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January 05, 2009
8:38
Happy 2009!
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Posted: January 5th, 2009, 8:38am EST
HappyHanukkahMerryChristmasHappyNewYear! Have you ever gone to a gym fairly consistently for a month or 2 and then not gone for a month? You know how hard it is to go back. Everybody staring at you wondering where you have been and if you can hold up to your rock star status with the weights. Well, that's at least what is going on in your head. That first step in the door is almost as painful as
December 19, 2008
13:15
Waiting....
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Posted: December 19th, 2008, 1:15pm EST
The anticipation of the snow storm that is bearing down on New England is nerve racking! The schools were all cut to a half day last night. Everything has been canceled or postponed for this afternoon and tonight. I went to the grocery store and bought food like I might not get back there for a month! I have enough baking goods to open my own bakery and sustain it for 3 weeks! My kids are
December 17, 2008
6:57
My Email Box is Full!
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Posted: December 17th, 2008, 6:57am EST
The first thing I do in the morning is turn on my computer and check my inbox. I am not sure how many people would even send me something between 10pm and 6am, but you never know. Well, this week my email home page has been popping up with 12-15 new emails every morning! That makes me happy! Then I go into my email box and none of them are from a real person. They are from every website that
December 16, 2008
7:32
More Christmas Fun
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Posted: December 16th, 2008, 7:32am EST
Had to include the live video from the Santa escapades.....
December 14, 2008
6:55
Dashing Thru the Kitchen?
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Posted: December 14th, 2008, 6:55am EST
I stated my expectations early yesterday, hoping that "Santa's watching, you need to help me clean up around here" would be enough. HaHa. All I had to do was mention Santa and the girls decided to reenact the big night complete with Santa, sleigh and 2 reindeer. This is what they said to me, "Get your camera ready. This will be great for your blog." This whole thing went on for over an hour, it
December 13, 2008
7:54
Oh, What a Day!
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Posted: December 13th, 2008, 7:54am EST
It's no wonder I have no time to blog these days. I think of posts in my head throughout the day, but they go as fast as they come. Yesterday is the perfect example of how a typical day has been of late. I went with the 4th grade to the Museum of Science in Boston. You may have heard on the news about all the rain, ice and snow New England was getting yesterday? That meant nothing to us hardy New
December 10, 2008
10:06
To the Ortho's
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Posted: December 10th, 2008, 10:06am EST
Yesterday was the first day the girls were going for a braces tightening together. B hadn't had hers tightened yet and K was an old pro. The conversation in the car went something like this.... k, "Are you farting yet?" (she has lots'o gas when she gets nervous!)b, "Yes, I have been for awhile. I will really need to go when we get about 10 minutes away."k, "It's not that bad. As long as you get
December 08, 2008
12:41
Sunny, Warm Spots
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Posted: December 8th, 2008, 12:41pm EST
This post brought to you by "she who rules the roost" (otherwise known as Gretel). We set the tree up the other day, put on decorations yesterday and today I got around to sweeping up the needles. After sweeping, I put down the tree skirt that one of DH's relatives made us for our wedding. Gretel has been pretty much ignoring the tree, even though it is in the middle of the kitchen. Until, that
December 07, 2008
12:08
An Oldie, but Goodie
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Posted: December 7th, 2008, 12:08pm EST
Since no one knew who I was in blog world back in February and I wrote the most fantastic post about communion Sunday and we had communion Sunday again today and similar things were said by B; I thought I would write this run on sentence and offer this post up to you again.Read it here.
December 06, 2008
8:31
The Doghouse
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Posted: December 6th, 2008, 8:31am EST
I tried to get this to come up as direct video feed, but maybe you will have to click on it or copy and paste into your browser. Rebecca over at Seaside Designs (who make the most beautiful seaside products you will ever see!) sent me this. It is a good reminder before the holidays! Enjoy! [link.brightcove.com]
December 03, 2008
21:27
Disney Vacation: Magic Kingdom!
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Posted: December 3rd, 2008, 9:27pm EST
The MK is our favorite park. So favorite that I almost cried when I stepped into the park. It's just THE happiest place on earth. The best was that it was decked out for Christmas which made it extra fun. I could have put in 100 or so pictures, but I picked some out and put them in a video. We went to Mickey's Magical Christmas too, which required another pass, but kept us in the park for free
December 02, 2008
9:56
Happy Birthday, B!
