Nicole 85/365
On my way back from work I stopped at the "Winter Wonderland" and Christmas
market in Hyde Park, which among other things featured this talking and
singing moose head....what is Christmas without one?
market in Hyde Park, which among other things featured this talking and
singing moose head....what is Christmas without one?
Laura 80/365
Oops. Think this was supposed to be photo 79. Oh well. I goofed. But 80 is
as good of a number as any. :-)
Just wanted you all to get a glimpse of my reality. Rain, rain, rain... You
know what though? I love it here. I love the rain.
as good of a number as any. :-)
Just wanted you all to get a glimpse of my reality. Rain, rain, rain... You
know what though? I love it here. I love the rain.
Labels: Laura, our weather
Laura 79/365
I have got to get a better camera. This one is too hard to use and I miss
all the best shots.
Sam at the football end of season awards night banquet. He got an award for
being a team manager.
I am truly impressed with the football team. They really have a neat group
of kids there. Those coaches are out of this world too.
all the best shots.
Sam at the football end of season awards night banquet. He got an award for
being a team manager.
I am truly impressed with the football team. They really have a neat group
of kids there. Those coaches are out of this world too.
Labels: Laura, sports/fitness
Vita 84/365
I've never seen him do this before. I think he was trying to cheer me up. Definitely prompted me to get the camera out, at least.
"Vita," latin for "life"-- "Animate existence regarded in terms of its continuance or prolongation. Opposed to death." (Oxford English Dictionary)
"Vita," latin for "life"-- "Animate existence regarded in terms of its continuance or prolongation. Opposed to death." (Oxford English Dictionary)
Vita 85/365
Sister came out with her family (it's so nice that they've been "in town" -- though the circumstances really suck) and we walked around at the nearby shopping center for a bit. Also stumbled upon a tea house that will probably change my life. A very nice night for a change.
SororRavn 85/365
Lilith at the school spelling bee today. She made it to round 5 where the
word journey stumped her. I was and am very proud!
word journey stumped her. I was and am very proud!
Labels: children, soror ravn
Sarah Two 85/365
It was FOGGY this morning! I'm surprised there wasn't a two hour school
delay (but glad there wasn't!).
delay (but glad there wasn't!).
Labels: our weather, SarahTwo
Judy 85/365
A spice bundt cake with an upside down ice cream cup in the middle. One
of the desserts for Thanksgiving.
of the desserts for Thanksgiving.
Labels: Food/Drink, judy
Linda 84/365
I'm cooking wild goose to take to my guy's family feast on Thanksgiving.
I'm going to marinate it for several hours, and then cook it in the crockpot
overnight with plenty of garlic. Here's hoping it will turn out to be
tender and tasty enough even for those who have never tried it before (which
is almost all of the people who will be there).
I'm going to marinate it for several hours, and then cook it in the crockpot
overnight with plenty of garlic. Here's hoping it will turn out to be
tender and tasty enough even for those who have never tried it before (which
is almost all of the people who will be there).
Robin 85/365
"The owners of our company received three HUGE plates of cookies this
afternoon...here is what is left of the one placed in our office! :( It's
days like this that I REALLY hate being diabetic."
afternoon...here is what is left of the one placed in our office! :( It's
days like this that I REALLY hate being diabetic."
Labels: Food/Drink, Robin
Stephie 86/365
The 3 girls I nanny for on monday's have swine flu! So I am staying home..
and can continue halloween projects! I decided since I have so many friends
at this festival, they needed to be able to find me at night! We were going
to make a bacon beacon.. but it was hard and didn't really look like
bacon..So I took this mushroom kite and glued L-wire to it.. we are in the
bathroom here testing it out! Thought you might like to see what L-wire is..
This is also what we sewed to our costumes to make them glow! We have a 16ft
pole that we are bringing with us to put the mushroom on so all my friends
can find me! This weekend is going to be awesome! not to mention 4 days of
90 degrees and sun!! I love halloween!
and can continue halloween projects! I decided since I have so many friends
at this festival, they needed to be able to find me at night! We were going
to make a bacon beacon.. but it was hard and didn't really look like
bacon..So I took this mushroom kite and glued L-wire to it.. we are in the
bathroom here testing it out! Thought you might like to see what L-wire is..
This is also what we sewed to our costumes to make them glow! We have a 16ft
pole that we are bringing with us to put the mushroom on so all my friends
can find me! This weekend is going to be awesome! not to mention 4 days of
90 degrees and sun!! I love halloween!
Labels: stephie
Dannette 73/365
this is a cheat... one of a few since the next week and a half got
completely away from me. this is my cousin jean-mark and myself at christmas
last year.
completely away from me. this is my cousin jean-mark and myself at christmas
last year.
Labels: dannette, Family/Friends, self portraits
Robin Two 65/365
We had a fight.....................got into a HEAVY discussion.............
Stupid piece of metal.........with all your stupid numbers!!!! F you :{
Stupid piece of metal.........with all your stupid numbers!!!! F you :{
Labels: robintwo
Linda 85/365
I took my daughter to a factory (cake mixes, cereals, etc.) for a job
interview today, and she snapped a shot of this Amish carriage as we passed
them. Kind of a strange sight to see on a state highway. And BTW -- she
got the job! Woohoo!!!
interview today, and she snapped a shot of this Amish carriage as we passed
them. Kind of a strange sight to see on a state highway. And BTW -- she
got the job! Woohoo!!!
Amanda 85/365
This is me crying after the driving a woman to the oncologist today. I do
volunteer work driving seniors places they needed to go. I loved Miss
Lennie right away. She told me about growing up on a dairy farm in Missouri
when everything had to be done by hand. She told me how her bone marrow
cancer has spread to her intestines. Once I'd gotten her to her doctor's
