tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.comments2023-09-11T10:02:46.371-06:00On the RunNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04289393928750899009noreply@blogger.comBlogger907125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-22690756122311302922011-09-13T23:17:27.070-06:002011-09-13T23:17:27.070-06:00Oh my gosh, how much fun!!! Way to go Mark & ...Oh my gosh, how much fun!!! Way to go Mark & Rylie! I love seeing those cute baby Frogs :-) <br /><br />And TANK!!! How cool is that! Did you know he was a 32 lb 18-month-old? Yep. That's how he got the name. For reference, Hogan is nearing 3 years and is 31 lbs. Wow.<br /><br />And doesn't it just burn you up when someone looks ugly at your kid?!?!! Makes me want to smack 'em!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384808392316154888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-83377117863607114692011-09-05T20:41:49.373-06:002011-09-05T20:41:49.373-06:00This cartoon: http://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhob...This cartoon: http://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/1986/04/25<br />replace "homework" with "supper".<br /><br />I read a little of this book: 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam (May 27, 2010) and she (29 year old with one kid who farms her 2 year old out to day care 10 hours a day) just said to do whatever the heck you want and that this is moral and good. You can do it all if you just try harder--bleh. <br /><br />No recommendations here. Carrot sticks, apple slices, yogurt, bread, cashews, almonds, walnuts, cucumber slices, bread, string cheese, and a can of beans. I just put those out and figure if the kids are hungry, they'll eat and all those things are basically ok for you. I should be like Brad and think of a name for it--how about "Dad's salad bar!" I really don't quite do that but I do start them on that stuff until I get "dinner" ready (which may never come if they get full on these things). <br /><br /><br />Just on the subject of good books, you have got to listen to Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan from the library. We listened to them on CD in the car. They are fascinating about corn, where meat comes from, and these hero local farmers like https://twitter.com/#!/joelsalatin<br /> doing stuff differently. <br />Fascinating. Best book I've read this year. <br />So well written and the audio book well read.Andy Rowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15317283478472718864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-73340132345548182462011-09-04T20:11:24.072-06:002011-09-04T20:11:24.072-06:00Great question...same problem here! :) I've ...Great question...same problem here! :) I've been asking people that I trust for their easy/mostly healthy go-to meal when they have 30 minutes to throw something together. Here are the answers I get. Keep chicken cooked up ahead of time (weekends?). Use chicken for casseroles, soups, & stir fry. Use the crock pot to make soups (chicken chili, taco soup, tortilla soup) etc...bread machine for a side? Sorry, these are not earth shattering ideas, but I've been trying them and it seems to fill in the gaps when my more exciting menu plans are backfiring. From following your blog (which always makes me smile-thank you) for over a couple years, I've noticed you are a much better cook than me...so why am I giving you advice! :) Let us know what you come up with...<br />AdriTim and Adrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11845325046308908028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-19073793655091926982011-08-13T16:05:06.616-06:002011-08-13T16:05:06.616-06:00Oh my gosh, that is STINKING HILARIOUS!Oh my gosh, that is STINKING HILARIOUS!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02856485053176375671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-54355009989803580152011-08-13T14:10:38.607-06:002011-08-13T14:10:38.607-06:00This is one wonderful husband in the making. They...This is one wonderful husband in the making. They are both so adorable.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384808392316154888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-36052162443233580742011-08-12T14:56:25.673-06:002011-08-12T14:56:25.673-06:00this is SO hilarious. i cannot stop laughing LOVE ...this is SO hilarious. i cannot stop laughing LOVE IT!!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00265442455864850570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-80933951121546994922011-08-08T23:12:08.697-06:002011-08-08T23:12:08.697-06:00Oh code brown. It's been awhile, but I do fee...Oh code brown. It's been awhile, but I do feel your pain. Love these stream of consciousness posts. And Go Lily!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384808392316154888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-91893577816611907452011-08-07T21:20:07.050-06:002011-08-07T21:20:07.050-06:00That picture from the ledge of the city with that ...That picture from the ledge of the city with that red building and the lake is truly awesome! I might have to go there when I go to Chicago next!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12205964409349990580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-31513637936693300002011-08-07T21:12:42.942-06:002011-08-07T21:12:42.942-06:00That sign is awesome!That sign is awesome!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12205964409349990580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-85092211024571012702011-08-07T21:02:35.527-06:002011-08-07T21:02:35.527-06:00I'm so glad you're blogging again! I love...I'm so glad you're blogging again! I love your thoughts! And I love Lily's braces!!!