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Posted: December 2nd, 2008, 9:56am EST
How did my youngest get to be 10? I am the mother of two tweens! Oy! Dear Buggy, I am so proud of so many things about you. Number one, you understand my sarcastic sense of humor. I really appreciate you laughing at stuff that comes out of my mouth. You have a love of learning and will work and work to figure out a problem, a new skill or just to get information. You are a good friend to others
December 01, 2008
9:23
Disney Vacation: Hollywood Studios/Downtown Disney
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Posted: December 1st, 2008, 9:23am EST
One morning we went to downtown Disney because that is practically a park in itself! There are of course the shops, but there is plenty to see and do as well. The lego store is absolutely amazing and there are many lifesize lego structures outside of the store as well! You can also fill up a bucket of any color/size legos that you want. This is where we get a majority of our pink and orange legos
November 29, 2008
16:54
Disney Vacation: Animal Kingdom
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Posted: November 29th, 2008, 4:54pm EST
OK, back to vacation. We will have been home one week tomorrow and I feel as if we went away 4 months ago. Thanksgiving was great, shopping at 5:15 Friday morning was great, my nap yesterday afternoon was great..... Some people diss the Animal Kingdom because they don't think there is enough to do there or enough rides or something. We happen to love it! B is really into animals, especially
November 27, 2008
20:50
Happy Turkey Day!
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Posted: November 27th, 2008, 8:50pm EST
Before I roll into bed (literally- I ate way too much!), I just wanted to wish my friends and family Happy Thanksgiving! We had a great day and remembered that there was much to be thankful for in our lives. Tomorrow it's off to help support "black Friday"! I LOVE bargains!!!!!!!!
November 26, 2008
5:09
Disney Vacation: Epcot
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Posted: November 26th, 2008, 5:09am EST
OK, so I have been back since Sunday night, but re-entry into the real world has thrown me. Our vacation was great! The weather in Florida was lovely for a hearty New Englander....mid 60's during the day, mid 40's at night. Not quite tank top weather, but my cheeks got color nonetheless. I wasn't sure how to post about the trip and include some of the 500 pictures I took, but I think I will go
November 17, 2008
5:51
Disney or Bust
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Posted: November 17th, 2008, 5:51am EST
Twas the day before departure,And all through the house,Bags, clothing, camerasExcitement to see THE MOUSE. The washer was going, the vacuum too,A pile of homework to bring with, EWWW! The children were jumping and bouncing off the wall,"Where are my mouse ears, where is my shawl?"While I stress about shoes and weather to come,My husband relaxes and sits on his bum.The dog is all clean and
November 14, 2008
5:48
The Mall, It's November, right?
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Posted: November 14th, 2008, 5:48am EST
Crazy Cape Cod Mall. When I popped in to go to Barnes and Noble last week, I noticed the Christmas decorations. Yesterday, after having my "girls" (and I mean the ones connected to me) aggressively manhandled by the mammography technician, I went to the mall. I went to look for birthday presents for B, my nephew and ideas for Christmas. And of course a little something for me to celebrate my
November 12, 2008
22:00
My Dream Date
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Posted: November 12th, 2008, 10:00pm EST
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November 10, 2008
12:20
Disney
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Posted: November 10th, 2008, 12:20pm EST
In a week we are headed to the Magical World of Disney!!!! Are we excited? Yeah, just a little!!!!! We have been to the 'world' a few times (OK, the girls have gone like 4 times already). We haven't been in 3 years though, so we are psyched! Of course, for kicks, we have a kid with a broken foot this time, but we will not let her pain slow us down! Actually, her foot is doing pretty well and
November 08, 2008
7:59
Fall
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Posted: November 8th, 2008, 7:59am EST
This is the reason people don't come to Cape Cod to view the foliage. Could my yard BE any more BROWN!!!??? Looked who popped into my picture taking frenzy this morning without being asked..... Um, does someone need a little attention?
November 05, 2008
20:56
Good news
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Posted: November 5th, 2008, 8:56pm EST
Amazing. Last night was simply amazing. No matter who you were voting for, yesterday was a day to remember. My sister in law and I worked a bake sale to support the school's jumprope team at the polling booth. It was absolutely amazing to see the amount of people that turned out to vote. Young and old, healthy and not so, men and women, every color and every size. The lines were out the door of
November 04, 2008
7:08
Get Out And
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Posted: November 4th, 2008, 7:08am EST
Get Out And
November 03, 2008
10:00
Halloween
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Posted: November 3rd, 2008, 10:00am EST
I know, you have all had enough with the Halloween thing. I know I have. I am happy to have enough candy now though to get me to Thanksgiving. Just wanted to share a few pictures from the night. Please pardon the horrid lighting on this picture. B was a witch, not a mean witch, but a fashionable witch. K was dressed as her cousin C and earlier in the day, C was dressed as K. She had his tilt of
October 31, 2008
5:38
Happy Halloween!
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Posted: October 31st, 2008, 5:38am EDT
Wonder where I get my sense of humor? Well my mom sent me this the other day. Thought you would all enjoy a little Halloween humor!
