tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195969822024-03-05T07:54:01.313-08:00The Yost FamilySarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605392195761913766noreply@blogger.comBlogger173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19596982.post-25107325935778608952011-06-16T21:47:00.000-07:002011-06-18T10:35:09.373-07:00This is it....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7F4jVr94lzA/TfG4dsgegbI/AAAAAAAACbc/Qm9fstH_4B8/s1600/family.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7F4jVr94lzA/TfG4dsgegbI/AAAAAAAACbc/Qm9fstH_4B8/s320/family.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From now on you can find us at:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.lovesandwich.net/">Love Sandwich</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">our new family blog! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605392195761913766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19596982.post-15474476056186405252011-06-05T11:52:00.000-07:002011-06-05T11:52:06.398-07:00Day at the beach...the last post<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sJLsc5zGsyA/TevKqFP_rOI/AAAAAAAACZA/8LpyZ34VraA/s1600/P1000848.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sJLsc5zGsyA/TevKqFP_rOI/AAAAAAAACZA/8LpyZ34VraA/s320/P1000848.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
I recently took a Monday off to go with Jim and kids on a field trip to Hearst Castle. It was a lovely, lovely day. The tour was great, the kids were much more engaged than I expected. After wards, the four us hit the beach and a really good hamburger grill in Cambria. I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do, it's my last post for this family blog....watch for our new blog to come your way soon!<br />
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<a href="http://www.luckypennymake.com/luckypennymake/2011/05/luckypennymake-grand-opening-giveaway.html">Luckypennymake</a>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605392195761913766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19596982.post-61366782640927767182011-05-27T22:32:00.000-07:002011-05-27T21:19:43.135-07:00Multiple Sclerosis is...anger.<br />
exhaustion.<br />
pain.<br />
frustration.<br />
lonely.<br />
confusing.<br />
sad.<br />
living a life you never intended.<br />
a body that doesn't always do as you intend, and sometimes does the exact opposite.<br />
fatigue. all. day. long. everyday. <br />
trying out medications that cause flu-like symptoms. every week.<br />
deciding those medications are not really worth it and seeking other help. <br />
steroids, they really fuck with you.<br />
forgetting: everything.<br />
being impatient.<br />
being pissed off that you are always impatient.<br />
wishing people would educate themselves.<br />
knowing you should educate yourself more.<br />
fear.<br />
putting the little girl in preschool, first two mornings per week then four or five.<br />
letting the little boy watch tons and tons of t.v., just to get through the day.<br />
bands of tightness around yours legs and midsection.<br />
blind spots in your vision.<br />
weakness and muscle loss.<br />
a sensation that the bottom of your feet are burning. constantly.<br />
tremors.<br />
loss of sensation.<br />
numbness.<br />
spasticity.<br />
tingling.<br />
loss of balance.<br />
loss of coordination.<br />
randomly sounding drunk due to slurred speech.<br />
losing words.<br />
cognitive problems.<br />
missing steps and kicking furniture because you've lost your feet, you really don't know where they will land. stubbing every toe on your poor tired feet over and over again.<br />
devastating.<br />
depression.<br />
so damn scary.<br />
saying no to wrestling with the little boy, again and again.<br />
feeling so sad and regretful when he says, "you ALWAYS say that!".<br />
help. family and friends offering more than you imagined you needed.<br />
saying yes to help, and more help. to food, to childcare, to time, to a listening ear.<br />
finally taking <a href="http://www.nationalmssociety.org/walkmapregion.aspx">the walk</a>.<br />
calling a hotline, finally talking to someone else who knows exactly what you mean.<br />
online support groups, for the the boy who needs so much support from others who are experiencing what he is and for the girl who needs support from those who are experiencing what she is.<br />
reading and reading and reading. reading about diet and research and the experience of others with MS.<br />
lashing out because you are so hurt and angry.<br />
realizing that one more baby, one you both so badly want is probably just another dream you will let go of.<br />
letting go of many many dreams, ambitions and wants.<br />
wondering what effect each decision however big or small will have.<br />
planning for then rethinking family trips, the cost, the effort, the drive, the heat, comfort once you get there....<br />
loads of vitamins.<br />
dreading the implementation of diet changes: going gluten free, dairy free, caffeine free, sugar free. one step at a time.<br />
taking everything one step at a time.<br />
learning to say, I can't do anymore today, please take over.<br />
