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What an awesome weekend!!! I was up at the camp my church supports for the single's adult retreat. We were supposed to have it back in February, but it got postponed due to a blizzard. (With the winter we have had that wasn't a surprise!) It was such a good time. There was 23 people there, 14 guys and 9 ladies. It was a surprise to see more men there then ladies. I met several new people and made new friends.
There was one guy there that I remembered meeting last summer when I went to family camp. Imagine my surprise this morning when I saw him show up at my church. Found out later that he has been thinking of me since he met me and came up to my church today specifically to ask me out!! Apparently he couldn't get up the courage, but the people I rent from invited him over for lunch and invited me up as well. We had a great conversation.
A lot of people in my church know him and were saying he's a really great guy. He seems very nice. I sent him a friend request on Facebook so we will just have to see what happens. (He lives in New Brunswick)
Two beautiful spring days in a row!! It's been so nice to see all the snow melting! I spotted a hill today where there is lot of grass showing!! It's still going to be a long time though before all the snow we have does melt. I'm eager for it to go away!
Shirley - Your grandson is so adorable!! I"m sure you like to get an as much cuddle time as you can. Enjoy your boating season when you get out again! It's great to finally have the nice weather coming to get outside and enjoy it!
Jenny - I hope everything with your hair loss works out. I know I have very fine hair and used to loose a lot due to breakage. (Especially after I would dye it!) Ever since I switch to Redkin Extreme products, my hair is the healthiest it's ever been!
Amy - Hope your job is going smoothly and that you are getting lots of rest. Love all the pictures you shared on here.
Marla - Hope you are feeling better soon!!! Spring time is never a fun time to be sick.0 -
Jenny - I hope you come the answer that brings you the most peace. Also glad to hear that derm had some hopeful words.
another boy! Seems to be a lot of 'em in our group. ;>)
Zach's last Gathering of Talents this weekend (competitive event for music/drama for the parochial schools) it went very well for him. Caleb didn't enter this year, but has his Sing around Columbus this week which he is excited for and baseball practice starts as well. (yuck.)
Ear still hurts and is not hearing very well - I have debated just making an appointment with an ENT right away - but think I am going to hit the walk in clinic today because I am too impatient to wait0 -
Ouch Marla! I hope you went to the walk-in clinic. I wouldn't want you to get a ruptured ear drum. Some bad germs have gotten in your system. Feel better soon!
Ang- I'm glad your retreat was so fun. Exciting that you have a nice guy pursuing you
Let us know if you go on a date. Nice to hear you can see some grass too!
I need to get a pedicure this coming weekend. The weather is warm and I could be wearing capris and sandals. Flowers are coming up too. I need to finish raking dead grass and plants from my garden this weekend.
Russ and I went to Pizza Ranch tonight for my early childhood program fundraiser. 10% of proceeds from sales and tips goes to the program to help us get materials to teach kids. I didn't want to work at the fundraiser so we went for dinner. Now I have heartburn. I ate too much. I should never go to buffets because I have no self control
Well spring has sprung, yay!
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oh no . I had a long post and it's gone ! dang it ... I'll have to do it again in a bit I have people walking in now
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Afternoon,
I had a wonderful day with my daughter and my new grandson Isaac. He is my Love Bug.
We helped Kathy yesterday with some vacuuming and Dave did some yard work for her since
Fraser is back to work now. We both didn't want to leave but I had choir practice last night
and only two more practices before the concert. If there is a concert, our director told us
if we don't sell more tickets we won't have the money to pay all the people for the putting
on the concert. I wish you all lived closer!!
I just got back from Yoga class and Dave is at the boat, of course, doing the bottom paint
and getting it ready to launch in our dock. I will come after that and get things organized
for the inside when it goes into the water. The weather here has been in the 60's and
quite nice and sunny.
I was supposed to go to lunch today with my friend but our schedules were not
aligned today so I guess next week will have to do. I do plan on cleaning my downstairs
today at least get started.
