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Heads Up!

2012-01-22T20:25:00.000-06:00

or not... Aubri (our super hero) coloring... David looking for splinters Emi making Carnivore Patties It was a fairly nice weekend for us. After the busy day of running around Friday, we stuck close to home Saturday. Scott washed the cars and the kids played outside. I made this banana nut bread and it was so delicious - the honey butter took it over the top. I subbed almonds in for

Babes' Mouths and Heavenly Provisions

2012-01-20T21:30:00.000-06:00

David talks a LOT. Sometimes I don't think he takes a breath when recounting a story or event. Lately, he's been saying some things that really catch us off guard. The other night Salty (our Disco) leaked coolant in the driveway (bad automobile!). We were concerned that maybe our cats might've helped themselves to some of the sweet nectar. David overheard us talking about the cats and what we'd

In My Life

2012-01-18T20:19:00.000-06:00

...I could use a little NZT these days. Ya know what I'm talking about? We watched Limitless a few weeks ago and I can sort of relate to Eddie... on his NZT hangover days. Barely functioning...and that was before my new job! In other news...

Weekend Wrapup

2012-01-16T19:56:00.000-06:00

After my second week at my new job (my first full week), I was really looking forward to the first L-O-N-G weekend of the new year. Friday was all about easing into the weekend. My Big Strong Boy (letting me sit on his lap) And Saturday we got outside to play. It was another gorgeous weekend and I'm sooo glad. My kids and I are so much happier when they can get out and release some energy.

Year in Review

2012-01-11T05:44:00.001-06:00

I tried, but I couldn't shorten the video to under 10 minutes. It was so sweet to review last year in photos...hope you enjoy it too. Morgans in 2011 from Nolita Morgan on Vimeo.

Coming Up for Air

2012-01-09T19:32:00.000-06:00

Hello there, friends! Life has been really busy lately with the new job and new year. I am enjoying learning the ropes but my brain is tired from overstimulation and all that learning so I haven't had time to post lately. I had a nice weekend wherein I got out in the yard and weeded. In January! It was nice to get out in the sunshine for a while. I have also been busy trying to whittle down the

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome

2012-01-01T10:32:00.000-06:00

Yesterday was a beautiful day - I actually wore shorts in December (not for the first time, but still!). After a week of feeling like hell with the sinus congestion and cleaning out my office, it was really nice to open the windows and air out the house and get out in the sunshine. For New Year's Eve we decided to stay home this year and ease into 2012. Emi and I picked up snacks after some

Sketchy

2011-12-30T09:14:00.000-06:00

Just playing around with PSE again...will hopefully have a new banner this weekend for the new year. My dogs sporting the tee shirts that Aunt Dee got them...

Arsenal

2011-12-28T17:09:00.000-06:00

Yesterday I battled my head cold with thoughts of "Why me?" and self pity in between all of the nose-blowing, but today is a different story. I know soooo many people ailing with different ailments and I am tired of commiserating. Here is where I get off (I hope!). I dug deep into the recesses of the medicine cabinet for the Neti-mist sinus spray and the Nose Better gel. Then I ran to NG to grab

Christmas Pasts

2011-12-28T14:21:00.000-06:00

I thought it might be neat to review pictures of us from Christmases ago...but what do I know about fun? Christmas 2005 Christmas 2008 Christmas 2010 Can't stop thinking 'whoa!"...

No Coal in Our Stockings

2011-12-27T15:05:00.000-06:00

This year I got a lot of things I wanted and quite a few unexpected nice things as well. On Christmas Eve my parents were all about the cash which was too much, but also awesome! {Thank you!} For the Dirty Santa game, I got a cute Rudolph ornament and some red & white bootie socks from VS (which I passed along to the Emster). From my family, I got The Biebs' perfume, Someday (I was goofily happy

Christmas 2011

2011-12-26T15:15:00.000-06:00

Whoa! Christmas hit us with a vengeance. I need some time to recuperate. I know, WAAAH! But someone gave me something that wasn't on my list, A Christmas Cold!!! Even though I wasn't particularly good, Santa brought me a lot of stuff this year. And my kids were overloaded with stuff too and it's not over! Oy! I have already filled up a few bags with toys to donate and had to put many of the new

