tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7036531064413150762012-02-16T13:38:53.797-07:00LIFE IS GOOD!VinoMommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18031561319380887664noreply@blogger.comBlogger361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703653106441315076.post-9148677872903977042010-02-15T08:35:00.003-07:002010-02-15T08:51:49.719-07:00

What are your three little words? For a romantic it can be... I love you; a newly married couple... Shit I'm pregnant; for the parents...mom I'm home; for hikers...crud a bear! Those three little words mean something to everyone and can be interpreted differently as well. Take for example.. I love you. Something we all like to hear from our loved ones. So you are sitting at the kitchen table..

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We have just had the best two weeks ever! Kiah left yesterday and as hard as it is... we know that just four more months and the guys begin their return. It will without a doubt not go by fast enough! Our days were spent drinking coffee, catching up on events, shopping, hugging and quality time with the kids, family and friends. Kiah made me laugh more than I had in a very long time with tales

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I thought this quote was pretty neat... you know you can find your own meaning. It is all about anticipation. Whether it be a New Year, new clothes, new shoes, a new book, or the comfort of a loved ones kiss... the waiting is what makes "the kiss" special! Our kiss for the New Year, the year 2010 will be when after waiting for the past 7 months, our turn is finally here. Papa Bear, our "kiss" if

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Tis the Season to be jolly! Well, we will try.. no Kiah means that we are just the three..well four really with Scooby, but it is really hard without your loved one around during the holidays. I think about all the soldiers that we have lost and how their families must be feeling today. It has to be hard and I hope that you keep our soldiers and their families, in your hearts. a simple toast in

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I have had friends my whole life. I would like to think that I have been a friend my whole life as well. When I was little Andrew and Missy (my brother and sister) were my best friends. We used to go on hikes behind the bar and daydream, eat beef jerky and search for new hieroglyphs. As life as evolved, the names of friends still flood my mind with rich and exciting memories! The list is much

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Exercise.. not something that I really like to do. I loved it in Georgia when the kids were younger. Simona, Tammy, Nina and I would meet at the local women's gym and work out together. It was fun social time. We rarely thought we were working out. Now, in my 40's, unemployed and alone with the kids and wallowing in self-pity (not really but I am hoping for wimpathy points) I take Scooby for a

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Our final weekend with Kiah before he left for his mountain retreat in Afghanistan was spent Memorial Day weekend in New York City! The Big Apple as it is commonly referred to, is just that... a gigantic city of towering structures that amazes the human eye! The cab hustle from place to place is almost more thrilling that being in the city itself. We went for the wedding of Thomas and Rhiannon,

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Cuba! You know Bay of Pigs, cigars, black beans and rice! All the key terms synonomous wit Cuba. Saturday we were fortunate enough to enjoy another fantastic meal with a wonderful family. One of the guys that Kiah works with and has known for about 2 and a half years invited us to his beautiful home Saturday night. He was roasting a pig. We went in February to the first one with Josh and Kristen

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Things I love: -Waking up early with Kiah and having time to talk about life! -Watching my kids sleep and the beautiful curve of their sleeping eyes and the gentle way they smile in their sleep! -Coming out of our bedroom in the morning to find Scooby waiting for us with his dirty Sulley hanging out of his mouth! -Listening to Kiah and the kids laugh out loud! -The smell of home baked bread.

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The MRI made these click click click noises. As I tried to take my mind off the noise and say a Hail Mary, I could hear the machine start talking to me. The more things I began to think about, the more the massive magnetic machine started to manipulate my thought pattern. I thought about running when I returned home and the machine churred as if saying, "NO, NO, NO, NO"! Why would this monster

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Why should women be asked about their history of exercise.. well the next quote rather sums that up!... “In our study, the women who were not previously exercising but then did what was out of the ordinary for them, acute bursts of exercise, were at a slightly elevated risk of having sudden cardiac death while they exercised.” Christine Albert quotes I can hear it now at my funeral. What