I am showing another picture of Isaac.
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cutie, cute, cutie!!!0
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Thanks Marla, I think so too.
How are feeling these days?
Ang - Did you get that job, I can't remember its been busy lately? I hope so you deserve it.
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Shirley, Isaac is growing so fast. His face changes every time you post a picture. Very cute little guy! You look like you love being a grandma!
Tonight the school district held their annual recognition dinner. This was the first year I was invited since I was recognized for 25 years of service. They recognize people at 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 and once you reach 25 years you are invited every year after that. The food
was really good. I had the vegetarian option. We had a green salad with fresh mozzerella, tomato, onion, and balsamic dressing. I had squash filled ravioli with spinach and a glass of merlot.
Dessert was lemon raspberry cake and coffee. Russ didn't want to go even though he's at 31 years of service. I went with coworkers that started when I did. We had to walk across a stage and receive a 25 year medal. That part was sort of silly.
Feeling better Marla?
Tomorrow night I host book club. We are all meeting at a restaurant and then going to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts for an Inspired by Books Tour. Our book Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver is the book they are featuring.
This posting is really weird. It keeps going across the line and never switches to the next line below.
Well getting late so off to bed.
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Interview went well. It will be 4-6 weeks before I hear anything. For being interviewed and asked questions by three different people, I was surprisingly not nervous at all! I could tell there was a lot of people praying for me. Now it's just wait and see what happens. Even if I don't get, I am thankful for the experience.
Spring is here!! The snow is melting, the birds are singing, the snow is melting, the sun is shining, the snow is melting, the temperatures are climbing....Did I mention the snow is melting?? I am starting to see grass in a lot of places. It will be a few weeks yet before we see lots more of it (especially since under everything is nothing but ice). The sad part is that with the grass nearly completely buried, the birds have nothing to eat. They are finding dead birds as they can't get into the ground to get at what they eat. Poor little birds.
People are putting food at for them to help them.
Lately I can't stop eating junk food and it's showing on the scales. It's also showing at my first run outside. I simply couldn't keep the pace. Not good! Not when I am running a 5K race in only 4 weeks. Sigh. I didn't get out tonight as it was cooler tonight, and I didn't think I would be warm enough. Friday's is a lost cause for any type of workout. Saturday I need to get a run in! A good run!!
Shirley - Keep those pictures coming! He's adorable!!!
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Hi All!
Just popping in to say hi. Thanks Jenny for the compliments on Isaac. Yes I love being grandma
and grandpa can't wait to see him again. We are already making plans to see him in about a week.
So glad we are all on Facebook and can share there too. It was Dave's idea to get my own account
now I am glad I did.
Jenny, congratulations on 25 years of service. Be proud and take that medal, you deserve it .
Hi Amy, L, Ang and Marla.
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congrats Jenny on the service - it's a big deal - enjoy it! glad the service and food was nice to boot.
Ang - glad the interview went well, good luck. I have been in a 'bad' food place too and am struggling to get off it - I have really bumped up my fruits and veggies but have obviously still been over on cals - grrrr -
Caleb's Sing around Columbus honor choir was last night. So good. Got teary eyed several times. One Moment in Time and Clouds (the song written by a boy with cancer before he died) really got me. Typical proud/aggravated momma evening - proud oh proud of my Caleb with his wonderful performance and aggravated oh aggravated with my Zach and his lackluster mid quarters. Of course I love them both to death and am proud to death of them and all their talents - but there is seriously always something to make me crazy - I guess as a main job description is to test, test, test and push buttons - they excel! :>)
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I'm trying to eat my higher protein diet and balance my carbs. It's been a busy week so I was out every night which made it a little difficult.
I haven't been able to log every day either. I will do well this weekend and make sure to log, get exercise, and be productive.
