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June 30, 2006

Happy Happy!

To my dear friend Ms Christina, I hope you have a wonderful birthday. I hope to visit with you soon my friend. {{{hugs}}}

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June 28, 2006

What kind of flower?

(lifted from Jay and Deb)

I am an Echinacea What Flower Are You?

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June 27, 2006

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June 26, 2006

Good-bye

Just now, I read some news that just stopped me cold. Rob, from Gut Rumbles, passed away this morning. I remember when I first started blogging, I was invited to participate in a group blog featuring a little known Rob, Joanie as well as a few others. The rest, well, is history. Rob was such a tortured soul. At times, I wished I lived nearby in order to check on him or cook him a meal. Other times, I was horrified at his apparent behavior to people I considered close to me. Then, he would write a post with what he called "Random Linkage" and I'd find this written about me:

*This woman has been on my blogroll since I first had one. She is so got-dam sweet that she makes my belly hurt sometimes, but I've got a theory about "sweet" wimmen like that. Get 'em alone. In the dark. All by themselves, except for YOU. Those kind of sweetnesses have an inner slut tigress in them that is AWESOME!!!

Now, he's gone.

I wrote a comment in the last entry of his blog, the one his daughter wrote, expressing my sympathy. Then, I cried.

I will miss you Rob.

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It's time...

Time for an update, eh? I guess my stats have completely tanked and it's time to rebuild. I haven't even had time to visit all my buds. I miss you guys! {{{hugs}}}

We are all doing fine. We've just been busy working on the kitchen. The base moulding is in place and Husband is in the process of patching, sanding and painting the walls where they meet the ceiling. I've got stuff piled all over and we keep moving the piles back and forth. I truly can't wait for everything to be done!

I've been busy with Girl Scout stuff, already preparing for the 2006-2007 school year. I've got to meet up with my assistants from both troops and plan out our meeting schedule and badge work. I'm thinking it should be done over a glass (or two) of wine. It might get the creativity flowing...

Oh, can anyone sugggest an easy photo editing program? I am not a Photoshop expert and I need something that can remove red eye in the simple click of a button.. stuff like that..

Ok, I've got to run. The girls have an appointment with the allergist at 1030am. See ya!

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June 23, 2006

Blending

I am finding that my days are starting to blend together. School and all of the extracuricular activities helped me remember all the setails. When summer shows up, my brain turns to mush! I have been reading the Lord of the Rings set. The girls got me that for Mothers day and I was just able to crack the first one open last week.

I had a whole post composed and then I made the mistake of turning on the television and found this:

80's Gold TV! With RICK SPRINGFIELD! On the infomercial! I was like, Oh my GOD - kill me now.
But, the music sounds pretty awesome - like, fer sure!

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June 21, 2006

Not 100%?

(snagged from Jim with the farookin' great hair)

How did this happen? I'm a Jersey girl through and through..

tags: how new jersey are you + nj quiz

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June 20, 2006

Beachy Keen

My babies ::sniffle::

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Sandy

WE're baaack.

Turns out that thunder and lightening don't make for a good beach day. Go figure! We got about three hours at the bay and all four girls had SO much fun.

Now, it's shower time!

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Another beautiful day

We're off to Long Beach Island!

The girls and I are meeting some friends up at the beach around 10am. I can't wait. I'm bringing my camera because, well, that's what I do best. So, stay tuned and more pics will be coming.

CIAO!

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June 19, 2006

Win Some, Lose Some

First day of summer vacation:

Girls - 1
Kate - O

Help me Obi Wan!

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Wha happened?

POOF!

The weekend is over and my summer vacation has started. HOORAY!

The girls' last day of school was Friday. After school, the girls had a birthday pool party to attend. Of course, they had a great time. On Saturday, they had ANOTHER birthday pool party. While we were at the party, Husband helped out a neighbor install his pool liner. He's been helping them with pool questions for the past two years. They are really nice people and he doesn't mind helping them. So, the liner is all hooked up, the pool is filling and I get a phone call (while still at the birthday party) from Husband telling me that we are all invited over for a BBQ. COOL! So, when I got home, I made up a bowl of pasta salad, picked up some chips and off we went.

Around 9pm, the pool liner slipped off the track. Pissed doesn't even begin to describe it. They called it a night and when we all got home, Husband jumped on the 'net to try to find out more info about the pool liner. He made arrangements to come back over on Sunday to work on the liner again. The neighbors also bought 15 bags of sand to place under the liner. I had their 2 kids over to swim in our pool with Eldest and Youngestwhile Husband was over there helping them. They ended up buying another 15 bags of sand. Turns out there was hardly any sand at the bottom of the pool and, due to the lack of sand, Husband thinks that's what caused their original liner to tear.