New (Old) Favorite

2011-12-24T11:35:00.002-06:00

I was watching Jimmy Fallon last night when Kermit and Robin joined Jimmy and Roots (the band) to sing When the River Meets the Sea like John Denver did back in 1979. The song brought tears to my eyes...first time for a muppet to have that effect on me... Very touching song that I imagine would be welcome at a loved one's funeral. {not to sound morbid} The song ranks right up there with

Morgan Adventure - Day 23

2011-12-23T22:38:00.000-06:00

Tonight started off with a little Happy Hour at The Mont... Kristy, Stacey, Nolita, Jennifer & Sharmin Sharmin, Leslie & Nolita We didn't hang out as long as usual because we all had other things to do. I came home and prepared 2 lasagnas - one that we ate tonight and then another for this weekend when we don't want to cook after holiday gatherings... While the lasagna cooked and we

Morgan Adventure - Day 22

2011-12-22T20:27:00.001-06:00

After a l-o-n-g day at work, I came home to this: Another thing that Scott and Emi took care of for me!! {Ok, so it was for David and Aubri, actually, but it was on my list.} Having bunk beds in their room really opens up the space. Later we put the pups in the tees that Aunt Dee gave us last night: My handsome Kirby in his Woodstock tee Abbey was so comfy in her Scrabble tee

Not Faffing Around

2011-12-22T12:57:00.001-06:00

Today is supposed to be the shortest day of the year. I sure hope so because it sure has been the longest week. Yesterday felt distinctly like Friday to me, probably because I've shoved a weeks worth of work into 3 days. I've been sorting through 14 years of office accumulation, transitioning stuff to those I'll leave behind, purging stuff no longer needed by anyone and involuntarily taking

Morgan Adventure - Day 21

2011-12-21T22:22:00.000-06:00

Christmas Party Dee & Her Dogs Playing Games

Morgan Adventure - Day 20

2011-12-20T22:09:00.000-06:00

This one is not very imaginative. Pizza Picnic and The Grinch. I thought it might be too scary for Aubri but she said she wanted to watch it... Almost finished with the Christmas shopping...almost.

Morgan Adventure - Day 19

2011-12-19T22:30:00.000-06:00

The kids' lola (my mom) came into town today for the holidays!! Checking out the Philippines to see the area affected by typhoon Aunt Dee reading SuperWhy to the Little Ones Mommy reading The Nativity Story Happy Monday!

Morgan Adventure - Day 18 (Mahna Mahna)

2011-12-18T20:13:00.003-06:00

Mornin' Fellas! Today was a fun day with the family. First thing this morning the kids drew the adventivity for today and it was "Muppet movie". The Little Ones had no idea who the Muppets were so we rectified that by showing them Mahna Mahna and Bohemian Rhapsody (love!) on YouTube. LOVE the chickens - Mahna Mahna Mahna, Mahna - doo doo do do do After church, we headed out

Christmas Classics

2011-12-18T10:31:00.000-06:00

We haven't added much music to the Christmas playlist this season because most new stuff seems to be the classic stuff redone but I added a real classic that I love and can't believe I overlooked this in years past. Love this song! To balance things out in the Christmas music world we also downloaded The Biebs' most popular song this season too.

Morgan Adventure - Day 17

2011-12-17T19:26:00.002-06:00

We made pumpkin pancakes for breakfast and Scott said these were the best pancakes he's ever had. (What's he angling for?) We caught the kids up on their countdown calendars (and chocolate) and we also drew the activities for yesterday and today and ended up punting them (Reading Twas the Night Before Christmas & Caroling to the Neighbors) in favor of ice cream and watching The Wizard of Oz.

Morgan Adventure - Day 16

2011-12-16T20:25:00.001-06:00

Today was not so much an adventure as it was an Advent fail. We were rushed around this morning and forgot to pull the activity from the Advent calendar and we also forgot to have the kiddos get their chocolate from their countdown calendars. ;.) Tomorrow we'll double up on all of the calendar activities to make up. But I still have pictures from around our place! Giant Peppermints!

Santa Baby

2011-12-15T20:43:00.001-06:00

Nonplussed Happy Guy Hey Santa

Morgan Adventure - Day 15

2011-12-15T06:52:00.001-06:00

Today we let the kids eat their Popcorn Snowmen for breakfast. I know...call DHS right now! The Little Ones wore PJs to school for their parties and they saw Santa for the first time today. Well, actually, on the way to school Aubri said she saw Santa in a yard. When I asked what he was doing, she said he was dead. When I asked what happened, she said that Santa had a fever and then he was

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