Beautiful weather today. I wore capris and sandals and it's 74 degrees. Cooler tomorrow and rainy on Sunday so need to enjoy it when we get it.
I'm cooking dinner tonight to give Russ a break. We are having Tilapia, baked potato and light coleslaw. Easy peasy for a Friday night.
I need to clean up the yard tomorrow (finish it) and do some Nordic walking.
Marla-kudos to you for adding more fruits and veggies.
Angie- Glad the interview went well and your snow is melting.
Shirley- hope the time goes fast until you see your little guy again.
Have a nice evening!
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Hi Again , I was so upset the other day I finally had time to write and I lost it . My fault , I pressed the back button sigh . Anyhow it's so busy here most days but not like regular busy lol
We are expanding services and adding a PA. but we haven't learned how to do things differently haha so I keep doing them wrong and our anchorage office keeps fussing at me haha
But how am I supposed to know if I haven't been trained - mostly how to put clients in the computer and collect payments hahaha!
My last post was telling Anj how excited I was about the guy that went to her church !!
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Jenny I'm glad you went to the dinner ,I can't believe your husband didn't want to go !
Shirley - that baby ! I love all the pictures and can't wait for my next two to be born . That's right My oldest grandson is getting a baby brother or sister ! I'll find pictures to post on here .
I had a very productive day filing insurance documents that the P.A . TAUGHT ME HOW TO FILE FOR MYSELF - OUR COMPANY PAYS THIS INSURANCE SO THAT WE DON'T HAVE TO PAY SUCH A
High deductible , we get like 3,000 back out of 5,000 deductible . but I have never filed it in the last 5 years because I didn't know how and boy did she fuus at me so now I know how and my
company has allowed me to file last years also !! so excited !
gotta go already
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Beautiful day here! We went Nordic walking at the regional park this morning for 60 minutes. Then I finished raking my piles of plant cuttings I cleaned out
last weekend. I need to buy a new clipper so I can finish the side of the house and front garden. My other one broke and went in the garbage. It was about 20 years old or more.
Amy- Nice you learned to file for the insurance so you can get money back! Always welcome...
Ang- I am also excited about the prospect of a romance for you!
Marla- I see you exercised! Woo hoo! You've done so the last few days. How do you feel?
Shirley- Is your snow gone? Seems like spring has sprung for you. Our forsythia bushes and some other kind with white flowers are blooming around the city.
My plants are all coming up too
Well we are suppose to get an inch of rain tomorrow. We need it so hope it doesn't pass us by. It would be nice to take a spin on my bike before it begins. Fingers crossed!
Have a nice night!
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Morning,
Another beautiful day, we just finished breakfast of omelettes, toast, and coffee. The omelette was
cheese.
We will be checking out our carpet samples to see what color we want for the downstairs.
Dave has painted our metal cabinet for the office so we can put our personal files in there
now that his work stuff is all out.
I will be finishing up going through my Dad's paperwork we have had for 5 years and recycling them.
I will also have to practice my choir music. One more rehearsal on Tuesday and Sat. then the
concert. I hope we sell enough tickets because if not we will have to cancel.
A few more things still have to done to the boat, like buffing the bottom, putting on a new
stripe on the side and some painting inside the storage haul before it can go into the water.
Hubby says probably not until May. I know, a late start this year.
Have a good day.
Shirley
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Good morning! Have a wonderful day. Cold and blustery here. Possible snow, ugh!
Off to work!
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the weekend was pretty good - even though I spent a good portion arguing about going to the
youth banquet with Zach - I basically blackmailed him and said he could have the xbox Saturday if he went or that if he still wouldn't I find something amazingly unpleasant to do - I was done arguing about it and since in my mind it essentially boiled down to the fact that yes, there would be consequences for not going but he wouldn't see those consequences for years (scholarships) I presented him with immediate consequences that would speak to him. I know I know I have to step back and let him face it on his own - but honestly once I picked this battle - hellz if I was gunna lose. I exercised good - but am not down at all - I must not be getting my portions or calories right - I woke up this morning and broke into one of those cold, clammy sweats that usually precede a violent stomach virus - so far ok - but I am FEARFUL!!!
