tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:43:39 +0000FamilyFriendsCraftsHomeKids and TeensBest FriendsFunMotherParentingUnited StatesBreadChildrenEmploymentHealthJugglingMemeSummerUnited States Marine CorpsWeblogsAloha shirtBabyBakingBaking and ConfectionsBeautyBlessingsBlogBottled waterCareerChristmasCookingDiaperEconomicElephantEmerald IsleFather-in-lawFireworksFlourFourth of JulyHolidaysHuggiesNewsNursingOn the WebPersonalizedPosttraumatic stress disorderPre-fermentPyrotechnicsSelf-HelpSourdoughTechnologyTime managementUnemploymentartdepressionear ringsissuesjewlerystay at homework at homehttp://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Robin)Blogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-2154304434031204205Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:56:00 +00002009-08-20T12:27:46.943-04:00CareerFamilyUnemploymentOK School starts back next week and Hubby will be gone the whole week. So Maybe just Maybe I can get on track with the house, the organizing, and weight loss.Hmmm going to need some luck, prayers, and finger crossing to keep it up when he gets back LOL...We will see what happens.Last night we made a huge decision that I am not sure how I feel about it now that day light is here and I have had http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/08/big-decision.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-8315067708876528917Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:18:00 +00002009-08-19T15:26:11.542-04:00I have a blended family that I love dearly. With this blended family comes many ups and downs. You never know what will come around the corner. I would never change any of this..I am truly blessed.I found another blended family who I can relate to some of their ups and downs at Shwanda. Check out this blog if you have a blended family or if you know someone who has or is thinking of blending a http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/08/blended-families.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-7913060905217205700Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:35:00 +00002009-08-15T16:58:00.321-04:00FamilyI have a week missing where did it go? Has anyone seen it?My note to my missing week:Dear missing week, Where did you go? What happened did you get scared with all that I was attempting to get done? I apologize for not paying more attention to the time. If you will only come back. I promise to be more thoughtful and attentive to you and what you have to offer. I will enjoy Sunday with myhttp://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/08/week-missing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-2011678908172200700Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:23:00 +00002009-08-10T08:07:06.936-04:00Beth over at I Should Be Folding Laundry has weekly photo challenges.This weeks was pics of you.Here are mine..I took these pics this morning..this is who I am..Scars and all..Probably need to work on my photography skills..LOL but this was not too bad..This is meThese are the scars...In the morning light.I have many more scars...some are visible some are not.My scars have made me who I am http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-first-time-with-capture-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-4046246989617937365Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:24:00 +00002009-08-05T09:56:55.037-04:00Best FriendsBlogOn the WebI WON AN AWARD!!!!! I WON AN AWARD!!!!!My First Award!Ok you see me doing a happy dance!!!You can see it.. right... me in my jammies dancing around the computer cause someone thought I deserved the Humane AwardNatalee over at Raising Normal Kids bestowed this fabulous award on me and my blog. So please stop by her blog and show her some love..She is awesome!!!"The Humane Award honors certain http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-won-award.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-7264505262501431783Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:58:00 +00002009-08-04T10:03:45.233-04:00artCraftsear ringsjewlerySugar SprinklesCheck out the fabulous designs at Kandio-Designs.Here is my post about her designs at Sweet Little Memories my craft and art blog.So if you get a chance check them both out you will not be disappointed.Huggs,Robin http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/08/check-it-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-7342601728461123527Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:16:00 +00002009-08-04T09:23:54.879-04:00ChristmasCraftsFather-in-lawHomeToday I am organizing my e-mails and cleaning up clutter..this afternoon I will be working on my craft desk...so I can do work..Then I will organize my crafts I would like to do and plan to do one a day or one a week depending on how big the craft is...Also I need to get started on Christmas gifts and get those ideas in concrete and get working on those..Then I will put a schedule together so http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/08/organizing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-7975413663995542058Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:25:00 +00002009-08-03T13:27:35.334-04:00Ok I am still working on the discovery phase and I have failed at the one thing a day for 30 days so I need to get a better plan going here..Anyway stay tuned..I have ton of ideas and I'm getting over whelmed in trying to get them on paper or this case on the blog...never thought I would have these issues but oh well..Huggs, Robinhttp://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/08/still-working.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-1287082889354289885Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:00:00 +00002009-07-31T10:04:09.651-04:00EconomicFamilyOk what I discovered about me yesterday!I am afraid to fail and let people down.So if I do nothing then I can't disappoint them..I remain my self and no one is the wiser...But I'm not happy...I'm not sure of all the things I want out of life so now I need to figure that out and take a direction...A step a day to get my businesses off the ground..not get over whelmed with information, technology http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/07/discovery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-3085330153786529116Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:53:00 +00002009-07-30T13:53:35.820-04:00ElephantEmploymentFamilyFriendsHealthSelf-HelpOk I have hit a road block, wall or something huge, like the big fat elephant sitting in my room waiting to squash me if I do not do something...Shhhhh!You see him.......right!!!There behind the ficus treejust waiting for me!!!Now my Hubby has not said anything he is going with the flow and dealing with his own issues...So I can't even help him or be a good mommy especially if I do not get my http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/07/soul-searching.