michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Nov 26, 2009, 5:06 pm
Happy Thanksgiving to all my bloggy friends! I hope you have enjoyed your day and had your fill of turkey and other goodies!
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Nov 22, 2009, 3:30 pm
Well, not world-famous, but in my circle of family and friends, I am known for making a mean mess of chili. I thought I would share my recipe with you. The secret is cooking it in a slow cooker or cro...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Nov 21, 2009, 8:25 am
Chasing The Fog. Sounds like a book title, doesn't it? Nope. It is what I did yesterday morning. I never knew Fog was so hard to catch! Yesterday morning, I came home after a 14 hour night shift t...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Nov 18, 2009, 9:18 am
My friend Maya at Springtree Road is hosting November In Black & White again, just like she did last year. Hard to believe it has been a year since I "met" her and Gayle, another friend I made through...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Nov 16, 2009, 12:09 pm
Since starting this blog two years ago, I have had some awesome opportunities. And this last one has simply been one of the coolest yet! I am now a book reviewer for the Chicken Soup For The Soul Book...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Nov 15, 2009, 10:44 am
The winner of the Etsy Surprise Goodie Box Giveaway is #150, Kitty of Liquid Ambar Studio. Congratulations!!! Thanks to all of you who entered. Be looking for more giveaways coming soon! 
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Nov 9, 2009, 2:35 pm
Yesterday, Monkey was complaining about his leg being sore. Actually, what he said was: "Mom, My leg wrist hurts!" Me: "Honey (hiding a grin), Do you mean your ankle?" Monkey: "Oh yeah!...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Nov 4, 2009, 8:38 am
 Lately I have had some projects going on that simply required more interesting fonts than what I had on hand, so I went on a search. My favorite place to find new fonts is KevinandAmanda.com. Am...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Nov 3, 2009, 8:20 am
When Monkey asks a question and I don't know the answer, his answer used to be be: "But you're a nurse, you know lots of fings". The other day, we went somewhere and my husband and I were chat...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Oct 29, 2009, 9:31 pm
Monkey and I went for our annual eye vision checkup today. I wasn't surprised to learn that the vision in one of his eyes is not perfect, or as the doctor put it, getting a "prescription in it". H...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Oct 27, 2009, 2:49 pm
This past weekend, I had a photo shoot with a mom and her four kiddos, ages 8-14, including 11-year old twins. We went to a local park that is my favorite place to take photos. It has a large lake, wo...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Oct 26, 2009, 11:24 am
I love to do Surprise Goodie Box Giveaways! And this time, thirteen creative and talented women have donated their items for the surprise box. All but one of them can be found on Etsy, so we are going...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Oct 23, 2009, 4:36 pm
Well, the Monkey Boy woke up on Wednesday morning with a fever, sore throat and a yucky cough. Oh.joy. He has been out of school for three days. The school nurse does not let them go back to class unt...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Oct 23, 2009, 3:50 pm
A few weekends ago, The Wall (American Veterans Traveling Tribute) came to our tiny town. Considering that it costs $10,000 for The Wall to be displayed for a few days, we feel proud that we were able...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Oct 21, 2009, 12:46 pm
One2One Network gave me the opportunity to read and review the newest book by Eileen Goudge, Once In A Blue Moon. I am so happy to report that I loved this book! Lindsay and Kerrie Ann are sister...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Oct 20, 2009, 2:35 pm
Thanks everybody for the prayers! The procedure on Friday went well, but he will need more surgery in the future (maybe sooner than later). It has to do with the blood flow to his legs. I won't bo...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Oct 15, 2009, 9:30 pm
Hi everybody. I just wanted to again thank everyone for their support and comments over the last couple of weeks. Do I have great readers or what?  I just wanted to let you know that my h...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Oct 13, 2009, 10:09 am
The winner of the Jeanne Beatrice Basket Giveaway is #47, Brenda! Congrats!!!
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Oct 11, 2009, 11:39 pm
Just as the title indicates, this is a Gripe Session. Consider yourself warned. The lovable, chatty blogger once known as Monkey's Momma has been replaced by a shrew. And I don't like it one b...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Oct 6, 2009, 4:36 pm
A few days ago, I mentioned that I was going to close my Giveaway Blog, The Frugal Frog. But I just can't. Not yet. More people subscribe daily and I have had a lot of positive feedback on it. So ...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Oct 1, 2009, 1:21 pm
It has been a while since I reviewed any books for you here at Monkey's Momma. One2One Network sent me a book that I am so excited to review. It is Eileen Goudge's 13th book, Once In A Blue Mo...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Oct 1, 2009, 11:26 am
I have some extremely talented bloggy friends. Anytime I get a chance, I like to announce that. My friend Gayle at Planet M Files is very talented in crochet. Every now and then, she posts free croche...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Oct 1, 2009, 11:18 am
It is not very often that I spew venom on my sweet little blog. This is a Mom Blog and moms aren't supposed to spew venom, right? Riiiiight. But this has been eating at me a over the last co...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Sep 30, 2009, 11:16 am
The time has come for me to realize that I am not Supermom, nor am I Superwoman. I simply cannot do it all. For some time now, I have been frazzled and stressed. I brought it all on myself. I have too...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Sep 29, 2009, 2:54 pm
Of course, because I have had several days off in a row, I have not been feeling my best. Dang allergies! Today, I actually felt human, but four days of staring at the walls of my abode had made me tw...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Sep 26, 2009, 7:21 pm
I wanted to share my latest photo shoot with you. This is my friend, Rebecca. I call her Becky. She was once related to me by marriage. She was married to my younger brother. He did wrong by her. He i...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Sep 26, 2009, 4:15 pm
It has been one of those days. Everything I try to do takes twice as long as it should. For one thing, my head feels like a balloon, thanks to my sinuses. My sinus medication makes me feel jittery and...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Sep 10, 2009, 8:17 pm
"God's Creatures"Create a free slideshow with Picnik! Just some more of my photos.
