Monthly Archives: January 2008

In Sickness And In Health

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Susan

As I recall, part of our marriage vows referred to loving each other in sickness and in health.  I’m pretty sure that those vows were referring to our state of health, but that’s not really how we use that vow. … Continue reading →

Posted in Critters, Family, Love and Marriage | 23 Comments

Next to my bed~Fun Monday

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Susan

For this week’s Fun Monday, Angela from The Lurchers would like to “know, or see, what’s on, in or under your bedside table!”  Hmmmm…nothing too interesting, but I’ll show you what I’ve got.  First of all, we don’t have bedside … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Fun Monday, Random stuff | 43 Comments

A Little Silliness

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Susan

FARM KID (NOW AT San Diego MARINE CORPS RECRUIT TRAINING) Dear Ma and Pa, I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Marine Corps beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them … Continue reading →

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Faith

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Susan

KT has always had more faith in my abilities than I ever have.  Her whole life she’s known that she has but to ask me to do something  special for her and I will do my best to make it … Continue reading →

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My Five Month Notice

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Susan

During soccer season, I was chatting with one of my girlfriends (but mostly watching Mimi’s game.  Really!) when I mentioned that I had been keeping my eyes open for some sort of job.  I hadn’t worked or volunteered much in … Continue reading →

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My Wicked Child

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Susan

My children have a wicked sense of humor (obviously they get that from their father).   Not having a blog way back in  1997 (in fact, being very reluctant to even touch the compter if the truth be told) I used … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, It's all about me!, Random stuff, The Teenager | 15 Comments

The View From My Door

Posted on January 21, 2008 by Susan

Today is the first anniversary of Fun Monday (yesterday was an even more important anniversary, but I’ll get to that another time! Hi Mom and Dad!) Vicki was the original hostess and she’s today’s hostess as well.  Apparently she had no … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Fun Monday | 38 Comments

I Might Even Be a Rock Star!

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Susan

In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve gotten a little behind in my blogging. But I’ve got really good excuses reasons.  First of all, I took off with eight of my best friends to a “scrapbook” retreat.  (more about that later).  … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | 26 Comments

I heard it on the radio

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Susan

I have never been one of those girls that gets all excited at the thought of meeting one of the celebrity heart throb musicians in whatever the IN band happens to be.  Seeing images of girls fainting when the Beatles … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Random stuff, The Feisty Redhead | 28 Comments

A Family Project

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Susan

There’s something about big school projects that gets the whole family involved.  Yes, the project is supposed to be done by just the kid, but we can’t resist adding in our own ideas.  Before the winter break, Mimi was to … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, The Feisty Redhead | 12 Comments