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Okay part of my unnecessary is the Christmas background! I am working on it! I am not the master of blogging! YET! Okay so maybe I have a great distance to cover to even be considered anywhere near the master stage in the world of blogosphere! We all have to start somewhere. Things are kinda crazy this year. Forrest hurt another knee, he will definitely be going under the knife...again! His

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Okay.. so it has already been established that I have need for motivation! Unlike many of my friends I am not employed, have no small children at home and I strongly dislike cleaning! In order to turn over a new leaf, I may have to get a job, have a baby and start cleaning! Reality check... I will not have a baby.. (physically impossible for Kiah) so I can scratch that off the list! A job..

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Of course you won't hear what I hear! Every person has a special way of hearing! My hearing, as one sided as it is, ahem, is very unique. Yes, I have the fortunate ability to deny those annoying words said at the most inopportune time..."MOM"! However, I would like to think that I also have a sort of "bionic" ear! Not the million dollar man kind of hearing, but a Vanderbilt type of hearing! Just

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Okay I am a bad blogger! Since it is Tuesday and Britin has her baking blog today, I thought I would try a new cookie. Maybe you would like to try it with me! Christmas Tequila Cookies 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 cup (two sticks) butter 1 cup granulated sugar 4 large eggs 2 cups dried fruit (dried cranberries or raisins) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 cup

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Embarrassing moments are just one of those things. Like growing old and needing the bathroom, it is an essential part of life. Sometimes we can't survive our moments of stupidity with all the grace of cat. We watch as it smoothly jumps from a window ledge to a dangling tree branch. Sometimes however, without the cat knowing at all, that dangling tree branch can be cracked, and despite that cat's

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Veteran's Day Parade, Colorado Springs, CO. Saturday, the 8th of November we went to the Veteran's Day Parade in Downtown Colorado Springs. It has been a long time since I have been to a parade that has evoked such a range of emotions, not only from me, but the obvious emotions from those in the parade and the rest of the crowd. For myself, the enormity of the pride I feel for being an American

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I grew up in a bar. No secret to those who know me. I watched many people drink beer, shots of liquor and a mixed drink or two. The few I saw, that consumed wine, we dubbed "wine'os"! Respectfully and with much love, they each held unique names like Spike, Gooda-bird and many many others. The cast of characters that my brother's, sister's and I were surrounded by were part of a Shakespearean

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Okay, so I am not consistent with my blogging. I could complain, and be a complaint blogger, but how much fun is that. Britin has the corner market on food blogging, and holy cow is she the master at that or what?!? I have never encountered a blog, that makes me want to blog, yet feel so totally inadequate at the same time! I have tried several of the goodies on her blog and yum!!! So, I HAVE to

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Okay, Forrest fixed Survivor dinner.. which is "Red Baron" pizza, usually I make a nice green salad with healthy vegie's, but tonight I altered! I started drinking my red wine early, while I waited for him to finish his homework! So, two glasses later I have eaten two pieces with hot green chili, and am full, and toasty! I have various sizes of "wine glasses". My first size is a small glass

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The only silver lining on this weekend's football games were the Steeler's win and the Cowboy's loss. The games were seriously down hill from there. Both the Viking's and the Bronco's had very disappointing losses. Well, you know when your favorite teams lose, it is always disappointing. The kids and I are always excited when we can sit down and watch a game together. Something that I have

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But it is a cold, lifeless business when you go to the shops to buy something, which does not represent your life and talent, but a goldsmith's. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Gifts," Essays, Second Series, 1844 Well, it is almost that time of year again. Last year after having spent our first Christmas home since 1998, we decided to have an American-made Christmas. The reason: Our family is a modest

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To Do List: laundry, clean bathrooms, pay bills... the mundane tasks that fill the boring to do lists in a daily life! Kiah is continuously fanatic about his lists! When we were cleaning his father's house after his passing, we found countless lists. He never threw them away, never burned them, just filed them in an envelope labeled "lists". We throw our lists away. Sometimes to drive my hubby