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Sep 10, 2009, 9:19 am
I am not a knitter, but that does not mean that I cannot appreciate beautiful yarn. My friend Maya at Springtree Road recently opened a shop on etsy and she sells handspun yarn! Now how creative is th...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Sep 9, 2009, 10:09 pm
  I thought I would revisit a post I wrote over a year ago. Isn't he a cutie?  ...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Sep 5, 2009, 9:55 am
"Picnik Show"Create a free slideshow with Picnik! Just thought you would like to see the slideshow I created for my photography blog, Blue Moon Photography. I am going to try to create some differen...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Sep 1, 2009, 10:30 pm
Whew! What a day! A ten hour workday at my "real" job (the one that pays the bills!), then came home to my poor old dog, Sadie, hopping on three legs and holding a hind leg up in pain, which breaks my...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Aug 31, 2009, 3:48 pm
I'm freaking out a little,so I posted on my very private blog. So those of you who can read it, please do. If you want to read my private blog, leave a comment and I will send you an invite. ...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Aug 30, 2009, 5:07 pm
... many creative and crafty people there are in the blogosphere. And how many of them have online shoppes, boutiques and etsy shops. And with Christmas just around the corner, how nice it would be ...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Aug 30, 2009, 10:15 am
Congratulations to the winners of the Sonic Gift Cards! Each winner will receive a $25 gift card to spend at their local Sonic. Happy Dining! #88- AnnetteD at Up In The Air #110- JC #159- She...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Aug 29, 2009, 11:00 am
Online Surveys & Market Research Online Surveys & Market Research Some of you know that I have a small side business offering my services as a portrait photographer that ...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Aug 28, 2009, 5:00 pm
      src="http://www.howstuffworks.com/js?m=swfobject.js%2Cwidget If you are not familiar with howstuffworks.com, then you are missing some great articles on, well, how stuff wo...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Aug 27, 2009, 5:56 am
Monkey loves school. Absolutely loves it! For that, Carl and I are so thankful! One year ago, when we tried to start him in kindergarten, I could not say that. Today I can and for that I am thankful. ...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Aug 22, 2009, 8:34 pm
This is my cousin Stephanie. Isn't she pretty? She is a photography fanatic like me. Our boys were born just days apart. She lives in another state so I don't get to see her as much as I would...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Aug 19, 2009, 4:06 pm
Monkey headed off to First Grade today! My initial concerns about not homeschooling him this year and allowing him to enter public school have lessened tremendously. There are many reasons for this: ...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Aug 19, 2009, 3:31 pm
Holyyyyy Cowwww! My Badonkadonk is going to see my man Trace Adkins in concert On Sept. 18th! He is touring with Toby Keith, another of my favorite artists. So, for me, this is a Double Whammy of Coun...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Aug 16, 2009, 7:32 pm
My family was treated to something special the other day. Tracey, a rep for Sonic Drive-In, invited us to our local Sonic to have dinner on them! My husband Carl, the Monkey and Yours Truly were ...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Aug 13, 2009, 10:20 pm
It has been an extremely busy week for this mom. I know the rest of you are just as busy, with school coming up, etc... I promise that I am going to catch up to everything this weekend.....writing so...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Aug 7, 2009, 6:35 am

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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Aug 3, 2009, 4:51 am
Meet Priscilla and her entourage. Priscilla just turned thirteen and and even at her tender age, she knows what she wants and isn't afraid to reach out and grab it. Her mom Claire, a nurse friend ...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Aug 1, 2009, 9:32 pm
"How Great Thou Art" is my favorite gospel song of all time. I just happened to catch Carrie Underwood singing it on TV. It was just so beautiful that I wanted to share it with you. She sort of remind...
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michaelle h. posted an article on Monkey's Momma - Jul 28, 2009, 10:31 pm
Hey everybody! How goes it? It seems as if everyone is going at a Frantic Pace lately, including me! I went to do my urine drug screen and my paperwork for my new job and start orientation on Monday, ...
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