Monthly Archives: January 2008

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Are you GREEN yet?

January 25, 2008 – 12:53 pm

I couldn’t believe the statistics that Matt Lauer shared on the Today Show this morning.  


Sam and I often talk about going GREEN.. it is certainly easier said then done.  It’s amazing how accustomed we have become to convenience! It’s horrible.  

So what have we done to go GREEN?  Well here is a list of things that we are trying to do:

- Avoid using paper plates
- Avoid using plastic water bottles 
   This was/is extremely difficult! We always drink more when the bottles are chilled in the  refrigerator. But, “Uncle Dan” has bought us a Brita Faucet Filteration System, and for the last two days we have been using it regularly.
- Avoid using aerosols
- Canvas Bags - after watching this segment we have decided to invest in canvas bags. I found these on-line …

So, what have you done to try and go GREEN? One important thing to remember is that it takes time to go GREEN, especially for those who are like myself and enjoy the conveniences that life has to offer. 

Like most things that we try and perfect, it will take time.  Any effort we make will help.  

Take a look at this video clip..  


By Andrea | Posted in Family Fun, going GREEN | Comments (1)

Finally, it’s done!!

January 24, 2008 – 1:36 pm

I am always recommending everyone start there own blog.. but don’t try and keep up with it while trying to move.   

Our move is finally done!!  Thank goodness!  It felt as though we would never be moved.  We were packing for weeks, disposing of anything that we felt we could part with! And, the trash!  We had a pile of trash for the trash-man that was soo huge, the neighbors couldn’t believe it!  I guess we got a little consumed with what we “felt” was important.. then we said the hell with it!  All for the best.
We moved down here to Hemet on Sunday, the 20th.  We were able to pick up the moving truck a day early which was perfect, so Sam and I were able to load it in around 6 1/2 hours.  Dan was able to meet us in Hemet, late that evening.. we all stayed at parents, seeing how our new home was unfurnished.
My mom made us a great breakfast (as she always does) on Monday, and the boys went off to unload the moving truck.  Which took another day.  On Tuesday, Sam and I were able to unpack the essentials and get things organized, that evening was our first night here.  
All I can say, is thank goodness we moved on Sunday and not any later.  There is a huge storm over California and particularly the areas that we travel on.  Take a look at some of these photos taken of the Grapevine, it is completely covered in snow.  (We have to take the Grapevine to get to 210 fwy, in order to arrive in Hemet)
I hope by Monday, things well calm down and we can return to our routine.  And hopefully, I’ll be more consistent with our blogging.  Hope all is well with everyone.
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January Updates

January 8, 2008 – 7:35 pm

We hope that everyone is having a great New Year while sticking to those ever so difficult New Year’s Resolutions! =)


Speaking of New Year’s Resolutions…   one of my New Year’s Resolutions was to start a new blog.. 

This blog has been referred to as the 365 Project… The objective of this blog is to take a photo a day! Harder said than done!  

Also, you can view it , if you take a look to the right of your screen, under “Places to find us” there is a link ” 3 6 5 Days “

We have some news that we would like to share..  

As you know we are expecting a baby .. It was determined last Friday, that we will be having a girl! =) 

Also, we will be moving back to Hemet! (Didn’t we do this last year?) Well, it must be that time of year.. because we have the moving truck scheduled for January 21st..  All volunteers are welcome! =)
We look forward to seeing and hanging out with everyone again!  That’s it for now…
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Some from today - January 8th

January 8, 2008 – 7:19 pm

Packing down Daddy’s freshly filled hole.

Filling up holes in the backyard.

This was really cute.. grandma asked Jacquelyn where her baby sister is and she pointed to my stomach! =)
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Great Photo

January 7, 2008 – 1:09 pm
Jana sent this over a couple of days ago..
Uncle Mike, Jana and Pat as little ones..
Thanks Jana.
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Happy New Year

January 3, 2008 – 7:05 pm
Jacquelyn showing off her new sweater that Thia bought her. Cute smile until she realized that we were on our way to the Dr. office, where they said she has Bronchitis.

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December Fun

January 2, 2008 – 6:57 pm

We wanted to share some photos taken over the holiday weekend, starting at my parents and ending with Christmas at Mike and Twinks. What we aren’t showing is the great dinner that we had on Saturday the 29th for my birthday.. =)

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