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Adventures in Apple Valley: June 2011
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Adventures in Apple Valley. Monday, June 27, 2011. So, last month our awful cat disappeared. She just wandered off into the hills, and was never seen or heard from again. Ah, sweet relief. That's probably the nicest thing she's ever. oops, i mean, we've all been utterly devastated and searching around the clock for her to no avail. Of cat ownership, and how it was delightful to be rid of the chains once and for all. It was pure happenstance. odd coincidence! Its about how adorable my kids are-. He thanke...
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Adventures in Apple Valley: Whirlwinds of Change
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Adventures in Apple Valley. Saturday, June 11, 2011. Recently, I'm realizing these 'less dependent' days. they aren't coming anytime soon. Maybe not ever. While all the above issues are no longer top concerns, I have entirely brand new sets of crisis management training skills ranging from "were late for gymnastics and I can't find a leotard that doesn't have magic marker all over it" to "why can't I wear my roller skates in the grocery store. past this display case of glass bottles? And then it was May!
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Adventures in Apple Valley: June 2010
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Adventures in Apple Valley. Wednesday, June 23, 2010. I think I've stumbled upon the most genius cure for summer boredom yet. Jillian Michaels. for the KIDS. I can't believe the answer was right under my nose all along and I didn't see it! Dawson has been begging to do 'my workout video' on and off for weeks now. With all the marathon training, I stopped 'shredding' during nap times. I had forgotten that months ago, Dawson was really, REALLY into doing this little bonding exercise with me. We celebrated ...
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Adventures in Apple Valley: Living Like A "Rock" Star
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Adventures in Apple Valley. Thursday, July 21, 2011. Living Like A "Rock" Star. This is it. the highly anticipated Half Dome blog. Get it? Elissa Parrish, I know you love me for this. So its been a doozie. Of a week or so. I took 2 days off at the end of last week to celebrate with some old friends from high school. our class reunion at my parent's house was a nice relaxing time to catch up on some familiar and dear old faces that have been missed over the last decade or so! For the Indians that summer t...
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Adventures in Apple Valley: May 2011
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Adventures in Apple Valley. Tuesday, May 17, 2011. So, don't be alarmed, but I have some disturbing news. Yesterday, seemingly out nowhere, our house suddenly and mysteriously burst into flames! Well, OK, technically it was our playhouse. The flames were so intense they were almost impossible to see. ;). It was really touch and go for awhile, and a pretty close call over all, but FORTUNATELY, we all got out in time, and its looking like the structure may be salvageable. How did they do it, you may ask?
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Adventures in Apple Valley: February 2011
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Adventures in Apple Valley. Saturday, February 26, 2011. So we went to Disneyland a couple weeks ago. Tyson got an entire 9 consecutive days off, and we are finally back into the swing of family life after being somewhat out of touch with routine and reality. And Anabelle remembered that her tummy got sick on one of the rides and there were princesses. This was a whole different ball game. We bought annual passes, planned a three day trip, got the whole fam. Involved, and showed up prepared. Side note: i...
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Adventures in Apple Valley: November 2010
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Adventures in Apple Valley. Wednesday, November 24, 2010. My son has a sweet admiration for the loveliest little girl. and always has. He just really adores her. He would follow her straight into an active volcano infested with bad guys and pumpkin slime. And she tolerates him so well! I wouldn't normally encourage or nurture any such spark at the tender age of six. except that I completely understand how he feels because his mother happens to be one of my. She's teaching him to give! The kids both came ...
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Adventures in Apple Valley: August 2010
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Adventures in Apple Valley. Monday, August 30, 2010. To Think Its Only Monday. Don't be fooled by the illusion of peace and innocence portrayed below:. This day was bananas. Tyson worked his first 'alone' shift yesterday- and was 'forced,' meaning they required him to stay and work a double. We got a heads up, so we had plenty of time to make back up arrangements to get Dawson to school and such, but it was a definite reminder of what a luxury it has been to have him back in the picture again! Then, afte...
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Adventures in Apple Valley: August 2011
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Adventures in Apple Valley. Thursday, August 11, 2011. The Man I Married. At the end of this week, Tyson will have worked 10 'doubles' in 12 days. A 'double' is a 16 hour day. Some were forced, some were swaps so he could get this weekend off to spend with us in Santa Barbara, and some were scheduled overtimes. Regardless, we have missed him! Yep Traumatized for life. And she probably is too (haha). Anyways. I explained all this to Tyson when he got home late last night, and he was particularly sensi...
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Adventures in Apple Valley: July 2011
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Adventures in Apple Valley. Thursday, July 21, 2011. Living Like A "Rock" Star. This is it. the highly anticipated Half Dome blog. Get it? Elissa Parrish, I know you love me for this. So its been a doozie. Of a week or so. I took 2 days off at the end of last week to celebrate with some old friends from high school. our class reunion at my parent's house was a nice relaxing time to catch up on some familiar and dear old faces that have been missed over the last decade or so! For the Indians that summer t...
