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Akeelah's Mommy - 07:20am Apr 4, 2012 EST
A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.




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liz loschinskey - Apr 26, 2012 2:48 pm (#202 Total: 259)  

I love my kids!  

Katie totally awesome on summer camp on the islands and snorklung!!!!!!

Bbl....

Lauren YAHOOEY on the roomba!

stacyat - Apr 26, 2012 3:36 pm (#203 Total: 259)  

Mom to Emilyn and Hailey (our 20 week angels) and Elim (our 38 week, full term miracle)!  

Lauren: Woohoo!! What's it gonna do when Micah starts wanting to play with legos and stuff that all have itty bitty parts?

Katie: That sounds so cool! You wanna adopt me? Elim comes as part of the deal

Ugh....not feeling so hot today. I was supposed to meet my mom for lunch but I don't think my tummy would be all for that. I woke up nauseous and drank some water and had some peanut butter crackers because I was kinda shaky and needed something of substance and my stomach is doing flips. Wonder if Elim's got it too because he wasn't really interested in eating breakfast.

1: beautiful

KHolley - Apr 26, 2012 4:48 pm (#204 Total: 259)  

 

Stacy-Come on down! I hope you two feel better soon, BRAT diet!

2. School

Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 26, 2012 5:33 pm (#205 Total: 259)  

A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

Katie- Oooooh that is so cool!

Stacy- Ugh... feel better

liz loschinskey - Apr 26, 2012 6:08 pm (#206 Total: 259)  

I love my kids!  

3: Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium

Stacy, feel better soon!

Holy Moley!!! The Share website finally hit the 40,000 members mark!!!

I've been watching it for days, and it rolled within the last 2 hours. HOORAY!

Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 26, 2012 6:16 pm (#207 Total: 259)  

A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

Liz- You've got eagle eyes!

liz loschinskey - Apr 26, 2012 6:36 pm (#208 Total: 259)  

I love my kids!  

How's your Roomba? Is it noisy? Does it run into things? How do you empty it?

Totally thunderstorming here....yuck! Dentist appointment tomorrow to get the left side of my mouth done.(Thanks Donna ) Upper wisdom tooth and a couple cavities. Start the valium tonight and perc's before my appointment in the morning. I hate the dentist...almost as much as my SIL. ha. I don't hate her, just extremely jealous, still.

bbl...

KHolley - Apr 26, 2012 8:00 pm (#209 Total: 259)  

 

Liz-Good luck tomorrow!!!

Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 27, 2012 12:40 am (#210 Total: 259)  

A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

Liz- Good luck tomorrow! Remember, this too shall pass.

It's not noisy.. I mean.. it's a vacuum cleaner, but not uber noisy.. it has sensors so it slows down before it's about to his something and you just empty it's lil' container. I love her and have named her Rosie.

liz loschinskey - Apr 27, 2012 12:46 am (#211 Total: 259)  

I love my kids!  

Rosie as in the robot from the Jetsons? Sweet.

Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 27, 2012 12:51 am (#212 Total: 259)  

A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

Toooootally.

Jackie G - Apr 27, 2012 1:44 am (#213 Total: 259)  

Mom to a 25 weeker who is now 8 years old and a 38.5 weeker who is now 6  

4. mailbox

Hiya everyone!

BecauseofAlaina - Apr 27, 2012 3:10 am (#214 Total: 259)  

mom to Emily (36 weeker)- 8 yo, Alaina (33 weeker)- 5 yo, Matthew (37 weeker)- 3 yo  

Hey all,
I have been reading andtrying to catch up but just need to be on more. That would make it alot easier to keep up..lol
We have our walk here on Staten Island and between that and Emily's cheerleading and Alaina was sick most of the week I am running like a chicken without a head.

Katie sorry about the school. Hope everything works out.

Donna-going to miss you at share...need some time with all you girlies.

Lauren-- i always wanted a roomba aka rosie. I loved that show on TV

Liz--good luck with the dentist and you are really on top of things watching the Share numbers.. you go

Well lets keep writing those madlib answers ladies so hopefully tomorow I can give you the Mad lib completed.

TTFN
Geri

liz loschinskey - Apr 27, 2012 12:53 pm (#215 Total: 259)  

I love my kids!  

