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Tina

Married to Joel, mom of 3 (two with me and one in heaven) Ryan 12/7/87 - 2/23/93, Chelsea and Zach

Interests: Reading, running, paper crafts, card making, writing, photography, scrapbooking

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Kitchen remodel

Before and after I'm so thrilled with how our kitchen turned out! Although I didn't get pictures of wallpaper removal and repainting or the island before it was painted black. But I think this shows the majority of the transformation!... Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at Just a minute of my time...

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So blessed to be able to spend the day with both my mother and mother in law... While the weather wasn't the warmest we have seen, it was sunny and I got to spend the day with family, so what... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at Just a minute of my time...

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Happy Mothers Day

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Posted May 12, 2013 at Just a minute of my time...

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We must catch up Kim! Chel came home for a bit but its back to Cali for her!

Commented Apr 30, 2013 on Paint it black phase 2 at Just a minute of my time...

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my brother in law is doing the work, I'm so thrilled with how its coming out!

Commented Apr 30, 2013 on Paint it black phase 2 at Just a minute of my time...

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Paint it black phase 2

So we now have the top cabinets done and are working on the bottom and I absolutely love it already! I did end up finding new hardware that is black with a touch of copper around edges now I have... Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2013 at Just a minute of my time...

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Dementia - learning as we go

We are still discovering the awful disease of dementia. Sometimes we can find the humor in things, like this recent conversation she had with my brother.... If the mom asks her son 6 times what kind of cookies he would... Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2013 at Just a minute of my time...

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Spending the early afternoon writing in my journal and reading a good book, which had me laughing out loud Everything is perfect when you're a liar by Kelly Oxford, is what I would classify as a good day. All this... Continue reading

Posted Apr 6, 2013 at Just a minute of my time...

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kitchen remodel

phase 1 With an opportunity for new granite counter tops, the ideas and plans grew. Here's our kitchen before with all the counters emptied for the granite people to make template. Recently had the wallpaper removed and painted the walls... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2013 at Just a minute of my time...

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Disney Princess

Chelsea and I ran the Disney princess race again this year! It was the end of February and I was quite concerned about the flight, since the previous time we went it was during one of the worst blizzards in... Continue reading

Posted Mar 21, 2013 at Just a minute of my time...

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Weekly gratitude

As my life continues to evolve, I have tried several times to look at things from a different perspective, one of gratitude. I do believe that many of the bad things that have happened turn out to be those "blessings... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2013 at Just a minute of my time...

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Lately I've been going through a lot, and running has not been a priority in my life. In fact not much of anything has been a priority and I'm looking to find myself.... again! But where does one begin? Trying... Continue reading

Posted Mar 17, 2013 at Just a minute of my time...

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Target Valentine's Day

Recently I've been back to crafting... just a few things, but its getting me back to my happy place, and I like that! I love shopping at Target for all the new and different things they have to offer during... Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2013 at Just a minute of my time...

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A room with no view

Recently Zach decided he wanted to move his bedroom to the basement. At first I reminded him that that is where the spiders usually are... but he didn't seem to care?Then I told him he's not moving to the basement... Continue reading

Posted Jan 12, 2013 at Just a minute of my time...

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One little word

Can make a big difference in your year! I decided this year I need to: THRIVE To see them "flourish, grow vigorously, prosper", also means to find joy, energy, health, confidence and purpose. Continue reading

Posted Jan 8, 2013 at Just a minute of my time...

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2013 goals and words

This year more than ever do I need goals and my word to help propel me into greater things... with a lot of changes in my life, some chosen and some forced upon me, I am learning that we cannot... Continue reading

Posted Jan 3, 2013 at Just a minute of my time...

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Well I did it! I completed my number one goal for 2012 and ran 12 half marathons... The finale... My final half was in Las Vegas and what a great place for a finale... especially since I had never been... Continue reading

Posted Dec 15, 2012 at Just a minute of my time...

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Oh my gosh I love that!

Commented Dec 15, 2012 on Pay it forward... at Just a minute of my time...

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Pay it forward...

Ryan Kenneth Zarlenga 12/7/87 - 2/23/93 On Ryan's 5th birthday December 7, 1992 we had our usual birthday dinner, he opened his gifts and afterwards we went to a tree farm and picked out our Christmas tree. During our time... Continue reading

Posted Dec 1, 2012 at Just a minute of my time...

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Have you ever been inspired by a picture?

That's what happened when Val showed me a picture of the holiday decoration she was going to make. Since I was already out for the day shopping with my mom, I decided a trip to Hobby Lobby would be included... Continue reading

Posted Nov 30, 2012 at Just a minute of my time...

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Giving thanks...

This year I have so much to be thankful for... For one, my family who all got to be together! my mother in law my nephews who had me cracking up my kids who save me more than they know... Continue reading

Posted Nov 29, 2012 at Just a minute of my time...

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Finding my creative side

In the midst of all my running and taking care of family, I feel I've lost my creative side. I have not scrapbooked or journaled in months and I am beginning to feel empty without it. the view during a... Continue reading

Posted Nov 4, 2012 at Just a minute of my time...

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Halloween party

When I first asked Joel about Halloween and dressing up, he said "who the heck is captain jack"... really Joel? but once in costume, he took over the role quite well We had a great time touring a few local... Continue reading

Posted Oct 31, 2012 at Just a minute of my time...

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completed race number 11 in my 12 in 2012 last Thursday. It was a run created by my friend Kathy and I since there are not enough weekends and races for me to be able to reach my goal of... Continue reading

Posted Oct 31, 2012 at Just a minute of my time...

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Nike Women's half marathon

Also known as race number 10 in my 12 in 2012 Since April of this year we knew we were running this race, we knew we were two of the lucky 15,000 women that were chosen to run this race... Continue reading

Posted Oct 24, 2012 at Just a minute of my time...

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