tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31945954580350766422024-03-13T08:45:16.196-05:00Our Crazy LifeApril Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771104729902123913noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194595458035076642.post-26952996999066292542012-12-13T08:00:00.000-06:002012-12-13T08:00:02.665-06:00Christmas WishesOn Sunday, Avari had her Christmas Dance Recital! I really wanted to get video of it but I didn't think to check the disk before we left and when I tried it at the recital, it was full. Bummer! I did get some good pics though!<br />
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April Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771104729902123913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194595458035076642.post-81195022256660861042012-12-12T12:28:00.002-06:002012-12-12T12:28:55.465-06:00Skate our way...it's Avari's 5th Birthday!!Saturday we celebrated Avari's birthday will her classmates and friends! Being that her birthday is December 15 doesn't leave open too many options of where to hold a birthday party in our town. Outside is out of the question because it could be too cold...which it wasn't...it was a beautiful day! So why risk it! We decided on a skating party at our local skating rink...Silver Wings Ballroom! Avari was so excited and her birthday party is all that she has talked about for the past few months!<br />
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Happy Birthday Sweet Girl! Hope your party was the best EVER! :)April Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771104729902123913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194595458035076642.post-50010007971412819922012-12-10T15:47:00.003-06:002012-12-10T15:48:01.924-06:00It's been a long time....Where has the time gone? I have not posted in FOREVER. I can not believe we are in December already. I can not believe my baby girl will be 5 next week. I can not believe that Christmas is right around the corner! I am so excited for Avari's birthday and for Christmas this year. I'm not exactly sure why this year is any different from other years...maybe I'm just finally at that good place! <br />
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First Soccer Practice</div>
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First Soccer Game</div>
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Lucy - The cutest candy corn EVER</div>
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St. Paul's Float in the Christmas Parade of Lights</div>
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We were going to take pics with Santa! Avari was too scared...so we didn't this year!</div>
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St. Paul's Christmas Pageant - Peace, Be Still. Avari was a poinsetta!</div>
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Everyone with the Nativity Scene!</div>
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<br />April Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771104729902123913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194595458035076642.post-24936050919880252352012-09-24T11:42:00.002-05:002012-09-24T11:43:26.170-05:00Menu Plan MondayMonday: Biscuits and Sausage Gravy<br />
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Tuesday: Crockpot Ennchilada Casserole<br />
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Sunday: MeatloafApril Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771104729902123913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194595458035076642.post-69745615869113243392012-09-23T17:23:00.000-05:002012-09-23T17:24:09.814-05:00LifeIt's been over 2 months since my last post. Every time I want to Blog, I just can't. I have really been in a funk lately and that's and understatement. I still keep up with all of the blogs I follow and love to read others adventures but can't seem to get out what it is I want to blog about.<br />
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I recently came across a blog post by Kelle Hampton over at <a href="http://www.kellehampton.com/2012/08/faq.html" target="_blank">Enjoying The Small Things.</a> She had done a FAQ post and answered some of her readers questions. Here is the one that made me realize that if I want to blog, I have to be open and honest and give readers a small piece of me. <br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">Q: <em>I really want to start a blog about life - the good and bad stuff in it. It is a dream of mine to write. But one thing holds me back, and it is knowing that if I am writing about my personal life I have to be truthful and not hold back. And I just don't know if I want all of my small town to know everything that I am feeling. I would rather just everyone else out in the big world to read it. :) How do you get past that? And how do you decide what to share and what not to? I just can't get past this. </em><br /><br />A: This is a great question. While the Internet and blogging present wonderful sharing and connecting opportunities, it also means your words can be seen by anyone, and they are permanent. Everyone has a different comfort level, and you need to remain true to yourself and what feels good to you. I maintain a certain level of respect on my blog and will never use it to defame someone's character or hurt someone. If I ever question "Will I regret writing this?," I think long and hard about why I'm asking myself that question. I have shared personal stories that may cause judgment, but that happens in real life too. The people whose feelings I care most about embrace me for who I am. Whenever we write about our lives--on a blog, in a book, in an e-mail--we are sharing <em>a piece</em> of ourselves. A piece. By selecting which pieces to share, do we run the risk that people will assume things that aren't true or misinterpret our words? Absolutely. When I write publicly, I think about what I'm choosing to write about, what good will come of my writing, and how my words will affect others. And if I feel good about those choices, I write on.</span><br />
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I have so much that I know that I want to write but I always pull myself back from doing so...I don't want to be embarrassed or judged. Even though I know that I should not worry about those things because whether it's on a blog or in real life, it's going to happen. So, where to begin...<br />
