Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Dec 11, 2009, 8:28 pm
I went and had my boobies squished and squashed today. And it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It was the only time I have ever been thankful for flat boobies. The only real BAD part was ho...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Dec 11, 2009, 8:04 am
Im heading to my first ever mammogram this morning.Details to follow.
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Dec 10, 2009, 10:15 am
OK, I debated on whether or not I was going to post this. Things are super tight with Hubby's work being cut back to 3 days a week and then a temporary layoff. But then I thought...what the heck! ...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Dec 9, 2009, 8:00 am
I came down the stairs this morning to hear J telling R about how not everyone celebrates Christmas. And that the people without Christmas lights celebrate "Harmonica". People who celebrate "Harmonica...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Dec 8, 2009, 6:52 pm
Recently I posted a blog that offended someone. This has really upset me because I never like to upset anyone and I also don't like confrontation. Yes, I am glad that this person spoke up to let m...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Dec 7, 2009, 10:28 pm
I have mentioned before (several times) that I love Amish books. I jumped at the chance to read this book and I was NOT disappointed. An Amish Christmas actually has 3 novellas written by 3 authors, B...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Dec 6, 2009, 9:28 am
I am a Stay at home Mom. I rarely wear makeup and usually wear sweats. I am frumpy and comfortable. I have 3 sons, so I never get to have "girly" stuff to do with the kids. I dont paint my nails or do...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Dec 4, 2009, 5:46 pm
I recent had the opportunity to read and review 3 books from Multnomah Publishing. I loved all three and want to share them with you. The first two are childrens books, written by Lisa Tawn Bergen. ...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Dec 3, 2009, 7:46 pm
I was reading a Dear Santa blog written by The Girl with Flour in her Hair and it made me think that I should share my childhood experiences with Santa. Ok, I didn't have THAT many experiences WIT...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Dec 2, 2009, 7:11 am
More Surgery. Ugh. Remember a couple months ago I told you about the rogue stitch? And the doctor gave me a month to decide whether or not I wanted surgery to have it taken out. I had decided against ...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Dec 1, 2009, 6:00 am
My first baby boy is now a MAN. Yep. His birthday is today and he is turning 18. Boy do I feel old! Love you C!!!! Happy Birthday!
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 30, 2009, 7:08 am
Come have a piece of cake with me! Its my birthday!! And just like last year, all I want is comments. Lets see if I can top the number of comments(31) that I got last year....ok?
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 29, 2009, 10:09 am
If you dont want to read a boo-hoo post then you should move along and come back another day. Because today I am whining. I don't feel well. I am coming down with a cold. I know, that isnt a big d...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 28, 2009, 1:08 pm
Yes, Fairytales DO come true. Especially if what you wish for is fudgy, chocolatey goodness. And we all know how much I LOVE fudgy, chocolatley goodness! I received a Christmas dozen so I was able to ...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 25, 2009, 10:47 am
I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! I also wanted to list some things I am thankful for.... -Jesus -My family -My home -My friends, including all the wonderful blog friends that I have (I...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 22, 2009, 9:39 am
Ugh.
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 21, 2009, 10:03 am
I hope I don't offend anyone with this post. And if I do, I apologize BUT I need to vent about this. WHY don't people RSVP anymore? Today is J's birthday party. We were allowed 12 children...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 18, 2009, 7:41 am
Grab a new Myspace 2.0 Layout Six years ago today I was in serious labor and pushed out a beautiful 9 lb 10 oz baby boy. I can't believe it has been six years already. Times flys! Happy Birthday ...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 17, 2009, 3:49 pm
Most men give their significant others Roses. My Hubby has always given me Rose bushes. This means that instead of enjoying a vase of Roses for a week or so... I get to see the Rose bushes bloom an...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 15, 2009, 5:09 pm
This weekend was a busy one. Saturday we went shopping at Walmart and Aldi and then I had to pick up my Scenty Basket. This was my first order and I was hoping for a big one! I was pleasantly surprise...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 11, 2009, 7:39 pm
White Picket Fences By Susan Meissner Summary: Amanda Janvier’s idyllic home seems the perfect place for her niece Tally to stay while her vagabond brother is in Europe, but the white picket fence ...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 11, 2009, 7:55 am
Happy Veteran's Day to all who served our Country. THANK YOU! And Happy Veterans Day to my Favorite Veteran of All My Poppop
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 10, 2009, 6:07 pm
Hello and Happy Tuesday. It is Tuesday, right? yeah, I think so. J went back to school today after a 5 1/2 day break. It was nice because Hubby was off too and we spent the weekend "camping" in the b...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 9, 2009, 8:58 pm
My MOPS group is donating boxes to Operation Christmas Child. It is a program run by Samaritans Purse that sends Shoebox filled with goodies to kids around the world. We get to choose a boy or girl an...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 9, 2009, 5:21 pm
Today we took the boys to Build-a-Bear to use their gift cards. YES! I know, I know...we shouldn't have made them wait this long to use gift cards that they got for Christmas last year, but we did...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 7, 2009, 7:34 am