October 30, 2008
22:11
Martha Worthy?
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Posted: October 30th, 2008, 10:11pm EDT
Fruit kabobs on pumpkin straws in a watermelon jack-o-lantern. Isn't the 6th grade lucky?
October 29, 2008
21:42
It's Chilly...
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Posted: October 29th, 2008, 9:42pm EDT
Can ski season be far away?
October 28, 2008
8:13
Super Bowl (Commercial) Fever
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Posted: October 28th, 2008, 8:13am EDT
These days all we are hearing about is the upcoming election. This is all very important (of course), but today I am giving you a break from the every day crap slinging, blow hards. Ouch that was kind of mean. Anyhoo, today on the radio I heard about her. This girl is a single, New Yorker who is looking for a husband. Forget about The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and any other dating reality show
October 26, 2008
21:35
Top Secret Info.
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Posted: October 26th, 2008, 9:35pm EDT
Ssssshhhhhhh. I now know the secret of how to win a soccer game. B told me after her game on Saturday (Win: 4-1). B plays defense for the most part. She has a mean kick when she gets her foot on it. Evidently she gets in the heads of the other players, too. For example, there was a girl on the other team who B has played against forever. This girl is very good, unfortunately her team is not
October 24, 2008
5:12
Vote for.......
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Posted: October 24th, 2008, 5:12am EDT
Here is a fun questionnaire that my sister sent to me from ABC News. You chose between two statements and at the end it tells you if you were more in line with Obama or McCain. It is pretty interesting and the picture of the 2 on the seesaw in front of the White House is quite amusing. And you don't have to tell me your answers. Think of this as a public service announcement.
October 23, 2008
8:36
Smuckers
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Posted: October 23rd, 2008, 8:36am EDT
B and I picked up the mail as I was driving her to school this am. She sees the Smucker's Stars On Ice brochure. Stars on Ice as in previous Olympic skaters, excellent skaters....great show. She says, "Smuckers Stars On Ice? Is that a show of all those old people that guy wishes happy birthday to on the Today Show?" Honestly, it stuns me the way her mind works.
October 21, 2008
22:12
Wreath Making 101
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Posted: October 21st, 2008, 10:12pm EDT
My mom and I went to a class downtown yesterday on seashell wreath making. I thought it would be fun and figured there was a glue gun in the picture. (Is there more fun than using a glue gun? I think not. ) So we went planning on making a Christmas present and knocking someone off our list. What we did was make ourselves a wreath and said to hell with our Christmas present list. Maybe if we
October 20, 2008
21:50
Wellfleet Oyster Festival
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Posted: October 20th, 2008, 9:50pm EDT
Yesterday we went to the Wellfleet Oyster Festival. I would have written about it last night if my fingers weren't still frozen. Brrrrr, it was COLD! We had on layers, scarves and mittens! It wasn't so much the temp as it was the wind blowing through the town. Anyway, we did have fun and my dad had his share of oysters. (Yeah, married to a fisherman, don't like shellfish, that's irony for you).
October 17, 2008
8:12
Bus Stop
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Posted: October 17th, 2008, 8:12am EDT
B and I were waiting at the bus stop this morning alone. We talked for awhile and then spaced out into the cars/trucks driving by. I was thinking how I was getting everyone where they needed to be this afternoon and evening. (I still haven't figured out how I am going to accomplish this.) B looks at me and says,"I bet I know what you are thinking."me, "I don't think you are really thinking about
October 14, 2008
22:30
Bloggy Bling!
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Posted: October 14th, 2008, 10:30pm EDT
Scargosun bestowed this lovely award on me. How sweet is she? And this award comes with 4 questions which I will answer before I send it off to 4 lovely bloggers..... 1. Do you have the same friends since childhood? I am bffs with my friend Melissa who I started 1st grade with in Acton, MA. I don't technically keep in very good touch with friends from high school, but college friends, I am lucky
October 13, 2008
8:23
Politics for Pre-schoolers
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Posted: October 13th, 2008, 8:23am EDT
Yeah, this is about where I am at right now.
October 09, 2008
20:17
Halloween in August?
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Posted: October 9th, 2008, 8:17pm EDT
I went to Target today with my friend Amy. I puffy heart Tar-jay and so does she, so it made for the perfect outing! I wound up with socks, but my kids scored some cool stuff and of course I got Halloween candy. Mind you, I get no trick or treaters at my house. Still, I get the candy. So does Amy. K wants to set up a spooky trail ride for some of her friends, so she asked me to get some
October 08, 2008
22:36
Brace Face
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Posted: October 8th, 2008, 10:36pm EDT
Daughter #2 now has braces. Here is her mug shot with her lavender and lt. blue bands. I mentioned to my mom I was never going to be able to send them to college now. B said to me that I better start saving because she is going to Harvard Med School. Let's hope that smile and brain get her a lot of scholarships!