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First and fore most, I suffer from depression. As much as I hate to admit that to the world, I know I am not alone. I was doing so good for so long and a couple of months back, I regressed and am now taking medication to help combat it. It began with a rough couple of months at work and having to deal with things there that no one should have to in the workplace. Then, with the financial things we are going through, everything has just been hard! Harder than hard! <br />
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There are days that I don't see the point in even getting out of bed. Why put myself through the workday when I know what it's going to do to me emotionally. I will say though, that things seem to be better but I'm not holding my breathe for it to last. It'll be good one week and bad the next. It's just one never ending emotional roller coaster. I have done all that I can at my job to make things better but it's done no good. So now, my mindset is, go to work, do my job, don't talk to anyone, get paid, go home. That's a very hard mindset to stick to for me because I care about what I do and the company I work for and want to be the best employee I can be. <br />
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I have recently applied for a new position, had my interview and am now waiting. I am working on getting my certification for this position but even with getting the certification, there is no guarantee I will get the job. I plan to take my exam on October 5, as long as we can come up with the money for me to do so. I want this job, more than anything I've wanted in a long time. At first, I thought that I was doing it to get out of the current situation at work but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that that is not the case. If I wanted out from that situation, I would have applied for any and every job opening there has been. That's not the case. I want this position because I know I can do it, learn it, and be great at it. I want this position because it could open up other possibilities. I want this position for not only myself but for my family, to prove to the one's who doubt me that I can do it and to prove to Avari that you can do whatever you set your mind to. <br />
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I am really not holding my breathe that I will get the job though. It's one of those things that I feel like I'm not even going to be given the chance. I have worked my ass off and CAN do it. I just don't think my boss has much faith in me, even though I have never given him a reason not to. I have always done what has been asked of me and more. I've come out of my quiet, shy, soft spoken to shell to become a very reliable, dependable employee! So I'm asking for prayers, prayers that I am given this wonderful opportunity and they realize that I am just as capable as the next person.<br />
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Now for my personal life....where to begin? First of all, I love being a mother and would give anything to be able to expand our family but right now, that is just not financially possible. I will not have another child until I can afford to have another child. Avari is the joy and light of my life but I know what's its like to grow up an only child and now that I am an adult, it is lonely. I have no one there to lean on when things get hard and would give anything to have a sister close to my age! So, I hope that one day, I can give her a sibling!<br />
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On to our finances...I'll admit. We have made some bad choices in that regard. We have learned from those mistakes but are still trying to pay for them. No matter what we do, we can't get ahead. I feel like the more expensive things get, the harder it gets. We've already cut down our cable, our cell bills and only grocery shop once a month with the exception of going to grab milk or other necessities. I know it'll all be OK eventually but the stress of it all is not good for my depression. In fact, just having to think about all of the money woes, it puts me in panic attack mode and I fell like everything is crashing down around me. <br />
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At the end of August, I have a really bad breakdown. Not just because of finances but because I am still struggling with the death of my grandmother, who passed 13 years ago. I just feel that if she were still here, maybe things would be different. She was always one to be able to get through to me and to be there for me no matter what. The pain has gotten easier over time but it just doesn't go away and probably never will. <br />
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Jacob and I have definitely had our fair share of struggles and to say that everything is perfect would be a lie, but things are good. We have our moments, especially when it comes to something to do with Avarii, disciplining her, etc. She is sleeping in our bed and many nights, Jacob has to sleep elsewhere because she is a bed hog. She's also a night owl so us getting to spend any quality time together is few and far between. I think if we could set aside more time for us, date nights, or what ever it may be, things could upgrade for good to great! All in time I guess....<br />
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There it is...just a glimpse of my life and what troubles me. There is so much more and I could go on for pages and pages but I'll save it for other posts. <br />
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Please don't judge me...I'm not perfect and don't pretend to be. I'm just a small town country girl trying to make it this thing we call Life!<br />
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<br />April Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771104729902123913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194595458035076642.post-23832092738777567472012-06-08T08:00:00.000-05:002012-06-08T08:00:04.821-05:00Lucy's First BirthdayLast Sunday, we celebrated my cousin Lucy's first birthday party!! It was a great time for all! She is such a doll!!<br />
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It was a long day to say the least. We started out with rehearsal at 9:00 am and that didn't end until almost 1:00 pm. We had to be back there by 4:00 for the recital to begin at 4:30. I was completely exhausted that evening when we got home but wouldn't trade it for anything!! <br />
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Avari and all the girls in her class/school did an excellent job! I can't wait until we get to do it all over again next year!!<br />
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Waiting for it to begin<br />