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24 hours. That is the longest I have ever gone without talking to my husband. Ok, to clarify, I mean after a fight in which he is residing in the same country, state and/or home. When we have our verbal misfires, it is usually over money, my lack of verbal skills, retirement location, or the kids. Never over something fun like the best football team, best political candidate, best restaurant,

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I grew up in a hard core Democratic home. My father even ran for County Commissioner once. Like most Democratic homes, we have all been destined to live lives of community service and such. When I turned 18 I registered as an Independent. I wanted to find my own way, make my own choices and understand the issues without having one side guide me in a particular direction. I find it very odd that

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I know it has been a really long time. I have been waking up every morning wanting to write, almost like an obsession or something! However... I had work to do. Not paid work, but housework. We were painting. My shoulders are no longer sore, well not today anyway. I do have striped bruises across my shin and calves from the ladder! That should rack up a few sympathy points. Our last paint

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I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb. This was my reading for the week. I bought this book about a month ago. WHY, well I liked the cover and when I opened the book to no particular page, it mentioned Italy. Okay so it was Sicily, it is still part of Italy, even if it is the stinky part! Well, it is a pretty hardy book. Probably not the right book to have started reading when Kiah came home.

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Humility and Patience! These are two words that should be on the front burners of everyone's characteristics. Without these how can we survive in today's world? I was trying to take a nap today, Hey.. I don't have a job.. can't sleep at night.. so why not nap! Well, if I can't sleep at night, why would I think I could sleep during the day... yeah.. didn't work..so I was thinking about why! Could

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Kiah's home! YEAH! We are all so excited, dinner last night was the best meal ever. Even Scooby enjoyed it! So, guess what he was wearing? Yup a black shirt and khaki shorts. I just smiled and told him he looked nice! Which he really did! It is great to have him home and know that he doesn't have to take off back to "margaritas and signoritas"! Those are his words! I will admit it was a little

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I was thinking today about a few things that I know for sure. I say this because I have had a few moments of feeling like at the ripe old age of ahem... 40, I feel like there is still so much more to learn. John Cusak, an all time great actor and top 10 list maker has inspired me. So here is my list: My top 10 things I know for sureI love my husband to the point of no return. ( I married him

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Cleaning! My least favorite thing to do. While it is somewhat satisfying, it is a bit unnerving. How do I decide what to get rid of and what to keep. Now I am working on my play jewelry. I say play, because the only time it is ever used is when we play dress up for the Army. I can't wait until Michela has an opportunity to play dress up, so she can get some use of this stuff. Kiah's clothes were

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In the book The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran he wrote, "When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy. When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." The mile walk Sunday on Fort Carson was a wonderful opportunity to remember.

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Well, now this is a tough one! I get these daily thoughts from Real Simple online. Some of them are rather corny, but some of them are thought provoking! Like this one! My expression, as you are all painfully aware... has MORE expression that I care to admit! When I take pictures now, I not only have to worry about Kiah saying "stop looking like that" or "just be natural" duh.. hello... the

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I love this magazine! One of the things I enjoy, is reading the quotes they put on the spine of the magazine, it encourages me to read it more. So if I am in the "don't want to clean mode" I take out one of these mags and thumb through it for inspiration. I hate those modes, because I can here Britin in my head saying: "if you have time to lean, you have time to clean"! Honestly, Britin in my

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Well, I didn't get the job! My guess is that somewhere between confidence and humility I lost them. They said it was that I needed more experience... oh... that is never a good one. I brushed my teeth, did my hair, even bought a great pair of black shoes that said, "I am a confident and modern woman that is willing to work with crazy middle schoolers" I even put on make-up, which is always my

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Blogging won't come easy to me! I usually spend most of my day hanging out with Scooby and Sully(Scooby's favorite toy) or doing laundry. Conversation is not something I have. Well, I have them, but I am not supposed to admit that I have them, particularly when they include um... me, myself and I! When Kiah is home, you can often find him "verbally creating his plan out loud" he says he is not

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