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I have a very long list of books I'd like to read this year. I'm sure a few will pop up here and there, especially after perusing the clearance books at Books A Million or finding a treasure at a yard sale or library. But, this is my list. I intend on reading at least one fiction and one nonfiction book a month. Fiction: 1.The Help- Stockett 2.Time of My Life-Scotch 3.The Hunger Games-Collins 4

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Happy New Year! I didn't blog much in 2011, and now I'm kinda regretting it. It's such an easy way to keep a record of our family's life. I really need to step it up in 2012. I've decided to write a list of goals and intentions for 2012. Not resolutions really, because I feel like goals and intentions come with ways to achieve them. 1. Cook more, eat out less. In 2011, we did pretty well at

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We are slowly ticking off our summer checklist one by one...hopefully to have most of it completed by the end of summer. Since we home school year round, our "summer" is really just the hottest months of the year...not when we are on leave from school. Honestly, summer is my least favorite time of year. It's so stinkin hot here in Central Florida. It rains almost every single afternoon as well.

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Every year we say we are going to have a big Christmas In July party and every year we forget. Not this year!!!!! Ok, it wasn't "big" and it wasn't exactly on the 25th...but it was still fun! With Christmas music playing in the background, the lights twinkling on the small tree and turkey roasting in the oven, the boys awakened to the return of our beloved elf, Jingles! Jingles came from the

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Where do I even begin with this post? If you know my son, you know his love for Selena Gomez has been ongoing for year. YEARS. And he's only 10. It first started when he saw her on Spy Kids and immediately started crushing on her. By the time she was on Wizards of Waverly Place, it was a full fledged case of puppy love. He's followed her every move for almost 4 years, obsessing over her beauty

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He sure does love it! (He even stole my bubblegum cone!)

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I'm a little late posting this because I had wanted to finish my trip report before I posted anything else. It took me forever to write it, but I'm glad I did! I will have a record of it forever now, in detail, and I'll be able to read it over when I'm feeling "homesick" for my favorite city. Anyway, back to THIS post. Our summers here are so hot. We are constantly trying to find shade and air

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Today was our last day of our little getaway, and it was so bittersweet waking up in the morning. We were sad to end our vacation, but happy to be flying back home to Aidan today! We missed him so, so much while we were away. We packed up the rest of our stuff, trying to find a place for all our souvenirs we had purchased, and we each took a few minutes to look out the window and take in the

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After our delicious dinner at Shake Shack, we walked a few blocks to the Path Station and we were off for Hoboken in no time. The train was crowded, but we snagged a few seats in the front car. Back in Hoboken, it was still pretty early in the evening so we decided to take a stroll up to Carlo's Bakery. The boys had no interest in the TV show, but I had seen it a few times in the past. I figured

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Stephen and I had seen the Statue of Liberty, up close and personal, on our honeymoon. It was a fantastic experience, but not something I was in a rush to do again. The lines are long;  it can take alllll day just to see her up close on the island.  We just didn't have that kind of time on this trip, but Alex still wanted to see the statue. We decided the easiest way to see Lady Liberty and have

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I woke up super, super early this morning. The sun was just barely rising over the city and as I checked out the view from bed, I noticed a gigantic cruise ship was about to pass by on the river. It was pretty neat, and made me realize just how wide the river is and how humongous downtown Manhattan truly was! Just as I was about to jump back into bed for a few more zzz's, I heard a faint noise

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As we were heading out of Central Park, we made our way over to the Plaza. Again, Alex and I have watched Home Alone 2: Lost In New York so many times...we just had to take a peak inside. It actually reminds me of the Grand Floridian in WDW. It's just a tad to frilly and gold and over the top for our tastes. But it was still fun to take a peak inside. My kid is so weird. After goofing around for

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Day Two! We had originally set our alarms for 7am, but Stephen and I were both up before they actually went off. I guess we were just too excited to get the day going! The TV news promised us a sunny, warmer day and we wanted to take full advantage! We had plans for lots of outdoor time today. We were quickly changed and ready to go! The walk to the PATH station was quick and simple, and

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Fun pastel colors Decorating with cute bunnies Tomatoes ready to be picked Decorating with flowers Spring Projects And their end results.

