Picture Perfect Party Linky #29

I can hardly believe that this little girl will be five on Thursday! Amanda is so much fun and brings us lots of joy. In these pictures she's enjoying an afternoon stroll with our dog, Benny, and me. She brought her My Little Ponies with. If you linked last week and left me a message, I will still follow those up. I didn't get as far as I had hoped and these last few days have been busy with birthday preparations. Now on to my blog hop... Here's your chance to link up your Wordless Wednesday (with or...

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Make My Saturday Sweet - Blog Hop #26

Today I'm joining the Five Minute Friday writing prompt over atLisa-Jo Baker's blog. Today's topic was about our memoriesgrowing up with our moms. That is why I refer to my mom inthe past tense. She is still alive and doing well. Motherhood: My mom and me in 2005 What I remember most about my mom is that she was always at home when we got home from school. Having Mom there made my world feel a little more secure. She would always listen to my retelling of my day and she always had time to hear me read my latest poem or story. I talked...

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Picture Perfect Party Linky #28

Amanda's playgroup celebrated its 4th birthday last Friday. These photos were all taken on that day. The kids were at a nearby nursery with playgrounds and lots of colorful koi fish to look at. I try not to post the other children's faces without prior permission from the parents. Linking with: Now on to my blog hop... Here's your chance to link up your Wordless Wednesday (with or without words) or any picture post at this Picture Perfect Party Linky (P.P.P.L.)! Come join...

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Happy Valentine's Day!

This is how our dining room table lookedlast night after the kids had gone to bed. Four hand-made cards for my four kids. I got up early to make a special breakfast for everyone. Hubby and I went out while the kids were at school. Amanda with one of her Valentine's projects. I've chosen three cute graphics just for you to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day! Girly Comments & Graphics Girly Comments & Graphics Girly Comments & Graphics What are you doing this Valentine's Day? ...

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Picture Perfect Party Linky #27

Welcome to another Wordless (or Not-So Wordless) Wednesday! Today I'm sharing photos of my three girls. This first picture I've shared before, but the rest are new. All the photos were taken on the same day. The special occasion was their brother's 16th birthday. Samantha, Amanda and Jessica AmandaPhoto by Jessica Jessica Amanda Amanda Samantha Jessica and SamanthaPhoto by Hubby Amanda and Samantha Amanda and Samantha in Black and White Linking with: Now on to my blog hop... Here's...

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My Blog's 1st Birthday!

Girly Comments & Graphics Today is my blog's 1st birthday!Yesterday was the first time thatI posted a guest post. The topicwas a very important one on howto prevent Type 2 Diabetes in yourfamily and I highly recommendthat you check it out. I'm sharing my stats onAmanda's Books and Moreto celebrate my firstmilestone. Number of Posts so far:158 Number of GFC followers: 264 Number of Facebook likes: 179 Last month's Pageviews:3,490 All time history Pageviews:20,572 and counting Largest Audience:The U.S.A. Most Popular Posts:There's...

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Guest Post - Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

Guest post by Carolyn at Full-On Fit: How You can Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Your Family Family Unit This past November was American Diabetes Month, and it was a special time for me. See, my young cousin was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I didn't think it was something that could hit so close to home, especially because she is so young (only 13!) I thought the doctors must have been wrong, but after many doctor visits, I found out that Type 2 Diabetes, formally called adult-onset diabetes, is now affecting many young people....

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