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Avari with her class waiting for the recital to begin<br />
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Waiting for the music to start<br />
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Singing her heart out<br />
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Avari was one of the loudest ones...she gets that from her Daddy!!<br />
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Tapping away....<br />
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Such cuties...<br />
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More singing....<br />
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Ta-Da!!<br />
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Ballet routine with Ms. Kara!!<br />
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Shuffle left....Shuffle right....<br />
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We also ordered the DVD that was filmed by my awesome co-worker James!! I can't wait to get it and see all of the recital and behind the scenes action!!<br />
<br />April Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771104729902123913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194595458035076642.post-24356338850179033952012-06-01T10:30:00.000-05:002012-06-01T10:30:28.928-05:00Photo A Day Challenge - JuneI have been absolutely horrible this week about blogging! Sorry! <br />
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I have decided to join in on the fun of the Photo A Day Challenge for June. Check out Chantelle's Blog <a href="http://www.fatmumslim.com.au/2012/06/photoa-day-june-its-time.html?showComment=1338563946733#c8406126319436984219" target="_blank">Fat Mum Slim</a> for all of the details!!<br />
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Lately, I have also been horrible about taking pictures. For some reason, it just doesn't cross my mind! I absolutely love my instagram app and have been trying to use it more and more. It is a lot more convenient than carrying around a camera all the time. Hopefully this challenge will get me motivated. Come find me on instagram under the name oliverlife.<br />
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Since today is June 1, I have already missed this one so I will have 2 for tomorrow! HA!<br />
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Come join the challenge! I can't wait to get started and hope that I am diligent with keeping up!!April Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771104729902123913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194595458035076642.post-89091715883357285572012-05-23T08:00:00.000-05:002012-05-23T08:00:09.923-05:00Wordless Wednesday - Fun in the Sun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sitting at the top...not too sure she wants to go down<br />
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Fun in the sun!<br />
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My Aunts, Uncle and Dad<br />
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My Aunt Shelly showing us what she's got!</div>
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Courtney and I trying to do the Cha Cha Slide!<br />
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It was a great Saturday night, full of laughter, family, friends and way too much to drink! Can't wait to do it again!!<br />
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<br />April Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771104729902123913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194595458035076642.post-78038491306264856652012-05-21T13:31:00.000-05:002012-05-21T13:31:13.042-05:00Menu Plan MondayThis weeks menu is not at all thought out and who knows, it may repeat something we had last week. I just do not have the energy to get a full thought out menu together. We are low on funds, low on food and just making due with what we have at the house right now. It is what it is....<br />
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Monday: Grilled Chicken Legs, Squash, Green Beans<br />
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Tuesday: Mexican Casserole, Rice, Pinto Beans<br />
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Wednesday: Spaghetti, Corn, Garlic Bread<br />
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Thursday: Leftovers<br />
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Friday: Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon<br />
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Sunday: Out - Sprang Thang<br />
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Linking up to Menu Plan Monday over at <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2012/05/menu-plan-monday-may-2112-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Org Junkie.</a>April Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771104729902123913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194595458035076642.post-576359017874109082012-05-16T08:00:00.000-05:002012-05-16T08:00:07.274-05:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />April Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771104729902123913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194595458035076642.post-18521226557700879012012-05-15T21:15:00.000-05:002012-05-15T21:18:56.978-05:00Blog UpdateI am finally getting around to updating my blog design. It's only been plain and boring for like, EVER!<br />
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Redesigning my blog has been such a challenge for me and I have no clue why. I'm supposed to be, at least a little bit, computer savvy. I mean, that's what I do for a living, work with computers and technology. But this has been just down right difficult! I have come to the conclusion that since I work with computers all day, every day, I just don't have the energy for it when I get home in the evenings. Yep, that's my story and I'm sticking to it! HA!<br />
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Using <a href="http://picasa.google.com/" target="_blank">Picasa</a>, I was able to create an awesome blog header, that I absolutely love! I followed <a href="http://www.memoriesoncloverlane.com/2009/08/tutorial-on-how-to-make-blog-banner.html" target="_blank">this</a> tutorial from Sarah over at Clover Lane. Definitely head over to her blog and check it out!!<br />
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I still have a lot of things to do, like getting all of my posts labeled and to where it's a quick reference using my new links and getting my layout all adjusted. I've realized that with the current layout, if I go to adjust my blog widths, it really messes up most of my posts, especially those with pictures. Any hints???<br />
