Author: Dre

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Kids

Out-Smarting Santa

I asked Alison to write a letter to Santa, so that I’d know what she really wanted for Christmas.

She asked for a HORSE.  And that’s it.

I pointed out to her that we’ve agreed to wait until she’s 8 to get a horse, and asked her to write another letter.

She a asked for a PONY.  And that’s it.

I asked if she’d be happy with Santa giving her horseback riding lessons. 

No, a PONY.  Of her own.

I explained to her how much work goes into caring for a pony, and asked her to write another letter.

She asked for a KITTEN.  And that’s it.

I was pretty much sold, because I can handle a kitten.  Seriously, what’s one more?

Until Jeremy pointed out that it’s the kitten she’s wanted all along, but we’ve told her no. 

Had she asked for the kitten first?  I would have said no, we’ve talked about this, write another letter.

My six year old is so much smarter than me, it’s scary.

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Blog Carnivals Entertainment

Happy Holidays and All That Jazz

                                               
 



For so many of us, 2009 has been incredibly hard.

I want you to know that I appreciate all of the friendships I have.

Whether I see you face to face on a regular basis, or we connect through our keyboards – my cup runneth over.  Thank you.

Here’s to a fantastic New Year!  *Cheers*

Much Love,
Andrea

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Kids

Why

Sometimes, they drive me crazy.



Occasionally, I just wish for some peace and quiet.



And then I realize how empty my life would be without them.



It is then that I throw down my dish towel and dance.



What could be better than that?

Nothing.  Absolutely nothing.

Photos courtesy of Kelly Roberts, as usual!

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Entertainment Home and Garden

Yes, Another One

Jeremy and I bought another junk house.

It’s disgusting, I won’t lie.  I’ll post some photos, soon!

I wrote about our first day of demolition on twitter, because I don’t like to swear on my family blog.

*ahem*

Speaking of family.

Kelly took some amazing photos of us and I’m giving you a sneak peek.





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Life in general Ranch Life

Stray

I found this puppy. 



I was on my way home from a late night ice cream run when I noticed something odd in my headlights.  There she was, a tiny little lump in the middle of the street.

She was soaking wet, shivering, and oh my goodness she gently licked my hand when I put it toward her to sniff.

The girls are calling her Rory.  She has the sweetest disposition, and is just amazing with the kids.

I hate to think that someone just dumped her out here in the country, but it happens more often than you’d probably care to know.  So far, no one has claimed her.

Jeremy laughed when I brought her in, because, see, it’s not the first time I’ve walked through the door with an animal in my arms.

I’m a stray magnet.  I’ve rescued strays my whole life, at least 50 of them if I were to try and count them.

Cats and dogs of all colors, shapes and sizes.  Even a pot-bellied pig, once, when it showed up after a storm.

Does this happen to everyone?

Do animals just offer themselves to you? 

My husband thinks most people just look the other way.  But that’s not possible for me.

One time, a dog offered itself to me and in my rear view mirror I could see it watching me as I drove away.

The next day I went back to look for it, and it was nowhere to be found.  I was so ashamed of myself for not helping it.  I promised myself I’d never do that again.

So, I’m the crazy cat/dog lady.  It’s just who I am.  At least I’m always in good company!