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Every time we went to WDW in the past (before we moved here), I had written trip reports for a Disney message board site. I no longer frequent that message board for a variety of personal reasons, but I still enjoy writing trip reports! Here is the start of my report on New York City, April of 2011! Planning: We decided to just take Alex on this trip to NYC. Little Aidan is just too young to

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2010 was a great year. It wasn't perfect. There were a few hiccups along the way, but nothing we couldn't overcome. It was a nice change of pace considering 2008 and 2009 were pretty rough. This past year we went on some fun family adventures, explored Central Florida, went on a few vacations, spent a lot of time playing and enjoyed each other's company like never before. It was a good, good year

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Christmas was fantastic. Words can't even express just how very good it was! We have been waiting for my brother to be matched with a kidney donor now for over 2 years....and just a few short days before Christmas, we received word that he has a match!!!! My Aunt's partner is going to donate her kidney!!! It was such a joyous celebration on Christmas Eve when we all got together to celebrate.

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Every year we pull out our boxes of Christmas books to read throughout the holidays. We typically read one a night (sometimes more). The books are starting to get a little young for Alex so we may have to get a few more during the post-holiday sales! Some years I pick 24 books and wrap them individually. We then pick from a basket every night to read before bedtime. This year, we've just grabbed

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I haven't been blogging. Why? I've been doing a lot of this: And visiting this residence: And seeing things like this: Details to come!!!!!! Merry Christmas!

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November 11: Today I'm so very,very thankful to all the veterans of this great country. Without their bravery, strength and courage, America would not be the land of liberty or the home of the free. A very special thank you to my personal favorite veteran, my Dad. Love you Dad!

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November 10: I'm thankful for being blessed with a family that loves the holiday season just as much as I do!!! You see, in this household, we believe you can be thankful AND have Christmas decorations in your house in November. I'll give you a little hint as to what we did this week...more pictures to come soon!

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November 9: I'm thankful for this little baby face in the morning. His eyes are always a little puffy, he always is sporting a little crustiness and his breathe isn't exactly delicious. BUT his little smiling face in the morning can make any early wake-up pleasant. He's extra snugly, extra smiley and extra yummy in the morning.

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November 8: I'm so very thankful we have family game night pretty often! Aidan is still a little too young to enjoy the board games, but he'll get his fair share of them soon enough! Alex usually picks out a few games; and before long, we're giggling and having a good time. Our current favorites are Hedbanz, Trouble Star Wars Edition, Clue Jr and Scrabble. Sometimes we break out the Wii for

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November 7:   I'm thankful for Ikea! It's one of my favorite stores, and the low prices allow us to furnish our house with some fun and functional items! The kids LOOOOVE going there. They try out all the rooms and insist on lying on each bed, relaxing on every couch and playing with every single toy. It's worth going there just for the Swedish meatballs and lingonberry sauce, too!

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November 6: Today I am thankful for my kitchen. I decided to make baked potato soup, homemade butter rolls and cinnamon rolls for dinner tonight. It's so chilly out (real feel of 38 tonight!!!! ) that a warm soup was in order. And what's a warm soup without a good bread? And what's a nice warm dinner without a yummy warm dessert? So, while I was measuring ingredients, preheating the oven and

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Today I am thankful for cool, Autumn weather in Central Florida. But even more than that, I'm thankful for being blessed to have warm, comfy pajamas for my babies. It hit me like a ton of bricks, as I was changing my toddler into his footy jammies tonight. I wonder how many mothers out there don't have warm clothes for their babies? How many mothers will cry themselves to sleep tonight because

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I'm sure you've seen the "What I'm thankful for.." status updates around the interwebs lately..and I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon and post here daily. I'll try to include recent photos and such as well! I'm going to backtrack a little since it's November 4: Nov 1: I'm thankful for a very fun Halloween with the kids and my family. Nov 2: I'm thankful we live so close to WDW and can go in a

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This Moment. A Friday ritual. A single photo-no words-capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. This Moment inspired by Soulemama.

