tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65910893407978852982023-11-16T03:00:50.129-05:00Pretty PurplexingTamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comBlogger536125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-71078304158396625052019-04-28T16:43:00.000-04:002020-06-06T13:53:28.921-04:00Introducing GammiWhen I heard for the first time that they were having a baby, my motherly instincts knew what he was about to say, and yet I was still in shock. I knew someday I'd be a grandmother. I wasn't prepared to be one at the age of 50. I don't feel like a grandmother. But then again, what is it supposed to feel like? When I was in my teens I thought 50 was old age, or even worse, senile. <br />
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Now I am embracing become a grandparent. One way was choosing a name. I decided to be called "Gammi". It's kind of a cool way to combine my name, Tami with Grandma. Also I believe that grandchildren are an anti-aging formula and motivate you to constantly be on the move to keep up.<br />
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However, separate issue I am dealing with is my friends not having grandchildren yet. Even the best of friends may tire about hearing me brag about the baby when they don't have any of their own. My other concern is working full time. I really would like to take extra time to spend with my grandson, but I'm grateful for the time I do see him. Spending every minute studying his little face, hand and feet.<br />
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But when I got to hold the little guy in my arms, all my fears disappeared. <br />
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It was a cold winter day in March that Maggie and I took a walk at Ironstone Park. </div>
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It's a local park in my area that is busy in the summer time with families having picnics and kids baseball team in full swing. In the winter the park is empty and a scenic place to take a walk.</div>
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One of the cool things at the park is an old railroad trestle and metal bridge with Ironstone creek running underneath it.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.30000001192092896px;">There's something about a sunflower field stretching for miles upon miles that makes you feel like you're chilling on cloud nine.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.30000001192092896px;"> </span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">People from across the region, including us, flocked to a field off of Main Street to see and photograph the </span>gorgeous<span style="font-family: inherit;"> fields of yellow.</span></span><br />
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The beauty of the sunflower field put me in such a good mood. All the way home I sang "You are My Sunshine".<br />
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Friday, the 20th of January is Inauguration Day. Instead of focusing on the politics, I thought I'd share the trip we took this fall to Washington DC. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFwEG4dWsh5pL2rRTiF2_ceMnDJBtlFQxgg6ttyT2XlkoaEJdOJIKrlVBOX89GdqcrwoLna8PYoTk1LNN6quTsild4X7b5rb8ObCKBGG7IEmVbadwtvgrN0n7C1XuEPj8NH8Ekfv4bgyI/s1600/IMG_5053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFwEG4dWsh5pL2rRTiF2_ceMnDJBtlFQxgg6ttyT2XlkoaEJdOJIKrlVBOX89GdqcrwoLna8PYoTk1LNN6quTsild4X7b5rb8ObCKBGG7IEmVbadwtvgrN0n7C1XuEPj8NH8Ekfv4bgyI/s640/IMG_5053.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
Students from Great Britain took a two week trip to visit our country. Todd and I hosted one of the teachers who came along to chaperone. My favorite day trip we took was to see our nations Capitol. It was a gorgeous day and I enjoyed walking throughout DC to see all the monuments.<br />
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Mr. Trump recently opened a hotel in DC. We happened to pass by on our way to lunch. It just looked like another hotel with flashy gold signs everywhere. Honestly I wasn't that impressed.<br />
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With all the uproar during this years election, the British visitors were fascinated with our presidental debates and learned a lot about our political process. </div>
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In fact, I learned A LOT during this election too. It was inspiring to see all 3 of my boys get involved with politics and have civil conversations about it. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTJmfo7umbR4LUoB3HGppKyKn0jFPuLo2j37rCs7_jc0Msu6ocY3FSqgbA5F29w96-8B60KFR-1L1wJnXRjZ2a3lQUmbMlyjcS7MsDVUjkEHN1xhoA7UvHaz4mahxzHt2cWvkK__BxniQ/s1600/IMG_5086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTJmfo7umbR4LUoB3HGppKyKn0jFPuLo2j37rCs7_jc0Msu6ocY3FSqgbA5F29w96-8B60KFR-1L1wJnXRjZ2a3lQUmbMlyjcS7MsDVUjkEHN1xhoA7UvHaz4mahxzHt2cWvkK__BxniQ/s640/IMG_5086.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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The most excitement we had was getting caught in the middle of a protest in front of the White House. We got to see Secret Service men run across the White House lawn chasing someone down. You could see the sharp shooters on top of the roof from where we stood. It was difficult to get photos because of the extra security blocking tourists off from getting too close to the gate.<br />