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So, I'm off now to continue tweaking my blog. Hopefully it won't be too much of a headache!<br />
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This was one of my first designs using a free website I had found by doing a search before discovering Sarah's blog. I like the Picasa one so much better!!<br />
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<br />April Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771104729902123913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194595458035076642.post-50634544013780009022012-05-14T11:36:00.001-05:002012-05-15T19:22:29.872-05:00Menu Plan MondayMonday: Crockpot Taco Chicken, Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans<br />
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Linking up to Menu Plan Monday over at <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2012/05/menu-plan-monday-may-1412.html" target="_blank">Org Junkie.</a> Check it out...you may find some new recipes or ideas to try!!April Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771104729902123913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194595458035076642.post-34996530369804527582012-05-09T15:23:00.000-05:002012-05-15T19:23:10.832-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last night, as I was browsing Pinterest, I came across this quote. I immediately "pinned" it and made a mental note that I would display this somewhere on my desk. Well, after today, it's just not as fitting as I thought it would be. Today, I realized that I have been waiting around for almost 7 years and for what? I am watching everything I want slip away and am at the point of giving up. I try to stay positive but time after time, I keep getting a slap in the face for even showing an interest in things. It's really hard to do what I do, knowing that it's a waste of my time.<br />
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You know, I have always wanted to do something meaningful with my life, help others and just overall be a good person. Currently, I don't feel that what I do has any meaning, any purpose. The hardest part is figuring out where to go from here. <br />
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It's not that I don't like what I do, it's that I am stuck in a rut. I can have the career, be a mom and still be that person that I want to be but with a career that is sucking the life out of me, I can't do it! I'm not the mom I want to be, I'm not even the person I want to be, much less am I in a place to help or inspire others or be that so called "good person."<br />
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I honestly don't think that I am a bad person. Have I made mistakes? Of course! Have I learned from them? Absolutely! But deep down, there has just got to be something wrong with me. Some reason why I am overlooked for everything, in every aspect of my life. And I try, I really do, to be a good friend, a good co-worker, a good person. So what is it about me that makes people say, "oh not her"? <br />
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I apologize for my "poor me" post but am feeling just a bit down and am looking for anything encouraging or just a way out. And with a vague post like this, I don't expect much but I am not allowed to say what I really want on here. <br />
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I'm tired of having to hold back my feelings, tired of saying and doing the things that everyone wants me to say or do. One day, I'll get the "balls" to say how I really feel but until then...I'm dealing with it! HA!<br />
<br />April Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771104729902123913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194595458035076642.post-56397767904422404662012-05-04T14:56:00.002-05:002012-05-15T19:23:37.445-05:00Pineapple Dump CakeThe other night I was in the mood for something sweet. I hadn't made a dessert to go with dinner in FOREVER, so I figured I could come up with something!<br />
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My pantry was very limited on any sort of sweets but I did have a yellow cake mix and a jar of pineapple chunks! I figured I'd give it a go and see what I could come up with.<br />
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1 box yellow cake mix<br />
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Mix together cake mix, pineapple (with juice) and eggs. Pour into greased 9x13 pan. <br />
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So, now that the trees have bloomed, our sun is minimal at best. We get pretty good morning sun and a slight amount of afternoon/evening sun, but no direct, overhead sun. <br />
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I do have a few plants that are doing really good. I have some tomatoes in pots and guess what, we have about 15 tomatoes on it!! My pickle plants that are planted in pots are doing awesome too! My beans, which are planted in my raised bed, are coming up nicely but as for the rest, not so much.<br />
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We have debated to just give up after this crop, cut down some trees, move the garden for the next crop, lots of things. I think we have finally decided to cut down the limbs that are blocking the sun. Only problem...there's a power line running right underneath! UGH! <br />
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We did manage to cut down a few of the limbs that we could reach and were far enough away from the line to not get electrocuted! I've now just got to call the City to come out and cut down the rest...wonder how long that will take?!?<br />
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All in all, it's has not been the best experience but I have loved watching what is growing, grow and can not wait until my tomatoes are ready! I am craving homemade salsa like crazy!!<br />
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We have Tomatoes!<br />
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And Pickles!<br />
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Looks a little skimpy but for our first one, I'm super proud!!April Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771104729902123913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194595458035076642.post-49409850821698491792012-05-02T13:37:00.000-05:002012-05-15T19:24:16.336-05:00Wordless Wednesday - Blast from the past!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Saturday: Pineapple Bacon Burgers<br />
