We Gave Thanks in Utah this year with the Cramers. We’ve had a great trip thus far spending quality time with friends and family. Our Turkey Day was no exception.
Husband and I ran the Mill Creek Canyon 5K Turkey Trot that morning in 5 degree weather. No, that wasn’t a typo. 5 DEGREES. We left [...]

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We just returned from a family trip to Chicago. Husband had some work there, so Charlie and I flew up to be with him the last few days.
We arrived on Thursday and met all of our old Cisco work buddies from NC for dinner. Charlie was a star. Now, I realize every parent thinks this [...]

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Charlie has become quite the intense jibber jabber. He’ll carry full on conversations with us lasting minutes. When he wakes up in the morning, before we get him out of his crib we’ll ask about his dreams and he becomes so animated while “describing” them.
Here’s the catch, the minute he sees the camera or is [...]

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Charlie won’t be lookin’ like a fool with his pants on the ground, thanks to these little numbers:

I got together with a friend, and this friend, a few days ago to make some little boy belts for our youngins. A) It’s really hard to find little boy belts B) I’m convinced I saved a fortune-well, [...]

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Today for playgroup, we went to the Wildlife Experience. I was thoroughly impressed with the facilities and especially liked that it was FREE99!
Charlie loved exploring and feeling all of the exhibits, and especially loved running around with all of his little friends. We’ll definitely be going back.

Thanks for such a fun outing everyone!

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Mondays are my day to clean & do laundry. I like to start the week off right. Charlie loves to “help” clean and mimic whatever I’m doing.
Today, when I turned off the vacuum I heard a weird noise coming from the shower. Charlie had climbed in, closed the door and proceeded to clean the windows [...]

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In need of a pick-me-up or just a good chuckle? (This is a guilt-free laugh unlike the Kate G. DWTS clip I posted awhile ago)
I don’t know what it is, but this commercial always gets a little one out of me. Something about the music, and the little babe whizzing by.
See for yourself:

Now, I [...]

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Old Navy usually isn’t my shop of choice; however, when a friend let me know that our local store is moving locations and they have their CLEARANCE marked ANOTHER 75% off, I knew I had to take a gander.
And gander I did. Check out just a few of my sales:
Boy Leather Flip Flops: $.12
Men Khaki, [...]

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