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Whether we like it or not, Mr. Trump will become our 45th president and will take up residence in the White House for the next 4 years. <br />
I just hope there won't be gold glitter and neon flashing signs in the lawn.</div>
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My husband was able to capture these gorgeous photos of the Super Moon. I love how you can see the different colors and make out the craters.<br />
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My Dad took us to a local ice rink that he played hockey on. The rink was located at <a href="http://www.thehill.org/RelId/33637/ISvars/default/Home.htm" target="_blank">The Hill School</a>. Each winter my mom would dress us up warmly, even put baggies over our socks. (Not sure why she thought this would keep us warm). At first I clung to the walls as I went around the rink. Eventually I let go and had a lot of fun! I loved the smell of the rink, the outdoor food trucks with french fries and the best hot coca ever. To this day I can still smell the aromas. Skating is one of my favorite childhood memories that I share with my sisters.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><i>A little trivia... The Hill School is a private school where Donald Trump's children attended.</i></span><br />
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I have become a huge fan of <a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/once-upon-a-time" target="_blank">Once Upon A Time</a> on ABC. My favorite character is <a href="http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/the-evil-queen-regina-mills/images/35300012/title/regina-photo" target="_blank">Regina, The Evil Queen</a>. This halloween we attended a costumer party. I've never been to a costume party before! It was so much fun dressing up and being <span style="color: purple;">EVIL</span>! </div>
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Instead of Todd dressing up as Prince Charming I found a pirate costume! </div>
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Hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers. I love how they bloom a variety of different colors. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">The first two years, bushes didn't bloom at all. I thought I had dysfunctional hydrangea's.</span><br />
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How does it feel to look back over 21 years and know that, once and for all, your childhood is over? This marks the beginning of the next phase of your life — the start of your life as a grown man. I see the beginnings of it all, looking at you, remembering the sweet little boy with a Barney the Dinosaur obsession.</div>
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There’s so much more to come, and you’re anxious for it all to happen, I see that. Don’t rush it. There are so many things to figure out for your future, and it won’t happen all at once. Please, linger here for a moment and enjoy the present.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "proximanova" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Sometimes I miss that little boy, the one with the purple dinosaur on his bed and enormous green eyes that looked at me as if I was the queen of the world. But I love the man you’ve become, that you’re becoming. If you don't mind I’ll hold onto the memories and look forward to the ones to come.</span></div>
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<a href="http://s1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff452/ttmillers54/Blog%20Design%202012/?action=view&current=signature.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff452/ttmillers54/Blog%20Design%202012/signature.png" /></a>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-65691503531521086062016-02-28T17:25:00.000-05:002016-11-12T18:09:55.889-05:00Letter to Zachary<div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #3c3736; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.125px; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Dear Zachary,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">First - let me say that I do not mean to embarrass you with this; however, I do believe that it is a mother's prerogative to allow her emotions to overwhelm her at certain points of her life. The opportunity to begin the next chapter of your life as you enter into adult-hood is one of them. It is because this means that my chapter as your mother is going to begin changing as well. So be patient with me, because if I’m crying while writing this, I will most certainly be crying as you read it. A mother’s love knows no bounds and neither does her sadness and trepidation as her son moves onto the next phase of his life, without her holding his hand every step of the way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When you were born, I was scared to death. Until that baby is in your arms, you can’t quite fathom the panic that sets in with all the responsibility looming ahead of you, but at the same time, you experience this unimaginable joy and love. Unconditional love… from the first look in your eyes and the first time your little fist wrapped around my finger. I was instantly in love with you. I remember standing for hours by your crib, just looking at you. I was in awe that such a precious, perfect little baby was mine. I was so in love that I would just cry sometimes as I held you. Some nights I would get up just to hold you while you slept. I felt like I was the luckiest mom alive to have you for my son.