Random Thought Thursday

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> How cool is it grapefruits get their own dedicated knife?
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> Haven't been sleeping great, nighttime visiting children don't help.
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> I miss a cardio high from exercise.
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> Maybe lack of cardio and restless sleep are related.
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> I wonder if Lucille Ball, Betty White and Kathy Griffin were middle children.
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> Kinda sad I was excited to see gas was $3.63 because at first glance I thought it read $3.88.
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> **TMI warning- how can it feel more comfortable for her to poop standing in a diaper than sitting on a potty?
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> Because of Pandora, it's not a problem I only have 1 song on my phone. I've had this phone 5 months now.
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> I'm worried about someone I care about's legal problems. Punishment doesn't seem to fit the crime.
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> It's really really nice someone else i care about is currently healthy and I'm grateful she's now a positive part of my girls' lives.
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> All this rain is gonna be awesome come next water bill!
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> Naughty spot attendance has decreased gradually the past few days.
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> I love I can watch Supernanny on ABC.com to get remotivated and recharged.
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> I wish I could convince V she's gonna ace the state reading test and doesn't need to be SO worried!
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Full Blog

So I reached my photo storage capacity tonight for the blog(s).  Google gives you 1 GB for free.  I contemplated deleting old posts, getting a new google account and finally looked into the pay option for more storage.  For a whooping $5/year I got 20 more GBs!!  Well worth $5!

Strawberry Fields Forever

Today we continued a Spring time tradition, strawberry picking!

Today was even more fun since we were there to celebrate one of Lauren's best buddies birthday.

Here's Jason and L cooking our dogs for lunch.

 Guess who's Cheeto stained fingers found a caterpillar.

Lauren and her best buddy from pre-school.  They were born 2 days apart :)

The birthday girl and our overly enthusiastic hay riders!

 More caterpillar fun...

 Time to pick...

 Time for a break

And now for a flash back to 2005...

Jason and Valla cooking dogs on the same fire

 3 year old Valla

 7 month old Natalie, the same tire swing is in the background!

Getting Big

 She's all ready to go see Wicked! 

Jason and I got her tickets for Christmas.  Today is finally the day!

She's 9!  I can remember each day, milestone, tantrum, scrape, adventure, celebration and clean up and I KNOW it's been nine years, but I can also close my eyes and instantly go back to her little kid times, toddler years, infancy or even when she was safe and sweet in my belly.

Charleston

Back in February the girls and I made the 6 hour trek to visit some of our dearest friends who sadly moved to Charleston last summer.

Love these lamps around downtown

Thank you MOMS Club for introducing me to one of my closest pals!

Only in Charleston...

My Grandparents made a tradition of taking each grandchild on a weekend road trip to enjoy some time together and it usually involved a visit to a Civil War site.  My trip was to Charleston and one of the few things I remember is walking on this cement walkway next to the water with the big fancy houses on the other side of the street.  Here I was reminiscing :)

A local tv cameraman was shooting some random footage of the gorgeous day and the girls were DYING to be on tv.  Here they are trying to ever so cleverly put themselves in the camera's view!

Her sumo wresting pose?

She's so fun to watch and try to capture on film.

Friends :)

Deep in thought and pretty Maria

Soaking it up

the crazy ones

... acting crazy

3/4ths looking :)

Hello neighbor!

putting on happy faces but really over looking at historical homes!

ironwork

more ironwork

Just Dance Wii time!

If looks could kill...

The dancers

Sisters

After a hard day of sightseeing, time for some relaxation!

Think they are related?!  They even sleep the same :)

Thanks Maria, Wayne and Em for the great visit!  Can't wait to do it again!!