Amy - glad you can file for your insurance on your own now - keep those hard earned dollars!
shirley - hope the concert tix start flying and selling - it would be a big ol' bummer if all that work didn't get its due applause
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Good morning everyone ,
Work has been steady . I feel like I am just starting to adjust to being woken up for post accident drug testing so many times this hitch and I feel pretty good today . although I am sitting here eating those darn little maple candies that I have no self control over ! sigh .
I have 7 days left before I go home to Anchorage . I can't wait .
Shirley how is your husband settling in after retirement ? I bet he loves time to get the boat ready and such .
I bet you like him being home also ?
Marla, I'm sure Zach will be glad later that he went to the youth banquet . I wish I had made my children be more involved in social events .
Are you feeling any better ? I hope so .
Jenny , I looked at that pattern you poste don face book. I love new patterns don't you ? I'm making a corner to corner for my new grand baby right now I love that pattern .
Weather here has been gradually improving ,it's up to 18 degrees today .
well; I'm at work so gotta go again
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Amy, I signed up for a link on FB that came across my feed for free knitting patterns. I need something new to knit.
Marla, motivating kids to do things they should do isn't fun. Don't beat yourself up. Parenting is a hard job. Kids/teens don't have the ability to see consequences of their decisions long term. We need to repeatedly discuss good and bad decisions with them. Tedious!
Kudos to your exercising. Give it time. You will lose.
I had two over stimulating home visits with 2 year olds this morning. They were both in the "2" year old mode of behavior and I was exhausted when I was done. On the good side, one of them was initiating sentences and commanding his mom and I to do things. His language
use has exploded recently, yay! The other one is a challenge and progress is very slow.
Well tomorrow is a very busy day for me too so I'm signing off to let my mind veg.
Night!
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We exchanged phone numbers. *blushes*. He also wanted my address to write me. He doesn't have a computer so it's hard for him to email or message over Facebook.
I've been trying to get out running. It's hard to get back into the habit. I was lazy yesterday and didn't go. Saturday when I went out I did attempt my first hill. I got about 3/4 of the way up before I just couldn't do it anymore. I won't be able to get out tonight, mostly because of the all day rain in the forecast, but also because I'm gong over to my sister-in-laws to work on invitations to the spring ladies banquet at my church.
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Morning,
A very cool day, I hope no snow, just kidding. I missed Yoga this morning my choir rehearsal ran late and I didn't get home
until 10:45 then I was not tired for bed all those songs were going through my head. Our accompanist Tony was there
and it was nice to hear a different sounding piano. We have sold 90 tickets so far, our director wants 100 so I think we are
good to go. I tried to get another couple to come but they have plans already I should have done that earlier.
My sister and MIL are coming and Dave so that's good enough for me. I have rehearsal on Saturday morning too and then concert on Sunday. Wish me luck!
ANG - I am so happy for you finding someone to share things with. I hope the best for you both.
Jenny - You are so busy at work lately. How is the health front going? Are you feeling any better? My MIL
is already planning a knitting project, a sweater, for Isaac. Maybe some knitting will give you therapy.
Yesterday was lunch with a friend for my birthday, belated. We went to a pub style restaurant and then
Dairy queen for dessert. Yes, I know I shouldn't have but I did. Sometimes its so hard to be on track all the time.
Amy - I bet you are glad to be home soon. Dave is liking retirement and he was home working anyway so that
hasn 't changed. He just went out to call on his customers but he worked at home for 25 years. So that
isn't different. He is working on the boat now during the week, but the weather has not been cooperating.
He will go down on Saturday while I am at rehearsal. We probably won't get it into the water until May.
