Category Archives: Family

The Wedding Dress……

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Lily

Shortly after a couple’s engagement announcement the bride’s wedding dress becomes the focus of everyone’s attention. The Mother of the Bride has dreams of shopping expeditions with her daughter. Whoever is monetarily responsible for the dress starts seeing dollar signs … Continue reading →

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Wedding Fever….

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Lily

So 33.3% of the world is slated to watch the “wedding of the century” tomorrow morning.  Thirty years ago, Sam’s mom and Keri set their alarm and were up in the dark to watch Prince Charles and Lady Diana marry.* … Continue reading →

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Navigational Pull……

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Lily

We were the grandparents in charge Saturday night. Sam’s parents went out to a friend’s birthday party. Staying over for Easter festivities was an added benefit. According to his mother’s video, Sam had a great time coloring eggs before we arrived. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the world, baby girl……………

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Lily

Eighteen years ago today, Kyra Rose appeared in the early morning hours at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas.  The years have slipped by somehow and now we are celebrating her entry into legal adulthood. She can vote, sign her own paperwork … Continue reading →

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Memory Lane……

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Lily

My sister called last Wednesday afternoon. She was in the Newark Airport trying to get home. There seemed to be a weather related, air traffic controller problem and her flight was not leaving until 9 PM. The Southwest agent had … Continue reading →

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Diet Sunkist Lemonade……..

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Lily

My sister Deb lived life with passion. She tackled most any task or desire with a single-minded determination second to none. This trait led her down some interesting rabbit trails. Her favorite drink was Sunkist Diet Lemonade*.  There was not a … Continue reading →

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Breakdown Lane Recovery Op…….

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Lily

Did anyone notice my hiatus from writing has coincided with the Oprah show hiatus? What can I say? We needed the time off. Having my phone stolen, turning 60 festivities, viruses running rampant in my office all signaled yellow for … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Hayley……..

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Lily

My youngest granddaughter turned 4 years old today. There was an amazing cake everyone “oohed and ahh’d” over. Jami has always liked to bake and decorate cakes. Hayley opened up her presents, played with her new play food and wore … Continue reading →

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60 years ago this day in history………

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Lily

Rawhide, original release date March 25, 1951, a stagecoach stop employee and a stranded traveler find themselves at the mercy of a band of stagecoach gold robbers. 5th Tony Awards: Guys & Dolls & Rose Tattoo win  E Purcell & … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day……..

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Lily

The day began at Le Chocolat’ in Naperville with a Raspberry Mocha Latte and my Ladies Who Launch group. We swapped women entrepreneur stories and talked about helping each other “push forward” our businesses. Once again I was impressed with … Continue reading →

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