tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9364044708608637482024-02-21T10:03:26.872-05:00Snips, Snails, and Ladybug TalesCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.comBlogger225125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-87148134011786584512020-11-21T09:23:00.001-05:002020-11-21T09:23:51.238-05:00Remember - Maverick City Music x UPPERROOM<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c8GG1tPa94Q" frameborder="0"></iframe>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-40706197764261972013-07-09T22:11:00.001-04:002013-07-09T22:34:29.489-04:00Taking Baby Steps Back to the WWW<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hello out there! So, so sorry it has been so, so long. I have been catching up with some of my blog friends and their lovely and funny blogs. I owe each and every one of you a great big apology. I never meant to ignore anyone with my long hiatus. But I am slowly getting back to reaching out to the world via the Internet. However, I do this with a heavy heart, and I am holding my breath as I type this post.<br />
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Let me explain briefly the circumstances surrounding my trepidation in posting or reaching out to anyone since late January. In early February, Chris and I received word that a man was posing as Chris on Facebook in order to attract female victims. We discovered that it involved several innocent women who were captivated by this creep. In fact, not only did he use pictures of Chris, but also included some with Chris and the kids. This has been on-going since then. As you can imagine, we have been sick about this whole fiasco. Until now, I haven't had the desire to use the Internet, Blogger, and Facebook at all. In fact, I only used it when necessary or when Chris showed me something I needed to see or respond to. <br />
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As you can see, I did decide to include some pictures from this winter of the kids. They have had some fun adventures in the last six months, and both have been doing way too much growing for my taste! <br />
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Where do I go from here? I am not sure. I have seriously considered doing a different type of blog that mainly features craft ideas, antiquing, and scrap booking. I would only post a few pictures of the kids here and there. It is something that I have been turning over and over in my head for the past two weeks. <br />
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Well, I am going to try this post and see what happens. I owe this to all my blog friends, and I hope that I have not lost your wonderful friendship.<br />
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<br />Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-86543600813300517692013-01-21T19:46:00.003-05:002013-01-21T19:46:46.754-05:00Celebrating Five Years as a Family...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Her forever family gift from China revealed a tea set from the White Swan hotel in Guangzhou.</td></tr>
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Today marked the day that we became an official family of four, plus the two furry babes. Five years ago today, we met Tori for the first time, and the next day, we officially became her parents and she became our daughter. Plus JJ gained a new little sister to love and pester!!!</div>
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Today we had a great day starting out with the fact that Dad was off for MLK. Later in the morning, we headed to the Olive Garden to make the day even more special. Yes, we feel blessed that God sent us these two treasures to make our family complete. We couldn't imagine life without our "Little Man" and our "Baby Girl." We love you to pieces, our precious twosome!!! (Yes, even when you argue with one another...)</div>
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Happy 2013 to everyone...Yes, it has been awhile. I am happy to report that everyone is well in the New Year. Chris is back to work and almost back to 100% since his illness, the kids are in school, and what is Cindy doing? Right now, whatever she pleases for the most part! I am totally into not being a teacher and going to work gig. Do I miss it? Well, I do miss seeing my students and having daily contact with my friends. However, I do not miss the hectic mornings, lesson plans, constant scrutiny, and just the overall feeling of being confined to a room all day. I think my family is enjoying seeing another side of their old mom and wife. Unfortunately my personality doesn't allow me to be totally stress-free (Thanks, Mom!), but I am certainly lots more relaxed!<br />
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The holidays were one of the best in the Whaley household. We had lots to celebrate in the fact that Chris and Tori were better by Christmas Eve for all the holiday festivities. Yes, Tori missed the last week of school, her Christmas party, and a special lunch for students who did a great job of listening this last nine weeks. She was so sick with her asthma and a temp that never dipped below 100 for five days that she really didn't care that much. After two doctor visits that week and a dose of antibiotics, she was on the mend, thank goodness. <br />
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So what do we have in store for 2013. You know us...We have some adventures ahead. Hopefully one of those adventures will include seeing our China travel group from five years ago. It's so hard to believe that these little girls and one boy are growing into such happy, thriving kindergarten students. Speaking of thriving, Tori will celebrate the big 6 on the 26th. She has chosen to go to a local horse riding stable to officially start her sixth year. Of course we will have more on that later. <br />
