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Winter Wonderland?

2012-02-12T20:19:00.004-06:00

I missed my family while I was away on business this past week! So much so that I had Scott bring the kiddos to the airport to pick me up late Thursday night. They were all in their footed PJs and I couldn't stopping reaching back to touch them on the ride back home. (I wish I'd gotten a picture of them!) It's been cold and gloomy since I've been back (it was around 77 degrees in California when

On Such a Winter's Day

2012-02-10T20:59:00.000-06:00

All the leaves are brown And the sky is gray I've been for a walk On a winter's day I'd be safe and warm If I was in LA California Dreamin On such a winter's day Well, friends, I got a reprieve from the brown "winter" of Oklahoma this past week when I scored a work trip to sunny California... My home away from home... The first night in town we spent with my friend, Gail-san! at

Ivy on the Wall

2012-02-06T21:12:00.000-06:00

Last week I found out that a friend of mine had died.We went to school together from middle school on... It was sudden and sad but some beautiful things came out of her passing, or homegoing as her family is calling it. Some referred to her funeral as her send off and from what I've seen, it was a true Celebration of Life. She touched so many lives and heaven is a brighter place with her now. No

Easy Like Sunday Morning

2012-02-05T19:25:00.000-06:00

Breakfast Bagels - Everything Bagels with a Schmear of Cream Cheese, Grape Tomatoes, Bacon and Italian Parsley

What's Up?

2012-02-04T22:42:00.000-06:00

My second RDO was more like it. Woke up at my normal time and made pancakes for the family and fed the animals. After I kissed the mister goodbye, I put on my flip flops and dropped the kiddos off at their schools. Then I headed home to catch up on laundry and other household chores...and a nap during the thundery part of the day. Love napping during a rainstorm.. When Emi got out of school we

Being Domesticated

2012-01-30T21:11:00.000-06:00

Got a lot of stuff done around the house this past weekend. Friday before I retrieved the kids from school I stopped by the new Crest Market and loaded up on groceries. Wow! I had to force myself to keep my eyes averted after a while because they have so many goodies there. I stayed the longest in the produce section and sushi/deli area (although I didn't purchase any sushi. Next time!). After I

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!

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