Monthly Archives: May 2007

Homemade Guac Recipe

Posted on May 24, 2007 by Amber

I love to try new recipes so I figured I’d go for something simple.  I have never made homemade guacamole.  I’ve always bought the little packet at the store and just mixed it up with a couple of avocadoes.  Not … Continue reading →

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Unplugged

Posted on May 24, 2007 by Amber

Today was the day God decided it’s time to unplug Amber.  Time for her to get back to the simpler things in life.  No TV. No DVR. No internet. No computer.  No music. No ELECTRICITY!  Today we had some major … Continue reading →

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Just a Mom

Posted on May 21, 2007 by Amber

Making the decision to have a child – it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.(Elizabeth Stone) Just a Mom Rhonda Headley, Council Coordinator During my youth in the 80′s, I recall … Continue reading →

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It’s 6 am

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Amber

and I hear his bedroom door squeak open.  Creeeeeeek.  Pitter patter pitter patter.  And there he stands at the foot of the bed…starring intently at his Mommy & Daddy who are trying real hard to look like they’re asleep.  Stephen … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for the day

Posted on May 15, 2007 by Amber

I’m currently in the process of brewing a cozy cup of Honey Vanilla Chamomile Tea courtesy of Celestial Seasonings.  Suddenly a thought occurred to me…the movie Catch and Release had a character in it that worked for Celestial Seasonings and he … Continue reading →

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7th day of thankfulness

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Amber

thankful for… my LORD & Savior Jesus Christ my loving husband & beautiful baby boy my mom & dad my bro, sis-in-law, niece my parents-in-law my sisters & brother-in-law my friends The relationships I have are what I am most … Continue reading →

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Happy Mommy’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Amber

I want to wish my Mom and my Mom-in-law a very Happy Mother’s Day. Secondly, I want to wish all my mommy friends a very Happy Mother’s Day as well with a very special shout-out to all the mommies with new … Continue reading →

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More thankfulness (Sat)

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Amber

1. waffles 2. quiet time 3. Mother’s Day tea w/mom, my sister-in-law, her mom, and my niece 4. nice weather 5. children’s books 6. Mother’s Day email from Sasha 7. birthday party fun

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Yesterday & the day before

Posted on May 12, 2007 by Amber

I’m grateful for: 1. the dishwasher 2. the washer & dryer 3. friendly people 4. free teddy bear named “doggy” 5. lattes with mom 6. meal plans 7. Stephen’s hugs 8. internet 9. broccoli cheese soup day 10. books in … Continue reading →

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Musing #82

Posted on May 10, 2007 by Amber

Did you ever meet someone new and feel an instant connection?  Like a kindred spirit.  I’ve actually met a few women like that since I’ve become a mother.  It’s so weird.  I don’t know if motherhood just put me on … Continue reading →

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