tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68263770476228211802012-02-15T22:51:27.571-08:00Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.comBlogger1151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-44374282555066074592011-12-06T19:40:00.001-08:002011-12-06T23:12:24.253-08:00

It's the most wonderful time of the year. I love reflecting on the traditions I grew up with and learning about Scott's. I think the most fun of all has been combining the two and creating our own for our family. A few years ago, we were gifted an Advent calendar from my sister and brother-in-law. It's an adorable one with doors the girls open and each day there is a treat, or a family fun

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We're changing things up here at the Meyers house this year, and will begin our Advent Celebration soon, courtesy of Mrs. Ann Voskamp. Working on my Jesse tree ornaments here pretty soon....but, today, I decided to take a crack at Dr. Jeremiah's first way of Christmas over dinner with the girls. This Mommy has some work to be done as far as the overall message is concerned, but I was fairly

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I'm sitting in bed right now with my two little girls watching some Dora pirate story. We are enjoying our feast of saltine crackers and sprite, pepto and tylenol. Yep, you guessed it...the stomach bug has officially landed here at the Meyers' house. This entire week we had so much fun with our Nona, celebrating Anna Lee's sixth birthday and Thanksgiving, and shopping and movies and EATING....

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I have to admit, I get birthday insanity. I go way overboard planning for my children and always have. But, every year it gets better, and this year for the first time, Anna Lee gave me a HUGE hug and said, "Thank you, Mama for the best birthday party, ever!" It made my year.

Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-41626997516753853882011-11-10T21:33:00.000-08:002011-11-24T12:53:45.820-08:00

Well, it's been over a year, and I guess I could blame Facebook, but whatever. I like blogging, and I should. It was so fun reading all of the old posts and seeing how the girls (and I) have grown.There's not much to say today except that I'm in a really happy place.I'm two days away from 35...I love my friends. I love my family. I'm REALLY loving my neighborhood right now and where we are,

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My Mom helped us end the summer by joining us the week of Labor Day. We decided to book the Clipper and make it a three generation girls' trip to Victoria!The highlight of our trip was high tea at The Fairmont Empress Hotel.Here you can see on the second page what the girls treats looked like... menu!Afternoon Tea is served in the elegant Tea Lobby, which overlooks Victoria’s Inner Harbor.Before

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I'm exhausted physically right now, and am seconds away from crawling in bed but mentally and spiritually, I'm feeling so positive that I'm hoping my vibes rub off on you.We're almost a full week into our new routine and it's working beautifully. Tomorrow, we're trying Mom's Day Out again...this is Shelby's one and only activity right now where she's not with Mama, other than nursery at church,

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Recently, my sweet MIL sent me an email and part of it was that she never heard from me....my Mom has also mentioned this lately, and I started thinking about our daily schedule and reevaluating how to make time for the people in my life that are important. It's funny how different people function to me, and I'm not sure if this qualifies me as Type A, but I definitely love structure and thrive

Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-17344316231074063262010-09-02T22:40:00.000-07:002010-09-02T23:14:09.554-07:00

Let's see if you can guess who is tuckered in this photo quiz...Is it Anna Lee sporting the thumbs up b/c she is finally brave enough to ride her "big girl bike" with Charlie?Is it Charlie, trying to ask Anna Lee to practice her new soccer moves?Is it Shelby on Hot Wheels, trying to keep up with the big kids?Nope...if you guessed any of the above, you're wrong. The only "Tuckered" is this

Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-66991933484843638482010-08-25T21:05:00.000-07:002010-08-25T21:23:22.129-07:00

I was trying to think of a way to convince Anna Lee to eat blueberries with us this afternoon. Since she loves sugar as much as I do, I thought a scone would be the perfect way to try!We were really excited to begin, and even more thrilled that the recipe called for equal parts of everything so that we each had our OWN turn.We had a delicious treat this afternoon, and I'm bummed I didn't take

Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-45115658040469319952010-08-19T13:55:00.000-07:002010-08-19T14:07:43.261-07:00

So, since all of the ads around Christmas, Anna Lee had been asking us for a Pillow Pet.So, we saw this as a perfect opportunity to reintroduce her responsiblity chart so that she might actually take that seriously, first...and secondly learn all about delayed gratification and the joy of spending your earnings on something you really desire.We are really proud of her, and when she and I counted

Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-47265942664650213232010-08-16T20:03:00.000-07:002010-08-17T23:06:19.884-07:00

