Stephanie Vetne

Life, Journaling, Creativity, and Lessons I've Learned

Month: July 2006

  • Heard around our house this weekend…

    From Andrew: Oh, my dear Muvher (said to me very tenderly) Daddy, how many more bites do I have to have? I wuv you. NOOOOOOOO!!!!! Sissy, you ugwy. (followed be a very stern lecture and this next line) I don’t wanna have a time out!!! Daddy, we need doughnuts! THOMAS!!! (imitating me chastizing dh) I… Read more

  • Christmas in July?!

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    My 5yo daughter, Elizabeth, has decided that it’s already time to make her Christmas list. Apparently, the idea of school starting next month has made her think that time is of the essence and preparations are underway for Christmas in her world. Her Christmas list includes: Elizabeth, an American Girl doll ALL of Elizabeth’s accessories,… Read more

  • CHA, exhaustion, and thoughts …

    Back from my first CHA and I’m so overwhelmed. And still totally exhausted. Whew – that’s a lot of walking and very little sleep. Friday night was the designer dinner – Wendy did such a fantastic job! I helped to set up and register people as they checked in and we were busy for about… Read more

  • Ack! It’s Wednesday already!

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    I know I said I was going to upload more Maine pics, but the week has totally gotten away from me.  We’ve only been home 4 days and I’m ready to leave again – this time for CHA. The laundry’s not done, the bags aren’t all unpacked yet, and there are no groceries in the… Read more

  • Home again, home again, jiggity jig!

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    I’m worn out, tired of driving, and glad to be home.  Not our best vacation, but I got some great pics.  I’ll update more tomorrow. First 3 pics are of fresh water lakes at Acadia National Park.  And I love Em’s shirt – love that she wanted to buy it and loves that she thinks… Read more

  • Paradise found!

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    Some quick pics – we have no phones at the cabin here in Maine, plus our cell phones don’t work, and no internet access (borrowing this).  This is a view of our cabin at low tide – you can see how high the water goes at high tide by looking at the seaweed line. This… Read more