Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 23, 2009, 8:34 pm
In the spirit of the season CCIC is giving thanks for healthy children Healthy Kids Thank-A-Thon 2009 I am soooo sorry for posting this so late (I've been spinning). There may still be time to ...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 23, 2009, 7:00 am
This past weekend was another great reminder of how precious the gift of time with family truly is. The Good Lord has surrounded me with angels throughout my whole life's journey and this trip was...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 22, 2009, 1:26 pm
I'm at the airport, alive and well.. awaiting my flight home. It was an emotional trip (to say the least) but more of that to come. Unlike glorious DIA, I had to PAY for WiFi and I only have an ho...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 19, 2009, 6:31 am
I'm off on a jet plane this morning and my destination has no Internet access. (AAACCCKKKK! Right?) No, I'm not headed to 1984 (although if I was I would have a stern talking to with my high ...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 18, 2009, 12:18 am
The Son's story sadly unfolded. He confirmed many things that Dad was able to communicate to us. She Devil had fallen on hard times and asked if she, the husband and her children could move in unt...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 16, 2009, 7:00 am
Some people say Perfect Moments can be found right outside your own front door.. So true.. I Capture Perfect Moments.
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 15, 2009, 11:19 am
Here's how Shout Out Sunday works: Choose a blog that has moved you. A daily must read. One you stalk. One that makes you laugh, cry or scream at the monitor. A new blog you would like to give ex...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 14, 2009, 12:36 pm
I needed help getting She Devil and her brood out of Dad's house. I wanted to remain off the radar for as long as possible.. never in a million years would she of suspected I was now a player in t...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 13, 2009, 7:02 am
When you have a moment please visit Adam, Karen and Madison at The Owens Family. This past week their sweet Gavin went Home to be with Jesus. Although he is healed, the family is left behind to grie...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 12, 2009, 7:31 am
Before continuing on I wanted to take a breather and say a few things.. For all of you that are just joining us I've been telling the tale of Daddy and me. What does that have to do with fosterin...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 10, 2009, 8:00 am
With the help of my Uncle and Auntie, I became Dad's Power of Attorney. Finally, we could bust into his accounts and get a clearer picture of what all was going down financially. The nursing home ...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 9, 2009, 7:13 am
My Perfect Moment has been several months in the making.. In spring I try to get into my gardens and rip (er.. gently, lovingly) and tear out all the old junk. Basically get it all cleaned up and read...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 7, 2009, 1:00 pm
Yes, it's Saturday and I've posted this early. The SOS meme is new and I wanted to give ya'll enough time to put your posts together and spread some bloggy love. Once it has been out for a...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 5, 2009, 11:06 pm
After finding out where Dad was living, the following weekend my Uncle and Auntie made the 2 hour drive to surprise him. It was a day of great joy and sadness. Heartbreaking to see a man once large an...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 4, 2009, 11:40 am
Please don't forget to be keeping your fav blogs in mind for this week's Sunday Shout Out! It will run from Saturday evening through Monday morning (I'll remember to keep MckLinky open lon...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 4, 2009, 7:03 am
.. But before I spoke to the county the next day... I called my Uncle (Dad's brother) and Auntie that night to tell them the news. Although they had accepted The Wife and did their best to play n...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 3, 2009, 7:42 am
Some of you may remember my dad and our little saga. For you who don't .. my senior year of high school he decided to pull a big, fat midlife crisis and took up with a gal in her late 20's (mi...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 2, 2009, 7:41 am
Ahh, the dog days of ... Fall? I Capture Perfect Moments.
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Nov 1, 2009, 10:30 am
In the past I've tried to do shout outs for blogs I enjoy reading. Some are already quite popular with tons of readers and others are new, trying to find their voice. One of the cool parts of my b...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 30, 2009, 10:00 am
That's right ya'll the amazing Danielle and Kadi at True Femme have launched Trick or Tweet and the party is on now!! There's prizes to be had, a bloggy scavenger hunt to participate in an...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 28, 2009, 11:14 pm
My lil ole blog had the honor of having not one, but two lovely ladies bestow this fine award on upon it... Nichole from Not The Usual Ticking Clock and Snarky Mom from Postcards From Insanity. Please...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 27, 2009, 10:28 am
Starting soon, Full Circle's address will be www.ourfullcircle.com !! It looks like during the transition, my "Followers" and "Blog Roll" will be mucked up. Hopefully it figures itself out! The...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 27, 2009, 8:17 am
My girlfriend Lizzie invited me for a day with MckMama at Focus on the Family! Next month MckMama will be joining us for a private tour of the FOTF campus, we'll have an intimate breakfast with he...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 26, 2009, 9:08 am
The beauty of the Oregon coast is almost surreal. Simply magnificent. I Capture Perfect Moments.