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And for me...Well, my days are not just filled with novels and bon-bons. I start volunteering at Tori's school next week. Jonathan's language arts teacher wants me to aid her in doing research projects (much to JJ's chagrin!!! Moms and middle school evidently are taboo.) Chris has me serving on a few boards through the college, and as of tomorrow, I will be serving on the board at Bethany Christian Services (our adoption agency). Also, to help out my brother and sister-in-law during the school year, I am watching my munchkin niece one day a week. <br />
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Well, Chris is being his usual thoughtful self by cleaning up the kitchen while I type this. I feel just a tad guilty, so I will end here. I know that I always promise to be better about blogging and never follow through, so I am not gonna! <br />
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<br />Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-21663077784988392852012-12-07T17:31:00.001-05:002012-12-07T17:31:48.239-05:00We Are Home Ahead of Schedule!We are sending up many praises right now! Chris was able to come home this afternoon!!! As you can imagine, the whole family is rejoicing. In the earlier post, I did indicate that he was very sick. Let's just say that without modern-day antibiotics and the treatment process, Chris may not have been so blessed to have recovered. This was such a shock to everyone because Chris hardly ever gets sick, minus the occasional cold or a migraine headache. <br />
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Thankfully, he is not due back to RSCC until after the New Year. We owe so much gratitude to Pam, Chris's administrative assistant; his vice-presidential cabinet; and departmental deans. They really "came to bat" for the whole college this week and in the next two weeks before the holidays. Thank you, thank you, thank you from Chris!!!<br />
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Our parents are our true blessings in this whole story. We appreciate them stepping in to take care of J and T and the furry ones. We love you beyond measure!!! <br />
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This weekend, everyone is going to get some much needed rest. The kids are emotionally exhausted from dealing with the fact that their dad was sick and in the hospital. And as for myself, I am trying to get rest when I can...Chris has really been a good patient. I have been able to give back to him all the times he has taken care of me when I have been sick. But, really when it comes down to it, that is what love and marriage is all about. <br />
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The kids and I do have a few fun things planned this weekend while dad rests, and I am really ready to get my mind back to the holidays. <br />
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All I can say is that the Lord has been good to us, and He has seen us through this week. Thank you so much for thinking of and praying for us.Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-24203259043707294672012-12-05T17:22:00.003-05:002012-12-05T17:22:48.851-05:00Prayers Are Needed!I have had every intention of sharing our Thanksgiving holidays with you, along with some festive holiday posts. We have been very busy, but things were going along as far as everyone feeling pretty well. Early Monday morning, Chris awoke very ill and running a dangerously high fever. Long story short and after going from our small local hospital to a larger regional hospital 30 minutes away, we have finally found out what is making Chris so, so sick. He has a major bacterial infection throughout his body caused by what was a small wound around his toes on his left foot. The doctor has told us that Sunday was an optimistic goal of going home, but it could be longer. Even if he does come home, he has major recovery time ahead. <br />
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Please send up any prayers you can spare for Chris. I will keep you updated on his progress. Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-6957623014002725512012-11-12T20:23:00.002-05:002012-11-12T20:23:53.325-05:00Halloween 2012<table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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Here it is. I am not very fond of this scrapbook, but I only have this evening at home. There is no time to redo, and I realized I didn't have the best photos to work with. I guess I am my own worst critic! Enjoy...Laundry and organizing for tomorrow's rush awaits!!!</div>
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Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-6531874205515574082012-11-06T20:53:00.002-05:002012-11-06T21:06:43.650-05:00Fall Break 2012<table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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In my frantic effort to get somewhat caught up with my blog before my schedule gets even more full and the holidays get even closer, here is a Smilebox creation to recap our really great Fall Break. Expect a Halloween post soon!</div>