Boo...dentist in an hour.
bbl...

Donna S - Apr 27, 2012 3:07 pm (#216 Total: 259)  

Mom to Ryley, 26 weeker, Grace and Ethan, full-termers  

Liz - Good luck at the dentist.

Lauren - Rosie - love it. And I'm so totally jealous.

Stacy - Hope you and Elim feel better quickly!!

Katie - Very cool on the camp for Alex. We just signed Ryley up for golf camp (again). I think Ethan is going to camp at Legoland (through our Y). Grace has to choose between dance camp and soccer camp.

Geri - Hope things settle down for you, and Alaina feels better. Good luck with your walk!!

Well, after working on it nearly all day Tuesday, the poker tournament is coming together. We're up over 50 people attending now, and almost 20 raffle/auction items. Carpets and tile got cleaned yesterday, and I'm starting to knock things off the house to-do list. I can't get over how clean and pretty my kitchen tile is now. I keep staring at it. lol

stacyat - Apr 27, 2012 6:10 pm (#217 Total: 259)  

Mom to Emilyn and Hailey (our 20 week angels) and Elim (our 38 week, full term miracle)!  

Here's what we've got left!
6.Verb
7.Adjective
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9.weather
10.adjective
11.number
12.Girl Name
13.Boy Name
14.Adjective

Liz: Wow, impressive that you noticed that! Definitely a huge milestone for us! I hope your appointment goes well and as pain free as possible today!

Lauren: Haha! Love the name!

Jackie: Hey! Hope you've been able to get some you time squeezed in there!

Donna: Glad to hear that things are coming together, sounds like it's going to be a great turnout!!

Feeling much better today! Of course not I've got this nice rash on my neck that I always get after I've been sick, at least it's not itchy or anything.

5: airplanes

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lvazquez - Apr 27, 2012 9:23 pm (#218 Total: 259)  

Mom to Donovyn (32 weeker), Tristyn (34 weeker), and Naethyn (30 weeker born sleeping)  

6) to drink

Liz - Hope your class was a good time for ya.

Donna - Yay, for clean tile! I know what you mean. The before and afters are just crazy. You think, really, my grout was that color before?! That one's been on my list too, but holding off for a bit longer. Maybe after monsoon season. Dust, dust, and more dust. Glad to hear that all is falling into place for the upcoming poker tournament. Go lady!

Stacy - Sorry, hope you feel better and neck returns to normal color.

Lauren - I love that you named it Rosie! I'm glad it's working out for you. I know it's a bit hard to bend forward right now, so I know you're in love with it:)

Geri/Jackie - Good luck with your walks:)

Lorena - Promise to stop talking about desserts. So, it's been warm in your area? With the wedding you're attending, is there a reception following (in/outside). I hope that you were able to find that dress okay.

Well, I put us on a waiting list at Phx Children's for August. I still might go with the other place though. Still have to see. We're looking at insurances (everything really) to see what's going to get us better coverage overall. Pretty high deductible right now. Would be great if I knew what our ALTCS status was before hubby had to make his final decision about benefits at work. Of course, it never happens like that. Oh gosh . . . it never ends.

Angel Love - Apr 28, 2012 1:27 am (#219 Total: 259)  

 

7.) smokin' (as in smokin' hot, not those nasty cigarettes! )

Shannon~ I did finish school last summer....my Masters. I am working on my Specialist now. I'll complete this in December. I know....what was I thinkin'?? Bummer on the surprise dental work! I'd have flipped out myself!!

Lauren~ Congrats on Rosie!!! I've totally had my eye on those things for a long time.

Liz~ I hope your dental work went okay. I'm so not a fan myself, but don't have to go through that many meds beforehand....LOL!

Stacy~ Supper sounded good. I forget which night that post was made, but I was totally wanting to be a part of that girls' night!

Donna~ I hope that the preparations for the tournament are going well. Woohoo on the clean floors! Are you daring the children to walk through the kitchen now?? I definately would!

Jackie~ I hope the upcoming walks go well, and you can get a massage afterwards! You totally deserve it!

Katie~ Ugh on not getting in to the Charter school, but stand your ground with Miss Two-Face! I'm glad she's changed her tune with Alex, but really......