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384808392316154888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-29553650126142913112011-08-04T14:22:07.199-06:002011-08-04T14:22:07.199-06:00i think about lily's braces a lot...per your t...i think about lily's braces a lot...per your talk at the retreat! :)Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472639864333334290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-47356370368859935172011-08-02T23:06:23.249-06:002011-08-02T23:06:23.249-06:00Oh my gosh, neither can I! There was a very cleve...Oh my gosh, neither can I! There was a very clever 14-year-old who pulled that off.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384808392316154888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-59521268358075998702011-08-01T22:02:44.273-06:002011-08-01T22:02:44.273-06:00Loved it!Loved it!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14602033236993674220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-24026750134268876622011-07-21T18:36:38.903-06:002011-07-21T18:36:38.903-06:00for a moment i thought you had taken a picture of ...for a moment i thought you had taken a picture of my mother-in-law at the airport! ;-) she arrived last weekend for a visit wearing an acid-wash denim fanny pack.<br /><br />i was, however, able to keep a straight face as i asked, "is that new?"Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15218677706673649316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-72699784374635289122011-07-12T21:59:10.350-06:002011-07-12T21:59:10.350-06:00Please send some cold to Texas!!! We're suffo...Please send some cold to Texas!!! We're suffocating down here!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384808392316154888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-18016866662558364262011-07-12T20:29:32.666-06:002011-07-12T20:29:32.666-06:00Ill change it when I take down my Easter decor!Ill change it when I take down my Easter decor!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14602033236993674220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-91860973793966565042011-07-12T20:29:04.610-06:002011-07-12T20:29:04.610-06:00PS - speaking of freezing in the summer, like my p...PS - speaking of freezing in the summer, like my profile picture???Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14602033236993674220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-85669630722825927462011-07-12T20:28:21.902-06:002011-07-12T20:28:21.902-06:00seriously! We just played an entire baseball game...seriously! We just played an entire baseball game in the rain and lightning! what the heckHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14602033236993674220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-84738801123885252232011-07-07T08:25:22.517-06:002011-07-07T08:25:22.517-06:00She is fantastic!
You are fantastic!
Praise be to ...She is fantastic!<br />You are fantastic!<br />Praise be to God for caring about the details!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03184372899826073461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-10289657439475004382011-07-05T22:43:24.918-06:002011-07-05T22:43:24.918-06:00Oh my goodness. How much fun are these children??...Oh my goodness. How much fun are these children?? It was so great to see you! The pic of J,L & H got RAVE reviews from the Shackelfords :-)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384808392316154888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-55709541914072473902011-06-25T16:39:52.010-06:002011-06-25T16:39:52.010-06:00So glad you got "your precious" back! Th...So glad you got "your precious" back! The notes the kids wrote are hysterical and such creative placement!! When I need an endorphin boost, I read your blog!Donna's Book Nookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01773255972057253713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-60714016217915747152011-06-23T10:42:14.269-06:002011-06-23T10:42:14.269-06:00I lost my passport at the airport in march. got th...I lost my passport at the airport in march. got through security, couldn't find it, back through the other side, lost and found was closed. my mom asked a random cleaning lady and she HAPPENED to have picked it up. We almost missed our flight to cabo. CABO. Now luke tapes it to my forehead! :)Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671723759688255063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-44113621605099471182011-06-16T08:38:02.763-06:002011-06-16T08:38:02.763-06:00I think I need some lessons in how to make letteri...I think I need some lessons in how to make lettering on a cake look nice. I can barely get printing down...CURSIVE!...(and legible)...now THAT is my highest goal.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15218677706673649316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-74651483686073528622011-06-16T07:59:12.559-06:002011-06-16T07:59:12.559-06:00Nicole, I love your blog! It cracks me up; you cl...Nicole, I love your blog! It cracks me up; you clearly are a great mom! I must say I'm glad to see Lilly's favorite stuffed animal is an owl:). If you are ever in Fort Worth I would love to see you!megganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594090843097274203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18161903.post-24363622477149878192011-06-15T19:04:43.648-06:002011-06-15T19:04:43.648-06:00I think we should just call you the "Bird Lad...I think we should just call you the "Bird Lady!" lol! Enjoy the pool, etc with the kids--it seems like it's going to be a short summer. The burgers sounded delish!Donna's Book Nookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01773255972057253713noreply@blogger.com