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I don't know about you, but I am so glad this election year is about to wind down. On another note, our prayers are still going out to everyone who was affected by Sandy. My relatives in Brooklyn sustained only minor flood damage compared to others, and they lost their vehicles. They were without power and phone service for days, but thank goodness, they are up and running again. Let's hope that this next storm the forecasters are talking about fizzles out! Let's keep our fingers crossed and seal it with many prayers for all the East Coast residents!!!</div>
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Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-5898330816438118042012-11-04T21:23:00.001-05:002012-11-04T21:23:41.017-05:00Five Years Ago...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Five years ago tomorrow we waited for the call from our agency to tell us that we had a daughter waiting for us in China. On November 5, 2007, the call came through after 23 months of waiting, and Victoria Leighanna Xiang became our forever daughter and sister. Since those five years we have been blessed by Tori's radiant joy that lights up our world and makes us smile and laugh. This twirly bundle of energy squeezes your heart as tightly as when she envelopes you with her bear cub hugs. Oh, we are so blessed beyond measure to have you as our daughter and sister! We love you with all our might Baby Girl!Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-12993945048460773782012-10-09T13:14:00.001-04:002012-10-09T13:32:31.148-04:00"Running with the Shadows of the Night"<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our annual ghost tour in our neighborhood...With so many historic homes and buildings, there are lots of eerie tales to be told. Chris told the story again this year about a real wedding disaster that happened in the community at the turn of the 20th century. It seems that arsenic was mistaken for baking powder...so the wedding cake was lethal. It poisoned over 35 guest including the bride's brother. Some thought that the father of the bride was to blame. Anyway, Chris was able to use some of his acting talent while entertaining about 450 guest to our ghostly and macabre tour. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Believe it or not, the boys really like dressing up and touring with Joe, Joseph's dad. Both were in agreement that Chris was the best of the group of storytellers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jewel and I took a break from the haunted side of the season. We took the girls on Saturday morning to the Disney Store's "Halloween dress rehearsal." Goodies and crafts awaited these two princesses and made for a fun morning. Tori's costume minus the shoes was a purchase I made years ago before we brought her home. I found it for a steal after Halloween that year. We only had to buy the shoes, and I got a really good deal on those, too. The best thing about the costume, though, is the fact that she loves it, and she will even wear the crown without me begging. Score one for Mom!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The real reason for my post title...Friday and Saturday nights we were" running with the shadows" on the ghost tour, but on Sunday night, Chris took me to see one of my favorite singers from my 80s days. Yep, I rocked out to Pat B. in my pre-teen and teen years...Singing in the hairbrush and all. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She and her husband have been performing together for about 35 years. He is one accomplished and talented musician.</td></tr>
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As of last Monday, Chris was formally voted in by the Board as the President-elect of RSCC. He takes office on Nov. 1, but Dr. Goff is handing things over to Chris a bit at a time right now. Yesterday, marked one of my first duty days as the "first lady." (I still laugh every time I hear it or repeat it myself!) I am sure several of you are wondering what the future holds for me. Well, as of last Tuesday, I turned in my resignation as a high school English teacher after almost eighteen years. My last day of teaching will be on December 21, the end of the semester. It is a bittersweet time for me...While I love my students and my subject area, I won't miss all the evaluations and other "leeches" that literally suck the fun out of teaching and learning. So when January comes, I will be volunteering at J's and T's schools, fulfilling my duties at RSCC, and helping out with my niece on some Fridays. One day I wouldn't mind going back to work part-time, but right now I have been given such a blessing to be with my children at their schools. You had better believe that I will be taking full advantage of it. I really think that God has brought this our way, too because I really need to focus on my health and well-being much more than I do now. March 2012 marks my 31st year of being a Type I diabetic. Stress is a big factor with my glucose levels, and being a teacher and a mom mixed with everything else life brings...well, let's just say that any wear and tear on my body just increases my chances of all kinds of serious issues down the road. AND I want to be around for as long as I can to see my children grow up and grow older with my sweet husband.<br />
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Well, let's just end this now before it becomes much too heavy! We have another full week, but the glimmer of Fall break is on the horizon! The kids and I are rejoicing in the fact that our break is next week!!! Yes, yes, and yes! We have a little getaway planned with J and T for the first part, and then we have some needed days at home planned for the second part.<br />
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I hope that your Fall days are just as pretty (although a bit nippy) as ours have been!<br />