office and given her a hug I ran out to my car because I was about to burst
into tears. I cried all the way home.
volunteer work driving seniors places they needed to go. I loved Miss
Lennie right away. She told me about growing up on a dairy farm in Missouri
when everything had to be done by hand. She told me how her bone marrow
cancer has spread to her intestines. Once I'd gotten her to her doctor's
office and given her a hug I ran out to my car because I was about to burst
into tears. I cried all the way home.
Labels: amanda, self portraits
Dannette 74/365
'nother cheat.
this is me sitting in my graduation ceremony. and i still dont have my damn
diploma in hand cuz i owe the university $89 due to THEIR misbudgeting of my
money. ugh....
this is me sitting in my graduation ceremony. and i still dont have my damn
diploma in hand cuz i owe the university $89 due to THEIR misbudgeting of my
money. ugh....
Labels: dannette
Becky 84/365
"I actually had the good sense (which almost never happens) to start a
Christmas Club account back in February. Then, I somehow screwed up the
paperwork and had them deduct double the intended amount from my paycheck.
I was very surprised to find my balance was over $800, but that's cool.
Since I don't have to buy a gift for John or his family, that's more to
spend on my girls."
Christmas Club account back in February. Then, I somehow screwed up the
paperwork and had them deduct double the intended amount from my paycheck.
I was very surprised to find my balance was over $800, but that's cool.
Since I don't have to buy a gift for John or his family, that's more to
spend on my girls."
Dannette 75/365
rocking the trini glasses at my cousins house in lancaster. i may be first
generation american born... but i'm still a trinidadian gyal!
generation american born... but i'm still a trinidadian gyal!
Labels: dannette, self portraits
Becky 85/365
"Fundraiser at Applebee's tonight for the Thespians. Trying to raise money
to help the kids (who am I kiddin? the parents!) defray the cost of next
summer's England Theatre Tour."
to help the kids (who am I kiddin? the parents!) defray the cost of next
summer's England Theatre Tour."
Labels: becky, Family/Friends
Dannette 76/365
mommy and me enjoying a pazookie with vanilla bean & cherry garcia ice cream
at BJ's. it's how we keep our sexy Pachot figures. lol.
at BJ's. it's how we keep our sexy Pachot figures. lol.
Labels: dannette, Food/Drink
Dannette 78/365
cheat... sorry guys! i feel so bad for neglecting this project! i love it so
much and i've been terrible!
this is a pic of my table at a tea party my church had this summer. it took
about a week of setting up to accomplish our "midsummer night's tea" theme
complete with trees, stars, vines, flowers and midnight sky.....
much and i've been terrible!
this is a pic of my table at a tea party my church had this summer. it took
about a week of setting up to accomplish our "midsummer night's tea" theme
complete with trees, stars, vines, flowers and midnight sky.....
Labels: dannette
Dannette 79/365
cheat. ugh. lol
this is inside the lladro factory in valencia, spain. this chandelier is
made out of porcelain butterflies and it was like, 4-5 feet long! absolutely
stunning.... i miss spain.
this is inside the lladro factory in valencia, spain. this chandelier is
made out of porcelain butterflies and it was like, 4-5 feet long! absolutely
stunning.... i miss spain.
Labels: dannette
Dannette 81/365
cheat... (sorry. only one left!!) this is a sample of my sister's art. she
created this acrylic piece for breast cancer awareness month. i LOVE it!!
one of my favorite pieces she's EVER done.
created this acrylic piece for breast cancer awareness month. i LOVE it!!
one of my favorite pieces she's EVER done.
Labels: dannette, Statues/Art
Mary Jane 85/365
The first of many edibles to be prepared for Thanksgiving. One of my
favorites...lemon meringue, minus the meringue. I never liked the merginue
very much so i started leaving it off. This pie will join a pecan pie, sweet
potato cobbler and if i get really crazy, a pound cake.
favorites...lemon meringue, minus the meringue. I never liked the merginue
very much so i started leaving it off. This pie will join a pecan pie, sweet
potato cobbler and if i get really crazy, a pound cake.
Labels: Food/Drink, Mary Jane
Jacinthe 84/365
I don't know why we call that "vacation", because when we come back it's
twice the work. 2 days of vacation, for 6 loads of laundry!!!
twice the work. 2 days of vacation, for 6 loads of laundry!!!
Amanda D 72/365
Last Friday while we were in New Orleans we got a call from home saying that
one of Ryan's dogs was very sick and was going to have to be put down the
next morning. I had to be the one to tell him that the dog that seemed just
fine before we left wouldn't be there when we got home. I never really
bonded with Casey but I was bawling like a baby for Ryan. I finally took
her cage down today so he didn't have to see it every time we put the other
dog to bed.
one of Ryan's dogs was very sick and was going to have to be put down the
next morning. I had to be the one to tell him that the dog that seemed just
fine before we left wouldn't be there when we got home. I never really
bonded with Casey but I was bawling like a baby for Ryan. I finally took
her cage down today so he didn't have to see it every time we put the other
dog to bed.
Amanda D 73/365
Ryan let Avery pick her own breakfast this morning so when I came down she
was eating garlic herb Laughing Cow wedges and grapes. She was quite pleased
with herself.
was eating garlic herb Laughing Cow wedges and grapes. She was quite pleased
with herself.
Amanda D 74/365
I made a birthday dinner for our friend Amanda tonight, we had pot roast,
homemade mac and cheese, and green beans. Kathryn was in charge of dessert
so she picked up a slice of Dessert Gallery French Vanilla cake for Amanda
and different cupcakes for the rest of us. We had a really good time and she
loved the earrings!
If you're ever in Houston check out Dessert Gallery, so freaking good!
homemade mac and cheese, and green beans. Kathryn was in charge of dessert
so she picked up a slice of Dessert Gallery French Vanilla cake for Amanda
and different cupcakes for the rest of us. We had a really good time and she
loved the earrings!
If you're ever in Houston check out Dessert Gallery, so freaking good!
Labels: amanda d, Family/Friends
Amanda D 79/365

