    Dear Rob, I just can’t believe it’s been 14 years since we tied the knot! I think back to through the years. It makes me happy to know that we’ve stuck through all the ups and downs through these years. What we’ve gone through in the last 4 years would be enough to test any relationship! For some, troubled times strengthens the marriage, for some it weakens the relationship, and for most, it breaks the relationship. During these troubled times, I’ve asked God, “Why me? Why us?” and as I sit and write this, I can say I think we’ve…

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    Things to do this Summer {2011}

    June 24, 2011 - By 

    With summer nearly 4 weeks in, I’m finally getting around to doing a post about things I’d like to do! I was extra motivated when I saw Andrea’s post! So here goes…. Family road trip 7/1-5 Read at least 2 good books Get kids to the dentist So happy to have this done until December! 😀 Take Teenager to the orthodontist (had 1st appt./2 more to go on 7/18 & 7/25) Get the office organized (or at least functional) once and for all! Go on a picnic 7/3 Go on a photo walk (even if it’s by myself) Get my…