trusting that your request will be heard with love and care and honored too.<br />
learning to love what you've got.<br />
finding joy in the little girl's new found joy in preschool.<br />
forming new dreams - dreams that are easier to realize, more flexible and easier to let go of if need be.<br />
trust.<br />
sometimes saying yes to wrestling, even when your tired - because you've got the emotional energy to bring that joy to the little boy.<br />
finally learning to put yourself first and take care of yourself, because you, in whatever form you come to the family are exactly what is needed to make it whole.<br />
joining the gym, deciding to spend some of your precious energy on your poor tired body, finding so much joy in the work of it and feeling so satisfied by the results - finding you can actually rebuild some of that lost muscle! <br />
enjoying life, every little moment and hour that feels normal.<br />
enjoying every smile and laugh and hug and kiss and moment of connection, because in that we are normal.<br />
letting others in, learning to be honest and say what is really alive in you.<br />
in our life, but not the whole, just a piece.Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605392195761913766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19596982.post-69330360166567328352011-05-22T12:03:00.000-07:002011-05-23T16:57:00.498-07:00"The Spoon Theory"If you love Jim, (and I know you do), watch this:<br />
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Jim watched this and cried. It's true, it's really like this. He cried because he is ALWAYS borrowing spoons from tomorrows stash. He is still trying to deny his supply is limited. Everyday he pushes himself, because he thinks he can, he thinks he should, he thinks others think he can, he thinks others think he should, he feels guilty, he feels embarrassed, he feels helpless and out of control. <br />
I cried because although I "get it" I will never truly know what it feels like and the truth is that it is hard to be the "healthy one" and always make room for what is going on with the "ill one". Sometimes I am tired or sick or just sick-and-tired. I feel cheated too. But still. I am thankful for these types of reminders. I am thankful Jim and I can talk and share our thoughts and feelings - though we don't always do it well or with enough care and compassion. We keep on trying. I am thankful for him, and all his spoons - and all mine because I know if he lets me I can use my seemingly limitless supply to make up for those he does not have or those he is reserving for later use.<br />
If you see Jim out and about or at a gathering, just know, he is using his spoons just to be there.Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605392195761913766noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19596982.post-92116840197062165082011-05-13T13:28:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:28:51.760-07:00Easter, the easy way - just pictures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The annual up-a-tree picture!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the faces she draws after requesting a family drawn by me</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">his smile, his eyes and yes, his beard</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">his imagination and the delight he gets out of his own creations</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">family work</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this warm and comfy spot</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">family walks</td></tr>
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Montel Williams' <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Climbing-Higher-Montel-Williams/dp/0451211596">Climbing Higher</a><br />
<a href="http://mywifehasms.blogspot.com/">MY WIFE HAS MS</a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/MS-Your-Feelings-Handling-Sclerosis/dp/089793489X">MS and Your Feelings: Handeling The Ups and Downs of Multiple Sclerosis</a> by Allison Shadday<br />
The Multiple Sclerosis Diet Book by <a href="http://www.swankmsdiet.org/">Roy L. Swank</a><br />
Multiple Sclerosis A Self-Help Guide to Its Management by <a href="http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=show&pageid=2679">Judy Graham</a><br />
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There will be more as we read more. I just wanted to share this with you. You who loves Jim and can learn so much about what his life is like by reading some of the above. And then by starting a conversation, one where you don't let him get away with, "good, the same, crappy.", one where he really tells you about what is going on with him and you really listen - just listen.Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605392195761913766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19596982.post-69534627784947670042011-04-08T20:59:00.000-07:002011-04-09T23:15:12.388-07:00After 9 years<span style="font-size: large;">We've lived quite a long time with MS. The truth though, is that we have not always acknowledged it's presence in our family. Not everyday. Not in all the ways it has affected us, changed us, and hurt us. That is changing. Quickly and with force Jim has swept away any reluctance to face this disease head on. To take charge of MS, to no longer let it take charge of him. This has meant lots of reading, talking, crying, fear, relief, joy (yes, I said that), and reaching out. We are reaching out to the MS society for help and support. The hot-line, the counseling, the advice, the ear and shoulder.