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Our weekends aren't like everyone else's weekends. They are always mid-week, which makes it so much more fun (IMHO). Everything is less crowded this way, and it makes things so much more enjoyable. Lately, we've been going going going on our weekends. We've visited as many beaches as we could, had fun at theme parks and swam to our hearts content. Our summer has been fabulous and full of life!

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Our adventures started in the future!!!! Where water flew through the air! And toddlers caught sight of their favorite mouse! But then, we travelled through many countries, taking in the culture and food! Oh, the food! And finally, then the sun set and it was time to drive home.

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I live for moments when I can look around me, and all I see and hear is pure bliss. Children laughing, waves lapping at the shore, grandparents enjoying the little ones, feet in the sand and sun on our backs. Moments when I can look around and think "this is what life is all about." Siesta Key was full of these moments. And when the sun finally set, setting the shoreline on fire, I could

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This Moment:A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Inspired by Soulemama.

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It's hot. Like, melt your face off hot. Real feel is 110 degrees, and the humidity is unbearable. What happens when it's so hot outside you can hardly move, yet the kids are aching to "wanna go?" as Aidan would put it? Indoor activities are your only option!!!! Quick research on the internet, and we were planning a fun filled day for the kiddos on the west coast of the state! So, we packed up

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This Moment inspired by SoulemamaA single photo-no words-capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment to pause, savor and remember.

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We like to soak up life and live it to the fullest. If it means spending our "weekend" sitting at home and enjoying time together, then so it is. And it is grand. Sometimes, we venture out a little..taking in the sights and sounds of our area. We live in a very touristy, very amusement oriented city. We like to seek out the "secret" places to have fun, to explore. And we often do this by visiting

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Our Fourth of July was very low key and simple, but tons of fun!!! My parents came over to enjoy the day with the boys, and we had a little picnic inside (it was waaaaay too hot outside). We all dressed in our red, whites and blues. We ate popsicles when it got too hot, lit sparklers and set off little fireworks in the driveway. Took lots of pictures and had a very fun day! Unfortunately,

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Within the past year, I've been drawn to anything and everything nostalgic. I want to simplify our lives, have some old fashioned fun and live life to the fullest. I've come to realize that it's really and truly about the little things (with a few grand things thrown in the mix). I had this amazing idea, which was inspired by a Facebook friend (shout out to Sandy!) to create a chalkboard plaque

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In Florida, it often feels like we have summer 365 days of the year. In actuality, we DO have four seasons, just less noticeable than our northern states. Our leaves turn fall colors (mostly in the winter), we sometimes wear fleece and flannel in the colder months (the temps can dip into the low 30's), and we enjoy spring-like temps for many months of the year. There is no denying, though, that

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I've been away from here for far too long. I need to get back here, to this writing thing. So, here is my return.I've been reading Kelle Hampton's blog for quite some time now, and she seems to take all my thoughts, ideas and hopes...and creates these magnificent blog posts with them (I'm pretty sure she can read my mind... lol). She's a typical Mama, with two very special daughters, and her

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Haven't been blogging much, but doing a lot of blog reading at night! Gotta get my act together. I have a lot of homeschooling things to post, some field trips and some thoughts!!!Monday (May 3): Terriyaki Shrimp, oriental veggies and white riceTuesday (May 4): SpaghettiWednesday (May 5): Ham, risotto, spring veggiesThursday (May 6): BBQ meatballs, mashed potatoes, carrotsFriday (May 7):

