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Nine Words

NINE WORDS WOMEN USE
 (1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes.. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine. (4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' that will bring on a 'whatever').
(8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying...Go to Hell
(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3
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Stunning Mother, Simply Stunning

Thank you mom for always making special occasions special.

Easter Party

Happy Easter

Easter Party Prep

Sport Starts Soccer

I like it I love it I want some more of it!

1s taste of Chocolate

Opposite problem

In 3 or 4 places lately I have read that as women we set a bad example for our children, especially our daughters, if we are picking at our bodies and dieting etc. I seem to have the opposite problem at my house. My children tell me I still look 'kinda pregnant' and my bum jiggles.
Hmmmm
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Therapy

It comes in all shapes and forms. In case you don't want to pay a therapist, you're not allowed to drink, and heaven forbid you've sworn off sugar (yes I sat on my porch tonight with celery sticks and a bottle of water); try Modern Family (wed @ 8pm). A little laughter totally hits the spot.
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My un-fabulous mom moment

I had 3 extra girls over here after work yesterday.  I was taking care of Bubba and trying to fix dinner at the same time.  All 5 (Sport and Pie included) wanted to watch different movies. I said pick a number between 1 and 10 and the closest gets to choose.  Pie won.  The 3 other girls didn't like that and promptly started whining.  Do you know what slipped out of my mouth?   "If you don't like it then go home".  Oooh did I seriously just say that?  Who is supposed to be the mature one here?  I was about to send them home anyway. I'll do better next time.

Grab your shoes and save the date

This is Deakon.  He is the son of my friends Jenny and Blair Howe. At the top right corner is the link to his 5K walk and race on May 14th.  Please join us and spread the word.

 Deakon was born with an extremely rare chromosomal abnormality, Ring 18.  Essentially the second strand of DNA on his 18th pair is missing some pieces and has formed the shape of a ring.

We were told by several medical professionals that Deak would not live to term, and if he did he would have no quality of life and be "profoundly retarded."

We chose not to give up hope, and Deak has been defying the odds since birth.

Deakon is now 4 and the race will take place the weekend of his 5th birthday.

He will be five, and that is nothing short of miraculous.

We chose to organize and direct a race at this time as Deakon is now on his way to becoming an independent walker. He is strong and tough and taking his first steps along furniture. His physical therapist believes it is only a matter of months before he is off and running.

I believe with my whole heart she is right.

Please, join us. Use your healthy legs this May 14th morning to help provide hope to those who have to work very hard to have that ability.  All (every single penny) will be used to fund genetic and medical research for these beautiful people affected with a Chromosome 18 abnormality, and most specifically Ring 18.  We are hoping to find sponsors that will help cover all costs of directing/putting on the race, which will allow for all funds to be distributed directly to our cause.

If you, or anybody you know is interested in becoming a sponsor, please leave a comment or contact me at jehowe3@gmail.com.

Let Deak inspire you, I promise you won't regret it.

 

These Characters and a word about family trips

This past week was Spring Break for my kids.  According to my husband we may never go on vacation for Spring Break again.  As we headed home from the airport last night Indy said to the kids, "good job guys, you were pretty good, most of the time." :)   First, no matter where we go lately it rains on us.  Second, family vacations with four kids under the age of ten is going to be chaos at times no matter how 'good' the kids are. To the people who were either in line with us, staying at the same hotel or sitting next to our table at dinner "sorry bout that"...this family is a work in progress....oh how I love these characters.

four silly faces

Spring Break 2011

San Diego Here We Come

Sport and his new girlfriend Marilyn
 Welcome to Legoland

Nice left hook to a Lego Darth Vader

They had 6 new Star Wars mini set ups

A little NY all made out of legos

This entire set up was created by the "sand masters" a new series on cable

Next was Sea World

Then back to Legoland

I'm going to have Indy make one of these to stick my kids in when they are having a hard time getting along.  Anyone else need one?

all made out of legos...simply amazing

love those faces

Sea Life Aquarium at Legoland

Princess informed us this is where she is getting married

Grateful they are mine forever

We ended the trip out at Coronado.  The day we left was the only day the weather was beautiful, cold but beautiful.