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Princess' Pre-K Performance

Check THIS out!!

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My Little Girl Is...

1.

...getting
so
BIG!

2.

...in ♥LOVE♥

with KYLE!!
And according to his mom,
the feeling is quite mutual!!


So cute!!!

I've actually witnessed him watching her...
he is mesmerized!!!
Too funny!!




3.

...friends
with
these
2 cuties!!

This is Nick & Taylor.
They are a couple, too!!

FYI: Nick was actually Shea's first ♥ at the beginning of the school year.
I think mostly because his name was the same as her brother's.
But it didn't take her long to figure out that her true ♥
was
♥KYLE♥

They are way too cute at this age!!
Just think,
by 2nd-3rd grade
they'll dislike each other
and
have cooties!!

tee hee

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♪ Lies Lies Lies Yea, They're Gonna Get You ♫

This seems to be the tune playing in my head a lot lately!!
For good reason, as it seems that MANY people around me these days are full of them!!

Let me back up a tad...

I've noticed as I get older that I have less and less of this:


LORD knows I am leaning on HIM to improve it
-- HE is the BEST teacher, after all --
besides having a little one that I really need to practice it with.
So I am a work in training.

Anyway, this problem is aggravated by many things:

Ignorant people...

Rude drivers...

Fakers...

The list could go on and on...

But the WORST is
LIARS!!!!

I wrote this as my FB status yesterday, and it is SOOO true!!
"It's not the lying that bothers me. It's the fact that people think I'm stupid enough to believe them that does."

Do I have the word IDIOT

written

across

my

forehead???

I don't know what it is, or even why these people feel the NEED to do it!!

Whether it be a little white one

to make themselves

or their family members look better

or

a big one

just because

it makes them

feel better

about

themselves

...idk!!

Unfortunately, I have many -- TOO MANY-- people in my life that do this!!

I am talking FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!

One in particular, is a close relative AND a pathological liar!!

Others are just friends & family that have to streeeeetch the truth to make themselves look better!

They

all

could easily

put this

on their

back

windshield!!

Seriously, are they that insecure that they need to do this to people

that ♥ love ♥ them no matter what??

I just don't get it!!

Now, I am by no means perfect or innocent in the lying department.

Let's face it, we ALL do it a one point or another.

But, it's usually small ones to protect ones feelings or devert a confrontation, etc.

Right or wrong, it's in GOOD meaning.

But these other people...well, there is just NO GOOD meaning in their lies...NONE!!

And it eerks me to no end!!!

Then to think that I am stupid enough to believe what they are telling me...ugh!!

Most of these people have been doing it for years...basically as long as I've known them.

And for the most part, I let it go

taking everything they say with a grain of salt.

But it seems that my patience for it has dwindled and they have actually gotten worse, as well!!

And it is so funny to me when you call a person on something, they do and say all they can to defend themselves, think that you just forgot about it and then try to play you some more...HELLO??!!!

Oh, I could go on and on about this, but I won't...I just needed to vent!!

What do you think about this subject?

Am I alone or do you feel the same??


Please...share!!



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Weekend To Par-Tey!!!!

So this weekend

we had

not one,

but two

birthday parties!!

Both kiddies

- celebrated their parties

on their actual day of birth

and

- turned the big

On Saturday,

we --the whole family--

headed to a swim party for

this handsome little guy,

our nephew

Joe Joe.

He had a pirate/underwater theme.

There was dress up like a pirate time

and a real pirate

[Grandpop Douglas]

came for a visit, too!

His cake was a shark

along with some shark & beach themed

cupcakes!

YUM!!

The tots pulled strings to release the treats in a

pirate skull piñata

and

played a game of pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey

for some cool prizes

--everyone won--!!

It turned out to be a great day

despite the earlier showers

and

everyone had a fun time!!

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On Sunday,

we--Shea & I--

headed over to our pals'

--me-Donna & Shea-Laurel--

for a pizza party

for this little lovely

Laurel.

She had a Strawberry Shortcake theme

and a

BIG cake, too!!

The kiddos took turns pulling ribbons

on a piñata for some goodies

and

each got a goody bag, as well!

We had a nice time

meeting their family and

getting to spend time with them!

I even got to hold this little guy

for a bit!!!

Laurel's

baby brother

Michael

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Because It's Been Ages... [See update!!]