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Outside my window.....it is sunny and very warm. Not quite summer weather, but we're heading there! Many flowers are blooming and birds are flying everywhere!I am thinking...I really hope this sore throat doesn't turn into strep throatFrom the kitchen...chicken noodle soup and a peanut butter sandwich. Punky will be at my parent's house, Monkey will have some of my soup and some carrots, Husband

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Let's see if I can stick to the plan. I only stuck to the plan last week for 4 out of 7 days. In my defense, I made leftovers on the nights I didn't stick to it! :) I'm also going to start making a late morning breakfast. No one wants to eat right away (even the toddler), but we are hungry an hour or so later after waking. Thought I'd make up a breakfast plan too to help me stay motivated to make

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Easter was nice and relaxing this year! A few days prior, we dyed our Easter eggs. Punky had a Transformers kit so he stuck some stickers and wrote on some, and we just left the rest plain. Even Monkey got in on the action by dunking a few! It's always one of our favorite "crafts" to do! And here is the final product: On Easter morning, the boys awoke to find baskets for everyone! Each boy

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I took this picture at Universal's City Walk the other day. It's one of the most beautiful trees ever seen here in Orlando! Absolutely beautiful! And it definitely let me know it was springtime in the city! After our long, coldish winter, I swore I would never complain about the heat again in Central Florida. Man, I should have shut my mouth...because it's been HOT lately! Near 90 and it's

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-59279210627069671682010-04-07T00:41:00.003-04:002010-04-07T00:48:47.073-04:00

So, yeah, everyone can just ignore these posts...they are pretty much for me to just stay on track. LOLMonday (April 5): Easter leftoversTuesday (April 6): Out at theme parks (ended up at The Mara at DAK Lodge...best she-crab soup EVA)Wednesday (April 7): Chicken/Bean/Cheese Burritos Corn Thursday (April 8): Stuffed Shells SaladFriday (April 9): Grilled Hot Dogs Macaroni Salad Corn On

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Our trip to Disney's Vero Beach Resort was one of the best vacations to date! We had a week to relax, unwind and play in our paradise! We mini-golfed, collected seashells, swam a lot, ordered pizza and wings on the "front porch", watched a few (ok, a lot) of Disney cartoon classics, enjoyed board games, ate ice cream at the beach, had a singalong at the campfire, danced late night in the lobby

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Early this week because I need to plan a little before our vacation! Yay!Sunday (March 14): changing the menu tomorrow to Stuffed Shells and garlic breadMonday (March 15): Ham, scalloped cheesy potatoes, veggieTuesday (March 16): Monterrey chicken quesadillas, cornWednesday (March 17): Jambalaya, chirrosThursday (March 18): LeftoversFriday (March 19): Sticky drumsticks, potatoes,

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Menu Planning Monday (a day early 'cause I always forget on Mondays!)...also, the veggies and fruit may vary since we are going to the farmer's market tomorrow to pick out some fresh, organic goods!Monday (March 8):Marinated Steaks on the grill, grilled veggies, sweet potato friesTuesday (March 9):Restaurant at the Magic KingdomWednesday (March 10):Ham, cheezy Au gratin potatoes, fresh green

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-86698586240748878962010-03-05T05:58:00.004-05:002010-03-05T06:09:10.419-05:00

There are times in my life that I have questioned God. I've become angry, frustrated, confused with God. I would ask "why God?" and usually, the answer would come. Not right away, but eventually. Whenever something negative would happen in my life, there was a reason. Whether it was a change in lifestyle, the way I thought, a new challenge, a new bundle of joy...there was always a reason. And in

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It's that time again. The only reason I post these is so that I can keep track myself. LOLMonday (Feb 22): Fish Sticks, fried potatoes, cornTuesday (Feb 23): Meal at my parent's house....crab legs, etcWednesday (Feb 24): Steak Fajitas, Mexican Rice, refried beansThursday (Feb 25): Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, buttery bread machine rollsFriday (Feb 26): Spaghetti and garlic breadSaturday (Feb

