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I haven’t been to our local man made lake here in Mission Viejo for quite some time, so when my dear sister/friend Jill suggested we go chill for a few hours I knew I had to say yes. My most awesome husband Jerry and I used to take our kids to the lake several times [...]

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Jerry, Matthew and I felt very fortunate to enjoy our Easter with 2 dear families this year. Our first destination was down in San Diego at my aunt and uncle’s house. Both my cousin Greg and my Aunt Lou and Uncle Jim’s house sit high up on a hill top with views one could only [...]

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I hate to admit it yet I will. I play FarmVille on Facebook. I am slightly addicted to it. Some might say I’m hugely addicted to it. I would disagree by saying I used to be, hugely addicted to it. Lately I’m losing interest in it due to the fact Zynga hasn’t introduced anything new [...]

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So I’m all excited about adding Skype to my new laptop because it has a video camera. Got it done. Then, and I don’t care if those of you out there don’t believe this next part is true or not, but I no sooner get comfortable on our recliner, turn on the big TV and [...]

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Pat’s birthday this year was celebrated in a special way, with long time friend Patrick Bennet. Patrick’s birthday is actually in October, but since he will be in Hawaii during that time working on his medical schooling we decided it would be really great to celebrate the 2 birthdays together. Jill’s cousin, Rose (far left) [...]

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…these are a few of my favorite things from my birthday celebration, but most important to me was spending time with my awesome family and friends. Thank you everyone! love you!

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Another year has come and gone and we’re celebrating our dear friend Jill’s birthday again! Patty won’t be far behind so who’s counting, right Jill? The place for the feast was El Torito Grill, Jill and husband Steve brought their 2 boys, Patrick and Alex, Patty and Jerry’s son Matt couldn’t make it. We had [...]

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As always my visit’s with good friends Steve and Beth are full of love and laughter. This time was no exception. As I grow older I appreciate so much of what my friends have to offer me in the way of companionship, wisdom and grace. Or not! ha! Looking back to a time when Beth [...]

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Jerry and I had a very nice 4th of July at the home of our good friends Steve & Jill. Their 2 sons, Patrick and Alex were there as were our friends Terry and Karen. The BBQ was hot, the food was plenty and the company great! We walked just a short distance from the [...]

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A friend of mine who lives on my street made a simple statement the other day on a popular social networking site that struck a chord in me. Her statement was “I’m chewing a great piece of double bubble!!” That got me to thinking about the series of photos I took while Jerry was putting [...]

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