BEFORE! and now also AFTER!!! Jul 19, ’07 11:51 PM for Mel ‘s contacts  Soooooooo, in case anyone is wondering? A cooler does NOT make a good step for a 170 pound doggy. Last time I took her to the groomer I used a hay bale, but then? A kazillion red ants decided to … More Before and After

Dear Mr. Grasshopper ~ Jul 17, ’07 11:46 PM for Mel ‘s contacts  Dear Mr. Freaky Gigantic Grasshopper, Hi! Look, I wanted to apologize for what happened the other morning. I had NO idea you had taken up residence in my shoe. I didn’t think grasshoppers made weird nests like that, but who am I … More Dear McFreaky,

  Tagged Tuesday-More Crap About Me Jul 16, ’07 11:33 PM for you   The rules, each person starts with 7 random facts and habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to write their own Blog about the 7 things, as well as the rules. You need to choose 7 people to get tagged … More TT

Manic Monday Jul 15, ’07 11:57 PM for Mel ‘s contacts So, it was an interesting weekend around here. All of a sudden my daughter has decided she is all grown up, and wants to do everything on her own. So, as I mentioned in my blast yesterday, I slept in on Sunday. I vaguely … More Manic Monday

7 Things…. Jul 8, ’07 11:07 PM for Mel ‘s contacts List 7 things that define who you are. (Okay. Now I just sat here for 10 minutes trying to figure out what the hell defines me…. so weeeeeee? Not. so. much.) 1. Errrr, being a Mom.  I guess that I think it should be … More 7 Things

Communication with my tween. Jul 7, ’07 11:10 PM for Mel ‘s contacts I logged into messenger tonight and NOTICED these words behind my son’s name: “I love Julia!” ps. my other son (cj’s best friend, austin) is staying overnight tonight. So, I did the only NATURAL thing a mother in the 21st century COULD … More Tween Talk

Fireworks and Margaritas… Jul 3, ’07 11:22 PM for Mel ‘s contacts  …. that is how I ended my three week long vaca to Kansas. The kids and I fly out in the am. I will try to catch up with all of you this weekend! Until then, enjoy some pictures from my last night … More Fireworks and Margaritas

My Dad’s idea of friendly conversation… *edited* Jun 26, ’07 11:00 PM for Mel ‘s friends, Mel ‘s family and Mel ‘s online buddies  Dad – What do you want for dinner? Mel – Doesn’t matter. Dad – Do you REALLY mean that? Mel – OMG. No!!!! I take it back. Dad – (laughing) Mel – Dad. DAD! … More My Dad

A jabillion pictures! (but not the good ones yet!) Jun 23, ’07 11:34 PM for you So, Kristi arrived yesterday a little bit after noon. She came bearing a gift for me! Ok, it was a gift for HER too. CL and Kristi’s daughter B got to play for a little over an hour, and … More Picture Blog – Kristi

  Me and my beeee-ee-e-est friend! Jun 21, ’07 11:12 PM for you Five years ago, in an attempt to escape the hell that was living in Oklahoma, we moved to KS. When BB interviewed here (in Kansas), the head of HR and his wife took us out to dinner. I remember very few things … More BFFs