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Dear Monkey,Today you are one. Today you became a toddler. Today you made me fall in love with you even more. Like everyday.I couldn't have asked for a happier, sweeter, more charming baby boy. Your giggles, big blue eyes and curly blond hair make my heart happy. You're undying love for Mickey Mouse and Elmo is beyond cute. And your adoration and idolization of your big brother is adorable. The

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Menu Plan for this week:Monday (Feb 8): Lloyds BBQ beef sliders, salsa and chips, leftovers from Superbowl partyTuesday (Feb 9): Florida State FairWednesday (Feb 10): Grilled chicken and tomato/bacon penne, garlic breadThursday (Feb 11): Steak, baked potatoes, veggieFriday (Feb 12): Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, buttery bread machine rollsSaturday (Feb 13): Beef Bourguignon with veggies,

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-60600343802580259292010-01-28T16:14:00.002-05:002010-01-28T16:22:52.769-05:00

So I totally forgot to post this week. It's been a tad hectic around here! Here is what we had or plan on having this week:Monday (Jan 25): French Toast, eggs, sausageTuesday (Jan 26): Empanadas, potato salad, chipsWednesday (Jan 27): Out at Busch Gardens, late dinner of tomato soup and grilled cheeseThursday (Jan 28): LeftoversFriday (Jan 29): Terriyaki Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry, miso

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-4809976398885775062010-01-22T13:22:00.006-05:002010-01-22T13:30:10.616-05:00

We recently took a field trip to Sea World, and I thought I'd share a few pictures from our day. To make it more educational, I made up a scavanger hunt for Punky to play. I basically wrote down educational facts about different animals, and he was required to figure out what that animal was and then find it at the park. He did really well and found them all!

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Monday (Jan 18): Cheeseburgers, french fries, pearsTuesday (Jan 19): Salmon, brown rice, asparagusWednesday (Jan 20): Stuffed Peppers, mashed potatoesThursday: (Jan 21): Pioneer Woman's Shrimp Penne Ala Betsy, saladFriday (Jan 22): PizzaSaturday (Jan 23): Mongolian Beef in the Crockpot with veggies, riceSunday (Jan 24): Creamy Tomato Basil Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-48261044860957184332010-01-14T10:21:00.003-05:002010-01-14T10:28:54.371-05:00

Haiti was already the poorest country in our part of the world. Not far from the coast of Florida, many immigrate here for a better life, to raise their families in a wealthy country, to work and send money back to family and friends still in Haiti. I've known so many Haitians while working for Disney. A few close enough that I would call them friends. And now my heart breaks for them.A 7.0

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**Image taken by Jessica Charles Photography

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Most of my menu did not work out last week. I didn't get to the grocery store as planned, so we had a lot of leftovers, freezer items and we ate at my parents' house a few times.I haven't been feeling well, so my post is a day late.Monday (Jan 11): honey chicken and au gratin potatoesTuesday (Jan 12): McDonald's (I'm sick so the boys got takeout)Wednesday (Jan 13): PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps,

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From My Little Corner of The World:Outside my window....it is very cold for Florida (real feel of 16 tonight!)I am thinking....about how much I want to clean and organize the house.I am thankful for....my family. Each and every minute of the day. Also, for thrift stores...which make my life so much easier.I am wearing...pajamas (lounge pants, tshirt..and socks for once)I am remembering....how

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Monday (Jan 4): Dinner: Leftover Gumbo and white rice or fried riceTuesday (Jan 5): Dinner: Sticky Japanese Drumsticks, mashed potatoes, green beansWednesday (Jan 6): Dinner: SpaghettiThursday (Jan 7): Dinner: Brunswick Stew, WHO homemade breadFriday (Jan 8): Dinner: Buffalo Chicken Crockpot Lasagna, saladSaturday (Jan 9): Dinner: PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps, rice, spring rollsSunday (Jan 10):