I thought it was time for an update, beings I don't give my poor abandoned blogs the attention they once had and still deserve!!

2009 has been quite a year, thus far!!

We've had our share of loses, as well as, many new arrivals and good news, too!!


TOMM:
Tomm celebrated his 20th birthday in April. Still not decided on his direction in life he justs wants to work and save some money to attend CCC. He has been in and out of work this past year. He was working at Green Lea, but was laid off. He searched and searched and after a lot of hem and haw, paper work and what not, he finally started a new job yesterday @ Bancroft. It is a period of training, but it is paid - so bring it on!! Time will tell what this postion brings. Tomm has a habit of leaving jobs that he doesn't like. So his father and I both warned him that THIS job was sticking. If he didn't like it then he had to fins another before quitting!!!

NICK:

Nick celebrated his 16th birthday in February. He will be starting his Junior year @ Sterling High School in September.

He currently is a bustboy @ Chilis and enjoys his job. My nephew Reggie also works there, which is nice b/c he takes and brings him home often :)

He is eagerly anticipating getting his driver's permit and then license!!

SHEA:

Our little princess will be celebrating her 4th birthday in less than 3 weeks!! I can't believe how fast she is growing and how big she is getting!! She amazes us every day!!

Shea is going through a whiny--or should I say whinier-stage right now. She cries over everything and anything!!! I have been trying to tell her that all she has to do is ask rather than cry, but it hasn't helped much.

She will be attending preschool in September, although at this time I haven't decided which one. I am leaning towards Tender Hearts, though. She was excited about going to school and actually couldn't wait! However, for some reason, she now doesn't want to...hmmmm.

TERRY:
The father continues to try to find work in this terrible economy, and it has been extremely slowwww!!! He works when he can and is up to anything if it will bring in some money.

Summer is his favorite time b/c he ♥s to sit outside or hang w/his buddies and drink beer or Twisted Teas.

He worries way too much what people say and is very paticular with his work!! He is, however, working on these things!!

MOI:
Oh, me. What can I say? A work in progress! Still not happy w/my weight! Still trying to get myself together!! Will I ever get there? We shall see!!

Anyway, I hope to be working come September!! I have reapplied at my old job - Archway and hope to get back in there!! I am looking forward to being back w/ my old peeps [or what is left of them anyway--so much has changed!!]. Say a prayer and keep your fingers crossed for me PLEASE!!

As far as the family as a whole, we have had our share of ♥aches and happiness:

MARK:

On this past 4/6, we lost our nephew/cousin at the tender age of 21.

Mark had many demons which unfortunately included drugs! Sadly, he couldn't conquer them :(
We miss him terribly and I still have a hard time believing he is gone!!

We ♥♥♥♥ you, MARK!!

This is my fav photo---

Shea misses him terribly!!

In June we lost a number of pets [between family and friends].

HOOCH:

My BIL's dog HOOCH was put down after having problems with seizures.

We miss him!! ♥♥♥

DIANA:
Our niece/cousin Diana brought both sad and happy news!!

As you can see from this picture, she is expecting---a baby boy in October!!!

He will be welcomed by Diana, her hubby Michael and big brother Joey...along with the rest of the family!!!

ROSCOE:

Diana's little Chihuahua, ROSCOE had to be put to sleep in June, as well. Sadly he was found to have cancer during an operation to remove an abcess in his belly :( He was only 5!!

He is missed, too!! :(

SHARKEY:

This past week, Diana and her crew welcomed a new addition--

Sharkey.

He is a cute little chihuahua who is already loved!!!

WELCOME SHARKEY!!!!

DONNA [& LAUREL]:

My friend Donna & her daughter Laurel, had their share of ♥ache & ♥warming events!

MURPHY:

Yet another June loss-- Donna had to say goodbye to her beloved Murphy!! He had cancer and was about 12 years old.

RIP ole buddy

MICHAEL JOHN:


Happily, Donna & Laurel also

welcomed new arrival Michael John on 7/2!!

What a cutie!! We are soo happy for them!!

WELOME MICHAEL!!

TEAGAN [REBECCA]:

On July 15th, my bloggy friend Rebecca welcomed her 4th child

--yes you heard me & God Bless Her!!!

A baby girl Teagan Jayne...how precious!!

Super happy for the Kelley clan!!!

