When Is It Time To Leave Busch Gardens?
By Maryellen Hooper
/ August 22, 2012
...an hour before these were taken.
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I Move, “Kid’s Birthday Parties Should Be Abolished!”
By Maryellen Hooper
/ August 20, 2012
Who'll second the motion? What's wrong with me? Every year I say to myself and anyone who'll listen, "ENOUGH! I'm...
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Waking up to…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ August 17, 2012
"Mommy...there's broken glass all over my room!" "What the....???" "At least I told you about it, right Mommy?" "Yes,...
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Feeling Loved – Sort Of…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ August 15, 2012
"Mommy!!! I'm so happy to see you!" "I'm so happy to see you too, Zekey." "I'm so glad you're home,...
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Superhero Summer…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ August 14, 2012
If you're like me, you've often wondered what superheroes do in the summer: I would personally like to...
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The Wild “Zoo” In Our Backyard…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ August 13, 2012
I hear the boys yelling, "MOMMY...THERE'S A DEER IN OUR BACKYARD!!!" So I grab my glasses (I've mistaken Mark...
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Branson Family Vacation…Why?
By Maryellen Hooper
/ July 30, 2012
It looked REALLY good...on paper. The 4 of us (plus Wickette) fly to Branson. Mark's family drives to Branson from...
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Comedy Film Nerds Review:
By Maryellen Hooper
/ July 20, 2012
My Ice Age 4: Continental Drift Review. Did I love it or hate it? Who's my favorite character? Did I actually...
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On A Plane To Branson…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ July 2, 2012
"What adorable little boys, are they both yours?" "Yes they are, thank you." "Do you have any girls?" "Nope, I'm...
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Today, We Celebrated Noah’s Life…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ June 24, 2012
...and it was beautiful. At dinner, my family was talking about the memorial: "What did you think about Noah's Life...
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Mommy Protocol #2 Shopping With Your Kids
By Maryellen Hooper
/ June 22, 2012
Shopping with your kids. We've all been there. It's a necessary evil sometimes. Having said that, there are ways to...
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Mom & Me Movie Review
By Maryellen Hooper
/ June 11, 2012
Mark & I took the boys to see "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" so I could review it. I reviewed...
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Did You Hear Me Scream In Terror?
By Maryellen Hooper
/ June 9, 2012
All I wanted to do was wash my face. Simple little modern convenience we all take for granted. Turn on...
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Guest Blog Napkin
By Maryellen Hooper
/ June 6, 2012
My very talented and even nicer friend, John Matta has been drawing hysterical comics on napkins. He's vowed to draw...
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Mommy Protocols
By Maryellen Hooper
/ June 5, 2012
pro·to·col/ˈprōtəˌkôl/ Noun: The official procedure governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions. The established code of procedure or behavior in...
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Our Hearts Are Broken…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ May 30, 2012
...our dreams, shattered. www.Jedinoah.wordpress.com In Lieu of cards, gifts or flowers...PLEASE donate to www.Noahslightfoundation.org Our fight is NOT over!
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How My Sons See Me…!!!
By Maryellen Hooper
/ May 27, 2012
My Mom sent me an awesome link on youtube called, "Rita Hayworth Stayin' Alive". It's a collection of Rita in...
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Just Got a Wake-Up Call (pun intended)
By Maryellen Hooper
/ May 24, 2012
"Mommy, I drew you a pitcher at school today." "For me? Thank you so much, Zeke! Who's in it?" "That's...
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“Laughter Heals” Mind, Body & Soul…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ May 21, 2012
...and makes $30,000. for good measure! Noah and I share the mike at station 96.5 WDBO. (thanks, Carl!) I was...
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Wind Storm Damage…Coincidence?
By Maryellen Hooper
/ May 16, 2012
Mark set up the "work tent" in the backyard. He told me he was going to use the shade...
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