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Sunday: Chicken and Rice CasseroleApril Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771104729902123913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194595458035076642.post-72259756444526940142012-04-27T13:00:00.000-05:002012-05-15T19:25:04.708-05:00Day 1 - I'm a quitter!!At 1:00 pm yesterday afternoon, I officially smoked my last cigarette! Yes, I am a smoker! Yes, I know it's a horrible habit! Yes, I know it stinks!<br />
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I am so excited about quitting. Don't get me wrong, I have tried in the past and even quite for a full year when I was pregnant/nursing. <br />
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It doesn't take much to slip back into that old habit. And the cravings, oh those horrible, stinking, aweful cravings. They don't go away. <br />
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I'm hoping that this time will be much easier! I have always been told to pick a day and that will be the day you quit. Well, I picked the day I ran out of cigarettes would be the day. You see, we are on a very strict budget, which does not include my stinky, yucky habit. So there will be no money for those god aweful things.<br />
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I also want to quit, not only for my health and myself, but for Avari. I don't like that she knows what a cigarette is and that she is used to me "going outside for a smoke."<br />
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I also have big plans to start exercising and getting back in to shape. I would so love to be able to do that without getting winded and feeling like my lungs are going to explode.<br />
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I know it's going to be a long road but I can do it!! I know I can!! Wish me luck!!<br />
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4 Chicken Legs<br />
4 tablespoons Brown Mustard<br />
4 tablespoons Honey Mustard<br />
3 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar<br />
2 tablespoons Olive Oil<br />
1 tablespoon Parsley Flakes<br />
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1/2 tablespoon Pepper<br />
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Not only does he know a thing or two about money management but he knows how to run a successful business. We are starting to incorporate his Total Money Makeover Plan into our home lives and will be using what I learned at the Seminar for our business life.<br />
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We started off the weekend by celebrating Jacob's birthday on Thursday night. What party wouldn't be complete with out a TON of balloons!!<br />
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Avari and Daddy playing on the swingset!<br />
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Avari wanted me to do a cart wheel! I look like a fool but nailed it! HA!<br />
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Friday morning, we got up and had a nice breakfast before getting our day started! Avari's new favorite thing is helping me crack the eggs! I think she's better at it than I am!<br />
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Getting ready for the canoe ride!<br />
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I think this was one of Avari's favorite adventures from Friday! Getting to "drive".<br />
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Well, we tried to fly a kite! Probably would have worked better if we would of had just a little bit of wind! <br />
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Loving every minute of it!<br />
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Gotta love a great group of friends to spend the Holiday with!<br />
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And to wind down on Friday evening, a bonfire!!<br />
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Everyone meet P.J. This is Avari's newest bunny from her Popo. He showed up bright and early Saturday to take her to pick it out herself!<br />
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Saturday afternoon, Avari had a playdate with Megan! These girls are a hoot and had a blast!!<br />
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Playing Candyland!<br />
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Megan loves to blow bubbles and Avari loves to pop them!! <br />
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We wound down Saturday evening with some good ol' BBQ and Beer. Perfect end to a perfect day!<br />
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Sunday, we were up bright and early again to get ready for Easter at my Grandparents. Needless to say, it didn't start out a very good Easter. P.J. decided to escape during the night and we spent quite some time searching for him. He was found (thank goodness since Avari's last bunny "ran away") about a block away, hiding under some wood. After that little adventure, Avari and I made a batch of cookies and headed out!<br />
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Enjoying time with family is what it's all about!<br />
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Vance received his birthday gift and loved it! Now's he ready to do some real hunting!!<br />
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Isn't Lucy the cutest thing EvEr!! Uncle Tank and Avari picking flowers!<br />
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This has been a tradition ever since I was little, to build an Easter nest out of Wildflowers! I must say, here in Texas, we have to best wildflowers to choose from!!<br />
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Avari checking out what the Easter Bunny brought for her!<br />
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Lucy loved the eggs the most!<br />
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Vance being a goof!<br />
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Avari hunting for eggs!<br />
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Lucy's first egg hunt at Momo's!!<br />
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Daddy trying out Avari's hula-hoop! Hehe! Family Easter Photo!</div>
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We are so very blessed to have had a great Easter Weekend! </div>
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Hope you and yours did too!!</div>April Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771104729902123913noreply@blogger.com0