Monthly Archives: November 2011

Sleeping On the Job

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Susan

Twenty-four days.  I blogged for  twenty-four days in a row for NaBloPoMo.  Then, I forgot.  Just when I was finally getting into a rhythm, I forgot all about blogging for a few days.  Um…I’m going to blame it on the … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious Case of the Disappearing Pie

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Susan

Despite the fact that we are going to the home of some friends for Thanksgiving dinner, I have been busy creating vegan options for my family to dine on.  One of the things I decided to experiment with whip up … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Susan

I have so  much to be thankful for.  A warm home, loving husband, two beautiful daughters, way too many critters, deep friendships and well…what more could I possibly need? How about a cornucopia filled with pineapple, lemons and watermelon? (Thank … Continue reading →

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Thankful Memories

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Susan

Over dinner last night, I mentioned that I felt so bad for Thanksgiving as it is a forgotten holiday.  My family wasn’t buying into my thoughts about November’s holiday.  Everyone knows about Thanksgiving and everyone loves to enjoy a feast … Continue reading →

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The Photo Thief

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Susan

The other day, Shaun posted a photo of our sweet puppies up on Facebook.  I looked at the photo, and looked at it, then looked at it once more before finally realizing how come it looked so familiar. I had … Continue reading →

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My Grand-Turtle Terry

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Susan

For Parent’s Weekend, one of our tasks was to bring our daughter her Mississippi Map Turtle.  We had purchased Terry the Turtle on a whim when we flew KT home for the Reptile Expo back in October. I have to … Continue reading →

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My Wicked Child

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Susan

I may have to send my evil daughter back to school early.  One of the first things she wanted to know was if we had put my puppy Maggie in the freezer.  At my horrified “NO!” she popped her in … Continue reading →

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Happy Day

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Susan

It was a busy, busy day ending with picking our KT up from her long bus ride from school  We get to keep her for a week!  I’ll leave you with this photo Shaun took a couple days ago with … Continue reading →

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Glory Days

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Susan

My daughter and I were out and about running errands when she decided to switch the radio station. She pressed it a few times pausing briefly before pushing the button yet again in search of one that could hold her … Continue reading →

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Searching For Sleep

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Susan

I hate to say this, but think I may be losing my Night Owl status.  It’s only 10:30 but my eyes are drooping and my brain is trying to turn itself off.  Is it possible that all those years of … Continue reading →

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