Lorena~ You'll look great in whatever you wear to the wedding!!

One more week until I find out about my job. Some crazy decisions have already been made and surprised the community so I'm preparing for whatever. It's exhausting, but what can you do???

Warmer temps have returned....tonight a thunderstorm and rain strumming the roof.....tomorrow warm weather, tennis, and baseball. Life in the south! Can't beat it!!!

Arnara - Apr 28, 2012 3:09 am (#220 Total: 259)  

 

Tracy: I am sure you are going to be ok with your job....thx
Lauren: I have to see your new house help AKA Rosie
Thank you.... I like black but not so sure about The trash bag....
Liz: Hope you are feeling ok and no pain....
Lindsay: I found several dresses but i wasn't which one to choose... O decided for a brown one since I already had shoes and party purse...
Donna: congratulaciones for The clean kitchen.... And getting prepare for The tournament.....mmmm summer camp sonda like a though decision to make.... Good Luck with The driving....
Stacy: how was your girls' dinner??
So i have dress, i picked up DH suits At dry cleaning, miss V Will use a new blue dress and poor S couldn't find a decent jacket to wear....we are all set....
Today I picked up miss V grades... So wonderful to listen all The marvelous things of her.... She Is so happy in school... Despite her shyness ... Which is our milestone for The next months to work on...
Today we had a long conversation about school, friends, and her favorite topic.... Birthday parties.... We "planned" even her cake for her next party, she Told me she wants princes and toads in her party.. And she loves that I sing to her happy Bday song.... Now we can chat more since she speaks more and I can understand her more...
Good night
Lorena

Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 28, 2012 5:53 am (#221 Total: 259)  

A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

Lorena- Awww what a big jump Miss V has made! I remember not so long ago you were concerned about her speaking. Have fun at the wedding tomorrow!

Liz- Did you make it through ok?

Donna- Dang woman! Rock on with your bad Poker self!

Tracy- Hope all news on the job front is good news. And oooh how I miss a lovely spring thunderstorm/rain. At least I think I do. I'd probably change my tune if I was in one.

Katie- Any teacher drama updates?

I was very productive today. I vacuumed while I ate dinner and while giving Micah a bath. Ok... I didn't. Rosie did! She is so cool!

stacyat - Apr 28, 2012 7:22 pm (#222 Total: 259)  

Mom to Emilyn and Hailey (our 20 week angels) and Elim (our 38 week, full term miracle)!  

Lindsay: Blah to insurance, of course it never works out perfectly! I hope you guys find the right one for the needs of your family!

Tracy: Ugh on the waiting, but I'm glad it's finally almost here for you to find out about the job. Hugs and prayers!

Lorena: It was great! One of the girls just got back from deployment and it was her first night back with us so it was great catching up! She's adopting a little boy from South Korea so nice to get a little update about that. It's the hurry up and wait game for there with all the paperwork that has to be done now. Aww, I bet she grows out of the shyness, my brother did!

Lauren: Look at you and your multitasking abilities! Oh, I just saw Akeelah's ripple and Micah's milestones on your original blog and I love it! Love that you're still able to record milestones for Akeelah too.

Have Kalua pork in the crock pots and almost everything ready to go for the cookout tonight! Just have to throw together the cole slaw, make tater tot casserole and pumpkin pie crunch then we'll be good to go! Oh, and a few last minute cleanups too.

Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 28, 2012 7:38 pm (#223 Total: 259)  

A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

Oooooh I want the Kalua Pork Crock Pot recipe! Since I certainly won't be burying a pig to cook I could totally do the crock pot way! And ooh Stacy- Good reminder to update those parts of the blog.

Off to the beach today. It's been a few weeks and today looks like it could be the perfect beach day with little to no wind! I plan on floating in the water and hopefully being able to hear some straggler whales that haven't left for Alaska.

stacyat - Apr 29, 2012 3:36 am (#224 Total: 259)  

Mom to Emilyn and Hailey (our 20 week angels) and Elim (our 38 week, full term miracle)!  

8. dog

Oooh it was yummy, though too salty I think and I only did 2/3 of the salt the recipe calls for! I'll post the recipe soon. Hope you had a good beach day!

Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 29, 2012 7:30 am (#225 Total: 259)  

A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

Whoa there mommas... I don't know if I can keep up.

Hope those who were walking today had great weather and a wonderful walk!

Yeah, it can be kinda salty... but oooh I love it!

Beach was picture perfect... huge waves... great relaxing day.

Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 29, 2012 5:49 pm (#226 Total: 259)  

A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

Alright... what are the fabulous weekend plans and why wasn't I invited.

liz loschinskey - Apr 29, 2012 6:36 pm (#227 Total: 259)  

I love my kids!  

hi, where to start.

Friday....Booooo! My wisdom teeth and a cavity, my face is aching.

Saturday-Prepping for our M4B's. Getting every thing ready and church last night.

Today-HOORAY! Our walk was fabulous. Perfect weather. I ran the mission table and was overwhelmed with emotion a few times during our walk. So many wonderful family and friends, old and new, it was just great. T is napping, I'm relaxing, and Mike is fixing a gift that was given to me today and he broke it within 10 seconds of touching it. More pics to follow in my blog, after I get them. Picture of Tori and Daddy.

ps-my face is still aching, but I didn't want to be on pain drugs during our walk and/or talking the mission. I'm just waiting for those puppies to kick in now.

bbl.........


shirts

Angel Love - Apr 29, 2012 8:53 pm (#228 Total: 259)  

 

Liz~ Looks like beautiful weather too!! Glad the walk went well. Good luck on the recoup. from the dental work.

Lauren~ Rock on with your bad self!! You so don't have to tell everyone about Rosie....just let everyone think you're that talented!

Stacy~ You're seriously a cookin' fool!! Every day you're posting something yummy for me to drool about.

Our weekend has been HOT!!! Tis the season I guess, but good grief....last weekend we were freezing!! I'd rather feel the heat myself---I hate being cold!!

lvazquez - Apr 29, 2012 11:22 pm (#229 Total: 259)  

Mom to Donovyn (32 weeker), Tristyn (34 weeker), and Naethyn (30 weeker born sleeping)  

Liz- Your walk pic is gorgeous! Wow, trees and green! I forget what the rest of the country looks like. I guess the desert can do that to a person. Hope you were able to recover quickly after those emotional moments. Sorry about your dental stuff. Ouch. Hugs lady!

Stacy - Your recipes sound super yummy!

Tracy - We've been having some weird weather here too. We went from super hot to some actual rain this past week. Crazy!

Lauren - Picture perfect beach days sound dreamy:) Sounds like you're having a ball with your robotic maid. So neat! No major plans here.

Just getting ready for another week here. I washed AND waxed my car on Friday. Mr. T helped me - so cute! Grocery shopping is out of the way (3 stores-I hop around), laundry almost done, new stash of library books/videos in the house and hubby cleaned up our front yard. We've been hanging out by the pool and Mr. T is taking a nap. It's wonderful! Finally getting another chance on the computer (good grief) to do my stuff. Only 4 more weeks left of the school yearl. I'm getting tired of lesson planning for my long-term sub. I know that she appreciates it though. I used to send off the daily agendas around 6 a.m., but lately it's more like 7:30. It's beginning to look a lot like . . . summer:)

KHolley - Apr 29, 2012 11:35 pm (#230 Total: 259)  

 

Lindsay-Holy cow, you had a busy weekend!!! We have 26 school days left, not that I am counting down or anything!

Tracy-Is it this week that you find out about next year?

Lauren-I am talking the hubs into a Roomba now!

Liz-I hope you get some relief soon! Glad the walk went well!

Took the boat out yesterday, one of the benefits of living in Florida! I love that we have it docked and can just call up and it's ready for us when we get there! Love relaxing weekends (and the fact that my husband likes to grocery shop)!!!!

lvazquez - Apr 29, 2012 11:47 pm (#231 Total: 259)  

Mom to Donovyn (32 weeker), Tristyn (34 weeker), and Naethyn (30 weeker born sleeping)  

Katie - You have a boat??? That's SO COOL! That summer camp with dolphins (Winter) sounds like a ton of fun too:) Hey, it's so okay to count down those days:)



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