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And so, we must support those supporting us, to keep that support coming:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We're walking on <a href="http://walkcal.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=16481">Saturday, April 16th in San Luis Obispo</a>. The whole family plus more family. And maybe you? <a href="https://secure3.convio.net/nmss/site/TRR/Walk/CASWalkEvents?fr_id=15452&pg=tfind">Join us</a> if you can. <a href="https://secure3.convio.net/nmss/site/Donation2?idb=1695917299&df_id=33783&FR_ID=16481&PROXY_ID=9385560&PROXY_TYPE=20&33783.donation=form1">Donate</a> if you would like to. We appreciate all your love and support in all the many forms it takes. Still. After all these years.</span>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605392195761913766noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19596982.post-38701787144922386372011-03-27T01:58:00.000-07:002011-03-27T01:59:55.029-07:00Journaling...<i>We are trying to do family journaling, (at least once a week, I hope), for connection, laughter, insight, conversation, and a bit of calm:</i><br />
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<b>Things that make you happy:</b><br />
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<b>Maggy:</b><br />
a zu zu pet<br />
a seahorse<br />
a car<br />
thanks, thanks<br />
dancing<br />
wearing leotards at Junah's house<br />
wearing my new bow shoes<br />
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<b>Fletch:</b><br />
Legos<br />
Bella<br />
Andy<br />
Ezzy<br />
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<b>Sara:</b><br />
sunlight<br />
good music<br />
family<br />
food<br />
reading<br />
laughing<br />
travel<br />
creating<br />
connection<br />
smiles<br />
hugs<br />
water running over rocks<br />
walking<br />
trees<br />
the library<br />
photos<br />
holding hands<br />
kisses<br />
games<br />
big windows<br />
rain on asphalt<br />
dancing<br />
potlucks<br />
disneyland<br />
ice cream<br />
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<b>Jim:</b><br />
harmony <br />
laughter<br />
sunshine<br />
music<br />
Fletcher<br />
Magnolia<br />
Sara<br />
back rubs<br />
beard<br />
not showering<br />
crosswords<br />
tattoos<br />
full belly<br />
energySarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605392195761913766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19596982.post-7677580048095936582011-03-20T08:24:00.000-07:002011-03-20T22:24:10.186-07:00First Day<div style="text-align: center;">We took a step we never thought we'd take:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-QSfx37t8CS4/TYYZuysrT4I/AAAAAAAACWM/DLbE4dCkusA/s1600/P1130990.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-QSfx37t8CS4/TYYZuysrT4I/AAAAAAAACWM/DLbE4dCkusA/s320/P1130990.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Maggy started preschool last Tuesday. She will go twice a week, four hours in the mornings. Oh, and she's in my class. Yup, she's even calling me Miss Sara - she thinks that is pretty funny.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Junah has been in my class for a year now, she is happy to be showing Mags the ropes. Now these girls, these shrieking, dancing princesses get to spend two whole days together each week. They could not be happier:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XFwXNBOITGA/TYYa0nBmgII/AAAAAAAACWo/o3AFbIgpqEk/s1600/P1130997.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XFwXNBOITGA/TYYa0nBmgII/AAAAAAAACWo/o3AFbIgpqEk/s320/P1130997.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Jim thought he would miss her too much. He quickly found that he missed her, but not so much he couldn't enjoy the day. A bit more quiet, a bit more calm, a bit more peaceful. A bit easier. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib1fc-YfOBayNV5zUHhPOdIBs2v5piHBGsomCqBnNo5ofhC5iafZU8yOjf566gQLafFA0rHjuRs4gFAfYKIqK0PDoQ6Y3kWh4GQRip2wozdydBPQgkIt1wC9BPqR0FvVj421f_Vg/s1600/P1140003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib1fc-YfOBayNV5zUHhPOdIBs2v5piHBGsomCqBnNo5ofhC5iafZU8yOjf566gQLafFA0rHjuRs4gFAfYKIqK0PDoQ6Y3kWh4GQRip2wozdydBPQgkIt1wC9BPqR0FvVj421f_Vg/s320/P1140003.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Fletch is enjoying more of Dad's attention and less of Maggy's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kXGdmlxTUA4/TYYZ-8t5s9I/AAAAAAAACWY/rqc21PNH0FI/s1600/P1130995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kXGdmlxTUA4/TYYZ-8t5s9I/AAAAAAAACWY/rqc21PNH0FI/s320/P1130995.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I am enjoying more time with my girl. Maggy is loving the activities, the toilet that is, "small for us kids!", all the new friends and being a big girl at school.