Capturing Cute....

An Unintended Hiatus.

2011-01-10T21:44:00.000-08:00

It's been a while. Staying true to my nature, though, I intend to just pick up right where I left off. I imagine that there will be a plethora of new photos over the next few days. I don't intend to try to date them all. I figure since this is my photo blog I can do as I wish.

NASA

2010-09-05T20:38:00.001-07:00

NASA, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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No Pictures Please.

2010-09-05T20:33:00.001-07:00

No Pictures Please., originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Swim Test

2010-09-05T20:29:00.001-07:00

Swim Test, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Packed

2010-09-05T20:24:00.001-07:00

Packed, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Packed and Pinecove Bound.

Dino-mite

2010-09-05T20:14:00.001-07:00

Dino-mite, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Caleb and J enjoying an afternoon at DSP.

Pinecove

2010-09-05T19:58:00.001-07:00

Pinecove, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Grace with her cabinmates and counselor at closing ceremonies at the Ranch- Week 10.

Hot Tub

2010-09-05T19:48:00.001-07:00

Hot Tub, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Hot Tubbin' at the Hotel.

Fine Dining

2010-09-05T19:44:00.001-07:00

Fine Dining, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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This is fine dining for us. We ate in the bistro of a fancy new hotel in town.

Slumber Partyin'

2010-09-05T19:38:00.001-07:00

Slumber Partyin', originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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We stayed a night in a new hotel for FREE. So fun! We had treats and watched the premiere of Disney's Den Brother.

Craftiness

2010-09-05T19:25:00.001-07:00

Craftiness, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Making these headbands is my latest obsession. I'm thinking of trying my hand at selling them

Creepiness

2010-09-05T19:24:00.001-07:00

Creepiness, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Our newest Dollar Tree find. A little creepy, don't you think?

Band Camp

2010-08-16T19:57:00.001-07:00

Band Camp, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Grace was at band camp for a full week in July. She really learned a ton and got lots of practice on her flute.

Waffle House virgin

2010-08-16T19:44:00.001-07:00

Waffle House virgin, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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I've always, always, always wanted to eat at a Waffle House. I don't know why. But I finally got to do that this summer. It was an amazing experience. One I will never forget.

Silly Bandz

2010-08-16T19:41:00.001-07:00

Silly Bandz, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Silly Band insanity has found its way into our home. Hey, they're cheaper than Legos. That's what I keep telling myself anyway.

BreakAway Scars

2010-08-16T19:35:00.001-07:00

BreakAway Scars, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Grace had a small altercation with a volleyball net at BreakAway Camp. The volleyball net won.

Tubing

2010-08-15T22:26:00.001-07:00

Tubing, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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My kids are seriously love being pulled around behind a boat. A friend of Grace's invited us all out for a fun day of tubing on Lake Palestine. I quickly discovered that I'm too old and awkward for this sport. I think I'll stick to running.

FroYo

2010-08-15T22:22:00.001-07:00

FroYo, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Our whole little family is in love with Orange Leaf. My favorites are Cheesecake and Cookies & Cream.

Tower

2010-08-15T22:19:00.001-07:00

Tower, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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At DSP, Caleb decided to build this massive tower with Jenga-style blocks. I'd like to think that Einstein was proud of the endeavor.

Re-Motivation

2010-07-16T19:21:00.001-07:00

Re-Motivation, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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The was a feeble attempt to get myself motivated to restart my training for the next half marathon.

Leafy Growth

2010-07-15T19:16:00.000-07:00

Leafy Growth, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Just a little snapshot on our hike through the trails.

Honeysuckle

2010-07-14T19:12:00.000-07:00

Honeysuckle, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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View From Here

2010-07-13T19:07:00.000-07:00

View From Here, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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This is one of the most beautiful views from the university I'll be attending next summer. It's within walking distance from our house. We love walking the campus trails and feeding the ducks.

Shell

2010-07-12T18:59:00.000-07:00

Shell, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Much like this locust, I've shed my shell. I'm not who I was.

Hatch

2010-07-11T18:55:00.000-07:00

Hatch, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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LOST has ruined me. I see something like this, and I immediately think there might be someone beneath punching random numbers into a computer.

Tortoise Conquerer

2010-07-10T18:50:00.000-07:00

Tortoise Conquerer, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Taken on the campus of our local university.

Walk It

2010-07-09T18:40:00.000-07:00

Walk It, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Walk It was Caleb's counselor at Pinecove Base Camp this week. I thank God for the impact Pinecove counselors have had on my kids over the years. They are the best!