(this is NOT a picture from my house) Our house is overrun with Ladybugs. Sure, they are cute but come on! One or two would be ok but we have HUNDREDS. And last night we slept in our camper in the ba...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 5, 2009, 9:06 pm
Everyone has a past. I do. You do. And so does Piper Wick. Unfortunately all the work that Piper has done to forget her past is about to come undone. Piper grew up Piper Pickwick in the small southern...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 5, 2009, 8:59 pm
I am offering my prayers and condolences to the families and friends of the victims of todays senseless shooting at Ft. Hood, TX. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comfortedMatthew 5:4
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 4, 2009, 8:58 pm
Hellooooooooooooooooooo! This past week has been crazy. Not crazy bad, not crazy good....just plain crazy. My To-do list is bottomless and my head is spinning. But I THINK I see a light at the end of ...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Nov 1, 2009, 8:02 pm
I was lucky to get an opportunity to try and review a new game called Rapelli (Available at Timberdoodle). When I received the game the first thing I noticed was how nicely made it was, and how it was...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 29, 2009, 7:20 pm
I went to my Rheumatologist today. I spent about 5 minutes praying in the van before I went in, I prayed for strength to say what needed to be said and for God to make Dr. W actually listen to me. Gue...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 29, 2009, 8:23 am
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 28, 2009, 5:22 pm
I had a nice big blog to post. It was all about our camping trip this weekend and how much fun we had. There were going to be pictures of Amish buggies, Trains, and the Chocolate factory. But Hubby ha...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 22, 2009, 1:08 pm
I wanted to spill the overload from my brain. Right now I have so much going on in there that I can not get anything accomplished. So maybe, just maybe if I dump the useless crap here, then I can move...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 19, 2009, 7:22 pm
I talked myself into fighting with the doctor today. I loaded the boys up in the van, drove 40 minutes and had a serious talk with myself, along with some prayers throw in too. I built up some fake co...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 19, 2009, 12:29 pm
I have an appointment to see my Rheumatologist this afternoon. I don't want to go. Besides the normal "nobody likes going to the doctors" feeling, this is more. This is the dread of knowing that m...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 18, 2009, 7:24 pm
Today is the day for me to pick a winner of the Sounds of Sleigh Bells Book. I went to Random.org and they gave me Number 1. Amy said... I love to read! I will read almost any genre. The Amish books...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 16, 2009, 6:33 pm
My husband says I am closed minded. I disagree. I believe I can HAVE my beliefs and opinions, hear and see his point of view and still keep my own beliefs and opinions. What do you think? Apparently ...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 14, 2009, 5:49 pm
I think Kindergarten teachers are some of the luckiest professionals in the world. They get to spend the day with fun, happy little kids. Then right when things are starting to fall apart, when the ki...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 13, 2009, 7:05 am
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 12, 2009, 6:03 pm
Today was a busy day for us. We took J for his chicken pox vaccine. Ouch. He handled it VERY well, thank God. Then we stopped at the farm and had lunch with my MIL. This afternoon I went to my doctors...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 11, 2009, 4:09 pm
This post might seem a little vague, only because I am not planning to name names or go into specifics. But I am hoping you will still understand my point. I, after years of doing nothing for myself,...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 9, 2009, 9:17 am
Take the "Keep Your Mind on the Wheel" Pledge Our Pledge Driving while distracted can be more dangerous than driving drunk. As moms, we want safer roads. We know the time has come for us all to recog...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 6, 2009, 1:33 pm
I stole this from M-Cat at That's what she said Alphabet Tag A: Addiction: Chocolate or Internet, lately they are running a close race. B: Breakfast: Decaf and raisin bran cereal C: Chocolate ...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 5, 2009, 1:32 pm
Today is my One year Blogoversary. This time last year I didn't even know if I would finish blogging for one week, let alone a whole year and 300+ posts. Now I have over 80 followers. Wow! All my ...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 5, 2009, 12:45 pm
I just finished reading "What Difference Do it Make?" by Ron Hall, Denver Moore and Lynn Vincent. This is a follow up book to their hugely successful "Same Kind of Different as Me". I have not had a c...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 3, 2009, 12:43 pm
Something happened recently that reaffirms my reasons for not discussing my health issues with friends. Yes, I do have a few that know what is going on in my life, but for the most part people who rea...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 2, 2009, 5:46 am
And...here we go! 1. I have a history of being impulsive. 2. How to knit is something I wish I knew. 3. I'm eating (or recently ate) Chocolate (Duh!) 4. In a few weeks we will be on the road. ...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Oct 1, 2009, 10:27 pm
When Hubby works night work a part of my brain goes into hyperdrive. This means that no matter how hard I try I cannot sleep. I can be exhausted and still be unable to fall asleep. Why? I don't kn...
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Denise R. posted an article on Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys - Sep 29, 2009, 8:54 pm
Yes, I love chocolate. I love milk chocolate. I love dark chocolate. I even love white chocolate. So you can imagine that I jumped at the chance to taste and review some great selections from Chocolat...
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