Oh - the joys of pool ownership.

ANYWAY, Husband and I are starting to move into the new bedroom. We hit a snag this weekend when he was helping our neigbors. Hopefully this week, we can get a lot more done. I haven't posted new pics in a while so check back soon!

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June 18, 2006

Father's Day

Dear Dad,

I think of you every day. Not a day goes by without some distant memory of you popping into my head. I wish you could have lived long enough to celebrate Tim and Maryellen's wedding with us. I know you would have been so proud. But, when you died, some new relationships formed and now, Mom and Millie have become close. I am sure you would have never anticipated that at all!

I love you and miss you so very much.

Katie

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June 16, 2006

ANOTHER birthday?

Yes it is!

Happy Birthday to my most favorite husband in the whole wide world! I love you!

Some of the many faces of Husband:

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June 14, 2006

A Lovely Day

Thank you all so much for all of the birthday comments and emails! I had a great day yesterday. The girls and Husband bought me two dvds and this Pittsburgh Steelers hat! Go Steelers!

Mom and I had a nice lunch. It's not too often when just the two of us get a chance to sit and chat. Of course, Mom gave me a very generous gift with the condition that I muct purchase at least two pairs of shorts. I think I can manage that! My brother and Maryellen sent me a gorgeous bouquet of roses. Of course, my friend Lauren gave me a very sweet card and I can't forget Miz Christina who also sent a lovely card.

Ok - I've promised pictures for the longest time. Here are a few from my brother's wedding:

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June 13, 2006

Happy Happy!

Here's some fascinating trivia - The celebrities that share my birthday.

Birthdays

1986 Mary-Kate Olsen (actress, music, fashion)
1985 Ashley Olsen (actress, music, fashion)
1985 Raz-B (rapper)
1970 Rivers Cuomo (singer)
1969 Jamie Walters (singer, actor, guitarist)
1962 Ally (Alexandra) Sheedy (actress)
1954 Tim Allen (actor)
1951 Richard Thomas (actor)
1943 Malcolm McDowell (actor)
1940 Bobby Freeman (singer)
1926 Husband Lynde (comedian)
1916 Mary Wickes (Wickenhauser) (actress)
1915 Don Budge (tennis)

I found this too - On This Day....

I'll be offline most of the day. I've got a PTA breakfast, a birthday luncheon with Mom, dinner with the family and a Girl Scout interview at 630pm. Busy Busy!

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June 12, 2006

ZOOM!

I had SO much fun today. It was Luau Day in Youngest's class and I organized a picnic/party for the kids. I had the kids make a project for the teacher. Each child brought home a square, decorated it, then brought it back in for me. I assembled the squares, added pictures of each child and VOILA! A memory quilt. Thank goodness for Oriental Trading! We also gave her a bouquet of flowers too. For the aide in the class, I had all the kids paint their thumb and press it along the white stripes on this tote bag. When it dried, I added hair and a face buy using fabric paint. Each child's name was above the print, also using fabric markers. To the bag, we added a beach towel, bottle of water, a gift certificate to the local bookstore and a small bouquet of flowers. I have to say, I was pretty damn impressed with all that we did. I think I outdid myself!

Of course, I was NOT expecting a gift from the class. They placed their painted fingerprints on a small totebag for ME! It's so adorable. Inside the bag were thank you notes from all the children. I wanted to cry - it was that sweet.

The kids enjoyed the party while I was running around like a looney making sure everything was set up and ready to go. I am so lucky to have had very cooperative parents in this class. There was plenty of food, enough sand, and plenty of tissue paper. The kids also played with hula hoops, hot potato with a coconut, and I can't even remember what else.

Well, I'm beat! Tomorrow is also busy for me. I have a PTA breakfast and meeting in the morning then I am meeting my Mom for lunch. Yes, it's a special occasion - my BIRTHDAY! Not only MY birthday but Mom's birthday too. I was born on her 22nd birthday which makes her around... well... I'm not going to tell YOU guys! Suffice to say, I've always enjoyed June.

Ok, I'm off to attempt to get the kids to bed. Ciao!

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Wise

Heard tonight on the season premiere of Deadwood:

"Every day takes figuring out all over again how to fuckin' live."

Calamity Jane

Amen sister. Amen.

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June 11, 2006

Tonight's the night...

It's Deadwood night baby! I can't wait!

