Archive for September, 2009

  • My Little Soccer Chick

    My Little Soccer Chick

    So, Avery has decided she wants to play soccer this season.  Oh my.  Let me explain to you how her last soccer season went and you’ll understand why this perplexes me. The season started with her first practice.  Of course there was the initial “where the heck do I go” moment.  She was 5 years [...]

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  • Labor of Love

    Labor of Love

    Since today is Labor Day, and I don’t <ahem> have “official”  employment to speak of I thought I would celebrate those dedicated laborers who don’t qualify for bonuses or raises, aren’t eligible for promotions and are lucky to even get a coffee break. Parents! Okay, so we get Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as official holidays, but [...]

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  • Willful Toddler or Medical Mystery?

    Willful Toddler or Medical Mystery?

    I’m pretty sure my soon-to-be 3 year old is missing his eardrums.  That has to be it.  That is the only plausible reason for why he seems to be unable to hear me.  Day in and day out he asks me a question, I answer, he asks me again, I answer, he asks me again, [...]

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  • Oregon Ducks vs. Boise State Broncos

    Oregon Ducks vs. Boise State Broncos

    It’s football time folks!  Thursday marks the very first game of the season with the Ducks playing the Broncos at Boise State and Oregon up against Boise’s home advantage at 64-2. Oregon made quite a showing with victories in the first three games of the 2008 season.  Unfortunately the streak ended too soon with a loss to Boise State… Who am [...]

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  • Recipe of the Week – BLT Salad

    Recipe of the Week – BLT Salad

    Bacon? Pasta? Ranch Dressing? Each on their own…wonderful.  Mixed together in a delectable pasta salad?  Um…yes please. I discovered this little gem of a recipe while searching for something new to take camping with friends.  I always bring the standbys…lunchables for the kids and ham/cheese sandwiches for the grownups.  At lunch time my husband and [...]

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