tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-349536842009-10-15T17:08:01.062-07:00co•lin fam•i•ly (n): a group of persons who form a household under one head, including parents, and children who share common attitudes, interests, or goals and, frequently, live togetherco•lin fam•i•lyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07775870545761581191lesliecolin@live.comBlogger731125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34953684.post-33505526491244207442009-06-23T21:09:00.000-07:002009-06-23T21:11:53.960-07:00

Just wanted to send a quick post to change your blogroll, feed reader, link list, ect. to our new address!www.lesliecolin.wordpress.comLove to All!the Colin's

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Well, I've gone and done it. While 'blog surfing' at two am a few weeks ago I read that WordPress allowed both private and public posts within the same blog. This caught my attention. Now, with the changes that have happened in my home I've pondered quite a bit about more privacy. I've only been able to journal WORDS. Well, so many pictures aren't being blogged/journaled because I simply

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Lil Girl: with hands on hips, "listen here bossy!" Leslie: Excuse me? Surely, you're not talking to me?Just in case you were wondering....which she was. ***********Primary President, Noelle, said to Lil Girl: ***Name*** please sit down here.Lil Girl: said to the Primary President: No, you sit down. (Pointing to the seat, with eyes in slits and wrinkled little nose.) ***********It's safe to

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I am a crappy sleeper. I just can't seem to lay down and fall asleep. I lay watching the clock tick.tick.tick. And, then, once I fall asleep I wake up for no reason....I sleep so horribly I even have a prescription for sleeping medicine. I've only used it sparingly and when it's REALLY needed, but it's wonderful stuff!Last night, after finally cleaning up the house I got into bed at 11. (

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I, on the other hand, was across the room scared silly! Victor is simply crazy to have captured this thing before killing it, which is what he did! Where do these things come from and WHY inside my HOME!? YUCK.

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(I'm working in the office...just through the door is the living room with Victor, Tanner, and Lil Girl).Tanner: see EV (tv)Victor: how do you see please? please? como dieces por favor? por favor? Tanner? You gotta say POR FA VOR {(all drawn out) I'm laughing quietly in the office assuming Tanner is doing the sign for please...so we've got THREE languages going...}Tanner: (LOUDER) EV

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First and foremost: To answer the many unpublished comments/emails - I don't feel comfortable posting Lil Girl's FACE on the blog. For obviously safety reason, both ours and hers! I'm learning to get creative with random body part pictures. I do have wonderful pictures of her BRIGHT and beautiful eyes....but, those won't ever make it on this blog! We've been to two different parks in two

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Thank you for mesmerizing two kidlets freeing my time to tidy up the kitchen. You must have known how it was driving me batty. I am AMAZED at how one extra little person really does a number on the dishes. Today, I was *sighing* (and whining in my head) about a dishwasher....oh, how I would love one!

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Still loving cloth diapers. I won't lie there are days when I stop and think, "ugh!" But, it's not any worse than being thrown up on and/or cleaning any soiled laundry that has been thrown up on or peed on. :) PLUS, I'd still have to change the poopy diapers. Anyways, well I've had 12 diapers and loaned 2 out to my Aunt so I'm down to 10. 10 was good, but I wanted more. So, I bought more on eBay

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enuf said? ;) Just kidding. If only I posted a post with JUST two words. Ha, funny. Well, I got the call that 'Lil Girl' was going to arrive this evening. 6:30 came and went.7:30 came and went. I was so sure she'd be there soon that I didn't bother to put Tanner to bed. At 8:15 I gave up and we put Tanner to bed. Social Worker and Lil Girl arrived at 8:20. Social Worker is a LOUD talker

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Foster Care: Nearly two weeks after our final interview and home inspection I got the call! We've been approved. We're excited. I have to admit the longer the time went by the more freaked out I was, just waiting about killed me!I was told to call the placement and "introduce" myself. I thought that was a bit weird, but following instructions I did. Immediately, she asked what my placement

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Who says only two legged peeps must be saved in memory with images?!Not these two pooches! Roufus and Kipper really appreciated the "treats" that were tossed their way after our moment together!Roufus is a big oaf. Tail wagging and a goofy attitude.Kipper. I swear the first image looks as if he's smiling!