Marla- You are one busy girl with your boys but a very diligent and caring mom to keep them going and
participating in everything. They should because I see times when i didn't go to functions and regret it now.
Hope you don't get sick you have been having a terrible time with infections. Feel better.
New picture of Isaac. I know some of you have seen it on FB. We are seeing him next week Wed and Thursday
can't wait to hold him.
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feeling the un-fun feelings of mom failure - off to a parent/teacher conference for Zach as he just got his 'third strike' for not turning in homework on time. God love him and grant me patience - I wanna thump him.0
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Marla- I can guarantee you will be so proud and amazed of Zach in 4-5 more years. Those teen years are a bugger! You are not a failure as a mom even if you feel you are. You are so attentive, caring, dedicated and every other adjective that is positive The kids just have to find their own way. Rory was always so diligent about his school work but several conferences during high school revealed he had assignments not handed in. It stunned me but we worked through it. We also let the consequences fall on him as they should when he didn't turn something in and his grade was lower. Natural consequences are great motivators. Internal motivation is the key... Hope all gets figured out.
Shirley- I wish I could hold Isaac. He's so CUTE!!!!! Lucky Grandma and Grandpa! If I lived near you I would attend your concert. Good luck!
Work is so busy now! My caseload is full and I run from one visit to another. Hair loss has lessened but still occurring. Arthritis flare up has been unpleasant and painful. Haven't been consistent with good eating. Blah! No more said on that!
Well it's late and busy day tomorrow. I've been doing paperwork at home tonight. Tomorrow eve a friend comes over for dinner (salad and whole grain bread, ice tea, cheladas (beer with limeade and lime), and dessert). We are going to knit and crochet. I will give her a knitting lesson and she will teach me crochet. Girl's night!
Night Night!
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Thank you for the words Jenny - love being able to come here and vent and get a pat on the head 0
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niece's soccer game last night was intense - one of the poor girls got head-butted and most likely earned a broken nose and the game went double OT and into a shootout - they lost on the 11th girl - someone who has never done shoot out - unfortunately the coach got out-coached with that. Apparently you can restart you shoot out lineup after 10 - so the other coach was back at the top of line up/starters and nailed it - and CHS put in a way down the list who never played - oh well. They were playing right there with the number 2 seed and CHS is only 9th - so way to go girls.
Caleb and hubs went to school last night for the 'you're growing up talk' can't believe my 'baby' is that old already.
Shirley - baby is so adorable - lucky gram and gramp
Jenny - hope things calm down - but I really appreciate all the supportive words. I just wish I had a window/crystal ball to show Zach (and Caleb) what their potential could do (and not do if they're careless) -
Ang - have you heard from your guy? very exciting!
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I didn't get to check in last night. I had a friend over for dinner, knitting and crocheting. I taught her to knit and she taught me to crochet. Crochet is hard! My arms are sore because I was so tense with the yarn and needle. She thinks knitting is harder! I guess it is what you know. We worked on our lessons until almost 11pm so I got to bed late. Good day at work but an exhausting week so TGIF.
Marla- growing up talk? Is this the birds and bees, hormones and girl stuff talk? Preteen! Sounds like quite the soccer game.
Angie- Are you getting to know your new male friend? Do you like him? I saw you had to walk far in heels since you missed the bus! Ouch! I don't do well in tall heels. 2" is my limit and that is seldom.
Hi Shirley and Amy!
Tomorrow I'm going to see The Woman in Gold with a friend. Has anyone seen it?
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Jenny - I didn't miss the bus, it was just bad bus timing and my connecting buses didn't line up. I won't have to worry about walking far in heels very much anymore. My boss asked me not to wear them as they ruin his natural hard wood floors. One issue - I have ONE pair of flats!! All my shoes are heels! I guess I need to do some shopping.
Marla - Yes I have.
Shirley - Your grandson is so adorable!!
Amy - Safe travels back to Anchorage!
