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Month: October 2007

eight hours, two cats, and a dog later…

eight hours, two cats, and a dog later…

I made it! Today I attempted something I’ve never done before: I drove to Orlando with all the animals – by myself. What an experience! It actually went fine. At a few points, ALL three animals were in the driver’s seat with me! Hehe. After the first hour, though, they settled down and didn’t bother me at all for the rest of the trip. I’m used to driving to Orlando by myself, I’m used to traveling with the cats, and…

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fall y'all! bloggy giveaway

fall y'all! bloggy giveaway

So, I wasn’t going to participate in this bloggy giveaway this time, but then I spied something in my house that needs a home! And what better way to find a home for it than to participate in a HUGE giveaway carnival hosted by Rocks In My Dryer! Be sure to check out all the other awesome things being given away; the master list is HERE! (The guidelines for participating are here, in case you’re interested in doing something like…

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the heart of the home: the kitchen

the heart of the home: the kitchen

Shalee from Shalee’s Diner has tagged me for a kitchen meme. I have to name eight random things from my kitchen/cooking. 1. I don’t cook much, although I’ve been cooking more recently and it’s surprisingly not been as difficult as I expected. I am still amazed at people who are able to coordinate a whole meal without messing up a lot! 2. Our kitchen is a Mexican theme, and I love it. Our dishes are all Pfaltzgraff Sedona pattern, and…

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wfmw: moving tips

wfmw: moving tips

I have moved so many times in my life, and here are some things that I’ve learned over the years. Of course, this is applicable to our circumstances: moving from one nearby place to another, with the help of friends (no paid movers!). So take it with a grain of salt. (Oh, and check out lots of other helpful advice here!) 1) Don’t procrastinate packing. Mark all the boxes with what is inside. Try to pack rooms together – think…

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all moved… and exhausted

all moved… and exhausted

Well, we are all moved! It was an absolutely exhausting weekend, but I’m glad that we are finally done. Paul took Friday and Saturday off work, which was so nice. Friday morning dawned nice and… rainy. But, we are having a serious drought here so I really can’t complain about the rain! And it wasn’t too bad. I was so nervous about the move that I slept a handful of hours, and was very grumpy. Paul and I signed the…

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