It’s the thought that counts…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ January 7, 2010
I've had my Oprah "Mommy aha moment" this Christmas season. Karma. It's all about life lessons, my friends. I'll admit...
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We’re guardians of a Bearded what??
By Maryellen Hooper
/ December 24, 2009
When I got home from performing on NCL's ship, the Pearl, I was met with huge hugs and smothered with...
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On the road again…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ December 15, 2009
I'm sitting in the bowels of a cruise ship right now. In the crew internet corner of the crew mess...
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What time is it? What season is it? Where am I?
By Maryellen Hooper
/ December 11, 2009
One of the hardest parts of my job is all the traveling. Although I get to go lots of fun...
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Comfort items…our “other” family members.
By Maryellen Hooper
/ December 10, 2009
Legally, we're a family of four...but Mark and I know that there are 4 inanimate objects that are more dear...
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Tahoe…be careful what you ask for!
By Maryellen Hooper
/ December 10, 2009
Originally, we had planned this trip with the Larkins. Their kids have never seen snow and we thought it would...
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Lake Tahoe with family in-tow!
By Maryellen Hooper
/ December 3, 2009
One of the best perks of my job is performing in some of the most beautiful places on earth. This...
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Helping Noah…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ November 24, 2009
I haven't blogged in a few weeks because I've put all my energy into helping our dearest friends. Nate's best...
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Cabin Fever Cured…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ October 20, 2009
While most of the country is getting ready to go inside their homes to hunker down for the winter, us...
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Petting Farm Outing for Mommy & Me
By Maryellen Hooper
/ October 15, 2009
As soon as I moved to Celebration, FL, I hooked up with the local "Mommy & Me" group. It wasn't...
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Date Night…U2!
By Maryellen Hooper
/ October 11, 2009
My birthday was in March. What did my brother get me for my birthday that was 7 months ago? U2...
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Pants on Fire!
By Maryellen Hooper
/ October 7, 2009
I never understood how my Mom always knew when I was lying or when I had done something wrong... Today,...
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Old-School, Backyard Birthday Party…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ September 16, 2009
Hmmm...should we cash in some of our 401k and contribute to the increasingly elaborate, hire a planner, children's birthday bashes? ...
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Nate turned 5 years old…four times!
By Maryellen Hooper
/ August 29, 2009
So how wrong is it to take 1/2 of the presents your son gets at his birthday party and hide...
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The perfect summer day…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ August 14, 2009
I grew up in Florida. I spent 15 summers here and I have to say that I don't remember it...
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Family Camping…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ August 7, 2009
...old school way to bond with your family? OR new way to drive a stake (literally) through the heart of...
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Alaska, Baby…?
By Maryellen Hooper
/ July 31, 2009
I was going to work on a cruise ship to Alaska for an entire week by myself...sure looked good on...
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Happy “sweat your face off” Day!
By Maryellen Hooper
/ July 5, 2009
Ok, so I'm sure it's hot everywhere in the country right now, BUT...with our humidity it feels like we're living...
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A little Magic at the Kingdom…
By Maryellen Hooper
/ June 17, 2009
Mark's a consultant Art Director for Disney. What's that mean? That means we have to buy our own health insurance,...
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Vegas, Baby…!
By Maryellen Hooper
/ June 14, 2009
Since both of my sons were born in Vegas, sayings like, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!" and "Vegas,...
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