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I started a new blog...I don't like this one and my new one gets me excited for what is to come..... check us out here and bookmark us - Back By Popular Demand won't be around much longer....

Happy Hump Day!

House for Sale!

My 'forever' house is for sale by owner.

Sad day.

What's even sadder is that I spent $30 on fliers and they are all gone. Not one call from that $30. People, those things cost money. Don't take one if you aren't interested.

So, for the sake of not spending $30 a day (yes, they were all gone in a day), I made a blog to show the pics of my house.

If you want to see them or send someone our way, check them out.

http://www.2249elmwooddrive.blogspot.com/

I'm not a photographer, don't claim to be and I'm not happy with the pictures of Reese's room, but let's face it, right now I'm doing the single mom gig and if someone wants to see the real deal, they can come in. His room is HUGE by the way and way adorable.

Oh, and if it hasn't sold by Reese's birthday (February 22 - one month from when we put it on the market) it will get listed with our realtor. The one who helped us find our 'forever house'.

And hopefully, it goes without saying, there is much more lee-way involved when no realtor costs are. So, get it now....it really is a perfect house to raise your family in....

Reminders of a great man...

I often still read the Lubbock paper online. I still feel very much connected to it and Lubbock is still my home. I had a few extra mintues today at school and got online and found this article.

Dr. Richie Rosen was my dad's surgeon during his 2 year battle with cancer. There is not a better man. He deeply cared for my dad, deeply. He hurt when my dad hurt. He was compassionate, kind, caring, and did all he possibly could to help my dad try to beat cancer. Sure, my dad worked with more doctors, surgeons, nurses, but Dr. Rosen left an impact on me. I specifically remember us sitting in his office as a family and him answering and answering questions as we dealt with the fact that our dad was dying. He wanted to make sure he left no stone unturned with dad.

Doctors see hundreds of patients every day. But Dr. Rosen made it a point to not let me dad just be a "number".

Anyway, it's not some super great article or anything, but I do feel it speaks to the character of Dr. Rosen.....I appreciate him more than he could ever know.

Yeah, I know....

I'm not a good blogger....in fact, I've contemplated getting rid of it all together. Seriously. I mean, I don't feel I contribute anything "useful" to the blog world and who in the heck really reads this? Anyone? All I do lately is try to win all these giveaways from other blogs..... We'll see....I'm gonna give it until the end of the year to decide.

Fabulousity!

Head over to Fabulous K to check out some goodies!

Little Bit Funky's done it again....

Little Bit Funky's done it again...

Another great giveaway...

Head over to her blog to check it out.

She gives you like 9 chances for an entry...and the prize is really great.

Happy Giveaway Day!

From the mouth of a 13 year old....

Every year, I have my students make a turkey with 5 feathers. On each feather they must write one thing they are thankful for that isn't materialistic and why they are thankful for it. It always starts a discussion on what materialistic things are and aren't. Then, I turn them loose to create a turkey with some construction paper, glue, and scissors.

Now, I know some of you are thinking, "But, Tiffany, you teach middle school math and this is a little elementary for them, don't you think?" And my answer to that is no. We are never too old to count our blessings. We are never too old to be thankful. And besides, the kids see this as fun, and in a 7th grade math class, I'll take all the fun I can get!

Here is my turkey they can use as an example if they wish...

And here is Amanda's turkey....

And here is them hanging outside my door....some, not all 150 of them.....

And then, after we'd hung them all up, I came back to my desk to clean up and I found a lone feather that had fallen off its turkey. No name on it, just a boys handwriting.....and this is what it said.....

What? You can't read it? It says "I am thankful for my parents who are not divorced because most don't have their parents together."

And then I realized that at 13, kids get it. They really do. And they know that is something to be thankful for. And then I wondered, does my Reese get it? Does he know? Maybe not yet, but at a very young age, he will. And today, just like everyday, I realized how important it is to fight for my marriage. I was reminded of that this weekend (this long, hard, emotion filled weekend). My marriage is worth fighting for, even in the hard times. And maybe, if I'm lucky, Reese will realize just how lucky he is.

Rachel Came to Play!

My friend Rachel came to visit a few weeks ago. She was in town for some training for her new job and stayed for the night. It is so fun to have Rach around because she is just a big of a kid as Reese. He LOVES her, even though it takes him a minute to warm up to her....I so wish Rach lived closer and could be more part of Reese's daily life....We love you Aunt Redair - y - air! Please come see us again soon!

"God made us cousins because he knew our mom's couldn't handle us as brothers." Unknown

"Here JoeJoe - give it five!"

"See, Goo Job JoeJoe!"

"JoeJoe here tums the firetwucks!"

"JoeJoe the pwade is over!"

Sass Your Fras!

Ok y'all. I've totally revamped my crafty blog...check it out and tell your friends!

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