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The Hodge Podge Lodge: White-board Chores
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Every now and then,. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut. And it's what Dan says. When one of us gets a good idea. Board saves us much frustration.most days. For some reason, if we speak the instructions,. But when the chores/goals get. Written on the board. It's as if the words are read from the Bible itself. We think the older children. White-board markers to color the walls. Sydney proved herselft once more in the Espanol Departmento. Nice work. January 21, 2009 at 11:41 AM.
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The Hodge Podge Lodge: A Battle on 3 Fronts
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009. A Battle on 3 Fronts. I learned something about myself in 2008 that was e. Eaningful. I thought I might write about it. There was a moment last year when I realized that I am regularly fighting a battle on. Regardless of personal beliefs. Most people would agree that there seem to be forces of good. That pull us one direction. The more capable and motivated we are, the harder. Oment last year,. Influence in my little world. 7 beautiful children and a g. An stand beside me.
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The Hodge Podge Lodge: Sons
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Saturday, February 14, 2009. Presley insisted we stop the car to take a picture of this cat. It kind of reminded me of my favorite cat. I don't believe in favorites.). That cat had a favorite blanket,. So we shared it. He used to watch TV.car racing and Polar Bear shows. I also loved Polar Bear shows. And every morning after breakfast,. He would lick the milk out of my cereal bowl. That's disgusting, but kids do a lot. We took him to the park.and the beach. He never chased birds, only butter. For weeks, I.
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The Hodge Podge Lodge: green
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012. This morning I woke up at 4am with a need to clean. I got Dan up. He started matching up the socks,. And I made some checklists. The church has checklists for cleaning. The kids liked it.). It was a start. We didn't finish our cleaning,. But we went to the gym. I've been missing that place. When we got home,. Dan made eggs and I poured the juice. It was pea green. Why is the orange juice green? Yesterday Dan got into trouble. He was on duty for receiving the kids after school.
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The Hodge Podge Lodge: Gardening
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Sunday, February 8, 2009. We were pulling weeds the other day. Dan taught Presley what a weed looks like. I grew up learning the importance of getting the whole root. Presley pulled her first weed. Wow, this weed is a carrot. Without looking at her I said,. No, that's what the root. Dan turns around and says,. She just pulled a carrot out of the flower garden.". It really isn't that surprising considering our gardening techniques. Dan is precise about everything important in life. So when we add Children.
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The Hodge Podge Lodge: Gravida 8 Para 7
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Monday, June 8, 2009. Gravida 8 Para 7. I recently went to visit this guy. He is one of my favorite people. Here are the reasons why:. When it came time for Colin to be born,. He was on call that day. It was a Sunday. After Sacrament meeting,. He came to the hospital in his suit and broke my water. He was back just after church was over,. When I asked him if he thought Dan and I were crazy. To have 4 kids in 4 years,. If you can have 3, you can have 10.". He is probably right,. And so do I. He doesn't pu...
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The Hodge Podge Lodge: A little ghetto, but good.
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Friday, June 19, 2009. A little ghetto, but good. Updates from the Hodge Podge. Here is my pre. For not being all that. About sounding a little ghetto. This is our new pet. Reagan bought it for $2 at Savers. Our kids wear uniforms to school. Other than the large array of navy or red collared shirts,. And various varieties of khakis,. We really don't have much in the line of play clothes. Savers was a really great place. To buy some long sleeves. For our beach trip. I wanted some camping cooking items.
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The Hodge Podge Lodge: March 6.
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012. I have a quick minute before I turn into. Rambo Mom with my side kick Bleach. This morning, I am changing out of my dress pants and back into work out pants. I have really been enjoying the. Part of my life. This morning it was a walk through on a new build. And best of all, that great family will again be in our hood. In walking through that beautiful new home,. I wondered if there is a chance I can make this house look new again? My home needs that. I am making dinner again.).
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The Hodge Podge Lodge: Birthday Surprise
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Sunday, January 25, 2009. Friday January 23rd, 2009. Our first winter together, I realized that Dan had one serious distraction. Every time it got cloudy here, Dan's eyes would gloss over and he would have trouble concentrating. After a good day of rain, he would pretty much drop everything, throw the skis in the back of his truck, and head up to the nearest ski resort. And then you know you are an addict. Dan and the kids are always really good to me on my birthday. I like to stretch it out from. That w...
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The Hodge Podge Lodge: Timeless
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Monday, February 16, 2009. There is one thing question that most people would ask about us? What's the fascination with Tom Petty? I am not sure, except,. Now, I don't love crowds,. And am not especially fond of loud music,. But the day Tom Petty came to town,. I found some good tickets on Craigslist,. And the two of us managed a little night away. That night, I learned a few more things about my little son. This was the stage from where we sat. Rock Concerts were made for Caleb. At the top of your lungs .