As a Southern woman, I know some heat. Two weeks ago, I was complaining about wearing sweatshirts in summer, and NOW I'm complaining about the 90+ degree heat. Complain. Complain. Complain.My negative attitude OF COURSE is spreading the yucky vibes to my kids, and instead of eating frozen popscicles or running in the sprinkler, or heading to the pool...we're whining about being sticky, and

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Approximately 90 and a few days ago, I got a call that was life changing. Imagine something you've prayed about your whole life finally happening.If you've ever heard the phrase, "The Lord works in mysterious ways," my hope is that you too may experience what that truly means. Somehow a radio ministry, led by one of the most moving Pastors I've ever listened to in my life made his way into my

Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-39642272116566731972010-01-10T22:23:00.001-08:002010-01-10T22:24:28.629-08:00

I'm getting excited about the New Year.....want to share the love with ya...

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I fear that we may see our Anna Lee on that show in 10 years or so...All kidding aside, I have to share this story. You'd be proud of me that instead of blowing up at my child, I decided to blog about the humor of it...but, SERIOUSLY?!So, I have been inspired after seeing Julie and Julia, I've been motivated to try all of these delicious new recipes. So, I'm about two and half hours in to my

Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-52049142370172297742009-12-08T10:36:00.000-08:002009-12-08T10:38:24.528-08:00

Santa came to our MOMS Club party last Friday, so we were lucky enough to sit with him one more time!

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Oh boy, are we getting excited! We started getting the house ready this weekend and will start our Advent Calendar tomorrow! Many traditions are already in the works, and here is a fun one...I'm gonna start reposting all of our Santa pictures every year!Ho Ho Ho!

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At breakfast this morning:Anna Lee: "I wonder when Aunt Hayden will have her baby."Me: "Her sweet baby will come sometime in the spring, honey. Do you think it will be a girl or a boy?"AL: "Um, I think it will be a boy....or, a girl."Me: "You are so right! What do you think she and Uncle R. will name the baby?"AL: "Probably Baby Chloe again (John and Cathy's baby)."Me: "Well, that's your

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Do you think simplicity is challenging? It shouldn't be, right? It's not in my extroverted bones to sit still, but I need to. I need to be still and breathe and spend time solely with God, Scott & the girls.I feel like life is moving too quickly and somehow I'm just sort of half-assing everything. This week, the fam and I are on a family retreat. Yes, we'll work and play and go to preschool, and

Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-76562869688162859982009-09-21T20:18:00.000-07:002009-09-21T20:19:45.195-07:00

I'm gonna have to try this with Anna Lee:

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This video is a few weeks old...and in just a month, you should see her go! We managed to get the first brave steps, and I'll post more confident ones soon!

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One of my favorite bloggy Mamas is hosting a giveaway, and I'm gonna post here for a chance to win!

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Some hilarious phrases that Anna Lee said definitely were worthy of posting here....AL: "Is Jesus a girl? Does she make all girls?"Us: "Actually, Jesus was a boy, but God can be a girl, if you want."AL: "Yeah, God IS a girl! She is very beautiful."As we were riding in the car on the way back to the aquarium on I-5, she randomly says, "I wonder what Charlie Bug is up to...I bet he is up to NO

Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-51360459019710631632009-08-07T00:43:00.000-07:002009-08-07T01:11:05.055-07:00

I posted this on Facebook a few months back, but I just needed this reminder because of recent news in my life.I thank God for all of my Steel Magnolias. I love you all.Don't forget to pause my music below so that you can appreciate this.

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When twilight drops her curtain downAnd pins it with a starRemember that you have a friendThough she may wander far. -Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of the Green Gables

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THANKS TO JAMIE FOR ALL OF THESE AWESOME PHOTOS!

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THANKS TO JAMIE FOR ALL OF THESE AWESOME PHOTOS!

Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-35962034873476220432009-06-11T15:21:00.000-07:002009-06-11T17:16:12.033-07:00

THANKS TO JAMIE FOR ALL OF THESE AWESOME PHOTOS!

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Tomorrow (well, today, really) is an amazing day, one of the most important days of my life that I had prayed for, and it is here..My soul mate, my partner, the most beautiful person in my life is getting Baptized today. I am walking through life with my most favorite person. He loves me all the way through the grit, and I happily do the same.The spiritual journey that we've walked together this

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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-4869132856019204582009-04-09T20:20:00.000-07:002009-04-09T20:32:11.563-07:00

So, I got the idea for this hat and matching bib from one of my best friends. Another bff took these amazing shots of Shelby in her little dress, and I just can't stand how cute she is. I know I'm biased b/c I'm her Mama, but it really is sweet how many even strangers comment how beautiful she is. More photos from the party to come!