October 07, 2008
15:06
Just Your Average Middle School Day
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Posted: October 7th, 2008, 3:06pm EDT
K had a substitute teacher today, who she has had in the past, and has a penchant for texting. Whatever. Anyway, this gave K and her friend a little extra time to perfect their desk area. They sit at tables and evidently one of their male table mates takes up too much space with papers, books etc. So K and her friend ripped up a piece of white paper and formed a border around "their space".
October 06, 2008
15:46
Sheila Kennedy National Lampoon European Vacation P
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Posted: October 6th, 2008, 3:46pm EDT
This weekend we had a piggy experience. No, not this piggy experience,
October 05, 2008
15:39
Straight from the Horses Ass
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Posted: October 5th, 2008, 3:39pm EDT
The Budweiser Horses came to Cape Cod this week! If you have ever seen a Clydesdale (or had a Bud) you would know how exciting this was! Clydesdales are HUGE horses and are beautiful, too. We went to see them in Hyannis in the KMart parking lot where they were under a viewing tent for a few days. They had just fed the horses, so we got the ass view while the people that fed them got the pretty
October 02, 2008
20:13
French Food
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Posted: October 2nd, 2008, 8:13pm EDT
Setting: Car Who?: B, K, my mom and me When: After school What the heck?: B started telling us how the gym teacher taught health today and the topic was healthy eating. The kids were handed menus from the Squire (a local restaurant) and were told to pretend they were eating out and pick what they wanted. Then they were encouraged to think ahead, way ahead... They had graduated college and were
October 01, 2008
21:50
No Captain Crunch Before the Orthodontist!
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Posted: October 1st, 2008, 9:50pm EDT
Phew, what a morning! Today was picture day, so last night we spent some time finding the "just right" outfit. Because I take so many pictures of my kids, school pictures do not really phase me. I find it more amusing to let the girls pick what they want to wear and how they want to wear their hair. Of course when they get older and say, "I can't believe you let me wear that...."!!!! I can say, "
September 30, 2008
21:51
Waterfront Festival
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Posted: September 30th, 2008, 9:51pm EDT
On Sunday, my sister (KK)and her husband (Squishy) and the girls and I, went to New Bedford, MA to their waterfront festival. It was a little rainy and a little hot, but lots of fun, nonetheless. The boats in New Bedford are at least twice the size of the boats at the Chatham Fish Pier and there are LOTS of them! Most of these boats are draggers (they drag big metal nets behind their boats and
September 28, 2008
21:13
This weekend's working wedding is interrupted by ...
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Posted: September 28th, 2008, 9:13pm EDT
This weekend's working wedding is interrupted by me ATTENDING a wedding. Well actually, I got to attend 2 weddings on the same day! 2 fishermen in town got married this weekend and we got invited to both weddings! Since we had known and DH had worked with one couple more than the other, we went to that wedding first.
September 26, 2008
5:39
Calm Before the Storm
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Posted: September 26th, 2008, 5:39am EDT
I took this yesterday of B and my friend's 2 kids. They all look like they could come from the same family! Meanwhile, in front of them, the local Agway was rushing to bring all it's mums into shelter. Looks like we are going to have a lot of wind and rain for the next few days. This morning I will be baking, because what is a storm without yummy baked goods?
September 24, 2008
21:46
Today's Youth....
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Posted: September 24th, 2008, 9:46pm EDT
On 9/16 I posted about a class I was taking for 3 weeks called Raising Strong Girls. Wow. I seriously think that all parents should have parenting classes offered to them every couple of years. We watched a documentary on girls ages 11-14 and how they thought the media affected them. Now this was done about 6 or so years ago when Brittany, Mandy Moore and Christina Aguillara were the hot young
September 22, 2008
21:21
Soccer Season has Begun!
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Posted: September 22nd, 2008, 9:21pm EDT
Soccer season is off to a great start! Finally a beautiful, sunny weekend to play! B rocks at the defense! K is some midfield position that spends the entire game running. Ugh. Better her than me! I am having fun with the picnik site. It is a fun place to go to if you want to doctor up your pictures!
September 21, 2008
13:30
wedding #17
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Posted: September 21st, 2008, 1:30pm EDT
This weekend's wedding brought us somewhere new! I know you guys were wondering if there were any other places to get married on Cape Cod and the answer is yes! This weekend we went to the castle. Or that's what I call it. Really, it is Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster. It is a beautiful old mansion with newer condos surrounding it. Next time I will wear sneakers. I think Amy and I must have

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