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Parenting you has been the ride of a lifetime. I wouldn’t trade it or give up a second I’ve spent with you, worrying about you, loving you, arguing with you. It’s been 21 years of pure emotion: love, joy, worry, anger, frustration, terror. Sometimes the emotion isn’t even mine, but yours. When you’re excited, happy or, worse, heartbroken, I feel those things, too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="color: #3c3736; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.125px;">Ever since you were born, I worried and wondered about whether or not I was being the best parent I could be. Did I make you feel important? Did we find enough time for the little things that live on in happy memories - like laughter, and hugs, and "just-between-us" moments? Did I show you enough that you mean the world to me? And, more importantly, did you always know I loved you, even when I was angry at you? I hope I’ve given you enough and made you feel loved, cherished and important.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sometimes I just stare at you when you aren’t paying attention… and sometimes you catch me. :) Why do I do that, you wonder? There are lots of reasons. I'm staring because it amazes me that someone as handsome, funny, loving and smart as you ever came out of me. I think, how did I get so lucky?! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="color: #3c3736; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.125px;">I'm staring at you with hope, because I know that you're sensitive and sometimes a clueless, naive kid…and because I know that the world you're moving into can be unpredictable and cruel at times. I just hope that I’ve given you enough ‘tools’ to make it in this world without too much difficulty. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The biggest reason I'm staring is because I know that our time together is short and growing shorter by the day. The day is coming soon when I'll no longer be a part of your everyday life. There will be work, some girl who steals your heart, some career that keeps you busy. So knowing that my opportunities to teach and influence you will soon slow down to only the occasional Sunday dinners and holidays, makes me sad.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="color: #3c3736; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.125px;">I find myself frantically wondering if I've covered all the bases, told you all the things I wanted you to know…and wondering, too, if you ever truly listened. I hope you did. Ultimately, you are responsible for your own life. It’s a scary concept, isn’t it? Your happiness, your fortune, and your emotional well-being all essentially belong to you to control and steer. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I know you aren't sure what you want to do with your life yet, but I have no doubts that you can do anything you set your mind to. That’s why college was good for you, it allowed you a little more time to figure it out and decide, while still having the safety of your family. It allowed you to ‘find yourself’ in a way working in the world, just won’t. It allowed you to begin the responsibilities of being an adult, out on your own, for just awhile. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Now is the time for you to figure out who you want to become and where you want to go in life. I am nervous for you, but at the same time glowing with pride about the young man that you have grown to be. </span></div>
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Every year we host a Super Bowl party since our boys were youngsters.</div>
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This year was extra special because my son, Zachary's favorite team is the Broncos.</div>
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He was confident the entire time that the Bronco's would win!!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I want every new hockey parent to read this and tuck it away and reread it when their child no longer plays. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">The very first thing Brandon's hockey coach </span><span style="background-color: white;">told us wa</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">s that none of our kids will be going to NHL. Here's a few things he forgot to mention that first year: </span></span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You WILL go to the wrong rink. You will get thrown out of a rink.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">There will be times you call another players mother an asshole. You will hear other parents call YOUR child an asshole. There are times you will agree with them. </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">T</span>he first time you hear your child curse will be at the rink. It may be the first time you hear his church going grandma curse too. You will be threatened with jail time. You will threaten other people with jail time. You will get in arguments with strangers. That six year old that you called an asshole will STILL be an asshole when you play him again at 16. So will his mother. So will your son. So will you. So is every ref you will EVER meet. Especially when you lose.