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Out of the mouths of babes or a sign of the times?

by Robin | May 23, 2007 | Family, Kids, Personal

Conversation with Stephen (10 years old) during the American Idol finale tonight: Stephen: "He sure is enunciating well," in reference to Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong during their performance of "Working Class Hero"....

Fun Monday – Your Inner Poet

by Robin | May 21, 2007 | Family, Fun Mondays, Home, Personal, Poetry, Raves & Rants

Nikki, "…Tales of a First Time Mom is hosting this week’s Fun Monday. It’s not too late for YOU to join in the fun, and here’s her challenge for us today:1. Write a short poem. It can be about anything and it doesn’t even have...

Cercies & Contests & Kid Talk, Oh, My!

by Robin | May 3, 2007 | Family, Favorite things, Kids, Photos, Random, Smiles

Sometimes you just need a lighter note…a happy thought…blue skies. Thanks to Risa, The ParTea Planner, for provided me the equivalent of a nice cup of tea. I’ll let the pictures do the talking… It is well documented how much I like...

Fun Monday – I SPY!

by Robin | Apr 30, 2007 | Family, Favorite things, Fun Mondays, Nostalgia, Personal, Photos

Julie at Another Chance Ranch is hosting this week’s Fun Monday, and she has asked readers to post "Your best spy camera photo and story about the photo." Well, dang it, I had a picture or two in mind, but I cannot find ’em. In their stead,...

An Invitation to Tea

by Robin | Apr 18, 2007 | Celebrations, Family, Favorite things, Food and Drink, Nostalgia, Party, Personal, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day

For 12 years my daughter, mother-in-law, Sarah, and I have hosted a mother-daughter Valentine Tea Party for our friends and family. Reading the passage below has been how Sarah has begun brunch for the most recent several. Every time I hear it, particularly the...