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From: Down to EarthAs you can see, there is no formula for simple living. It's diverse, there is no one size sits all. That's what makes it wonderful - when you think carefully about what you want in your life and then start doing those things, it feels right. Your version of simple living will be different to mine and everyone else's, even though we will have elements of it that are similar. But

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2009 was a fabulous year. It's not to say there wasn't a lot of upsets, but the good far outweigh the bad. One of the things I wish I could have changed was to stress so much less and enjoy so much more. So, I wrote a letter to myself, had I had the foresight to know what was going to happen in 2009:January: You are 8.5 months pregnant and about to move into a new home. Please relax and try not

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2009 Meme found at Nocturnal Queen:1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?I learned how to knit and crochet.2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?I didn't make any...and my only resolution this year is to simplify and create a rhythmn for our family3. Did anyone close to you give birth?I gave birth to a bouncing baby boy on Feb 16!!4.

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Monday (Dec 28):Dinner: BBQ meatballs, perogies, various appetizers from freezerTuesday (Dec 29): Dinner: Sushi, Rice, stir fry veggiesWednesday (Dec 30):Dinner: Sticky Japanese Drumsticks, mashed potatoes, green beans (didn't happen..had breakfast)Thursday (Dec 31): New Year's EveDinner: Lobster, crab legs, appetizers, french friesFriday (Jan 1): New Year's DayDinner: PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-61070434407562599992009-12-21T22:19:00.009-05:002009-12-30T00:58:56.046-05:00

Our quest for simple living started out early while looking at Internet sites about homeschooling and blossomed from there. I started reading other blogs and Internet sites about living simply and get a lot of inspiration from other mamas who want a simple, less chaotic life.For us, the first thing that had to go was cable television. We don't have rabbit ears either, so we get no tv channels at

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-24574305836184000452009-12-21T22:18:00.006-05:002009-12-27T23:21:45.091-05:00

I'm alllll about Christmas. I start playing Christmas music as soon as it hits midnight on Halloween (ok, maybe sometimes in the summer too). I dream about what decorations I'll put up when the time comes, what stocking stuffers I'll find and what activities and crafts we'll make during the holidays. It's not about the presents. For us, it's about the memories. Growing up, I never had a Christmas

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A lot of things are swirling and twirling in my mind these days. Many thoughts about how I want to lead my life, what I want my children to learn and how to live contently. Everything seems to point back to leading a more simple life. My journey started a few months ago. Let me start at the beginning.It all started with reading a few blogs, Internet sites and books about homeschooling. I was

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Monday (Dec 21):Dinner: Hot Dogs with saurkraut, loaded friesTuesday (Dec 22):Dinner: Steak, risotto, asparagusWednesday (Dec 23):Dinner: Spaghetti and MeatballsThursday (Dec 24, Christmas Eve):Dinner: Wings, french fries, assorted appetizersFriday (Dec 25, Christmas ):Breakfast: Monte Cristo Casserole, Cheese and Bacon Quiche, Lemon scones, Coffee, OJLate Lunch/Early Dinner: Ham, scalloped

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-32808619120830129702009-12-19T15:55:00.005-05:002009-12-20T22:07:32.937-05:00

We completely abandoned homeschooling, for the most part, this week. There is just too much excitement and too much to get done! I figure most schools are off anyway (at least in Florida) so he's not really missing much. We ARE doing SOME homeschooling though. Gotta love that Grinch Unit! Plus, art class and home-ec have definitely been taught in full force.One of our favorite crafts we've done

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We had a wonderful time in South Carolina, visiting my husband's side of the family. We stayed at his parents' house and had a wonderful time. The boys were in heaven! It was cold, they have chickens and a golf cart. What more could you ask for???? A lot of time was spent learning how to crochet (me), playing outside (the boys) and visiting with family (all). Punky was able to help pick out a