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--ZVT29ZoHsA/TYYbMdWb2uI/AAAAAAAACWw/RXCankqMEmA/s1600/P1140027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--ZVT29ZoHsA/TYYbMdWb2uI/AAAAAAAACWw/RXCankqMEmA/s320/P1140027.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fletch was provided with something a bit more in line with his interests, he was glad for that.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">present time! kennedy and aunt amber brought this funny little singing bear, we all enjoyed him.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All three girls loved the felt doll set from Aunt Barbara and Junah.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pink princess cupcaks, with some blue ones per Fletcher's request, made by Aunt Harvest.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">she reminds me of alice in wonderland.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy Birthday Magpie.<br />
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It was a fabulous party, the girls were sweet and so fun to watch together, and despite the fact that I imagined Fletcher might feel a bit bummed being the only boy and older kid - he really enjoyed himself and played with the girls very happily. It was relaxed and full of joy, a princess party for our princess.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605392195761913766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19596982.post-38886737033193197352011-03-06T21:50:00.000-08:002011-03-06T21:51:20.521-08:00Being KatieJim went to Seattle to surprise his little sis, Katie, for her 30th birthday.<br />
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I think, although I would have loved to be there (and it goes without saying the kids too), it was a good decision - this was a much needed break for Jim. Not to mention, some much needed family time:<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jim heads home tomorrow. We've missed him, and I know he's missing us. Still. This has been a great trip: lots of beer, laughter, nieces and nephew to love, a new tattoo, relaxation and serious Yost time</div><br />
Happy Birthday Katie. You're an amazing person. truly.<br />
Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605392195761913766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19596982.post-68043009824314764952011-02-28T01:00:00.000-08:002011-02-28T06:11:31.351-08:00MAGNOLIA MARIE YOST<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Birthday to my BIG GIRL. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I always make the mistake of calling her baby-girl. She always reminds me, "I'm <i>not</i> a baby, I'm a <b>BIG</b> girl!".</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Yes you are. </div>Three years, sorta. We're celebrating today, and though I will miss most of it, including the present opening. I will be thinking of her all day, imagining her delight at the new wonders she will wake to. The joy she will have playing and creating her own world.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">It's like magic, this life. </div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605392195761913766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19596982.post-14270530537830112452011-02-27T22:12:00.000-08:002011-02-27T22:13:28.413-08:00talet show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzOHng2ag6wJ9ajOxNPcL4IRXt_5C9PwLtGkokLhOYcFLvn0r-U-LBC23xkY0XdbScLqLcy8J4E-JM' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>It was a very cute and very sweet afternoon treat for Jim and I. Except. Except the part where Fletcher was frustrated by his lack of control over choreography. You'll notice Maggy does not take the hint (over and over again) to exit stage right. She is way too into those twirls. Yes, he did try to trip her. Sibling love.Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605392195761913766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19596982.post-13091069352516604092011-02-26T22:32:00.000-08:002011-02-26T22:32:08.203-08:00Celebrating!Our family is celebrating this weekend. On Friday Jim and I paid off our account with Consumer Credit Counseling. This is the end of four years of paying off our too large credit debt. What a relief! <br />
So, last night we had a pajama party. I made popcorn, which I don't do often. I mean real popcorn: cooked on the stove and then smothered in butter, salt and brewer's yeast. Yum. We had tacos for dinner, and ice cream for dessert. We watched Megamind, a truly funny and unique movie:<br />
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Today while Jim had a nice long break in the afternoon, I took Fletch and Maggy on a movie date. This was Maggy's first movie theater experience which began with a stop at Powell's to load up on candy. It was another funny movie, and so different than many movies that are out today:<br />
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Tonight Jim is out to another show in SLO, Sexy-Time Explosion:<br />
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Tomorrow: bowling and pizza. <br />