I've been having some emotional issues lately and I had to ask Ryan to come
home at lunch and give me a hand. Him being nice about having to come home
and watch Avery for a bit so I could get my breath and my head back together
made me feel a little bit better. Enough to hold over until my hormones stop
making me feel insane.
I've had a really hard time with PMS and cycle related hormone crap since
Avery was born and I'm really hoping that my doctor and I get it worked out
soon, like my period isn't annoying enough.
Labels: amanda d, Family/Friends
Shannon 86/365

Preschool paintings and body parts. This is a shot from my dining room table
tonight. My 4 year-old has this plastic dude that has all these body parts
that fit inside him - she's fascinated with the body and loves this guy. I
don't like to touch the guts/liver/kidneys, etc because they're really
jiggly and creepy feeling, but I really dig that she wants to learn about
her body. Here's a conversation from the kitchen tonight:
her: "Anne Marie says that your heart doesn't make blood"
me: "really?"
her: "yes. she says your heart helps you breathe"
me: "well, it pumps blood through your body, but your lungs are really what
help you breathe and get oxgen into your blood"
her: "that's not what Anne Marie says"
me: 'well, ok"
p.s. I thought the painting was of Elmo, but she told me it was a painting
of her ringing Christmas bells. I'm glad I asked her what it was instead of
just saying "Hey - great painting of Elmo!"
Labels: our creations, shannon
Sarah 85/365
Cheat picture taken a week and a half ago. I really like this picture of me.
"I think the key is for women not to set any limits."
— Martina Navratilova
"I think the key is for women not to set any limits."
— Martina Navratilova
Labels: sarah, self portraits
Stephie 85/365

Today was costume day! I have been putting it off far too long this year. We
leave in 4 days for a huge music festival down in southern California. Phish
festival 8! We are going to be bacon and eggs.. that light up at night with
the use of L-wire. I made us capes frying pan capes!... that have a "What
would bacon do?" spinner on it.. I plan on walking around all night making
people spin the bacon! mmmmmm bacon...
Labels: our creations, stephie
Adrienne 84/365

and there he goes... back to the far, far away. not much fun, lots of
tears, and all the sad lyrics to all the sappy songs in the world floating
around my head and heart...
BUT... it's not that much longer until he's home in our arms again!
i love you mister- thank you for giving us the best 2 weeks we could have
ever hoped for... and then some! come home to us safe and soon, ok?
Labels: adrienne
Sarah 84/365

Alice reached level 5 in her reading program today and received a coupon for a free kids meal at Arbys. She was very excited to go and invited her sister to come along with us as well.
We rarely eat out so this really was a special treat for her, but I can't say I am not disappointed by the teachers lack of creativity and the schools hypocrisy. They try to be very diligent about teaching the kids to eat healthy and why it is important. To hand out free fast food for reaching a reading goal seems odd to me.
A book, a bookmark, some special one one on one reading time with the principal, something other than food.
Alice asked if it would be possible for her to read to the pre-schoolers sometime and I suggested it as a goal for reaching level 5, no one ever got back to me. I guess handing out free food is easier.
Labels: sarah
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