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-45556342125407013092009-12-14T17:27:00.002-05:002009-12-14T19:13:44.189-05:00

I'm in the mood to try some new soups this week. It's not cold out here, but it's still the Christmas season and I'm dying for soup!!Monday (Dec 14): Breakfast: Eggs and bacon Lunch: No one was hungry. Skipped. Dinner: Coconut Shrimp, homemade fries, perogiesTuesday (Dec 15): Breakfast: (Late) Eggs, sausage, grits, toast Dinner: (Early) Holiday Party at husband's resort Snack: Popcorn,

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-9057328091285303102009-12-04T18:40:00.003-05:002009-12-04T18:48:55.296-05:00

I don't think I get to say those two words in Central Florida very much: rainy and cold. But it is, finally! Not that I enjoy the rain so much...but combine it with some coldness and it's perfect on this December day. You see, we didn't have much planned for the day. Just some homeschooling, a little game playing and movie watching.It started off with some studying about adjectives. Boring, yes.

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-5689153283009437442009-12-03T22:35:00.004-05:002009-12-03T23:21:05.568-05:00

We will be in South Carolina next week, so I thought I'd post my ideas for what we will be eating. It's definitely going to be changed, no doubt about it, but I figured I'd make one up in hopes of sticking to it as much as we are able to. We are staying with my in-laws..the only reason for the trip being to visit family. We are on a tight budget and do not plan on eating out (except for maybe a

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-76628523000698842582009-12-03T22:26:00.004-05:002009-12-03T23:11:39.565-05:00

Forgot to post my plans for meals this week!Monday:Breakfast was cerealLunch was turkey sandwiches with grapes and carrotsDinner was something I completely forgot what we had lolTuesday:Breakfast was eggs and toastLunch was leftovers (Thanksgiving)Dinner was at EpcotWednesday:Breakfast was cerealLunch was grilled cheese, chips and/or crackers, applesauceDinner was pizza casseroleThursday:

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-56561033618841148952009-12-02T00:58:00.004-05:002009-12-03T23:12:59.044-05:00

I can already tell that homeschooling in December is going to be very relaxed. We have a lot of activities and events planned...and a whole lot of learnin'...but our schedule is going to be very relaxed, for sure.We started our unit on How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Very fun so far!!! We've read the book a few times. I've forgotten how much fun Dr. Seuss books are to read out loud!!! Even Punky

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-77888916685534282272009-11-25T23:35:00.004-05:002009-12-03T23:21:40.430-05:00

Well, I think we managed to get in all the Thanksgiving activities/learning opportunities I wanted to complete this year. The Thanksgiving memory game worked out wonderfully. It was so much fun! And Punky completed his pilgrim and first Thanksgiving quizzes, activities and games. We'll read The First Thanksgiving one more time tonight before bed, and we'll continue with the lessons this time next

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-87832542611030008682009-11-22T23:44:00.005-05:002009-12-03T23:13:53.901-05:00

Here is the menu for our week...hopefully we stick to it! I think posting it on here will hold me more accountable.Monday (11.23.09):B: Pancakes (make extra for freezer) with blueberriesL: Probably just a quick snack before doctor's visitD: Creamy Shrimp Penne, garlic breadTuesday (11.24.09):B: CerealL: Ham/Roast Beef Sandwiches with chips, grapesD: Out with friendsWednesday (11.25.09):B: Eggs,

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-22618466913982630962009-11-22T23:24:00.004-05:002009-12-03T23:14:45.761-05:00

I guess it's harder than I thought to write every single day on this blog..or every single week for that matter. ugh. I vow to try harder.Lately, Punky has been progressing quite well in his schooling. He's working pretty hard at his math..using worksheets and manipulates to get the hang of the skills I've presented. Mostly using the double dice and bears. He seems to pick up most things fairly