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I'm so freaking annoyed. I REALLY wonder IF people THINK before hitting SEND. I received an email tonight and I'm STILL mad. Normally, I don't even read junk forwarded emails. BUT, the title of this forwarded email caught my attention: Mexico is Angry.Seriously, people, do you NOT think? Leave me off "joke" emails like that. I am pretty sure I took more offense to the email than Victor.

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Nanny and Poppy are the grandparents to the Disque kidlets. They were at the house the same day and Nanny wanted their pictures taken but Poppy didn't. After some "talkin to" he relented and the snapping begun.

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Trenton:Miranda:Makenna:Nathaniel:Aiden:THE BABY IS ONE!!! Bryce:All of the boys:Girls:

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Victor is ALWAYS calling me a "country girl" and making fun of my jean overalls that I wore when we first met....they weren't exactly 'in style' even then. I watched my son transform into his own personal heaven....little boys and dirt and 'tractors' and fun. When the engine started roaring my words were, "oh, that's going to be a problem." Doreen was worried that I was scared Tanner was going to

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Would you believe I didn't take one picture of my Mom on Mothers Day? I did take some of the littlest girl in the family. To get her to look into the camera I asked her, "do you see Cinderella in my camera?" To which she replied, "yeah, hi Rella!" It cracked me up. It's crazy to think she's MY SISTER and not a niece or cousin or something!

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I'm so thankful to have so many Mom's in my life. Between yesterday and today I will spend some time with Cathy, Lucy and my Mom! Tanner sure loves having THREE Grandmas to spoil him! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

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2 Pie Crusts for 9" Pie 4 Cups of Rhubarb (diced into pieces)2 Cups of Strawberry (diced into pieces)1 1/2 Cups of Sugar3 T of Cornstarch1/4 t Salt1/4 t CinnamonIn large mixing bowl stir together sugar, cornstarch, salt and ground nutmeg. Add rhubarb pieces and strawberries pieces, toss gently to coat fruit. Let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare and roll out pastry. Line a 9 inch pie plate

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Tonight, we were planning on Victor leaving for YM's and being home along...again! We get bored of being home, sometimes. Victor was planning on riding to the activity with Randy. When Randy walked in holding little T I made the comment, "well, so are you taking Tanner, too?" Of course, the immediate answer was, "yeah right." :) I knew the answer even before I asked it. So, I made the comment, "

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Today, I took more video clips than pictures....possibly a first..Tanner was so good TODAY...he seriously played for two full hours all by himself. Occupying himself with grand toys at the Payne's home. He had the house to himself (sans little girls) and really was so good. Everyonce in a while he'd find me and give me a hug and then off he went again. His MOST favorite toy is definitely the

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Tanner usually is a great sleeper. I really should NEVER complain. He's been fighting a cold and I started nebulizer treatments about a week or so ago. He seems to HATE the nebulizer when he's not tired. So I began giving it to him and rocking him in the chair. He's been falling asleep in my arms.I'm not sure if it's the nebulizer or the fact that he likes sleeping in my arms or what but once I

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Warren was a natural. He'd just sit down and be so very relaxed. He made the comment he wasn't used to babies (I brought Tanner for the first half). As he was saying that Tanner was throwing a fit wanting out of his stroller AND I was thinking I'm going to have him hold Tanner and when Nicole wasn't in the spotlight she was watching Tanner. Thanks Guys!

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Nicole was so fun to spend time with! I enjoyed driving around with her. When she hoped into my van she said, "My mom says no railroad tracks and she wants flowers." {She said it with a smile ;)} She panicked when we pulled in and headed toward to an abandoned shack. I said, "just trust me." My favorite images come from that shack: The flowers we hunted and found: Nicole is one of the BIG

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This week will be a very busy week. I've noticed that when I have a busy week I blog (slash journal my life) LESS. This is just an FYI that I might be MIA this week. Many meetings and interviews for our family this week (four total). One Tuesday, one Thursday and two Friday. Also, extra prayers are needed for a friend of mine. Her sweet 3.5 year old daughter will be undergoing a very MAJOR

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