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Samantha Stewart's Blog – February 2011 Archive (13)

Monday, February 21, 2011

Grumpy Am I?

Hubby called me grumpy today. Hmm, well, I haven't been able to work out since Friday because of the back pain. The kids had no school and the hubby had the day off today. Day off number 4 for…

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Added by Samantha Stewart on February 22, 2011 at 10:41am — No Comments

Another "What's Wrong With this Picture"

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Another "What's Wrong With this Picture"

So yesterday was my and Tim's anniversary. Since it fell on a busy day, we will celebrate tomorrow night (Friday). We have reservations at…

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Added by Samantha Stewart on February 17, 2011 at 6:26pm — No Comments

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Anniversary Day

Today is my and Tim's 9th anniversary. And it's been an adventure indeed.

I remember when I first met Tim. I thought he was a nice enough guy but definitely not my type. He had…

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Added by Samantha Stewart on February 17, 2011 at 6:25pm — No Comments

Monday, February 14, 2011

Today Is a Day For Love

Yes, it is as I was sternly reminded this morning by my precious daughter. The morning started out as usual. I woke Jackie up and told her to get dressed for school and then…

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Sunday, February 13, 2011

Teetering on the Edge

I got a talking to tonight. A real talking to. I feel such a tug of war in my soul. One part of me is not sure about this heaven and hell stuff and the the other part of me wants…

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Added by Samantha Stewart on February 14, 2011 at 1:44pm — No Comments

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Mystery Solved

Make that plural.

Last evening, Tim wanted to go to a fish fry at the VFW. We all went as a family even though I was not sure if the kids would eat anything there. Jackie gags on…

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Added by Samantha Stewart on February 12, 2011 at 1:42pm — No Comments

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Zuppa di Lentils & Pastina

I may have posted this previously and if I have, this recipe is worth re-posting. I made this a couple of nights ago and it is one of our favorite recipes. I usually make this recipe vegetarian without the pancetta. But on this particular night,…

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Added by Samantha Stewart on February 11, 2011 at 12:27am — No Comments

Good Day

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Good Day

Today is my birthday and I was really hoping the kids would repeat the awesome birthday gift they gave me last year which was a day free of fighting, whining, etc. And guess what? They came very close to repeating it this year. It was an ordinary but wonderful day for…

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Added by Samantha Stewart on February 11, 2011 at 12:26am — No Comments

Explaining Death

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Explaining Death

This past weekend was a difficult one. A very special girl named Abby died and her services were held on Sunday and Monday. Jackie knew Abby and I went back and forth as to whether I…

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Added by Samantha Stewart on February 8, 2011 at 4:29pm — No Comments

Jackie Won the Character Award

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Jackie Won the Character Award

That's right. Remember this? …

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Added by Samantha Stewart on February 5, 2011 at 6:04pm — No Comments

In Memory of a Very Special Girl

Thursday, February 3, 2011

In Memory of a Very Special Girl

I just received a phone call from my friend Julie (who is also Jackie's physical therapist) with the sad news of her daughter, Abby's, passing. I am sad,…

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Added by Samantha Stewart on February 4, 2011 at 1:44pm — 2 Comments

This Is Just a Glimpse of Life In the Stewart Home

Wednesday, February 2, 2011…

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Added by Samantha Stewart on February 4, 2011 at 1:41pm — No Comments

Ice Storm!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Ice Storm!

We are in the midst of a Winter Storm that started with light freezing precipitation yesterday afternoon. Before evening, our deck, grass, un-garaged vehicles, and trees were encased in a thin layer…

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Added by Samantha Stewart on February 1, 2011 at 4:03pm — No Comments