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Good Friday afternoon, my friends! Another quick check in (my last till after the big day) to let you all know that all is well, things are still status quo ... I have about one more week to go. :)... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at By Sun and Candlelight

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Happy (Early) Mother's Day!

Well, hello, my friends! I'm popping in very quickly to say hello and wish you all a Happy Mother's Day! I hope you're enjoying your May, and that you all have a wonderful weekend, however you celebrate it. :) Now,... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at By Sun and Candlelight

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At Boston College ~ Admitted Eagles Day

I'm afraid there will be no MM this morning - I was out like a light very early last night! And that was because we spent most of our Sunday touring Boston College, taking part in "Admitted Eagles Day." It... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2013 at By Sun and Candlelight

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In the midst of all this madness ...

Here's some happy news: I had my ultrasound yesterday and Baby O is doing just great! He's very active, facing head down, practicing his breathing, has lots of hair and, according to the tech, "definitely a boy," lol. He is... Continue reading

Posted Apr 19, 2013 at By Sun and Candlelight

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Thank you so much for all your prayers ... I wanted to clarify that we are not directly in the lockdown area, but we have friends and family who are. Bill is not working in Boston today so that is a relief. I will post again later today ...

Commented Apr 19, 2013 on An unreal morning here in Boston ... at By Sun and Candlelight

An unreal morning here in Boston ...

We woke to the news that there is a manhunt underway in the Boston area. Overnight, the two marathon bombing suspects were found - after they shot and killed an MIT police officer, carjacked someone (who was thankfully released unharmed)... Continue reading

Posted Apr 19, 2013 at By Sun and Candlelight

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Masterpiece Monday: Call the Midwife (season 2, ep. 3)

Good Thursday morning (afternoon?), my friends! I hope your week's going well. :) How did you all like last Sunday's episode? I finally caught up last night and here are my brief thoughts ... Another tough one to watch -... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2013 at By Sun and Candlelight

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A Baby Shower for our Baby O!

Hello, my friends! I'm a bit behind on posting because it's been a busy (and somber) few days, but I wanted to tell you all about the lovely weekend I had. Because thanks to these two amazing ladies ... *Mum... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2013 at By Sun and Candlelight

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Please pray for Boston ...

The Boston skyline, viewed from a north shore beach. Waking with a heavy heart this morning, realizing there are so many layers to this tragedy ... The tragedy of those killed, like the 8 year old boy who was waiting... Continue reading

Posted Apr 16, 2013 at By Sun and Candlelight

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We are safe here ...

Dear friends, thank you for your concern. We are all safe and sound here, although shocked and deeply saddened by the tragedy unfolding in Boston. Bill was actually not at work today (we toured a campus with Bookworm) and we... Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2013 at By Sun and Candlelight

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Flight Lessons

“Aerodynamically, the bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn't know that, so it goes on flying anyway." ~ Mary Kay Ash Isn't that a great quote? :) Have a great Saturday, my friends! Continue reading

Posted Apr 13, 2013 at By Sun and Candlelight

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Friday Felines: Happy Birthday, Archie and Ollie!

Our two little fellas have turned two! Their birthday was yesterday (April 11th), which also happens to be National Pet Day (how neat) ... so of course I have to post a picture or two. :) Hard to believe they... Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2013 at By Sun and Candlelight

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Brothers Big & Small

Yesterday was National Siblings Day, so I posted this picture on Facebook for my "little" brother, Matt. I think we were maybe 6 and 3 here? "Here," being the lamppost outside my grandparents' house. (Remember this song? This was my... Continue reading

Posted Apr 11, 2013 at By Sun and Candlelight

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"Wordless" aside, I must say very quickly that this adorable romper was given to us by my cousin Colin and his wife Tina. Isn't it SO sweet? It will be perfect this summer for our little late spring baby. :)

Commented Apr 10, 2013 on Wordless Wednesday at By Sun and Candlelight

Wordless Wednesday

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Posted Apr 10, 2013 at By Sun and Candlelight

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How many tabs do YOU have open?

I saw this (where else?) on the Internet and I thought it was pretty funny - and quite true! Just had to share it with you all. :) Do you find you have a whole lot of "tabs" open in... Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2013 at By Sun and Candlelight

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Masterpiece Monday: Call the Midwife (season 2, ep. 2)

Good morning, my friends! How did you like last night's show? (Spoilers ahead!) It was a tough one - lots of emotional stuff, and even heartbreak, too. I really had to turn off my mind (and turn away from the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2013 at By Sun and Candlelight

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A Little Bit of Baby Bliss

It's pretty amazing when it goes from just feeling the baby moving around to actually identifying body parts - like, the roundness of a head or backside, or the tiny protrusion of a foot ... What an absolute miracle. ❤... Continue reading

Posted Apr 7, 2013 at By Sun and Candlelight

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For those of us with autistic children ...

I saw this on the internet, and these words are such a balm to my heart right now ... I thought I'd share them with my readers who are also parenting an autistic child. I hope this little blurb makes... Continue reading

Posted Apr 6, 2013 at By Sun and Candlelight

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Just wanted to pop in and let you all know how much I am appreciating all this wonderful advice!! I'll be printing out this thread for my baby binder!! Blessings to you all on this beautiful spring day ...

Commented Apr 5, 2013 on Baby Days Ahead ... at By Sun and Candlelight

Baby Days Ahead ...

Well, it may be hard to believe (I know it is for me!) but, as of this posting, I am 32 weeks pregnant ... Time sure is a-tickin' away! And it's been nearly 12 years since we last had a... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2013 at By Sun and Candlelight

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Tracy, driving lessons are on the spring/summer agenda! And thankfully, CJ recovered pretty quickly and nobody else got sick. :)

Commented Apr 4, 2013 on Our Easter Menu this Year at By Sun and Candlelight

Thank you, Chrissy ... haven't heard anything yet so I'm hoping no news means good news! :)

Commented Apr 4, 2013 on Our Easter Menu this Year at By Sun and Candlelight

I had lots of help, Sue! My mum and I always co-hostess, so it's never all left up to me. :)

Commented Apr 4, 2013 on Our Easter Menu this Year at By Sun and Candlelight

I too am concerned about Chummy's wanderlust ... I don't want to lose her just yet! (And I keep waiting for *her* to be pregnant!) In next week's previews, Jenny bumps into Jimmy ... wonder how that plays out? And poor Cynthia! I wonder what trouble she finds next week?

Commented Apr 4, 2013 on Masterpiece Monday: Call the Midwife (season 2, ep. 1) at By Sun and Candlelight