Perfect weekend, lots of fun.Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605392195761913766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19596982.post-67967155763282864492011-02-12T23:23:00.000-08:002011-02-12T23:23:18.539-08:00Happy Valentine's Day...<div style="text-align: center;">If your still searching for your child's class valentine's, go no further. Here's the most unique thing you'll find:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67285319/magnetic-paper-doll-valentine-card">Luckypennymake's magnetic paper dolls</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">so awesome. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><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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Go read <a href="http://indietutes.blogspot.com/2011/02/open-letter-to-my-daughter.html">An Open Letter To My Daughter</a>. Go ahead, I promise you will cry and laugh and totally relate.Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605392195761913766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19596982.post-63517370724132353262011-01-29T23:39:00.000-08:002011-01-29T23:39:11.978-08:00lost (deleted)I accidentally deleted some of my favorite pictures from Fletcher's birthday party. I can't even begin to comprehend how disappointed I feel....yuck.<br />
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The Percy Jackson party was great success, one of the best party's we've had. I googled the theme and found some other great blogs with all kinds of great ideas and pictures for this theme. What an amazing thing, to find so quickly and easily just the right bit of inspiration to kick start a mom!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue food, which the half-bloods like best: blueberry waffles, blueberry syrup, blueberry yogurt, blueberry juice, blueberries, blue corn chips. (there are very few natural blue foods!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To slay Medusa (thanks Mom and Aunt Harvest for the amazing pinata!)</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>This is where the pictures I erased should be: a few great shots of the whole crew with their shields, it's truly a shame! Still Fletch loved the party, the weather was awesome, and we all had a great time!Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605392195761913766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19596982.post-36467424255332852722011-01-23T00:56:00.000-08:002011-01-23T00:56:20.174-08:00Thirty-Ninth Year<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: x-large;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM!</span></b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Tonight Jim is celebrating his birthday at a punk show. </div><div style="text-align: center;">D.I., at The Z Club in SLO</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope he's fully soaking in the energy, with complete abandon</div><div style="text-align: center;">reveling in his aloneness among others who share his love of music and beer.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope too for just a bit of the old Jim to come out and play:</div><div style="text-align: center;">a bit of debauchery and more than a bit of endurance.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tomorrow we will celebrate in whatever manner he wishes:</div><div style="text-align: center;">After he wakes up!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This one's for you Babe:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="youtube-player" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LMLDgw9ZPxU" title="YouTube video player" type="text/html" width="480"></iframe>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605392195761913766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19596982.post-74197240923676442332011-01-22T11:28:00.000-08:002011-01-22T11:29:28.459-08:00Are you a Half Blood?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dPfSZyK800c/TTsvxRS7KcI/AAAAAAAACPo/W5ufVFgt_mo/s1600/zeus-the-god-of-olympia-coloring-page.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dPfSZyK800c/TTsvxRS7KcI/AAAAAAAACPo/W5ufVFgt_mo/s320/zeus-the-god-of-olympia-coloring-page.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We're getting ready for Fletcher's Percy Jackson party this afternoon. I think it will be his best party yet! Pictures later....Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605392195761913766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19596982.post-48015742270479627912011-01-20T21:26:00.000-08:002011-01-20T22:30:19.672-08:00It's Not The Chase That I Love....If your not listening, you don't know what you're missing:<br />
<a href="http://www.theavettbrothers.com/us/videos">The Avett Brothers</a><br />
Maybe you are already listening, and I was the one who didn't know what I was missing. <br />
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So, if you happen by my house and find me dancing wildly around, hair flying, arms and legs flailing and the room is silent, look closely; I've got my headphones plugged into the trusty old ipod, turned up full volume listening to Kick Drum Heart:<br />
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<div style="color: magenta; font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">"It's not the chase that I love, it's me following you."</span><br />
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