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And God expects and yearns and calls us to rest in him. To trust in his promise. His promise to carry us through it all.

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One of my best friends is the most amazing photographer and designer I know. Thank you for capturing my sweet baby girl. I love you, L.

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A few days ago, a friend of mine posted this to her blog and it was so stinkin' cute, I couldn't resist.Who is someone that you love?MommyWhat is the silliest thing that Daddy does?takes cds (I have no idea...the only thing I can think of is that recently, Scott backed our ENTIRE music collection up on an external hard drive and it was a HUGE deal, so I guess she thought that was silly)....What

Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-24420481048684764762009-02-17T11:32:00.000-08:002009-02-17T11:45:39.066-08:00

This week we're out of school and Mom's Day Out for mid-winter break. Lord, help us. And, of course, my sweet DH and I plan our first family vacation of the year when school is back in session. We're nuts....well, just beginners I guess when it comes to school break planning.Anna Lee started a new preschool in January, and she's absolutely loving it. She also goes to a sweet Mom's Day Ou

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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-10719597363620347892009-02-05T10:05:00.000-08:002009-02-05T10:10:11.845-08:00

Courtesy of Jamie K.Go check her out at Wee Little Designs

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Children's Museum Slideshow

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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-45400392997210928452009-01-26T23:59:00.000-08:002009-01-27T00:21:00.089-08:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week. I so DO NOT have a crawler!(don't forget to scroll down and pause the music player)

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Please notice that even Avery's mean face is so freakin' sweet!   

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Be sure to pause the music player, if you want to watch!

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I am stealing this meme from The Soggy Librarian from last year. Mostly, b/c I’m a huge dork and I love these things.1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?Hosted Thanksgiving2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?No, and yes.3. Did anyone close to you give birth?Oh, yes…and so did I!!!!4. Did anyone close to you die?No, thank goodness

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U.S. President Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th President of the United States during the inauguration ceremony in Washington, January 20, 2009. Michelle Obama watches at right and Vice President Joe Biden at left. The Bible Obama uses is the same one that President Abraham Lincoln used at his Inauguration in 1861.REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)

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So, here we go, bloggers. A new look for 2009, and how in the world did it get to be Jan. 19th already?I have so much it seems to share about our Christmas and New Year, but for now, I'm going to follow one of my good friends' Monday traditions (I love reading yours, Meg) and start there with my fresh commitment of posting *hopefully* daily.Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was

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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-16706679739717078072008-12-19T20:51:00.000-08:002008-12-19T20:51:01.901-08:00

Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-65323240523510147462008-12-19T16:17:00.000-08:002008-12-19T16:17:27.595-08:00

Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601267815139748281noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826377047622821180.post-12542921904872331672008-12-19T16:15:00.001-08:002008-12-19T16:15:53.565-08:00

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Thought I'd share this:Get to the heart of it. What are you really mad about? If you dig deep, you’ll realize it probably isn’t about a stapler — or dirty socks on the floor, or an empty milk carton in the refrigerator, or any of the other small things that make you so frustrated.Tune in to anger clues. Become aware of the actions and feelings associated with your irritation. When you’re enraged,

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"Laura, I think you answered your own dilemma; have a ballet class that teaches the fundamentals, and only take children that have been rejected in typical classes that are not understanding of spirtied children. Give out your stickers to these children and channel your energy into change... Just as Obama has done, make change! All my Love,Mama p.s. Tell my baby I have a book of stickers for her

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Our little magic dragon: "Um, why are you putting me in this weird costume?"

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I'm sharing this, b/c my sweet southern gal, Amanda is so right on. Thanks for helping me put things in perspective..and I agree, hon!"Just saw Anna's video. Funny! But poor thing. This is something I struggle with for Charlie too... do we really want to squelch the excitement, curiousity and general love of life that our kids have??? No way!!! Run free Anna Lee! Run free from the green

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So, at first, she's ignoring the directions to do the exercises, and she's taking the Cinderella stickers that the teacher had to mark where all the girls stand...b/c stickers are for wearing, not for the gym floor, right?!Then, as you can see....when she is asked to go to the green line, she tests the teacher by running on the green lines that are in a circle and throughout the rest of the

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So, at our friend's birthday party last Saturday, another Mom told me about a Pre-Ballet class her local community center was having and how we should look into it! My friend, Dawn & I have been looking for just this type of class for over a year now, and man was I excited to get home and look it up and register Anna Lee in one of the last two spots available for this session. Of course, we

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Gah.Thanks to Cinderella, Anna Lee is now using the word, stupid. When she started saying it, I was so bummed out, thinking one of the two of us might have slipped ...but, we don't really use that word when describing anything...and I, personally loathe that word....and then I heard one of those nasty step-sisters using it.MAN.On a positive note, I'm in an amazing place right now. Just feeling

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HELL YES. I had the most amazing Mom's Night Out last night with two of my favorite ladies! (Thank you, sweet husband). Dolly Parton's concert was full of sparkle and charm, and I heard *most* of my favorite songs. That gal was a pickin' and a sangin' like she was 20 years old. She looked gorgeous (even from our terrace seats), and sounded AMAZING. Plus, we walked away with the most awesome

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Look at her!!!! She's 4 months old and SITTIN' PRETTY, if I do say so myself. Jamie, I need to book our next shoot, asap. Luckily, she actually did fall asleep this naptime, but as you can see part of the reason we've been struggling with falling asleep would be the amount of books, animals and the random egg that we like to snuggle with. Love me some sister hugs!!!!!!!!!!I've been kind of a

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I went in to the nursery this evening to check on Miss S. before I started blogging this evening, and she was completely unswaddled and had rolled OVER!Aww...I didn't get a photo, b/c I was too freaked out I picked her up right away, but she did it! At 16 weeks, little Miss S. has completed another milestone. Sniffle.Here are some photos from earlier today, struggling to roll over and MAD that

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So, we've been going through a bizarre nap refusal period lately, since we've returned from the cabin vacation. She averages about every other day taking a nap...and on the days of no nap, she's still in her room just reading away with 50 or so books piled with her in the bed. She either crashes on the no nap days or is so overtired it's a nightmare for all.I know what you WANT to say, but don't.

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Thanks to our friends' Wally & Erik, we have been inspired to join in the red wiggler fun! It felt really great building our worm condo (complete with handles and casters, yo) today and I can't wait until we have our own little garden on the side of the house that we'll be enriching with worm poo. For your own set of plans, click here and click on Worm Bin Plans. This is also a great

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For some reason, I think I put so many photos in the last one that I couldn't figure out how to post text in between...but, basically, we have had an amazing weekend as a family. Saturday morning, we woke up early and headed east toward Crystal Mt. and Mt. Rainier and met up with some other parishioners and Father Chuck of St. Barbara Parish and went on a hike to Skookum Falls. It was a very easy

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Who needs a binky, when you have pointer and tall man, yo? Love this. This is one of Miss S.'s new tricks this week. Hooray for self pacification!!! She is also working SO hard on rolling over. Does time fly, or what? She can get over on her side with one little foot over, but gets stuck there. So soon, so soon! My other little baby girl loves smoothies so much (this is how I sneak in

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I'm gonna go lie down myself, thank you very much.

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This sweet little girl is my best friend, Tiffany's niece.Pray for Kate and her entire family as they struggle with this horrible prognosis.

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Sigh.Any and all suggestions are welcome. I'm hitting up Trader Joe's and PCC in Issaquah at some point this weekend for a whole new nut free shopping experience.We're also allergic to dogs/cats. Anyone need some wiener dogs? Those are obviously not as severe, and no, we're not really giving up our doggies, but I think my poor child's eczema has been related to Willie and Molly her whole

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This was the very first time that A. Lee had ever seen fireworks. She crashed last year before they started up, and finally made it till 9 o'clock for the show! Look at that beautiful face of hers! She loved them. Even said the pink ones were pinkalicious firecrackers!We had a wonderful time watching them on the lake and as I was sitting there, I realized it's the beginnings of our family

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Okay, so this is so not the fun filled 4th of July post you were thinking just yet...that is in progress and will be posted very soon complete with some awesome photographs from the weekend....but, this...this is scary, but necessary...so brace yourselves and read on.I know I am not the only mother that has ever had to endure a food allergy or an allergic reaction. I have watched my nephew suffer

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Yep...that was on the way to the cabin in Packwood. She was shining all majestic in her glory just inviting us to come have a wonderful weekend....and that, we did. Our friends, A. & P. were gracious enough to host an amazing weekend at their cabin. We had a wonderful time, and think it should be a regular occasion....just we should float around to different folks' houses. We are surrounded by

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