Category Archives: Life

The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge

Going through my tweets a couple of weeks ago I came across a tweet that mentioned a school lunch contest that First Lady, Michelle Obama was doing.  This piqued my interest and when I read it to Stella she was … Continue reading

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Update – This and That & That and This

Over the many blogs so far there have been times when I have said I will let you know or I will update when it is done, etc – so I decided last night as I was pouring the vanilla … Continue reading

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The Up Side of Being Sick

I am a little behind on my blog writing thanks to a stomach bug that hit both Stella and me hard this week.  We were down for the count for 3 days!  The first day and a half the bug … Continue reading

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Our Yard Sale

We have been trying to have a yard sale since last fall, but there was always something that came up and we would have to postpone. Well this past Saturday, we finally had our yard sale.  Stella was looking very … Continue reading

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Jazz Fest: Fun, Sun, Music and Friends!

I love the New Orleans Jazz Fest.  The first time I went was in 1996 on my move from Atlanta to Houston.  I went with my sister and we had so much fun – I was hooked.  I have tried … Continue reading

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The Weekend of The Child (Stella)

This past weekend was more jam packed with Stella activities than normal.  We started the weekend off my going to see The Lorax movie – LOVED IT!  Highly recommend going, age does not matter – the message is powerful and … Continue reading

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Love My New iPhone 4S

I have never been that into electronics, but I have to say I am definitely in love with my new iPhone and it brings a smile and giggle each time I pick it up! I think it will also help … Continue reading

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Have Food Will Travel

Today is a travel day for us, leaving the house at 4:30am to catch our first of three flights at 6am.  By the time we arrive at our last airport we would have been traveling for 10 hours.  Traveling by … Continue reading

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Make Tonight Game Night!

I love games, cards, puzzles, you name it.  Spending time with family and friends over a game is my idea of a really good time.  Up until recently, Stella did not have my same enthusiasm for games, but that has … Continue reading

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It Has Arrived – The Common Cold

Our winter weather this year has been anything but normal.  We received our only snow fall, thus far, in October with about 10″ and have only had an occasional flurry here and there.  We have had days in the 50’s … Continue reading

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