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You will plan strategies for the championship game after you consumed a six pack. You will be so frustrated after a game that you just may leave your player at a rink in another town. You might even do it on purpose. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You will think the coach can't coach. You will think you CAN coach. You will believe this even more after a few drinks at the hotel bar. (It doesn't matter that he played D1 hockey, YOU have watched thousands of games.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You will spend more money on one stick than your current car payment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Your child will play with an ear infection, he will play with strep throat and he will play with 102 fever. Heck, he probably got it from a teammate . Illness spreads through a hockey team quicker than a line change. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There will NEVER be a reason your player deserved that penalty. You will defend your son to referees, coaches, other parents but mostly to hotel security in other states. Your entire house including your back porch and garage will be decorated with hockey gear 12 months out of the year, not just during hockey season. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You will share hotel rooms, car rides and every childhood illness. Your player will miss more school then all of your other children combined. Most of those "sick" days will be tournament Fridays. When the Elementary school principal smiles smugly on a Monday morning and asks your child how he's feeling it's because he KNOWS you were in New York on Friday for a game. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Most weekends you will wake up with six or more players sleeping in your living room. You will know these players by number and birth year, not always by name. That mom you called an asshole just might end up as the manager on your team the following season and her asshole son will be one of the numbers asleep on your living room floor. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You will refer to 7 AM as midday. You will laugh and happily pay the 90 registration fee you used to complain about for little league. You will try to convince your hockey player to go out for little league. You will quickly realize the Stanley Cup isn't the most important cup. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You won't realize how fast the time is going, you won't appreciate it and you will miss it. No your child is NOT going to the NHL. He probably won't even play D1. (Thank God for men's league.) But he will learn how to lace up his own skates and in the end, those tiny little skates will be bigger than a squirt parent's ego after a championship win. And that coach, the one who you swore couldn't coach and offended you by saying your little cherub wasn't going to the NHL, you'll want to thank him. Thank him for his time, his talent and for his help in turning your son into a man.</span><br />
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Ahren's car has been broken down for quite a few months. </div>
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A huge snow storm is coming and we had to get his car off the side of the road into our driveway. Our township will fine you if your car is blocking the way of a snowplow.</div>
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Zachary is home from college, so w<span style="text-align: center;">e had to fit 4 cars into our driveway.</span></div>
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I wish I got a picture of how bad the storm was. Our cars were entirely covered to the top.</div>
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We played a really fun game at our New Years Eve party.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In the game, each participant usually places a marshmallow into their mouth and says "chubby bunny".</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: inherit;"> If they are able to state the whole phrase, usually in a comprehensible manner that the other participants wholly concur to, they pass that round.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: inherit;">Each successful player then adds an additional marshmallow to the one already in his or her mouth and repeats the phrase. A player who fails to complete the phrase is eliminated from the game. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: inherit;">The process continues until only one player remains. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: inherit;">After the penultimate player loses the game, the winning player might have to place one more marshmallow into his or her mouth and may have to state the phrase once more. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: inherit;">The winner of the game is the player who fits the most marshmallows into his or her mouth</span></div>
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AND WE HAVE OUR WINNER!!</div>
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<b><u><span style="color: purple;">NEVER</span></u></b> did I ever image that Ahren would set foot on a dance floor.</div>