I had a great day today. I had a service unit event today at 2pm. It was basically a mini awards ceremony/leader appreciation/late luncheon event. Usually, at least 50 people register and attend. This year, maybe 25. That is so sad. Our service unit has roughly 56 troops. 56! And, only 25 people attend? Thats a damn shame.

Last year, I won the Soaring High pin (Recognizes significant contributions of an adult member to the advancement of the Girl Scout program through multiple commitments to the Service Unit. May only be received once.) THIS year, I was awarded my 5 year pin as a leader, my 10 year as a registered Girl Scout AND I also recieved the Outstanding Lader Award (Prerequisite – at least 3 years of service in the leader or assistant-leader position. Recognizes a leader or assistant-leader who’s performance is so outstanding in nature that it merits recognition for providing a well rounded program and active support which includes participation in Council and Service Unit programs. All troop leader responsibilities per position description are fulfilled. GO ME! I can't believe that out of all the leaders, I was chosen.

Well, enough bragging about me! What's shakin' with you?!

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June 09, 2006

Another one bites the dust

Woohoo!

We just had our last Junior Girl Scout meeting today. Man, I really do love end of the year parties! Actually, we didn't really have a party, just had a quiet meeting. It was nice. I can't believe all my girls will be heading into FIFTH grade! FIFTH! I remember when they were all five years old and in kindergarten ::sniffle:: My babies.

Tomorrow, the girls and I will be attending our town's Founders Day celebration. There's a parade, some blow up jumpy thingies (my offical name for them - lol), pony rides (PONIES!) and just some good old fun. We will be meeting up with a friend of mine and her two daughters who, coincidentially, get along fabulously with my two girls. That's awesome.

Life is starting to calm down around the Katespot household... and I like it. A lot.

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June 07, 2006

Rainy day = Laundry

I swear, I don't know how only four people can generate so much laundry!! But, it's still too chilly to be naked and the kids are still wearing jeans and capris.

I've been trying to clean up around here. It's hard to organize because I still have boxes piled up but, there are less and less of them each week. I think we will be having a yard sale next weekend, just to try to cash in on some of this stuff!!

Husband and I have been having our own House marathon these past few days. I am in Hugh Laurie heaven. We managed to finish up all six dvs of Season One. Booyah! Now, thanks to Fox's summer reruns, I can catch up on Season Two.

Ok - I'm off to the butcher shop to pick up my deli order. I have a Girl Scout leader to interview tonight at 6pm. So, dinner tonight will be open faced club sandwiches with gravy, steak fries and broccoli. Yum!

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June 06, 2006

We've come a long way baby

Happy anniversary to the most wonderful man in my life.

We've certainly been through some rough patches, good times and bad, sickness and in health. We met when I was 18, engaged at 19 and we were married when I was 22. We have been together almost 18 years and married for 13 of them. We have 2 beautiful girls. I love him more and more each day. He is a hard working man, completely dedicated to the girls and myself. I know I can pretty much ask him to do anything and he would move heaven and earth to try to do it. He is my rock and I love him for it.

I love you honey. Let's have many more years together. Face it Husband, you're stuck with me.

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June 05, 2006

Oooh! The E Train!

Now here's some good listenin'!

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One troop down.... one to go

Today was Youngest's last Daisy meeting. WOOOHOO! I've had fun with the girls but I think I have earned a well needed rest! If I had any beer or wine in the house, I'de certainly would have had a drink tonight.

I had a whole entry typed up but wiped it out in one fell swoop. God, that pisses me off!

I'm going to go out and sit with Husband, have a cup of tea, and watch some Season 1 episodes of House. ROWR! Hugh Laurie is HOT! He's my new boyfriend, remember?

I mean - just LOOK at him!

::::sigh:::: Those are some baby blues...

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Mark of the Beast?

Hmmm - if 6/06/06 is going to be a cursed day, then how weird would it be that not only is it my wedding anniversary but it's my 13th wedding anniversary?

Creepy, huh? Personally, I think it's pretty neat. I don't believe that the world is going to end or that the devil will appear. Besides, my birthday is coming up too - on the 13th!

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June 03, 2006

I'm BACK

The wedding was SO MUCH FUN!

I am exhausted. Will post some pics and write more tomorrow.

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June 01, 2006

Headin' OUT!

Ok folks, I am on my way outta Ocean County and heading to West Orange to check into the hotel and to enjoy the rehersal/dinner. I'll be missing all of you guys! Do me a favor and chant "NO RAIN!" a few hundred times. The weather doesn't look like it's going to cooperate. I am hoping to have lots of pictures... and quite a few drinks too!

Be good and I will catch up with you guys on Saturday.

::smooches::

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