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<br />Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-49026274354648428062012-09-30T20:01:00.000-04:002012-09-30T20:01:34.716-04:00Mid Autumn Moon Festival and More<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Families with Children from China group met on Friday night to celebrate with eating lots of good food, making lanterns for the lantern parade, and sending our wishes up with the sky lanterns.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It really is a beautiful sight as the water mirrors the rising lanterns.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Just like in <i>Tangled</i>!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These two gals really miss each other since school started for Tori. They spent Saturday morning together as my mom, Audrey, the girls, and I checked out the grand opening of a new children's boutique in town.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the Greek fest today...Lots of excitement and lots of Greek food!</td></tr>
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I hope that your weekend has been as fun-filled as ours has been. We can't complain about our fall weather this year. <br />
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Tomorrow afternoon Chris will be voted in (hopefully!) as the fifth president of Roane State Community College. The Board of Regents will vote by conference call on the Oak Ridge Campus at 4 p.m. (EST). He will officially take office on November 1. I will keep you posted on this exciting time for all of us!<br />
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Have a great week!Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-26038670363636428482012-09-24T18:35:00.000-04:002012-09-24T18:35:21.805-04:00And Now for a Special Annoucement...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is with extreme pride and a heart full of love that I officially announce the recommendation of my precious, dedicated, and extremely hard-working husband to the position of RSCC's fifth president. His recommendation will be voted on October 1st. The kids and I are so proud of him beyond measure! <br />
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To read the Tennessee Board of Regents article, please go <a href="http://www.tbr.edu/">here</a>.<br />
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We are also glad that all of this waiting has come to an end. Thank you friends for all your prayers! <br />
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<br />Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-10161911916115092532012-09-23T16:49:00.003-04:002012-09-23T16:52:55.410-04:00Starting School and Much More<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sorry for the break in school pics. These photos were of JJs first NFL game in early September. The crew of Chris, JJ, Paw Estel and Paw Lowell took a trip to Nashville to see the Titans vs. Patriots. As you can see, we live in a divided household.</td></tr>
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Whew! I am so glad that I have finally finished this post. AND I am so ready to get all this President's job waiting over with. Our lives have been in limbo with this hanging over our heads. However, I have been trying to keep busy with fall decorating and working on our master bath. When we built our addition about twelve years ago, we added a new bathroom with beautiful wallpaper and a pedestal sink. At the time, I was concerned with aesthetics instead of function. Over time, the wallpaper was pealing away at the seams, and the sink was definitely not for two. So I found a really neat paint technique over the summer, and while Chris was in Boston for two weeks, I scraped and pulled wallpaper off the walls (not fun!). Paw Lowell and I have finished our painting and "pearlizing," and the vanity, sink and fixtures came in this weekend. The trim work is in the process of being put back up, so the end is at least in sight. Hopefully by the end of October this will be done (depending on the countertop installation), and we can enjoy a reprieve on all accounts. As soon as we get the official word on Chris's job, I will be sure to let all my blog friends know. Thanks for all your prayers and support! <br />
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<br />Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-34674701658100920482012-08-31T11:38:00.000-04:002012-08-31T14:05:28.265-04:00Missing in Action"Where has she been?" Well, this may not have been an earth-shattering question, but I wanted to let you know that I have not forgotten about my blog and all my wonderful blog peeps. With Tori in kindergarten full-time now, Jonathan and his 7th grade responsibilities and extra curricular events, my work load, and the past two weeks of Chris's massive interview process for the Roane State Community College president's position, my world has come and gone in a blur.<br />
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We hope to find out soon if Chris will be the next RSCC president. We are praying for good news, but we are also prepared to face whatever decision is made. All I know for certain is that I am so very proud of him, not because he is my husband, but because I witnessed a man of integrity put his heart and soul out on the table for all to see. He truly has a heart for RSCC, and I hope he does have the chance to continue to make it a wonderful place for students to learn and prepare for the future. Click <a href="http://www.oakridger.com/article/20120829/NEWS/120829853">here</a> to read one article about this week's interview events. You can bet I will keep you posted!<br />