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Not only was I surprised to see him <u><b><span style="color: purple;">ON</span></b></u> the dance floor, but having <u><b><span style="color: purple;">FUN</span></b></u> dancing!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGSZH5LadBALGGBkKJXgPLjAakKiLz1kdVDBtBtVggG34IFXQX_9PyFVT1JvWK3335sP47KfwlFnPZ1CwE3-1R3leC4X1Kyu_AKeeWVUZ_xFvTokzvLRcr0m5NHCI6BHIlabqmQ5Pa998/s1600/TD2_6140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGSZH5LadBALGGBkKJXgPLjAakKiLz1kdVDBtBtVggG34IFXQX_9PyFVT1JvWK3335sP47KfwlFnPZ1CwE3-1R3leC4X1Kyu_AKeeWVUZ_xFvTokzvLRcr0m5NHCI6BHIlabqmQ5Pa998/s640/TD2_6140.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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He danced with me.</div>
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He danced with the Uncle of the bride.</div>
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With the brides Grandmom.</div>
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And even with the Father of the bride.</div>
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<b>He was the BEST best-man EVER and the life of the party!!</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This time last year I was mourning the loss of my mother.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My favorite photo of my Mom is on her wedding day.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I still find myself thinking of things I'd like to ask or tell my Mom. It could be anything simple as a curiosity over my childhood or sharing a part of my day. Then it hits me hard. I can never ask her questions again. My mom was the one who had knowledge of my upbringing, family traditions, the names of all those faces in old photos. With her passing, all this is lost. I started scrapbooking my children's lives many years ago and have completed a lot of albums. But life got in the way and I have not scrapbooked in about 10 years. The need to begin scrapbooking has become strong. I want my children to know about their childhood, I want them to have the memories, I want them to look back on their lives with fondness. I want all this because there will be a day I won't be there to answer their questions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">During Holidays and birthdays I have a part of me that grieves for what will never be. My Mom won't be there when my boys graduate college, get married or have their own children. My boys will no longer have their grandmother to share their lives with</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Over this last year I have struggled with unresolved issues I had with my Mom. We had many bumps in the road and they were not smoothed out by the end. Losing my Mom suddenly has left unreconciled sense of unfinished business. There are days I think I am moving on and have a sense of forgiveness. Then there are other days resentment lingers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">At the one year anniversary of her death my thoughts of her were strong. I wanted to do something special, so I took her favorite flowers and placed them on her grave. This gesture has helped me have a small bit of closure and the beginning of peace.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My feelings for my Mom have changed over the last year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Slowly the struggles and differences we had are being replaced by good memories and love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Who is ready for a haunted hayride on a crisp, chilly day??<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM3uFfZbrUx0gYnSfxE-CYkJvMhIO6AyHn58qnAWPaZ_Fi0LoqSENskAQk1AHE3Lef8YzIoM22qEy-BzhPC2ROqoYOw74uradBiw9lAXScg2BYeGJasvJUAVMxcVzalU2i_tedHnXCm_Y/s1600/ASC_8039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM3uFfZbrUx0gYnSfxE-CYkJvMhIO6AyHn58qnAWPaZ_Fi0LoqSENskAQk1AHE3Lef8YzIoM22qEy-BzhPC2ROqoYOw74uradBiw9lAXScg2BYeGJasvJUAVMxcVzalU2i_tedHnXCm_Y/s640/ASC_8039.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjBSzryuBlbcg8EFv2VHxbe0RAI1StWTvSu1XD6s1427ghdROjoPKFz0789ODZblVkG4-CysaWv2S7pjRR5oNK_0MFp9kAHvwJ4svwgx74u4gZLEaZNnSwYN89mS2r_f4ZW-NSMXk7iaE/s1600/ASC_8038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjBSzryuBlbcg8EFv2VHxbe0RAI1StWTvSu1XD6s1427ghdROjoPKFz0789ODZblVkG4-CysaWv2S7pjRR5oNK_0MFp9kAHvwJ4svwgx74u4gZLEaZNnSwYN89mS2r_f4ZW-NSMXk7iaE/s640/ASC_8038.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Todd and I took our nieces and nephew to <a href="http://colonialgardenspa.com/" target="_blank">Colonial Gardens</a>, which is a local garden center that puts on a huge fall / halloween event for the entire month of October. One of the main events is the Haunted Hay ride. The day time rides are for kids and adults (who are scared of monsters). The night time rides are so much fun!!! Monsters jump out at you and even climb into the hay wagon. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> If you're in the area, you should go visit Colonial Gardens!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> A few of the events they have are: Pumpkinland, Children (day and night) Hay Rides, Haunted Gardens, Walk of Terror, Corn Stalk Maze, small petting zoo, play rooms and more.</span></div>
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<b><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Happy Fall!</span></b></b></div>
