Pastel

 

Drawing and Paintings

 

Poe Chaplin Glasses

 

Looking at the exhibits

 

Kelly Chuck Sam

 

Kelly in the Library with Sam (Sr. Project)

 

Print Mother's Day coupons and Mother's Wishes

Mother's Day Coupons
and
Mother's Day Wishes

Getting Ready for the Prom

Charlie and Shauna are going to the prom this year.
On Thursday Charlie and I went to get his tux.
It was a good thing we went when we did because they
were out of everything it seems.

Moms, make sure you get your son's tux at least two weeks ahead of time!

Shauna will wear a white dress with red trim...i have not seen
it yet. We will get red and white flowers with a white bow.
At the mistletoe Rachel, Chuck's older sister made Shauna's flowers..but
Rachel, just recently married, is not in town...and I don't think I want to tackle
the job:)
Here are the flowers Rachel did for Shauna for the mistletoe:

Laughlin Art Show

Art Show
Come support the local art scene at
Laughlin Memorial Library in Ambridge
May 3rd through May 15th.
Library Hours:
10am to 7pm, Mon. - Thurs.
10am to 4pm, Fri. and Sat.
Ambridge High School Students
and Local Ambridge Artists
(Maria Anguiano born in Mexico and
Abstract artist Bernard Shaw.)
Hosted by Laughlin Memorial Library
and part of Ambridge Area High School student Kelly Shaw's Senior Project.
Come enjoy the distinctive architecture
of the Memorial Library midst sixteen - 13 ft. Monolithic Marble Columns of Italian Black and Gold Marble..."the largest monolithic columns fo this type of marble in the world."
Contact: Library - 724-266-3857
Email: mom@amomslove.com
Kelly: 724-417-3685

Kelly's Senior Project

Here is Kelly's Senior Project that opened yesterday.

Win Mother's Day Basket on AMomsLove

Two New Contests on amomslove:

Win a Real Mom's Mother's Day Basket- Read a Real Mom Story Here and come back and tell your story to AMomsLove Readers. Please state whether or not you want your story to be printed on amomslove.
http://amomslove.com/contests.html

Enter AMomsLove What are you worth, Mom Contest and win one of three books by Cindy LaFerle. Read Cindy's article Putting a Dollar Value on Mom and send your ideas to amomslove telling what you think Mom is Worth! Enter What Are You Worth HereContest runs until May 31, 2006, U. S. Only, Must be 18 to enter!
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Clyde the Bandit

 

Sam's Fourth Birthday Party

Here is a pic of Sam at his Birthday Party...

Kelly and Sam Color easter eggs

Sam came over last evening and we colored eggs...
He helped Aunt Kelly...they then went out in the yard to play
with puppy, Clyde the Bandit.

Easter Fun, Links, Recipes, Articles

Articles on the Magazine:
Easter Fun with Little Ones
by Jodie Lynn
http://www.amomslove.com/hol-easter-funlittle.html
"Have a Blast With Sponge Painting...If you are looking to add a few fresh ideas for your little onesthis Easter, how about introducing them to sponge painting?"

Family Traditions for Easter
by Susie Cortright
http://www.amomslove.com/hol-easter-traditions.html
"Celebrate this season of renewal, abundance and love with some newfamily traditions. Here are seven ideas: 1. Create a kindness ...

"Mommy...Daddy...why does the Easter Bunny bring us candy?
by Mark Bulleit
http://www.amomslove.com/hol-easter-bunny.html

Drop some Easter Coupons in Big Bunny's Basket
http://www.amomslove.com/eastercoupons.html

Print Bunny Bits
http://www.amomslove.com/bunnybits.html

Easter Dinner Recipes:
http://www.amomslove.com/hg-recipes-easter05-dinner.html

Passover Dinner
http://www.amomslove.com/hg-recipes-passover05-dinner.html

More Recipes.... many more ideas, links, articles:
Easter Articles
http://www.amomslove.com/hol-home-easter.html
Easter Links
http://www.amomslove.com/news-easter.html

