Monthly Archives: November 2005

Ode to Reba

Most of the regular commenters on this blog are not real life friends of ours, or didn’t start out that way at least. Since I’ve been blogging for five years this month, that’s to be expected! But a few of … Continue reading

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True Confessions

I love to cook and I’m starting to love sharing recipes with y’all. I don’t want to give you the impression that every night is a signature recipe night our house, though. We eat quick and convenient stuff like Lean … Continue reading

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Sick Again

The recently-weaned-perpetually-ill Kate has given me a cold. I feel yucky. I’ll try to post this week’s recipe tonight or tomorrow, though. I’ve really been enjoying sharing those with y’all.

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Husband on husbands

Mike (using his laptop on the bed) – “We really need one of those pillows with the arm rests that you put behind your back.” Kristen – “You mean a husband?” Mike – “I hate calling them that. How weird … Continue reading

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Being Fruitful and Multiplying

A month or so ago, Mike and I went to the dental school at MCV for a screening. He needs his wisdom teeth pulled, so we went to the screening to get evaluated by professors and make sure we qualify … Continue reading

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Keep Them Rear Facing!

I know a lot of people think I am nutty because Kate is still rear facing, but the international data shows its just safer. Looks like crash tests are supporting this idea with American seats as well.

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Five Songs I’m Currently Loving Meme

I got tagged by Kelly. THE RULES: List five songs that you are currently loving. It doesn’t matter what genre they are from, whether they have words, or even if they’re any good, but they must be songs you’re really … Continue reading

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Blog Posts to Write

+ Kelly C. meme + Thoughts on books I’ve been reading lately + “Be Fruitful and Multiply” Anything else? ;o)

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Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to my wonderful mother! I am so thankful for you and glad we were able to come down and celebrate with you, Mom!

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Dr. Garver’s Prize-Winning Cake

The only thing of interest I’ve made lately is Joel’s Chocolate Cake. It is incredibly rich. Have lots and lots of milk on hand! To compensate for my wrong-sized pans, I increased all cake ingredients by 50%, doubled the frosting … Continue reading

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I lied.

About 15 minutes before our apartment complex Halloween party, we decided to go, so I threw together a costume for Kate to wear. Here’s our little ballerina:

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Happy All Saints Day!

For all the saints, who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Alleluia, Alleluia!

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