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4 wheeling in Ocala National Forest

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We were in true vacation mode and slept until 10:00.  We lazily got up and had hot cinnamon rolls for “brunch”.  Then we sat around talking with Mike and Sandy.  When it was time for lunch, Sandy and I took … Continue reading

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Spontaneous trip to Hog Valley

I talked with Sandy this afternoon and since we didn’t have any plans this weekend (except boring housework), we decided to make a spontaneous trip to Hog Valley.  This was our first time going up without following Sandy and Mike … Continue reading

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Ugh – more surgery

I went to Dr. Broom today and got the final verdict on my neck – I need more surgery!  I have been treating my neck conservatively since the 2007 car accident but the conservative treatments aren’t working.  Epidural injections was … Continue reading

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Swimming & haircuts

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Is there any better way to spend a hot afternoon than in the swimming pool?  Emily showed off her skills that she learned in camp and swam across the length of the pool.  I was blown away because the last … Continue reading

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Our musical trio

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Andrew, Nathan and Collin decided to practice together.  Andrew on the recorder, Nathan on the clarinet and Collin on the saxophone.  They were adorable!

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Casey Anthony verdict

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Our town came to a screeching halt at 2:15 this afternoon when the jury came back with their verdict in the Casey Anthony murder trial.  Everyone was dismayed to hear the verdict was not guilty.  She did received a guilty … Continue reading

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4th of July 2011

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We had a wonderful 4th of July!  We took the kids to a field where they sprayed silly string at each other.  We then did a little photo shoot to wish all of our family and friends a Happy 4th … Continue reading

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Red, Hot, Boom

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We spent another beautiful day at the park shooting our new .44 Magnums.  This time we went to a park with a playground so Emily had something to do while the boys were shooting each other.  We then went to … Continue reading

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Boys buys their first Magnum .44

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We took the boys shopping at the Army/Navy store and their picked out their first Desert Eagle .44 Magnum.  Of course they were Airsoft and not the real ones.  🙂  We then went to a state park for some target … Continue reading

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Oh to be a kid again!

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We had a large rain storm and the puddles it left behind were just too irresistible to Emily!  I wish adults could relearn how to enjoy the simple pleasures in life!

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She’s got mail!

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Poppy and Nana sent Emily a really cool card that is a coloring poster on the inside.  Emily immediately ran into the other room and started coloring away!  Thanks Poppy & Nana!

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Epidural injection

Well, I started another series of epidural injections but this time for my neck.  When I was rear-ended by the school bus in 2007, I injured my back, neck and wrist.  I have had surgery on my wrist and two … Continue reading

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Proud brag

We are so proud of CW.  He passed his adjuster’s testing this weekend and is now a Certified Adjuster for the State of Florida!  Way to go CW!

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Budding artists

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Carter and Nathan are having a productive summer by creating beautiful art!  

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Long week

This was my first full week back to work since I fell ill back in March.  It was a long hard week but it felt great to have life back to normal.  Our law firm moved downtown and the new … Continue reading

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Wild Wild West

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Every Wednesday, Emily & Andrew’s summer camp has a theme day.  Today the theme was wild, wild west.  The camp took these photos of our little westerners.  The photo of Andrew with another boy is them playing “booger wars”.  You … Continue reading

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Father’s Day 2011

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We had a wonderful Father’s Day today.  John picked up the kids and spent a wonderful afternoon with them and then went to Papa Joe’s for some yummy Italian food.  CW and I took Collin and Jacob to Chili’s and … Continue reading

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Dress Up

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My law firm is moving to a beautiful new down town office space and we spent the bulk of the day boxing up everything.  One of the girls found a bag in the supply closet that had two dresses that … Continue reading

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Dylan’s sleepover

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Andrew has been asking for Dylan to sleepover for a while and the timing finally worked out on one of John’s weekend. John had to pick up a friend from the airport so I took the kids to a park. … Continue reading

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Final report cards

We got the final report cards today.  Carter has a 4.0, Nathan has a 3.5, Andrew made 1 B this year and Emily made one B this year.  We are so proud of everyone!

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Emily’s long hair

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Emily’s hair is finally long enough to French braid!  Okay, it’s been long enough for a while but the front pieces were always too short to stay in a french braid.  Doesn’t it look amazing?!?!?!?  

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Andrew won a medal

We are so proud of Andrew.  He won a medal in school today for academic excellence.  He only made one B this year – everything else was straight A’s!

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Birthday parties galore

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We had double parties to attend today.  Andrew’s friend Dylan and Emily’s friend Gabriella both had parties today.  Luckily the parties were at different times and John was available to chauffeur Andrew and Emily to their parties while I entertained … Continue reading

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Nathan playing online

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Friends are always as close as the internet!  Nathan is playing online with Jacob & Collin even though they are across town!

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Swaziland flag

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Carter’s class was assigned the project of making flags for the countries in Africa and I do believe Carter got the hardest flag – Swaziland.  I think he did an incredible job!  The second photo is a picture that Emily … Continue reading

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Very sad goodbye to Prissy & Kali

I went to the doctor the other day and found out that I have a bad sinus infection and double ear infection.  He informed me that it was an allergic reaction to the cats.  I argued that I had had … Continue reading

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Gotta love technology

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I just figured out how to update my blog from my iPhone. There truly is an app for everything! 🙂 Emily and Andrew had their checkups today and everything went well.  It looks like Andrew might be joining his brothers … Continue reading

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Up a tree

The 8 of us headed to the “lincoln log” park today and had a great time despite the heat.  We threw the football and frisbee and watched the kids run through the wooden castle.  Nathan had fun climbing a tree.

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John showing off his birthday presents

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John is sporting his new birthday shirt and the tie Emily picked out.

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John turns 66

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The kids spent a wonderful evening with John eating at Fridays.  They got him a new work shirt and a tie that Emily picked out.  Andrew bought him Buccaneer playing cards.  While the kids were celebrating with John, CW and … Continue reading

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