I had a wonderful weekend!! I was back up to the same camp I was at two weeks ago, but this time for the ladies retreat. It was such a blessing and encouragement to me. There was so many there!! I'm thinking there was around 80 or so Friday night and about 60-70 on Saturday. My best friend was there again and it was great spending time with her. I've now seen her twice this month and I don't get to see her often as we don't live in the same city. On the way home, me and four ladies from my church stopped in at a fish and chip place in my home town where I grew up. (The camp is only about 20 minutes from my home town) It's been so long since I've been there. I did limit myself to the one piece meal but the other ladies for the 2 piece meal. I had to sit there and wait for them to finish. Only issue was I was so tired from the weekend and my long week as well with many late nights, I found myself barely able to keep my eyes open. I was starting to fall asleep at the table! (I did fall asleep in the car on the way home.) I still couldn't get to bed last night to nearly 1 am as I had to finalize things for my Sunday School class and Junior Church, (I do Junior Church once a month, and this has been my month) and get my laundry done. It was funny though as I was working on it I didn't feel as tired, though I was asleep within a couple of minutes of turning out my light! Normally I don't sleep Sunday afternoon as I won't get to sleep easily at night when I go to bed. Today I think is an exception. I'm taking a short rest before church tonight! I need it!
Three weeks to my next 5K race and I didn't get out at all last week! My days I can run are Mon, Tues, Thurs and Sat. Monday I was to lazy and didn't go. Tuesday and Thursday was raining to hard and to cold of rain to go. Saturday I was dead tired when I got home - at 8pm. I simply had no energy left in me to run! I did get lots of walking in already today. I walked to church (30 minutes) and back home again. Provided it hasn't started raining, (it's supposed to start around noon time but still hasn't) I'm going to walk to church at least this evening, not sure about walking back just yet.
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Hi, just checking in. I worked in the yard yesterday to finish cleaning out the old dead leaves and plant stuff. Now they are all ready for some rain and continued new growth. We need rain badly. I think I need to water my plants since they aren't getting it from the weather. Russ needs to get the hose out.
At work but in a coffee shop between appts. My second appt. cancelled so I was able to get some documentation done. Lots more to do. After my next appt. I'm going to Panera for lunch and going to work there instead of going back to office. I get way more accomplished when I'm on my own and don't have coworkers interrupting with questions, etc.
I bought my yard to knit a shawl. I went with a natural cream color and a multi colored, fleck yarn for trim. 8 rows done. My friend sent me an easy afghan pattern to crochet a blanket. I viewed the video and it is easy now that I"ve practiced. At some point I will find some yarn on sale and make it.
Well I hope you all had a great weekend. It should be in the 70's here this week so that is nice for us. We let the cat outside yesterday in the back yard. He liked that but was eating the new growth on my cat mint bush. I put him inside so he didn't ruin my bush. When it's bigger he can eat the leaves and sit by it but I want it to grow first. Of course, now he wants to go out with the dogs every time. Not easy to call a cat to the door when you need to leave for work. He'll have to wait until after work. Maybe he will be a happier cat?
Have a nice day!
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another weekend - and april is pretty well done - both kids sang, had a 4-h meeting, piano lessons (zach is through the book series the teacher uses and she was pretty excited about that - he is done earlier than most), argued about homework. Pretty much the usual. Last home game for niece's JV soccer, want to go and take some pictures, but Zach's group is also supposed to sing for the 'church ladies' and I don't know if the timing will work out. Caleb has ball practice - but - NOT IT on that. Niece has dance recital this Saturday. ONLY THREE LEFT! Woot.
Ang - glad you are enjoying getting to know each other. HAVE FUN! And I must be totally abnormal - but I hate shoe shopping - when I need new shoes I keep buying and returning pair after pair and generally just return to wearing what I have until they fall apart.
Jenny - what is the the woman in gold about? did you enjoy? The boys are excited about the new Avengers movie coming out.0
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