WELCOME TEAGAN!!!!

Along with those two births, a few more of my friends welcomed little bundles since January:

• Devin Robert on January 28th welcomed by Sherri, Brian, Brady & ^ANGEL DYLAN^!!
• Robert on March 17th welcomed by Lauren & Robert Baker!!!
• Jackson on March 16th welcomed by Cara, John & Sophia!!

There are also many babies on the way...

• A baby boy for my bloggy friend Michelle in October!!
• My bloggy friend Amy is having a baby, as well!
• Old school mates - Chantell is having twin boys & Joanne is having a boy, too!
• A pal that I used to work with-Brie is having her own bundle of joy!

******BABY UPDATE:

Chantell gave birth to her boys Tuesday 7/21 @ 6:20pm ~ Joseph Richard is 5lbs. 3.5oz & 18.25in long & Michael Phillip is 4lbs. 11oz & 17in. long!! At just shy of 34 weeks, mommy had some big boys!!! Mom & babies are doing well!!! CONGRATS Chantell, Joe & family!!!

So, that's it for now. I will try to post more often, but can't promise I will.

Ta for now!!

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In Memory Of: 3 of Man's Best Friend!!!

This past month has been
quite difficult
for some of my family
and friends.

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A couple weeks ago,
my brother-in-law Joe
had to have his dog
HOOCH

put to sleep after a problem with seizures
and ultimately a massive one
that left him pretty bad off.
He was around 11 years old.

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This past Tuesday
6/23,

my niece Diana
--Joe's daughter--
had to have her Chihuahua
ROSCOE

put down after surgery to remove
a mass/abscess
--that caused an abdominal infection--
showed cancer.
He was 5 years old.

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And then,

just this morning,
my friend Donna
had to have her beloved
MURPHY

relieved of his pain and suffering
due to cancer all through him.
He was in his teens. 13 or 14, I believe.


So so sad to see these boys go!!

Rest In Peace fellas...
you will be missed dearly
and
you are
LOVED
more than you know!!!

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2009 Baby Boom!!!!

WOW!!!

It seems that

2009

is a popular year

to

have

a

baby!!

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A few of my friends have already delivered:

My friend Sherri gave birth

to

Devin Robert

on

January 28.

He wasn't due until March.

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My friend Cara gave birth

to

Jackson

on

March 16.

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And a girl we know from our bank

also gave birth the same week

to a son: Robert!!

All boys!!

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Now to the upcoming births...

My bloggy friend Rebecca is due to have a baby girl this summer.
Come mid-July, Teagan Jayne Kelley will be joining the tribe :)

#4 for Bec!!

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Last week I found out

my friend/fellow blogger

Michelle

was also expecting!!

Her 3rd child is due

towards the end of October.

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Then today,

I was completely surprised

to find out

that

our niece

Diana

and her hubby

Michael

are expecting their second bundle-o-joy

in October

as well!!

This burst of bab-o-licious madness

almost

makes me want to join in!!

ALMOST!!!

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A TS Princess Turns 6!!

Happy 6th Birthday

Big Elise!!

You are an inspiration to us all!!

Elise reached a big milestone last year when she turned 5.

Most children with Tay-Sachs don't live to see their 5th birthday.

So her family and friends felt happy and blessed to help her celebrate that day!!

Please join me, her family and friends in celebrating

an even more huge milestone

as this precious gem

celebrates her

6th birthday

today!!

Send her some birthday wishes HERE!

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Light A Candle

WORLD WIDE CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Sunday December 14th is the Compassionate Friends World Wide Candle Lighting Ceremony.

At 7pm (local time) please light a candle in honor of your loved one

and all the NTSAD Angels gone too soon.

Whether this is your first holiday season without your loved one

or 35th it is hard to celebrate when the ones we love the most are not with us.

May the simple act of lighting a remembrance candle bring you solace and peace,

and may you always feel your loved one close to your heart.

Visit the Compassionate Friends website at www.compassionatefriends.org to learn of community candle lighting ceremonies in your area. Or host a small gathering of friends and family in your home.

Suggestions for your at home Candle Lighting Ceremony
Ask friends and family to share their favorite memory of your loved one
Read a poem special to your family or select from past Commemoration readings attached
Display a few of your loved one’s favorite things

If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together. There is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart... I'll always be with you.
-- Winnie the Pooh

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