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This weekend can't come fast enough! I hope to post some pictures of the kids in the last two weeks, along with having some much needed rest and play time.<br />
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Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with those dealing with the aftermath of Issac.<br />
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Until next time. . . Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-14365723084165247292012-08-15T20:44:00.001-04:002012-08-15T20:44:50.610-04:00The End of Our Summer Break <table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
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Well, the end has come and gone. We are back in the trenches of early mornings, long days of learning and teaching, and nights of homework and organizing for the next day. Yes, school is back in session in East Tennessee. Check back for Tori's first day of kindergarden and JJ's first day of seventh grade. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">July 17-19 Chris had his annual Board of Regents meeting in Nashville. The kids and I always tag along and play while Dad works. However, Chris did have some extra time since one of his meeting days was cancelled. So this time, we all enjoyed lots of play time. This year, we decided to treat ourselves to the beauty of the Opryland Hotel. JJ had never had the opportunity to go with mom to the Beta Convention like Tori had, so that was even a better reason. The gardens and waterfalls in the atrium never disappoint.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">While dad and team J and T swam and enjoyed poolside service with fruity drinks and nachos, they gave mom a surprise reprieve with an hour facial at the resort spa. (It was beyond awesome, by the way.) Thank you my sweeties!</td></tr>
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<br />Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-44284563201575668802012-07-27T19:06:00.002-04:002012-07-27T19:11:42.959-04:00Go for the Gold Team U.S.A.!<a href="http://www.kenward.blogspot.com/2012/07/getting-ready-for-olympics-with-can-of.html"></a>Since I had two little girls to entertain for the afternoon, we borrowed <a href="http://www.kenward.blogspot.com/2012/07/getting-ready-for-olympics-with-can-of.html">Kim K's</a> idea for making Olympic torches. We did a little background research, since the girls were too little to remember the 2008 Beijing Games. They were fascinated in the fact that the torch travels from one country to another, and sometimes from one continent to another.<br />
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You can be certain that we will be watching and cheering on Team USA and the eight Olympians who have Tennessee ties. Just a bit of Tennessee trivia: Since women's basketball has been part of the Olympics, there has been at least one Lady Vol playing on Team U.S.A. Let the Games Begin!Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-90145051992207647632012-07-26T17:05:00.000-04:002012-07-26T17:12:13.050-04:00Yes, He Is a Keeper!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The weekend of July 14, Chris and I finally got away to celebrate my 42nd birthday (April 15) and our 19th anniversary (June 12). He did some research, and had all these wonderful B & Bs to choose from in Asheville, NC. I choose Biltmore Village Inn which was built by the Vanderbilt's lawyer in 1892 for he and his family to reside (The same date as our home.) while the Biltmore estate was being built.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Because it was so hot and humid, we decided not to go to Biltmore, and instead enjoyed looking around Asheville, a little shopping, and a movie. My choice was the new Medea movie. We have become Tyler Perry and Medea fans since our trip to China. His movie <i>Madea's Family Reunion </i>was one of four movies that played on a loop during our time at the White Swan. </td></tr>
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We really enjoyed our Cindy and Chris weekend! Thanks to the grandparents for once again keeping team J and T. AND thank you Sweetheart for the perfect weekend!!!<br />
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Note: JJ is doing great with his teeth extraction. In fact, you wouldn't even know he had it done. Boy, do I wish I could bounce back as fast as these kids do!<br />
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<br />Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-73824347376038190582012-07-25T18:52:00.000-04:002012-07-25T18:52:04.651-04:00They Light Up Our Lives!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Today Tori received her certificate and ribbon for reading over 1,500 pages this summer in the listener's category at our local library. JJ also read this summer without prompting, but he thought he was too big this year to participate in the program (sigh!).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the beginning of the summer, Chris and I finally completed our bedroom closet (Thank you Closet Solutions!!!) and the kids moved their stuff into our upstairs one. That meant we had lots of treasures and junk to get rid of after the big clean out, moving, and organizing fest. So the first weekend of July, we had a big two-day yard sale. The kids were really helpful moving and helping customers, and they also gave out lemonade on those hot days. We did set out a donation box for the lemonade, and the kids decided to give the proceeds to our local animal shelter. After a phone call, we discovered they were low on cat and dog food. We made a visit with food in tow the next day. The kids were so proud to give the director the food for all those animals. (I was extremely proud of them, too.) By the way, the little doxy in the background was being adopted that day. I was so glad the kids were able to see the positive side of shelter life, but it made me sad to see all those who were waiting for a good home. You can bet that Perci and Sophie were even more spoiled with hugs and petting when we got home that afternoon!