this year did not disappoint on the famous cousin shot
no, it’s not a postmodern commentary on the consumerism that plaques the western world
it’s not a veiled reference to the Target security debacle
it’s a bag of dog poo, in a high in a tree, outside my kitchen widow
I do not jest, in the Pinterest, Southern Living, Facebook edited version of our lives, sometimes we feel that we are less than
so here is some dog poo that my lovely daughter flung in a tree, um yeah- thanks sweetie, just what the outdoor decor needed
add that with an emergency appendectomy for Joe’s dad, followed by a second surgery due to complications
throw in fighting kids, colds, and general holiday drama-
well, Southern Living isn’t calling
I share this not to be Debbie Downer but to say:
crazy is ok, normal even
into everyone’s life a little dog doo will fly
embrace the dysfunction, laugh when you can and know that you are not alone….and merry christmas!!!
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on the last evening of the weekend
I’m overwhelmed with gratefulness
it was an ordinary, wonderful weekend
a Nancy Drew party, laundry- always the laundry,
Cheese Cake Factory, Chima lego looking,
Christmas shopping, Thanksgiving grocery gathering,
introducing the kids to Captain Jack Sparrow,
tree trimming, coffee drinking wonderful weekend
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no worries, the new stockings are ordered
it’s the year for stripes and polka dots under our tree
I had fun McGievering some wreaths in the kitchen
leopard duck tape may have been utilized
our tree really reflects our kiddos, you’ll find bubble glass batman, doughnuts, elmo, and hello kitty
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this was taken at Graham’s third birthday just days after closing in 2010
when we bought the house, we knew there was a lot of work to do
the location and square footage were perfect but it was 80s fantabulous
the kitchen was the worst with the horrible floors, lighting, cabinets, appliances everything
first we fixed the drop ceiling lighting, then the floors, then painted walls and cabinets
it was a work in progress for so very long….
as time and money allowed, we worked bit by bit
and now the AFTER
I am so very pleased with the results
but now I am very much in need of a nap
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things have been wild, busy, and wacky….
in the last two days, I have attended five hours of professional development after work
one of these included various and sundry sports analogies and a Neil Diamond impression
really, I wish I was making this stuff up
Ava girl has new glasses that suit her sassy self…
Just in time to be dramatic about a raccoon report that will
go on her “permanent record”
and we have a new stove- She’s a jewel of a gal that goes by Maude (cause it’s not weird to name your appliances, right?)
more fun is coming soon to the kitchen and I may be so excited that sleep is difficult!
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this greeted me on my way to work…
so stunning I pulled over
then I heard a little voice in the back seat
praying a thank you to God
and asking for the day to be filled
with more “lovely suprises”
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I’m just not an animal person. My favorite animal is a lightning bug. They are fun to watch and never invade your personal space.
But this beautiful girl of mine has pined for a dog for years. Her first word at 9 months was "dog". For her 9th birthday, we decided it was time.
Bella is a lab mix from a local rescue.
Joey added a doggie door to the sunroom. We built a nice little fence.
She waited until we were off at work to jump said fence and run around our neighborhood. The next day we locked the doggie door while we went back to buy even more lumber to modify our fence. She escaped again.
And she refuses to eat dry dog food and she needs a night-light and she is so adored by our family. We now have a six-foot fence and she’s only escaped through the house and garage twice.
Ava says her middle name is Houdini. Bella Houdini Thompson has a nice ring.
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there is just something about the light in October
I took some creative liberties with some thrift store pumpkins
thrift store pumpkins need to feel the love, Ava was not impressed with my polka dot attempt
oh sweet fall, you make me smile
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