Orange Leaf Model

2010-07-08T13:50:00.001-07:00

Orange Leaf Model, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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We are in love with Orange Leaf. Just thought you should know. Grace is also making her plea to be the next top Orange Leaf model. She will pose with all manner of flavors and toppings.

Flash Flood

2010-07-07T13:45:00.000-07:00

Flash Flood, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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We had a slight flash flood in the driveway today, so we decided to make the most of it and go swimming. We might be rednecks. Maybe. But I do think this might be my favorite picture yet.

Pinecove Rocks!

2010-07-06T17:57:00.000-07:00

Pinecove Rocks!, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Caleb is at Pinecove's Base Camp this week. To say we love Pinecove would be the understatement of the year!

Cousins

2010-07-05T17:34:00.000-07:00

Cousins, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Silly, silly cousins.

Sweet Girls

2010-07-04T13:38:00.000-07:00

Sweet Girls, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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The girl cousins on the 4th of July.

Tattoo

2010-07-03T14:32:00.001-07:00

Tattoo, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Yes, as a matter of fact, we all three got tattoos today. Grace got 6 total. At church.

Phone Book Intrigue

2010-06-30T13:47:00.000-07:00

Phone Book Intrigue, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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We picked up some phone books at the mall today, and my kids are seriously intrigued by them. They act like they've never seen one before. FREE entertainment!

TOY STORY

2010-06-29T13:42:00.000-07:00

TOY STORY, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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We've seen this movie twice now, and I've cried both times. It's that good. I would go see it again for sure.

No Lines

2010-06-28T13:37:00.000-07:00

No Lines, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Another Six Flags picture from last week. I've never had a better time at an amusement park. We seriously walked on to every ride!

Storm Clouds

2010-06-27T13:34:00.000-07:00

Storm Clouds, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Please let us get home before the bottom falls out.

Courage

2010-06-26T11:27:00.000-07:00

Courage, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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I haven't been taking many pictures over the last few days...trying to finish up finals. But I thought I'd post anyway. This was taken at the top of the oil derrick at Six Flags. Caleb and I were both facing our fear after having a bit of a freak out moment on the elevator ride up.

Being Brave

2010-06-25T20:33:00.000-07:00

Being Brave, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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I can't believe she's petting the snake at the Fort Worth Zoo...

Six Flags Over Texas

2010-06-24T20:35:00.000-07:00

Six Flags Over Texas, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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My daughter, the Daredevil

2010-06-23T20:31:00.000-07:00

My daughter, the Daredevil, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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That's her right there on the back row with her hands in the air! :)

Daddy's Bible

2010-06-22T20:23:00.000-07:00

Daddy's Bible, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Lots of memories wrapped up in this particular Bible. I am so grateful that I can show this to my son and say with complete confidence that his daddy loved God and His Word more than anything.

Remembering

2010-06-21T20:14:00.000-07:00

Remembering, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Tonight Caleb found a letter his dad wrote to them before he died. There were tears. There was talking. There were memories I shared with him for the first time. Caleb got to know his daddy a little better tonight. And I'm glad, but, man, this is hard sometimes.

Birthday Balloons

2010-06-20T20:07:00.000-07:00

Birthday Balloons, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Today we celebrated Hope's birthday at the lake. More great memories...

Drive IN

2010-06-17T20:02:00.000-07:00

Drive IN, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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We went to the drive in to see Toy Story 3 and Marmaduke...so fun even though it was SO HOT! Great memories!

Breakers

2010-06-16T19:58:00.000-07:00

Breakers, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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We tried out a new seafood place in town thanks to seizing the deal. We got $40 worth of food for $20! My kids thought they had died and gone to seafood heaven.

Shadow Cat

2010-06-15T21:28:00.000-07:00

Shadow Cat, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Cheat Sheet

2010-06-14T21:35:00.001-07:00

Cheat Sheet, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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My legal cheat sheet for my Macroeconomics test. Just getting started.

Macro

2010-06-13T21:39:00.000-07:00

Macro, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Birdseed in Macro.

Pepper.

2010-06-12T20:59:00.000-07:00

Pepper., originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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I think I'm kind of cheating. I technically took this last week, but school is kicking my tail. Haven't had much time for much else. But I just love this one. I'm not sure if these little peppers are gonna grow much bigger, but they sure are cute, aren't they?

Summer Strawberries

2010-06-11T18:48:00.001-07:00

Summer Strawberries, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Grace enjoys chopping stuff. She's had lots of practice playing Cooking Mama on the Wii.

Our Find

2010-06-10T18:22:00.000-07:00

Our Find, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Caleb loves state quarters. We don't really collect them. We just love discovering new ones that we haven't seen before. Did you even know that there were Puerto Rico quarters? There was definitely some excitement when we found this one!