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can't see them, but about two weeks ago, JJ had the brackets and buttons put on his side teeth as part of his braces. We had to go to their Clinton office to have it done, so as celebration for this milestone, we went to the soda fountain at Hoskins Drug Store. Today, JJ showed he was even more a trooper as he had four pre molar teeth removed to make room for his front teeth once they start moving. He is doing great right now, but I am afraid he may be in a little pain and discomfort once the feeling comes back in his mouth. Oh, what we do to have pretty and straight teeth! Please pray he gets through this quickly and without much pain.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Well, I just had to brag on my kids for this post. They are far from perfect, but they both have precious and caring hearts, and most of the time, they try to get along and do what is right. Moments like these remind me just what treasures they are and how blessed we are to have them as our son and daughter. Chris and I love these two to the moon and back!Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-34862299464430409432012-07-24T21:33:00.002-04:002012-07-24T21:33:50.527-04:00Let's Hear It for the Red, White, and Blue!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For our annual tea at the end of June, Mia and Tori chose a mermaid theme with their friendly pirate friends as their special guests. The skirts were found in the Target dollar bins with a bit of added seaweed (yarn) and clearance crystal strands. Their matching tee shirts came from Children's Place during one of their great sales. I should have done a better job of photographing, but the decor on the porch was really cute with crepe paper, glitter fish and shell strands.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jewel prepared the food...I really liked the oysters (sugar cookie shells, marsh mellow pearls, and pink frosting) and the below octopus hot dogs with mustard eyes. The pretzel sticks were darling with white chocolate, gold and blue sprinkles and colorful candy fish.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The guests always enjoy the crafts. Here they are making Family Fun's mermaid wands. I decided to use sandpaper glued to thick card stock instead using loose sand and glue.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I always enjoy scouting out the crafts for the parties. Tori is showing you the mermaid "place cards" also from Family Fun. (I wrote their name on the tail.) The guests also placed stickers on peat pots and strung beads on pipe cleaners for the handles of their "sand pails" in which to hold their party treats.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another crafty idea...I couldn't find cupcake picks that I liked, so I used the bottom of the cupcake wraps, mounted them on card stock, and used a bit of fine glitter to dress them up. Jewel added the edible pears to her wonderful icing. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After swimming in Mia's new pool, the girls modeled their new mermaid tails made with a beach towel and pony tail holder...Another idea from a reader of Family Fun! I think that the girls agreed that this was the best summer "tea party" yet!</td></tr>
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<br />Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-15960969736738560792012-07-20T23:06:00.000-04:002012-07-20T23:08:26.147-04:00I Am Finally Back With Euro Trip Pictures!<br />
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Well, I hope that this will be one of many catch up posts to come. I have fallen into bed each night with hopes of waking up to blog and catch up with all of you. Here it is the middle of July, and I am finally getting around to it. While Chris will be away for the next two weeks, I hope to have time to play catch-up. I am keeping my fingers crossed!!!
We had an awesome time in Europe. The students and parents were a pleasure to travel with, and we experienced no major problems (Well, there was no air conditioning and no ice in drinks, but we survived!) As you can see, the photos are only a mere drop to the bucket of over 600 photos we took. Germany is beautiful and the Alps regions are breath-taking. Pictures could never do justice to all that we saw and experienced.
Have a great weekend my friends!Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-23386497000915410972012-06-10T17:17:00.001-04:002012-06-10T17:17:11.278-04:00Living the Pirate's Life at Hilton Head<table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
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Just wanted to share some fun photos with you from our HHI vacation with my family. I will be out for awhile as Chris, Paw Lowell and I are off on another summer adventure. I hope that your next few days will be the best! </div>
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</tbody></table>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936404470860863748.post-88891428625991538122012-06-04T23:54:00.002-04:002012-06-04T23:54:52.735-04:00Celebrating the End...<table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
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