JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Nov 27, 2011, 1:43 am
4 months have passed and I think this year I will reach my all time blogging low. I'm just sitting around bored and watching an old movie, so I thought I'd catch up on my posts...Since we last saw each other....
I'm working more now, almost full time. Sometimes I'm in Westchester cty NY, which ... Comment - Like
JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Jul 15, 2011, 10:03 pm
I have to say that summer 2011 is fairly happy. The reason for all this bliss? Kelsey of course :) And having the time and some resources to enjoy her sweetness. Let me delve into Kelsey's personality for a minute. She wakes up happy...wanting to know what she is doing that day. She snuggles w... Comment - Like
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Jun 15, 2011, 11:59 pm
She is blissfully asleep, but is kicking the heck out of me. I'm so excited for Kelsey - she is making such a big step to graduate K and leave the safety and comfort of the Giving Nest. My Baby is growing up and I am delighted in how wonderfully smart and talented she is. I'm also sad that my Baby i... Comment - Like
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Apr 12, 2011, 8:31 pm
named who had so many toys, they were taking over her family's living spaces. Her Mommy, the Queen thought she might be able to make a playroom in the basement, but it looked like this:
which, as you can see, was a pretty dreary, dirty and sad place...no place for a beautiful Princess to pl... Comment - Like
JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Mar 21, 2011, 8:33 pm
Wow, JoAnn...you are not performing up to expectations on your blogging assignments!
Here is the low down on life at Casa de Hoppe as of today:
1) I'm working as an Independent Consultant in the non profit world. I like it (wish I made a bit more $$$) but right now, it's working well. It's a part ... Comment - Like
JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Jan 27, 2011, 10:52 pm
Please visit Susan's blog and read about the challenges she is facing. then please post this badge to your own blog and let the battle rage.
Susan, I am proud to do this small thing for you. Go you Warrior Princess!
Love,
Another Mom. Comment - Like
JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Dec 31, 2010, 11:12 am
Hi All,
It's been a while and I'm trying to make some peace about 2010...argueably the worst year of my life...I'm going to take a positive view on this and find the good in the year...
10. Kelsey had a wonderful 5th year birthday at a horse farm. Many of her good friends attended and had a lot of ... Comment - Like
JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Aug 29, 2010, 10:15 pm
I'm going to back post this date because I'd like the posting to be historically accurate.
I am sorry to announce that my Mom passed away early this morning...about 2:55am on Sunday 8/29/10.
Kurt, Kelsey and I went camping this weekend with our China Travel Group. We were having a great time in the... Comment - Like
JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Aug 5, 2010, 11:01 pm
Hi Fellow Blog Lovers!
Welcome to The Secret Recipe for a Hoppe Family! I'm JoAnn, Wife, Mom, Non Profit Manager (no, I won't ask you for a donation - today :) and a lover and reader of blogs.
I saw this post on Pensieve Robin's and thought it looked like fun, so I decided to play along.
A bit about... Comment - Like
JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Aug 5, 2010, 10:32 pm
Recently some memories of our travel in China came flooding back and I thought I'd create a series of posts about our experiences/travels so that Kelsey can enjoy them as she grows up.
While we were in ChangSha, we had two guides, Helen, who traveled with us throughout the country, and Leung, who wa... Comment - Like
JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Jul 13, 2010, 11:36 pm
We have:
A pre-school graduate, a bonified 5 year old and a beautiful dancer who performed in an amazing show in June.
celebrated Kelsey's 5th birthday at a children's museum, down the shore riding on all the rides, at a stable with all her special friends and with cake, cupcakes and chinese food.
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JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Apr 19, 2010, 11:34 pm
Were you holding your breath waiting for me? Sorry, I took a time out.
I don't think anyone reads this anymore, and it's really my journal for Kelsey
Currently rethinking my situation...things have happened recently to open my eyes.... Trying to figure out this next few years...wish me luck...sorry ... Comment - Like
JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Jan 12, 2010, 10:56 pm
The creatures were stirring, including my spouse.
Well, except for a quick shower this evening, I am all set to begin my new job tomorrow.
I need and want to work, but today was extremely bittersweet - and more bitter than sweet.
I will miss being the Mommy I've been able to be to my daughter. B... Comment - Like
JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Jan 10, 2010, 10:24 pm
Two months, three interviews and lots of nervous energy later, I was offered the position of Financial Development Manager of the American Red Cross in Princeton.
I was hoping to have solidified my job before the holidays, but all along I thought this was "the job" and just waited patiently (yeah, ... Comment - Like
JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Jan 2, 2010, 4:47 pm
1. I am stronger than I ever realized.
2. Even if you put your heart and soul into a project, sometimes you are meant to fail.
3. I need to flex my creative muscles in order to be able to live a happy life.
4. I cannot do this alone. I need and want my family's help.
5. Some people continue to disap... Comment - Like
JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Dec 26, 2009, 7:38 pm
Hope everyone had a very merry Christmas! Kelsey had a lovely Christmas eve and day filled with family, gifts and food. Say hello to the new member of our family "Sparkle" aka her horse :) I'm keeping a low profile lately, Mom's recurring illnesses have me very sad and not at all merry, so I keep my... Comment - Like
JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Nov 1, 2009, 10:49 pm
well, it's been over 2 months since my last post (confession?) and I probably have a ton to say. However, I really don't want this blog to become constant negativity, so I've held off posting.
My Mom's illness has really taken a toll on all of us, our family, me. it's turned me from a planning, conf... Comment - Like
JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Aug 25, 2009, 1:00 am
I'd like to speak a bit about Faith and Fate...I have Faith, first of all, in God, secondly in myself and finally in our family...we were meant to be together. Kurt, Kelsey and I were drawn to each other from across many planes and became a family.
The night I met Steven Curtis Chapman was a magical... Comment - Like
JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Aug 24, 2009, 12:14 pm
Hey,
I had a full post written and lost it, plus a slower than normal computer meant I missed it. But it's probably okay that I didn't have it up...it's not pretty or happy.
My week sucked....
I didn't get EITHER job I interviewed for. The first org used my interview to convince themselves that th... Comment - Like
JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Aug 16, 2009, 9:51 pm
Well, as you can see by my daughter's face, when the going gets tough, the tough don fairy costumes! Actually, not really, we've just been finally getting in the game. I've been praying for a break in the job hunting game and I've received it.
Tomorrow (Monday) I have my second interview with a F... Comment - Like
JoAnn H. posted an article on
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Aug 9, 2009, 10:25 pm
What would you call...
2 job interviews
Daddy working locally ALL WEEK
A visit from Uncle Jimmy
At Casa de Hoppe, we call it....
by the way, this was a shot of Kelsey last weekend eating (and loving!) her first 'smore. We had a fabulous time in beautiful Brattleboro, VT and will write more about ... Comment - Like
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