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The Renaissance Fair comes to our area every fall. I remember taking Ahren to the faire when he was around 10 years old. It's a neat place to see reenactments and people dressing up to portray times of the past. Ahren has always been fascinated with many different time periods in history. </div>
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Every year Ahren and his friends attend the Renaissance Faire at least two or three times.</div>
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This year they made their own costumes. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1_hqStje7XYWknIubhjc1J0OA78o4mj8mpPRQOBF7kfjCZg4xvxlBZbDSv44He7IaV_opo4aTtTGSBXzbWdM-E73ik-P8RI8fQcqiFUhjyHof5p32DKTfNv9a12S-wBvxywM1iWwh3Ag/s1600/ASC_7985.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1_hqStje7XYWknIubhjc1J0OA78o4mj8mpPRQOBF7kfjCZg4xvxlBZbDSv44He7IaV_opo4aTtTGSBXzbWdM-E73ik-P8RI8fQcqiFUhjyHof5p32DKTfNv9a12S-wBvxywM1iWwh3Ag/s640/ASC_7985.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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Even though I am not a fan of his beard... I have to admit it makes him the perfect viking!</div>
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The official site: <a href="http://www.parenfaire.com/" target="_blank">Penn Renn Faire</a></div>
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My oldest son, Ahren has a close friend who recently got married. </div>
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Ahren was the best man in the wedding. He took his duties seriously and helped make his friends wedding day a special one.</div>
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His friend doesn't have parents and is not close to his family. Ahren and his friend have been friends for a very long time. Long enough that we consider him a part of our family.</div>
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<img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5YSDkWxgkJCsJQg2dHghVGokeL6OM6sHeesjV78PuezhaA7uvRp9XEOq-WoorB0sxds4ZfUvnlt2Y-IWWVVsO8UduHyXmjHMy9qAK2U49okeTjcR_n8pG5xbzcbhhUCSZ-sTRvPDf3zk/s640/TD2_5908.jpg" width="640" /><span style="text-align: center;">Todd and I filled in as the parents of the groom. We felt very strongly that the groom deserved to be represented and to have support from our family. </span><br />
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The groom expressed over and over again how much it meant to him to have us be there for him, not only for the wedding but while he was growing up too. I know Ahren also appreciated us stepping up and being there for his friend.<br />
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Ahren's best man speech was perfect. A mixture of sentiment and humor.</div>
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He thanked family and friends, the wedding party, parents of the bride and</div>
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"parents-ish" of the groom.</div>
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His description of Todd and I got quite a few chuckles.</div>
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It was an honor to represent the groom. A memory I will treasure forever.</div>
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Congratulations to the beautiful couple!</div>
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Trouble seems to follow Maggie where ever she goes. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAiJr4R0pqlVFloPF7nAJ9WIryXw5rbHdtlY4gAD75J7fDxDGvqqGadfNewvK731QqrfX5M2ZvoOXyz4iLW0l7HzitW_uRRFUI8QTi1ELvv8DhJfbNkxGInJIH9QNUmQAwtl0JM_WKrvI/s1600/12169543_10206539568181402_222695595_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAiJr4R0pqlVFloPF7nAJ9WIryXw5rbHdtlY4gAD75J7fDxDGvqqGadfNewvK731QqrfX5M2ZvoOXyz4iLW0l7HzitW_uRRFUI8QTi1ELvv8DhJfbNkxGInJIH9QNUmQAwtl0JM_WKrvI/s640/12169543_10206539568181402_222695595_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
Yesterday she was chasing a squirrel. The squirrel hopped from the tree, ran across the yard and under the chain link fence headed for the woods. Maggie tried to follow the squirrel under the fence. Somehow - not sure how it is possible - Maggie's nose got caught on the bottom part of the fence that curls under. This piece of wire pierced her nose like a fish hook does to a fishes mouth.<br />
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She was howling and crying so loudly is scared me. At this point I didn't know she was stuck to the fence. When I got to her and knelt down I was in disbelief. I tried to push her towards the fence so I could slide the piece of wire back through her nose. The more I pushed her, the more she pulled. She was panicking and I couldn't calm her down. She ended up ripping her nose right off the wire. I couldn't determine the extent of damage because there was so much blood. It was awful!!<br />
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I had to take Maggie to an emergency vet. They were awesome!! They saw us right away, calmed Maggie (and me) down and took excellent care of her. She had to stay the day to stitch up her wound. She's wearing the 'cone of shame' until her stitches dissolve and has to take antibiotics to make sure the wound doesn't get infected.<br />
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I am hoping this will cure Maggie from trying to escape under the fence, but I am not holding my breath!<br />
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