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 25, 2009, 12:07 pm
For the first time in 10 months, our house has been childless for more than 4 days. The trip to the coast and a chaotic week that followed had us spinning. There was just no time to think. It was a go...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 24, 2009, 1:40 pm
Next Friday, Oct 30th the Twitterific fun starts at 5pm PST. Hosted by the Femme Fatals themselves Kadi and Danielle.. Need I say more? I didn't think so. It will surely be a SPOOKTACULAR time! --...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 23, 2009, 7:47 am
Well, now I can come clean and share some of the Oregon trip with ya'll. We flew into Portland, jumped in our rental, picked up Nantie's daughter and headed west. We then invaded Auntie C'...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 21, 2009, 7:42 am
For the $10 gift card to Target for guessing a correct location, the winners are... *Miss Tori! *Heather! & *The Nichelsons! The winner of the $25 Target gift card is... drum roll please.. *Ti...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 20, 2009, 8:26 pm
Cruel, huh? Stay Tuned .. it could be YOU spending that $10 (or $25) gift card at Target next week!!!
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 18, 2009, 10:12 pm
Wissa apologizes for the late post. Being on vacation rocks.... Speaking of rocks.. Ya'll still need to guess where we stayed.. this was taken off the deck of Auntie C's beautiful home... ...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 17, 2009, 2:51 pm
Sorry for the late post.. Wissa IS on vacation, remember! We took a hike and were thirsty for punch (hint hint).. Stopped and checked out the sights.. Wissa did the tourist thang.. What's Wiss...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 13, 2009, 5:03 pm
Step aside Waldo, there's a new girl in town.. Meet Wissa! Named after the way Jack used to pronounce my name, she's a fun little gal that thought it would be a hoot to have ya'll join us ...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 12, 2009, 3:23 pm
Mannie and Little Miss Sunshine are gone. This morning they were moved back to their Mom's. They are precious innocents and we were honored to of had the opportunity to love and share time with th...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 12, 2009, 7:33 am
Nantie, Missy (Auntie MooMoo) and I went for a Girls Day to We were instantly feeling tranquil when we arrived We walked in looking like this (eewwww) And strutted out looking like that (shabang!) ...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 12, 2009, 7:00 am
Nantie, Missy (Auntie MooMoo) and I went for a Girls Day to We were instantly feeling tranquil when we arrived We walked in looking like this (eewwww) And strutted out looking like that (shabang!) ...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 11, 2009, 8:15 am
Sunshine has been a little under the weather and not going to bed as nicely as usual. Rather than have her keep Mannie awake with her crying, I rock her to sleep downstairs before putting her in her c...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 9, 2009, 1:18 pm
Things have been pretty intense around here lately and it's time to lighten up. With our trip just around the corner I thought it would be a hoot to have ya'll come with. What could be more fu...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 8, 2009, 1:39 pm
We're literally running on fumes. Since being told of the transition next week it's like the crazy is out of the box. Of course, Little Mannie has no idea yet (a 3 1/2 year old can't grasp...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 5, 2009, 6:11 pm
We got word they are going to transition Little Miss Sunshine and Mannie home next week. Although a little uneasy about how things will go down, all of us are rooting for BirthMom and will do what we ...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 5, 2009, 7:50 am
Mannie gives Nantie a hand bathing Little Miss Sunshine. He's such a good helper! Our little angel girl LOVES the water and is happy as a clam splashing in it. I Capture Perfect Moments.
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 4, 2009, 10:34 am
I'm still unable to leave a comment (can't get past the word verification) but wanted to send hugs and prayers for peace and strength to Mandie at Mom With Many Names. Please do the same.
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 3, 2009, 9:00 am
On the fence about adopting via foster care but would like more info? Gonna be in Colorado and nothing planned for Saturday, October 17th? Do I have an event for YOU! From the I Care About Orphans we...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 2, 2009, 7:54 am
Jen from Waiting For Bambino waits no more! Beautiful Nora Grace was born September 30th at 11:00pm. Surf on over and share in their joy! Jen, remember how much I harped on you about getting as much ...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Oct 1, 2009, 8:11 am
I try to do shout outs for blogs/bloggers that I stalk (er, love) from time to time. Recently I had the pleasure of discovering A Mom With Many Names. Not only is she a SAHM who homeschools but also a...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Sep 29, 2009, 11:35 pm
When we got the call for Mannie and Little Miss Sunshine we literally had a couple hours between the the time I hung up til they arrived on the doorstep. Jack and Jill had only left a mere 4 days prio...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Sep 29, 2009, 9:52 am
Set your DVR's, Tivo's and VCR's.. my unstoppable cousin Kadi (from WATI) and her beautiful daughter, Miss Marlie, are on Dr Phil today!!! Am I running with a famous crowd or WHAT?!
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Sep 28, 2009, 9:58 pm
A wonderful bloggy friend, the uber talented (THAT'S RIGHT I SAID UBER!) Amber Johnson (from Crazy Bloggin Canuck & founder/editor of Mile High Mamas) was featured in a segment this evening on CBS...
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Sep 28, 2009, 7:00 am
Yes, more male bonding (this time it involved Mannie, Casanova and the movie, "Cars"). Both were happy as little clams.. I Capture Perfect Moments.
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Sep 27, 2009, 10:34 am
DH, Mannie & Clifford (The Big Red Dog) snuggle in for a bedtime story.. So much for princess stories.. humpf!
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Melissa D. posted an article on Full Circle - Sep 25, 2009, 2:12 pm
I've had tons of emails and comments asking about our little twin darlings. For all the new readers, Jack and Jill were 4 1/2 year old twins placed with us in early 2009 that moved in August. They...
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