For My Daughter

I think you will be able to recognize me!
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Children of Divorce

I'm working on my laptop with the TV on ... I'm trying to find research about parents and kids (values, needs, expectations) for a project at work ... and the program on right now is talking about kids caught in divorce. It makes me so sad. It's not just on behalf of all kids of divorce. My emotions ride high toward my own children when I see the gap between what I desire for my kids and what I see. There are things I can't fix. It's like Humpty Dumpty falling off the wall and not being able to put back together again. Life has to be redefined. The road is different and unfamiliar. There are some successes, there are some failures, and there is love underneath everything that isn't always expressed as it should be. And I find myself having to try and be strong - when I probably need to be vulnerable (as well as vice versa).

I am a child of divorce.
My children are children of divorce.
And none of us had parents that expected to forge that path.
We all had dreams that didn't come together as we expected.
But as long as there is hope, I believe new dreams can be born.

Wildflower Walk

It was a beautiful morning ... and we spent most of it by a river on a wildflower walk with a guide from the Nature Center. Afterwards, we sat down by the water while the orchestra (Philadelphia Philharmonic) rehearsed for the concert that evening in the amphitheater. Talk about WONDERFUL!

My Birthday Adventure ...

Within 8 hours, I've already put most of my birthday blessings to use ... I can walk in the river (thanks, Mom and Byrne) and carry a non-plastic drink container (thanks, Mom and Byrne) while hiking with new trekking poles (thanks, me - LOL) and enjoying the amazing Colorado landscape (thanks, sweetie).

Family Day at the Shoot'n Range

Yeppers ... It's Bass Pro and we're shootin'!
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Oh wow!

The dogs weren't giving me any rest (and I was trying to be spiritual and do what Pastor Mike preached) ... And now I know why! They are evil! LOL (not really, but WOW those eyes)!
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Eskimo Joe's ...

What could be better than this? Evidently a T-shirt! Gift shop is next.
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Camper Goodbyes

It's the last camp for Miss M ... And she had an AWESOME time!
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Isn't this divine?

I wish I were camping here with my little one. One more Girl Scout camp before ar flies off for some time with her dad. She is at "Picture Perfect!" and will be my little photog helper the day I come to pick her up.
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The higher, the better!

I can hardly believe this is my 9 year old. She is INTO high heels. Just wait until the day she can actually wear them!
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Miss M Goes Jogging

... Or so I thought! She embarked upon a 30 minute Wii jog. But look who showed up with the Wii remote hooked to her collar!
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Dry Gulch Campers

From Twitter @chadolinghouse ... the kids are on the way back from camp. Can't wait to see my little camper!

Pets on 2 Wheels

Isn't this cool? I think it is a pet carrier for a motorcycle (white object with vents). I saw it from the front first and that side is like a kennel door.
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Prisoners @daisycoonhound @hanktheblacklab

The queen and her jester are trapped indoors (well, maybe just banned from being on the loose out front)
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Church Camp!

I had to put on my smiley face for this one. It's the first church camp, and the two girls she knows who said they were going AREN'T! I a glad we have a great staf she is connected to from Destiny Church. They will make sure she has an AWESOME time!
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See that blur?

It's super-k making a point!
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Modeling in the Sky

My little one has recently been inspired by actresses and models and would like to be both. Her request for our "together activity" this weekend was a photo shoot. Later on, after finding out that she would need to help by vacuuming the living room floor before I would set up all the equipment, she thought an outdoor one would be fun.

So, eclipsed by her favorite activity, we decided just to take a few shots while swinging. I think the pull of the swing was just as strong as the aversion to vacuuming! It was fun for a moment and she was ready to sing her heart out WITHOUT her mom nearby.

Hank's Bath

Sadly, there are no photos between capture and escape ... but Hank seemed to think I could rescue him and I was unprepared for the giant pup. He flattened me! Yes, truly flattened me and I was stuck, wet, scraped, and worst of all unable to reach my cameras!

Cowgirl Heaven

We have arrived!
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Cleopatra Went To School Today

"Clee-oh-paa-trah! Clee-oh-paa-trah!" The chant made me smile as I stepped outside this morning. The bus was about to leave Cleopatra behind! My little actress had forgotten her speech she had been practicing in bed and raced back to the house to get it. Her sandals were flying as the jumble of miscellaneous costume pieces and tin foil threatened to unleash themselves.

Today was the "Penny Arcade" for second graders where third graders dress up as historical characters and give a little speech about their lives every time a penny is put in their cups. Cleopatra brought in 32 cents!
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