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-19011307196986523052009-10-28T22:43:00.006-04:002009-12-03T23:21:24.954-05:00

I forgot to post our adventures on Monday. We didn't do anything extraordinary. Punky did a few math worksheets, using his bear manipulates and then we rolled the math dice to do some multiple adding. He grows bored fairly quickly to math worksheets(who doesn't?) so we switched to language arts. We read "Where The Wild Things Are", and Punky then orally narrated it back to me. I was surprised at

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-75414372785132665852009-10-26T00:19:00.004-04:002009-12-03T23:16:08.665-05:00

The day started off ok. We all gathered at church but Punky had a meltdown about how loud the band was and demanded to leave. Husband took him out into the lobby while the rest of us stayed for the sermon. Monkey fell asleep, and we never heard a peep from him the entire sermon. The pastor touched on some things that really spoke to my heart. He talked about how fulfilling our life would be if we

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-84955959177677012682009-10-25T00:32:00.004-04:002009-12-03T23:16:40.498-05:00

Up until today, we've completed a solar system mural, solar system model, many worksheets, coloring sheets and quizzes. We've used a number of computer programs, games and dvds to enhance our learning. We've even gone on a field trip to see The Christmas Carol Train Tour, St. Augustine beach and Castillo De San Marcos. We've got a lot of activities planned for the future.Just wanted to catch up

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-60501927727030583012009-10-25T00:22:00.003-04:002009-10-25T00:32:16.872-04:00

Ok, so I'm taking a little turn with this blog. I want to document our lives, but I also want to focus on homeschooling as well. I wrote the following recently to share with my family and friends. I'll include it here for preservation. This is our journey.Our Plans For The Future:I know there has been a lot of speculation and thought about what my family has been up to these days. I can't say

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-30608912919918148782009-09-03T02:53:00.005-04:002009-12-03T23:19:04.321-05:00

Last night I went to see Britney Spears with my Mom at Amway Arena. Her and my Dad had given me the tickets for my 33rd birthday. Funny how I'm getting these tickets at 33 years of age..and I'm as giddy as a teenager. I've wanted to see her perform, live and in person, for 11 years now. I've basically worshipped the ground she walked on. Yes, she has had some trouble. She has suffered and

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Dear Punky,This week you started second grade. I was nervous, because last year ended badly for you. You seemed to cry every morning. because you were "scared" to go to school. You didn't pay attention to the teacher and had difficulty finishing your work. Your teacher loved you and thought you were one of the smartest of the first graders, but you just weren't paying attention the second half of

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-30230394951209151292009-08-18T22:12:00.005-04:002009-12-03T23:19:55.207-05:00

I realized I never wrote a post about what I'm doing this blog for. I don't really care if no one ever reads it. I'm not writing it to entertain anyone or make money. I'm not writing it in the hopes that I'll one day win a prize or award. I'm writing it as a journal. A way to keep track of the little things for my family. Maybe one day it will be more..but for now..I'm content that I'm the only

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-72741003420668450762009-08-18T16:57:00.003-04:002009-12-03T23:20:13.838-05:00

I said to Punky last night, "I don't want you to grow up."He said, "Mom, I'm sorry. There is no way you can fix this. Little boys become teenagers and then grow into adults. I'm sorry, but this is important."He makes me laugh.Moments later, he pointed to me and said, "Look at that heroic chin! And those monkey ears!"hmph. monkey ears, eh????

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272566104776571576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920376978192702018.post-46074679820348693442009-08-16T05:27:00.003-04:002009-12-03T23:20:51.701-05:00

I have many wishes. I hope some come true in my lifetime.I wish I didn't worry so much.I wish I had saved more and spent less in my 20's.I wish I had more of a need for fancy shoes.I wish I wore more skirts and dresses and less jeans and shorts.I wish I didn't read/watch stories about abuse of children. It upsets me too much.I wish I didn't get so frustrated with my husband and had more patience

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