Juliezaz1

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• Talk, #746

  I was so frustrated yesterday morning.  I was all ready to blog with a topic in mind, and when I tried to log on….nothing.  I reset the computer, and I still... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush

  

  Happy Top 10 Tuesday, friends!  On this Tuesday, I have school on the brain.  In Arizona, our kids go back to school earlier than the rest of the country, and... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• I Won’t Grow Up, #745

  Next week, my children will be beginning 1st and 3rd grade.  Holy moly…this just absolutely blows my mind.  I cannot believe that I have kids this old.  How in... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• In the Early Morning Rain, #744

  We put our kids to bed later than a lot of parents we know.  A common bed time is 9:30, and though some parents would turn their noses up at us over this,... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• One Tin Soldier, #743

  I had the most interesting evening last night. I sat around a table with a group of people I had never met before, and we told stories to each other. I know... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Rock and Roll High School, #742

  I had a rare summer afternoon off yesterday, so being the responsible Mommy that I am, I printed out my kid’s back-to-school supply lists and headed to Target.... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Cumbia De Los Muertos, #741

  Again, camp has inspired me.  Our theme this week has been Latin music, and I’ve been sharing claves and maracas and cabasas with the children as well as... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Pitch Practice for Preschoolers

  

  Happy Top 10 Tuesday y’all!  It’s time for another  music activity, and today, we will be helping preschoolers learn the concept of pitch with a fun and simple... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Slip Slidin’ Away, #740

  Today marks the last session of camp.  I can’t even believe how fast it has gone by.  I must say this every summer, but today, as I am writing this blog, it... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Singing In the Rain, #739

  

  Last night, my family and I stopped by a local Tucson treasure on the way home.  Casa Video is one of the few still existing movie rental stores in town, and... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Sweet Caroline, #738

  

  She did it again!  My daughter pulled off another awesome talent show performance!  Every year, it has been a tradition for her to do a performance at the camp... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Best, #737

  I’m beginning to think that my son is a natural competitor.  When you put him in a competition, he puts his heart and soul into doing the best job he can do. Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Ebony and Ivory, #736

  Have you all seen the “controversial” Cheerios commercial that seems to be a huge topic of conversation by now?  I’ve been seeing rumblings throughout the... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Cumbia, Columbia, Claves and Congas

  

  Happy Top 10 Tuesday, everyone!  It’s time for another fun-filled music activity.  For those of you who read my blog, you know that I am such a huge music fan... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• I’ve Got Rhythm, #735

  It’s talent show week at camp.  I love this week!  There is something so special about hearing the kids practicing over and over again for their big moments tha... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• We Are High Tyde

  Hey everyone!  Songstress Spotlight band, High Tyde, is at it again.  They just made a new rock doc/promo 4 minute video that is awesome.  Check it out!... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Don’t Stop Believin’

  

  From http://comicbook.com/I am not a true Gleek.  I am a Mommy whose children occupy my Prime Time TV hours.  Any show that I watch comes on after 10pm, so ther... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2013 CURRENT, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Twenty Something, #733

  I felt like hell yesterday.  I felt like hell because I went to a rock concert the night before, and after an evening of acting like I’m still in my twenties, m... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Roam If You Want To, #732

  

  Summer means so many different things to me: camp, desert heat, monsoons, working hard.  It also, however, brings on the meaning of summer concerts for me, as... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Big Girls Don’t Cry, #731

  Stereotypes are annoying, and sometimes I get frustrated with television and what it is portraying to my children.  I work so hard at teaching them to be... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION