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10 exciting random facts

1. Ryan is starting to clap his hands

2. Today was my last day at work

3. Tomorrow I leave for NYC for BlogHer10 (thanks to my amazing sponsor, Simplisse Breastfeeding Products–love them!)

4. Ryan likes to shake his head, like he’s saying “no”

5. In 2.5 weeks I start my NEW job as an instructor at our local college. I’m teaching 4 sections of Biology.

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Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda

I got this in an email from my mom and wanted to share it because it made me think – especially now that Ryan is here and I don’t get out as much… don’t tend to make as many plans…

Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven’t thought about it, don’t have it on their schedule, didn’t know it was coming or are too rigid to depart from their routine.

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Importance of a family vacation

When I was little (well, up until the end of high school), we took a family vacation every year. In the early days, it was just up north to a cabin in Wisconsin. A few times it was to Florida. Eventually we started visiting a new state every year… Colorado, Wyoming, Tennessee, California… and then we added in some other countries… Canada, Bahamas, Aruba, and Norway.

Norway — 2003

No matter where your destination, I think family vacations are

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Honey-Do List for our new house!

We just moved into a new house.… okay, 3 months ago… but it was a completely full, lived in house (Steve’s grandparents’ house). We spent forever moving all their stuff out (to the basement) and our stuff in. Our stuff is still all over. Plus all the things that come with having a new house.… our “honey-do” list is never-ending!

TwitterMoms teamed up with ServiceLine (read about it here) to hear about “5 Things On

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You Are An Awesome Mom

First, let me say that I’m AMAZED that in one day we’ve already raised $70 for Cora’s Story. You guys are incredible, seriously. I can’t wait to see the end result on May 30th! Maybe we can try for at least one donation every day?! Even if it’s just $1. We’ve gotten some great prizes donated already including: skin and makeup products (Sephora and BeautiControl), a gift card (Target), a Cushie Pushie, a gorgeous 8x10 flower

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