October 2009

Smells & Trees & Memories

October 23, 2009 family

Lydia spent the night at my parent’s house last night. I dropped her off about noon yesterday so we could eat lunch with Daddy. He’s on temporary disability and I figured he was kinda bored. (So bored he made Paula Deen’s spinach and bacon quiche AND brownies stuffed with a candy bar. Yeah.) Anyway, it’s [...]

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Daddy Update!

October 22, 2009 prayer

Daddy is not on his HepC medication because he’s been so sick with pneumonia. He’s finally over the pneumonia but his white blood cell counts, red blood cell counts and platelets will NOT rise. His infectious disease doctor (nice title) told Daddy to see his oncologist (because Daddy did chemo with him and this doctor [...]

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Retro Photo: Vintage Halloween Costumes

October 21, 2009 wordless wednesday

“Halloween party at Busse’s House. Dressed as little kids.” My grandparents. November 1960. Scary, indeed.

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HARRY CONNICK JR: YOUR SONGS *a giveaway*

October 20, 2009 review

Did I ever tell you about the time I met Harry Connick, Jr.? Yeah, well, it’s because it hasn’t happened. YET. I have a long time crush on Harry and his music. I can’t remember the first time I heard one of his songs but I do remember the first time I ever saw him… [...]

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Top Ten {Tuesday}: ME

October 20, 2009 top ten tuesday

It’s been one of those days, folks. Asa is sick. He’s got the yuckiest cough I have ever heard in my life. He screams every time I wipe his faucet of a nose. He even cries when he sneezes. It’s unbelievably pathetic. Poor little guy. Lydia is not sick but today I swear she was [...]

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A Love Story: Sprinkles Cupcakes in Newport Beach

October 19, 2009 adventure

After saying good-bye to the lovely bloggers at the Nestle event, we departed our Fancy Nancy hotel, loaded the kids up in the rental car and drove down to Newport Beach. Why Newport? Well, my aunt used to have a house in Huntington (which is next door neighbors to Newport).  And because Christy Miller is [...]

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My New Favorite

October 17, 2009 linky love

Thing That Is Finally Working :: :: Swagbucks Toolbar {If you are not doing swagbucks you are literally missing out on FREE MONEY. I’m hoping to pay for a lot of Christmas via Swagbucks. Sign up now and I’ll get some swagbucks, too!} Etsy Shop :: :: :: Vintage Books My Kid Loves {I already [...]

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