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• First Science Fair Experience

  

  Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh... Big sigh. This year Brailey had her first Science Experiment, and it was an experience for the whole family, let me tell you. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Stylin' Little B's

  

  Taken on Sunday, 18 March 2012 Britt in Brady's "Eric Church" sunglasses, lookin' groovy! And Brailey Shaye in my big old shades - I swear they don't make a... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Splash! Field Day for Buena Vista

  

  Last Friday, our beloved principal, Mr. Cuadros, planned a special day for all the students at Buena Vista - they got to go to Splash!, which is a super fun... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Britt's Leprachaun Trap, Gold Rush Style

  

  All school year long, ever since he found out he was Sra. Downes' class, and really even before he knew, Britt has been thinking and thinking and thinking of ho... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Welcoming the Time Change

  Yes! This is the "time" I live for! I am always sad when the time changes in the fall, and always happy when it changes back to normal in the spring. Longer day... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Am I Pretty Or Ugly?

  Brady and I were watching our favorite doctor last night, Dr. Drew, and he had a segment on his show about young girls posting videos of themselves on YouTube... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Wicked Obsession

  You've heard of it, I'm sure... The book, "Wicked," which inspired the hit Broadway musical? I've actually had the book for several years, now. Someone... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Beloved Godson, Riley

  

  I am so proud of the wonderful young man my oldest Godson, Riley, has become - he's more special than ever! He, along with his mom and little sister, came to... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Lenten Journey 2012

  Although our Lent Season didn't start out the way we had planned, we still anticipate it will still be an enriching experience. We had every intention of... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• County Presentation

  

  It has to be said (or in this case, written) - our daughter is absolutely amazing. In fact, she's more than amazing - she's dazzling, and we couldn't be more... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lamps, Lamps and More Lamps!

  

  These are lamps I made for the NPRA as awards a couple of years ago... These pictures will give an idea of the different shade options that are available. Oh th... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Introducing Queen B's Western Design

  

  I have been making lamps for years, thanks to my beloved mother-in-law sharing her craft with me, and for which I am extremely grateful. Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Meeting Maddox

  

  Finally, we got to meet our Alli Jo's new baby, Maddox! Allison (we call her Alli Jo) was Brailey's ice skating coach for years, and then both B's were in her... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Britt's 8th Birthday

  

  Can you believe it? Britt, 8 years old? Wow... Where does the time GO? He had a great birthday - we had a little Surprise Party for him and Griffin (who turned... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Strange Addiction

  It's not dirt or tree bark or anything mind boggling like that... My strange addiction is strange because I didn't used to like "it" at all. And now "it,"... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Superbowl Soapbox

  Did Madonna rock the house Sunday night or WHAT?! YES! SHE DID! That was the best Superbowl Halftime Show I have seen in years. In fact, I really can't... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• First Weekend in February Fun 2012

  

  Finally, we got the apple tree trimmed! We have been wanting to get it trimmed since we moved here almost seven years ago... SEVEN YEARS! Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Gorgeous Niece, My First Baby, My Lanie

  

  We had a wonderful surprise this weekend - my beloved niece, Lanie, came all the way from Harney County with her teammates from Burns High School to... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Britt's First Poem - "Love"

  On Monday, Britt told me NOT to look on his desk, because he was working on something. So I didn't peek, even though I really wanted to. Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• From "That" to "This"

  

  Brady is SO HANDY! On Monday, he had to stay home from work due to the snow (can't drive that big two-wheel drive van around in the snow and ice!), and so he... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION