Category: family and friends

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St Patrick’s Day

It was one heck of a parade we saw yesterday. We went to Norfolk, Virginia to see the annual parade they have there. I had a great time watching all the bands and people going by. My favorites were the little cars that do tricks as they go by and the baton twirlers. . It was a great day.

We met some friends of mine while we were there and we all ganged up together and had quite a time. We went to the park afterwards and had a grand cookout. I love holidays like this and it was well worth all the time.

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Adoption

One thing that every American should consider doing is adopting a child.
There are thousands of children throughout the world that need a good home. While adoption is not for everyone, there are many people who have the time and money to help a child. It is just the right thing to do.

Our world depends on individuals doing the right thing. While a single individual cannot solve all the worlds’ problems, we can still make a difference by helping out where we can. Just think about what I am saying.

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Snacks for all

The super bowl is finally here. I have invited some of my closest friends over to watch the game with me. I have several that have already said they will attend. We plan to have plenty of food ready for everyone. I know they will enjoy that.

The game is always great and the half-time show should be enjoyable as well. It is always a good time for all. My house will be full and it is great to have company. This is a great land.

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Kitchens and guests

Our house does many things for us. We never seem to notice all the things we do at home. Of course it’s where we sleep, but it is also where we entertain ourselves and others. You never know who may drop in for a visit. We had an unexpected visitor the other day. John was a former employee of mine and he brought his wife Mary Beth. They were back in town and I was glad to see them as John and I were very good friends for a long time.

Anyway, it was up to us to whip up some dinner. As we didn’t know what our guests would like, we hinted around as to what they wanted. It was then that I wished I had bought a spice rack to see what kind of meal would be best to prepare. There is nothing better than a large selection of choices when it comes to cooking. I had seen some nice kitchen spice racks for sale on the internet and I wish I had them now. They are great kitchen utensils.

The moral of the story is that we now have some wonderful spice racks in our home. The next time we have guests, we will be prepared for them. I wish everything was this easy.

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What to do

As always I hate to admit that there were some presents I received that were not wanted. I never have the heart to tell the ones I love that the gift that they gave me is either unneeded or just plain lame. It is always a conundrum for me. The problem is that I hate to see their gift go to waste.

I have managed to return some of the gifts without anyone knowing about it. This is good as I have kept the peace in the family. The bad part is that I still have a few gifts that I don’t know what to do with. I guess I’ll figure it out in the end.

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Some good news

One thing our family is happy about is the fact that our cousin Dave has decided to come home to America. He moved abroad several years ago for a new job and has now reached a level where he can come home. We are all waiting for him to arrive. The only problems he has now is tightening up a few loose ends and deciding which International Removals company to use.

Dave has acquired many things over the last several years that he wishes to bring home. He is a very particular person and won’t stand for second rate service. That’s why he took great pains to find the right Removalists for him. He did so by going online and learning all about the industry and those who would be able to satisfy his needs.

The site he found gave him all the information he needed to find the best Removal Companies around. He is now in the process of moving back to the states and we are all glad to see him again. I guess it’s just a matter of time before he is up to his old antics. While that could be a bit trying for us, we will be glad to have him back and that is good news for us all.

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Ringing in the New Year with all of my loved ones

Guest post written by Cynthia Reynolds

It seems like the past couple of years we’ve had a lot of trouble getting the family together for New Year’s. We used to have these big parties when the kids were much younger, but they’ve all been doing their own thing in the recent past. So I planned months ago for us to host a little party at our house and have the kids invite some of their friends. They seemed receptive to it so that’s what we’re doing.

I’ve been planning out every single detail that I can find. While I was online looking up some of that stuff, I ran across the website miracle-ear.com. After I looked through it a little bit I decided to go and get fitted with some hearing aids.

I have found all kinds of neat ideas, including some games for the younger kids to play. It can be tough to keep kids occupied at things like that, but I’m really going to try and make sure that everyone has as good of a time as possible when they come to the party.

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Another Christmas morning

The mood is good around our house today. It took a little longer to get everyone up than I expected, but we finally started to unwrap the presents. After all the small talk and comparisons of our gifts, I think that everyone is happy with their gifts. I got the usual pants, ties, and belts and everyone got their usual toys and electronics.

Soon we will all gather in the kitchen and start the typical Christmas meal. We are having turkey with all the trimmings and my favorite deviled eggs. We are blessed this year as everyone is healthy and were able to gather at the house. We got some phone calls from those who were not able to attend. I hope your Christmas was as pleasant as ours and I wish you a merry day.

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Mom Moved

Content by Kyle Lowe

My mom moved to Tucson a few months ago and we all thought it would be a good idea for her to get a dog. There’s nothing like the warm embrace of a loving animal friend and that’s just what she needed – some comforting creature to help get her through the night sometimes since dad died, you know? So anyway, we got her all set up in her new house with adt tucson and a guy to come and clean the pool every two weeks and all that stuff – it’s really going to be great for her. And so once she was all moved in we surprised her with the cutest bulldog puppy you’ve ever seen in your life – I couldn’t believe him myself when I first laid eyes on him. Anyway, she named him Elvis and carries him around with her everywhere on his little harness and she just seems happier than she has in years. I’m just really glad we were all able to do something great for mom that makes her feel good again.

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A special day

One of the biggest events in anyone’s life is the day they get married. It’s a special day that everyone can enjoy. Our family has a big event coming soon and we are all excited about it. My cousin Judy will marry soon to a wonderful young man named John. We are all hoping the day will be a great memory for everyone.

The best part is that everyone will participate. My son will be one of the grooms and my daughter will be one of the bridesmaids. They can’t wait for the big event. My daughter has been looking for something to wear that will stay within our budget. She has been looking for cheap bridesmaid dresses that she likes. We believe that we have found just what we where looking for.

Another aspect of the planning is the wedding invitations. These are very important as everyone will keep them in their scrapbooks for the rest of their lives. Having ones that are memorable will help them stand out against all the other memories that will occur. This wedding is sure to be one that will remain with us for a long time. I hope everyone will be able to attend and enjoy this special moment.