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-1576909215134507702Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:30:00 +00002009-07-28T20:12:08.784-04:00BeautyChildrenFamilyKids and TeensMotherSo I am going to tackle the favorite Kid Photo this week.Here is one of the many favorites.This is Aimee... at the time that she got caught bathing herselfin Aim toothpaste she was 2.Then in her grown little self she had to explain what she was doingAnd of course why it was in her hairsee how serious she is in explaining thisThen flashing the cute smileShe was so proud I hope you enjoyed these http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/07/mcklinky-blog-hop-favorite-kid-photos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-5727091714467203850Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:13:00 +00002009-07-24T11:16:59.466-04:00FamilyKids and TeensOK feeling better today! Sorry for the venting yesterday but it must of helped cause I'm not as down as I was yesterday! Today I am crafting and playing, then off to see if the boys (husband, father, stepson and his friend) got any work done on my parents rental house...Maybe they will surprise me who knows..Anyway I hope everyone has a wonderful weekendHuggs, Robin http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/07/better-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-3369733398591252128Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:40:00 +00002009-07-23T09:51:10.338-04:00depressionEmploymentHealthissuesJugglingKids and TeensMotherNursingParentingPosttraumatic stress disorderstay at homeUnited StatesUnited States Marine Corpswork at homeI started my blogs to share and write about the things I know and I do...So what do I know and what do I do? (thats a good question)...I look like I have it all together at times (for me anyway) and I do good at faking it for others..I am good at hiding it all..sometimes it is difficult for even my husband to see but the image always shows a glitz..I know he is worried ...I hate that I cause himhttp://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/07/self-battle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-6202941299620253588Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:16:00 +00002009-07-20T13:30:13.771-04:00BabyChildrenDiaperFamilyFriendsHomeHuggiesKids and TeensParentingPersonalizedUnited StatesUnited States Marine CorpsWeblogsToday is about a giveaway over at Buy By Mom. The giveaway is"For the Americana Bash, Sew Fierce is offering up one Custom Made to Order Infant Gift Set which includes:(1) Monogrammed Embroidered Huggies Natural Care Wipes Travel Cases with Wipes Included(1) Embroidered Bib with snap closure(2) Matching Burp ClothsWinner will get to select their choice of fabric, and Stephanie with Sew Fierce http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/07/supporting-other-moms.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-5051432718352201782Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:02:00 +00002009-07-15T10:43:59.089-04:00Best FriendsFamilyFriendsFunKids and TeensSummerSo the Weekend went way too fast. But fun was had by all! My best friend Joyce came in late Friday night from Denver. She had in tow Larae, who is currently living in Nashville. Larae was a new addition to the group. She jumped right in and fit very nicely with everyone. I really do hope she takes us all up on our offers and comes to visit. So now for the weekend on Sat we all went to the http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/07/weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-389622876023381872Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:43:00 +00002009-07-06T10:55:49.599-04:00Aloha shirtBest FriendsCraftsFamilyHomeJugglingMemeMotherParentingTime managementUnited StatesWeblogsIt was very interesting testing out my new Aloha Friday meme.THANK YOU!!!! everyone who posted on my blog. That was fun. I will have to try to remember to do that this Friday!OK so now a question how do you all blog, tweet, post, and other things online quickly efficiently and still get things done around the house?How do you get that organized to stay ontop of the things you need to get done?I http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/07/interesting-and-then-suggestions-needed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-8495331388363926252Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:08:00 +00002009-07-03T08:51:26.915-04:00BreadFireworksFourth of JulyHolidaysHomeMemePyrotechnicsTechnologyOk I am doing my first meme so we will see how it goes do not forget to visit Aloha Friday.Here is my Question for Friday with it being the July 4th Weekend. Which is your favorite the cookouts or the fireworks?PS if I am not doing this right please ley me know thanks.Ok an update I was trying to do the Mr linking to my site but their site is not letting me log in so I am waiting for a response http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/07/friday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-5020229111537939671Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:52:00 +00002009-07-01T09:12:57.925-04:00BakingBaking and ConfectionsBottled waterBreadCookingFlourHomePre-fermentSourdoughMy new obsession is bread baking. It started from trying to save money and eating healthier. (I'll post on those two subjects at another date)My wonderful hubby is so supportive of all my new little adventures (Thank Goodness).So in this quest to bake fresh bread I stumbled across A Year in Bread. Susan has a wonderful Farmhouse white sandwich bread recipe...(check out the site there are many http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/07/sourdough-bread-starter-experiment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-5042550656809576719Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:10:00 +00002009-06-30T19:23:08.747-04:00Best FriendsEmerald IsleFriendsImage by Mikey aka DaSkinnyBlackMan in Iraq via FlickrWe are exactly 10 days away from my Best Friends arrival from Denver. I am so excited it has been over a year since I have seen her and I am so ready for the girl time! We both have had our battles over the last year so it will be good to relax and have a glass of wine together.We have plans to hit the beach that weekend probably end up at http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/06/10-days-and-counting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-9142381678096707574Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:23:00 +00002009-06-30T09:28:51.380-04:00BlessingsCraftsFamilyFriendsFunNewsMy goal was to try my hand at blogging. Just to see where it would take me. This is a goal to share my thoughts, ideas, dreams and goals. Maybe, Inspire others. So today I sat down to write in my blog.... Writers block!! Already and I haven’t even started! Man am I going to be in trouble! Hopefully it will get easier as time goes.So as with any new adventure I went to the Headlines to find http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/06/my-goal-was-to-try-my-hand-at-blogging.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706688317235223326.post-4955679716391793234Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:34:00 +00002009-06-29T12:55:03.224-04:00CraftsFamilyFriendsFunSummerToday I am starting a Blog on my family happenings this summer and one for all my crafts. I will post that blog link when I get it up and running. This was something I wanted to do last year but never did. So this summer I made a plan to get more organized and to share my adventures with my family and in crafting. Plus I am stepping out side of the box. Doing something I have never done before. http://duuringfamily.blogspot.com/2009/06/beginning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Robin)0