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Nemo: The Dot!
Tonight, we introduced Nemo to The Dot. Kelly and Ellie love this...
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Here’s a Way to Get Chocolate!
A tasty morning treat from my childhood was chocolate oatmeal. That is correct. Good old fashioned oatmeal with some chocolate in it. I loved it then; I love it now. Who knew it would become one of those “gourmet” kind of foods? I was recently at a Dove Chocolate party and picked up some of their whole grain chocolate oatmeal. Now I know what I am having for breakfast tomorrow! What are you going to have?...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 26
November 26, 2013. Today, I am thankful for one of my recent kitchen purchases: The Deep Covered Baker, by The Pampered Chef. Seriously folks, on the days when I intended to cook in my crockpot, but could not manage to get the ingredients into it early in the day, this baker comes to my rescue! What are you thankful for today? ~Karen P.S. For those looking to purchase Pampered Chef items, or even have a party, contact my...
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Purring Nemo, After His Bath
November 25, 2013. Nemo, like most kittens, is pretty messy. He walks through his water, his formula and his food. He sometimes walks through his litterbox deposits. All of these things means he needs a bath pretty regularly. Afterwards, he usually sleeps for a good long while. If you listen closely, you can hear him purring in the video below....
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Nemo: Sunday Morning Grooming
November 24, 2013. A little Sunday morning grooming by Kelly and Nemo....
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Nemo: Owns the Bed
November 25, 2013. Young Nemo reached a milestone today. Okay, so this is really another way of saying he is quickly finding ways to elevate himself! And get into mischief. This morning, Nemo figured out how to get on the bed – All. By. Himself. This means nothing will be safe by the end of the day! Actually, it was quicker than that! Within minutes of getting onto the bed, he figured out how to get onto...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 25
November 25, 2013. Today, I am thankful for the little things in life that make my work day more enjoyable: computer, smart phone, reliable car, wonderful home office and my feline helpers. Some times I take all of these things for granted, or I get annoyed when they do not work as I had planned. I will try to be more mindful of these blessings! What are you thankful for today?...
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Nemo: Sunday Evening Fun
November 24, 2013. Nemo, at just 7-weeks and one-day old, loves his evening playtime. While Kelly snoozes on her bed, Nemo stalks Ellie Mae. Nemo and Ellie Mae stalk the same fake mouse! I love how Nemo’s hair puffs up when he is playing. ...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 24
November 24, 2013. Today, I am thankful to be able to share these past 31+ years with my husband. While neither of us are ever perfect, through the years we have cultivated a life that is perfect for us – flaws and all. What are you thankful for today?...
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Nemo: Celebrating His First Month
Just for fun, here is a video of some of the photos of Nemo’s first month with us. Such a change from October 8, from when he was three-days-old, to November 5, when he turned one-month-old!...
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Nemo: 7-weeks-old
November 23, 2013. Young Nemo is 7-weeks-old today. While he is still pretty small, his personality is fairly large. He is very social and loves to be with my husband and I, our dogs and other cats. His favorite pooch is Kelly. And, God bless this dog because she has so much patience with this kitten, his sharp teeth and equally sharp nails. It warms my heart – and amazes me – to see how gentle Kelly is...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 23
November 23, 2013. Today, I am thankful for all of the experiences I have had which helped me to become the woman I am today. What are you thankful for today?...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 22
November 22, 2013. Today, I am thankful for the warmth provided by cuddly furbabies on a chilly day. Pictured above: our dog, Kelly, with her kitties, Nemo and Ellie...
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Nemo : 6.5 weeks
November 21, 2013. It’s always a good morning when Nemo snuggles with...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 21
November 21, 2013. Today, I am thankful for Veterans and for those who support them by actually “walking the walk” My friends, Mary and Art James, own a company called HAYS Cleaning, based in Hickory Hills. Art is a Vietnam Veteran. Since May 2010, the couple gives back to other Veterans through the year by giving free 3-hour residential housecleanings to local Veterans. This month are not only doing the free 3-hour cleanings, they are also collecting Slim...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 20
On this 20th day of November, I am thankful that our home, and those of many of our family and friends, were not damaged by the tornadoes and storms from this past Sunday. I also pray that those who lost loved ones, pets, homes and belongings may find the help that they need to recover from the many losses. What are you thankful for today?...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 19
On this 19th day of November, I am thankful for the many little things that bring happiness into my life: A funny message from one of my sons My husband scooping the litterboxes That phone call from a friend “just because” The wagging tail of my happy dogs The peaceful purring of my felines What are you thankful for today?...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 18
Today, I am thankful for non-drowsy cold medicine. That’s it! What are you thankful for today?...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 17
On this 17th day of November, I am thankful for one of my favorite services: Netflix. Our household is one of the few that does not have cable television. Oh, yes, we did have it for a short time, but we found that we still ended up watching most programming from Netflix. I like being able to save a list of movies or shows that I want to watch at some future date. I enjoy watching programs that...
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Nemo: 6-weeks-old
November 16, 2013. Young Nemo is now 6-weeks-old and full of kitten spunk! Today, he climbed up one stair – and promptly turned around and came back down. He helped me put away the left overs in the fridge. He watched the big cats eat meat. And he ended the day…. ….by rolling around…. …. on his back…. …. all over the...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 16
Wow! It is already November 16! Today, I am thankful that all three of our sons have inherited so many of the good things that I love about their father: Love of family Resourcefulness Sound work ethic Tremendously off-beat sense of humor Mechanical inclination Even though these things may manifest differently in the sons than they do in the father, it does not matter. Each son has applied these traits in his own unique way, with the same...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 15
“What you see in the world around you is a reflection of who you are.” Today, on this 15th day of November, I am thankful that I make an effort every day to be happy and optimistic. I love that last line in this short story. I think it goes along with my view of seeing my glass as “half full.” On the days when I feel upbeat and positive, my world looks just that way. On the...
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Nemo : 5 weeks and 5 days old
November 14, 2013. Nemo is very active – he loves being with the other...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 14
Today, on the 14th of November, I am thankful for the ability to crochet. I learned how to crochet from my paternal grandmother, Elvira, and my cousin Kathy. Over the years I have made many items for those that I love. From scarves and shawls to afghans and curtains, there is something special about crafting something from a skein of yarn that someone I love will wear or use. What are you thankful for today?...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 13
Today, on November 13, I am thankful for texting. My use of texting has evolved over the years. It began when our oldest son started taking classes at the local college. Since he was only 14, I had to drive him and pick him up. There were only 2 or 3 public phones on campus so my husband and I decided to get him a cell phone so he could use it to text us when he was...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 12
Today, I am thankful for being able to go through life with a “my glass is half full” mentality. I try to stay positive, no matter what is going on in my life. Bad things do happen. They even happen to good people. I believe that no matter what happens, there is something good in it. Of course, I may not see the “good” right away, but it is usually there. What are you thankful for today?...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 11
Today, November 11, 2013, is Veterans Day. On this day, I thank all of the Veterans for protecting this great country. They are true heroes! What are you thankful for today? ~Karen P.S. For my local friends, check out the FREE 3-hour cleaning offer for Veterans from HAYS Cleaning, based in Hickory Hills,...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 10
Today, on the 10th of November, I am thankful for my church community of Sacred Heart. This parish is small, but the people there are so genuine. I also love the historical aspect of this church, which began as a French-Canadian mission. The mission has a reputation as a place of healing. To this day, a prayer list is read at every Mass, noting the names of the ill, the deceased and those in need of special intentions....