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Poor Klay klay

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*****Update: Vet confirmed that Klaya did definitely have an allergic reaction to something. What that "something" is...we have yet to find out. Remedy - continue two 25mg benadryl tablets every 8 hours for 4 days and PRAY we can figure out what is making her allergic! I hate to see her

Swollen Eye

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My poor baby girl....has a VERY swollen eye! I am pretty sure she got bit by something and she is having an allergic reaction. My last boxer was allergic to EVERYTHING so I am very familiar with this reaction. However, Klaya is 4...and has NEVER had allergies or reactions to bug bites.

I don’t wanna go potty

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Most days don't go like this..... ...but occasionally, this lil guy, isn't "all about" the potty. "Occassionally" is key. He usually does very well with the potty. It' s not usually tantrums outside the bathroom door. It's usually smooth sailing! But somedays...I could swear he is

Did you know I am married to a hero?

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Many stories exist about the origin of Memorial Day. Did you know that it officially became a holiday in 1868 — at a time when the country still had fresh wounds from the Civil War? Now, over 100 years later, remembering those lost in combat is as relevant as ever. I'm not a history buff by any

The start of wedding season!

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Here are a few pictures from the wedding last weekend. Again, I am S-L-O-W! Honestly, my child is 100 miles a minute...so it has been hard to find time to blog. He's NONSTOP....ALL THE TIME! He sure is cute though,huh? All dressed up in his tie and puma's. Very classy! The Bride! I didn't

Ohh NO YOU DIDN’T!

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This....completely obnoxious, wild, crazy, hyper, devilish, lovely son of mine.... ...yea, this one here in the picture. The one that looks so innocent. Like he can do no wrong.... ...embarrassed the HELL out of me at the post office today. I was holding him while I bought stamps (because

Future So You Think You Can Dance contestant…

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...in the making! This video features P's dance moves (the ottoman is his "stage"): -hot dog dance -shimmy -shake your booty -the snake Please ignore my AWFUL singing and the camera shaking a little. I couldn't stop lauging! Last night I taught him how to "get low" so I will

Somebody is a dancing fool

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The video is a little dark...but too cute not to watch! I think he's a natural! He really has some rhythm, don't you think? I guess you would think he gets his dancing skills from his mama since I have danced since kindergarden, but I have to admit...I think he gets his dancing skills from

Weekend trip: Part 1

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Since my cousins wedding was in Peoria we were able to swing by and see our friends, Josh and Liz's, new house! Such a cute place they have! I would have got more pictures, but I was too busy snapping pics of Josh teaching P how to use his musical instruments. I really think P has some musical

Back to reality

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Our weekend road trip was just want I needed. It was so nice to get away from the mess we have here at home. I was hoping I would come home today and we would drive up and all of this..... ....would be cleaned up. No such luck. Well, except the trees have all been chopped up and are now

Posting from the lobby….

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....of our hotel. We are out of town for a wedding this weekend. I know you all think I have abandoned you since the storm, but you couldn't be more wrong. I plan to be back to my blogging self once we return home...and once our house is back to normal. The roof is getting replaced this week

You suck storm

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Dear Mr. Inland Hurricane Mr. Tornado Mr. Microburst Mr. Whatever you want to call your self, Thanks for swinging through our neighborhood. Much appreciated. Maybe next time you can ruin my garage door because I'd really like to get a new one. Instead you demolished the only privacy