Spring Cleaning

Clean Just About Anything
http://www.amomslove.com/kitchenzine-organization-cleananything.html

The 3-Step Solution to Cleaning for Busy Moms
By: Christina Spence
http://www.amomslove.com/kitchenzine-organization-busymoms.html

Make Gutter Clean-up Easier and Safer
http://www.amomslove.com/kitchenzine-organization-gutterclean.html

Spring Cleaning is Always in Season

http://www.amomslove.com/kitchenzine-organization-cleanseason.html

Spring Cleaning Links:
http://www.amomslove.com/news-springcleaning.html

AMomsLove Baileys Billions Giveaway

Win one of TEN Bailey's Billions DVD's - Sweet and savvy talking golden retriever, Bailey (the voice of Jon Lovitz – The Stepford Wives, The Wedding Singer), is one doggone lucky pooch when his devoted owner, Constance Pennington, leaves him her entire billion-dollar fortune. Bailey is lucky, that is, until he becomes the target of an elaborately-designed dognap scheme hatched by Constance’s nasty nephew Caspar (Tim Curry – The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Oliver Twist) and his money-hungry wife Dolores (Jennifer Tilly – Monsters, Inc; Liar Liar). The despicable duo’s wicked plan is to ultimately gain custody of the canine so they can get their greedy paws on his inheritance. Unfortunately for them, there’s a thing or two they don’t know about Bailey. Not only does he have great street smarts, he has great pals too. Bailey’s loyal guardian Ted (Dean Cain – TV’s Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman), kind-hearted animal advocate Marge (Laurie Holden – Fantastic Four, The Majestic), her daughter Sam, and a clever border collie named Tessa set out on a hilarious madcap adventure to free their four-legged friend and put the nasty dognappers out of business—for good! Enter Here!
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Lost our Lady

Early morning Saturday, March 18, Lady passed away.
Bernie and Bridgette took her to five points vet.
Friday morning Charles noticed Lady had trouble standing and
she just fell over...but then did get up again.
When i popped in at 11 for lunch she met me on the porch and seemed fine
just what i thought was her normal arthritic struggle to stand up...
By the time Kelly got home from school Lady was not standing...not doing anything.
Everyone was very upset.
Her trip to the vet (at 8:30...they couldn't see her any earlier) where the vet said she had severe anemia and her liver looked very bad,
but the vet loaded her up with a vitamin shot and pills and she came home to Industry where
Bernie and Charlie carried her in and laid her on the kitchen floor on her black and red blanket.

She just laid there.

Bernie pet her and said goodnight to her about 1:30 and told Chuck to check on her before he went to sleep.

Chuck came up to our bedroom and said .....Look of extreme sadness....me: "I know Charlie, it's very sad." Chuck: "No, it's....." I said, "Is she dead?" chuck: Yes.

We are very sad.

AMomsLove is giving away DVD's

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AMomsLove.com and Veggie Tales – Want to give you and "Egg-Stra" special Easter treat!
Two new CDs are being released in time for the Holiday - They are called A Very Veggie Easter & Worship Songs. Enter to win 1 of 5 Bunny Baskets filled with both CDs and easter sweets! Here is a little bit about the two new CDs: A Very Veggie Easter brings families music that will make Easter "egg-citing” for kids and parents with great songs and a heartwarming story of what Easter is all about. The other CD, VeggieTales Worship Songs is sure to be a classic. Families will love singing worship songs taught and led by Bob and Larry and the VeggieTales crew. Both in stores March 7th. Contestants!
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Who's Gonna Watch You die?

Chuck said, mom listen to this and he played What Sarah Said by Deathcab for Cutie
and all those tears that had been saved for years watching dad die, mom die, dad s. and
mom s. slowly seep away.

and there i was again in the hospital last week with leslie, my soulmate,
as my uncle learned of a brain tumor.
and there sat lez.