Livin' Love

2010-06-09T07:48:00.000-07:00

Livin' Love, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Serving with the Middle School at the East TX Food Bank.

Bonding

2010-06-08T07:47:00.000-07:00

Bonding, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Caleb and I made a bow and arrow today.

Beggar

2010-06-07T07:48:00.000-07:00

Beggar, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Does this need any explanation? Just look at the size of those GUMBALLS.

VBS

2010-06-06T07:46:00.000-07:00

VBS, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Looking Down

2010-06-05T07:45:00.000-07:00

Looking Down, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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My last day...we went on one of our walks around church. I love these boys.

Role Model

2010-06-04T07:44:00.000-07:00

Role Model, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Set an example for the kids in my class, Caleb. They look up to you. Maybe I should have been more specific.

One More Day...

2010-06-03T20:56:00.001-07:00

One More Day..., originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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I'm going to miss this....

Star Performer Award

2010-06-02T20:48:00.000-07:00

Star Performer Award, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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From Caleb's teacher: "From the first moment I met Caleb, I knew he was a star. He was always so willing to help with any task." :) Words this mother loves to hear.

Camp Tyler

2010-06-01T20:43:00.000-07:00

Camp Tyler, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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For an end ofthe year treat, my son's class got to go to Camp Tyler. As an added treat, I was able to be off work and go with him. We saw so many farm animals, planted and picked produce from the garden, created compost, went on a hayride (minus the hay), and ended with a picnic lunch. I'm so glad I was able to go!

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

2010-05-31T20:09:00.000-07:00

Cruel and Unusual Punishment, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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This needs no explanation, does it?

Playing with Food

2010-05-30T17:55:00.001-07:00

Playing with Food, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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I try to teach my kids not to play with their food. But, it doesn't always work. :)

Yukon GoldDigger

2010-05-29T20:55:00.001-07:00

Yukon GoldDigger, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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We engaged in our annual potato dig at Grandma and Grandpa's today. This was our yield.

Grandma's Pet Snake

2010-05-28T20:44:00.000-07:00

Grandma's Pet Snake, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Yes, you read that right. Grandma has a pet snake. A snake that really enjoys chicken eggs.

Garden

2010-05-27T20:01:00.001-07:00

Garden, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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My happy little garden.

Child Labor

2010-05-26T20:00:00.000-07:00

Child Labor, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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I put my daughter to work labeling my AVON brochures. She is very willing since I'm offering her FREE products!

Thumb Down

2010-05-25T20:19:00.001-07:00

Thumb Down, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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My two favorite shows are gone forever.
I will miss my Jacks.
And I'm sorry to all the Bachelorette fans, but that show is no replacement.
Neither is Wipeout. Sorry, kids.
{Yes, I am lazy. I didn't take a picture all day. This is from my webcam as I lay here in bed watching the Bachelorette on my laptop. These men are CRAZY!}

The Beginning of the End

2010-05-24T22:18:00.001-07:00

The Beginning of the End, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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I have 8 days left teaching preschool.

Splash

2010-05-23T22:12:00.000-07:00

Splash, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Today we experienced our first lake day of the summer. This is a favorite in our house. Oh the joys of fishies nibbling at your toes. :) (Can you guess who's under the water in the picture?)

Park Clouds

2010-05-22T22:05:00.000-07:00

Park Clouds, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Just a little snapshot from the park. Taken with my iphone- hipstamatic.

New Scentsy

2010-05-21T22:00:00.000-07:00

New Scentsy, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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These are one of my new favorites, Scentsy.
Watermelon Patch and Green Tea Smoothie. Yum...

Makeup

2010-05-20T20:31:00.001-07:00

Makeup, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Tonight marks Grace's spring band concert. I did her makeup for the occasion. When I was finished and stepped back to look at her, I was all teary-eyed. She is growing into such a beautiful young woman, inside and out.

Drumsticks

2010-05-19T20:19:00.001-07:00

Drumsticks, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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These are old windchimes tubes that my son decided would be his drumsticks.

Fo a performance, check out my personal blog:

www.embracingandbeingembraced.com

Growth.

2010-05-18T21:28:00.000-07:00

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Snapped this at my mom's tonight. I love editing, but I chose to leave this one unedited.

New Glasses

2010-05-17T21:14:00.000-07:00

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Grace got new glasses the other day. Finally had a chance to get her picture in them. She's a cutie.

Dressin' Up

2010-05-16T13:20:00.000-07:00

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I love that my boy still like to dress up and act like a goober. He's just like his momma. :)

Gooey Putty

2010-05-15T13:14:00.000-07:00

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We now have a membership to our local science museum. On Sunday afternoon, we decided to take part to the Mad Science experiments making bubble prints and gooey putty.

(I didn't take any pictures on Saturday...oops. We were at the waterpark and I was just too afraid since I didn't have a waterproof camera with me. So I'm counting this one for Saturday, even though I took it on Sunday! :) )

Go to Bed already.

2010-05-14T23:15:00.000-07:00

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It's been a busy drama-filled day. So, is it any wonder that this is the first picture I've snapped today? Good night.

Meet Zorca

2010-05-13T19:22:00.001-07:00

Meet Zorca, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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In case you didn't know, Zorca originates from the land of Koomala in the province of Veesta where he lives on a diet of bajiggles and veveerbillies.

Preschool Stonehenge

2010-05-12T20:28:00.001-07:00

Preschool Stonehenge, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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This week's unit: Rocks and Rainbows

It seems only natural that we should recreate our own version of Stonehenge.

Art

2010-05-11T19:36:00.001-07:00

Art, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Homeliving Center

2010-05-10T19:41:00.001-07:00

Homeliving Center, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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The countdown to the end is near. :(

Wildflowers

2010-05-09T19:28:00.000-07:00

Wildflowers, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Isn't my girl just beautiful?

Graduation Day

2010-05-08T18:36:00.000-07:00

Graduation Day, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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This was the day Carol (my stepmom), in the words of Caleb, turned into a teacher. So proud of her for sticking with and plugging away for 7 years!

Alice

2010-05-07T18:33:00.000-07:00

Alice, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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My dad's cat. Doesn't like me much. This is a rare occasion that she let me so close.

This is the way we walk in the hall.

2010-05-06T18:30:00.000-07:00

This is the way we walk in the hall., originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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We walk this hall Mon-Fri and sing this song...

This is the way we walk in the hall.
Walk in the hall.
Walk in the hall.
This is the way we walk in the hall.
So early _____day morning.

Scones

2010-05-05T15:54:00.001-07:00

Scones, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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I went to the local Brookshire's today in search of a multicultural sweet treat to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at a meeting this evening. I needed something ready to serve. No cooking required. I had a little trouble. Scones are mulitcultural, don't you think? I mean, they are British. (I only know this, because I wikipedia'd it.)

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Mt. Laundria

2010-05-04T15:53:00.000-07:00

Mt. Laundria, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Someone in this house should really fold the laundry. Seriously.

Webelo

2010-05-03T20:40:00.001-07:00

Webelo, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Tonight was Caleb's last pack meeting as a Bear. He received his scarf as a Webelo. So proud of my boy. He worked hard this year.

Finisher

2010-05-02T20:09:00.001-07:00

Finisher, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Finisher of the Heels and Hills Half Marathon.
Time: 2:53

NYLO

2010-05-01T20:08:00.000-07:00

NYLO, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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This is the hallway to our room at the NYLO. I told you it was uber cool, didn't I? :)

I'll be blogging on my other blog about the entire trip at some point this week. You can check it out HERE!

Blogger

2010-04-30T20:30:00.001-07:00

Blogger, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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All in a Friday night for this single mama. I lead a life others can only wish for.

Hipstamatic

2010-04-29T20:18:00.000-07:00

Hipstamatic, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Could there be a worse picture? Taken with my phone. No excuses. This was one of the few pictures I took this day. And this one is the best, if you can believe it!

Cowboy Caleb

2010-04-28T20:43:00.001-07:00

Cowboy Caleb, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Caleb, your goofiness is such a pleasure to behold sometimes. Especially when you hike those pants up Urkel-style and dance to Miley. Party in the USA!

Fantastical Indeed.

2010-04-27T20:53:00.001-07:00

Fantastical Indeed., originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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Stylin' and profilin' at TPH for the TAS with KSB.

Monday

2010-04-26T16:00:00.001-07:00

Monday, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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It's been a happy Monday in my world. What about yours?

Beautiful Day

2010-04-25T21:58:00.001-07:00

Beautiful Day, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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The boy (and the girl, for that matter) loves this new playground at church. He specially loves being at the very tip top of the spider web. Or he can also be found scaling the walls that you can't see in this picture. My very own aspiring Spiderboy. Just remember, son, with great power comes great responsiblity.

Bubble

2010-04-24T21:15:00.001-07:00

Bubble, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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I love that my baby still loves to play in the tub. But don't tell him I said that.

Beautiful Feet

2010-04-23T22:07:00.001-07:00

Beautiful Feet, originally uploaded by sgcwarren.

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I love taking feet pictures. I don't know why. And I love these girls. I'm going to miss them something fierce. I imagine you'll get lots of "on the job" pictures in the next few weeks.