Category Archives: Adventures

I kind of got a stamp in my passport

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Charmadawn

I didn’t even have a passport until I was almost 50. Steve and I traveled to New Zealand and Fiji in 2015 as we celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. I wanted to get my passport stamped! I think I may … Continue reading →

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and baby makes 7

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Charmadawn

When we decided to buy the old house, Steve and I would live in the front house and Mom and Dad would live in the back apartment that is attached. Courtney and Justin’s relationship was a whirlwind and within months … Continue reading →

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To be like Dad

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Charmadawn

Today we celebrated the life of Michael Roland O’Connor (December 8, 1923 – January 16, 2016). I did not know Mike, as he was known by, but I know his son and his daughter in law. Glenn spoke at his … Continue reading →

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I’m going to be a Mom again

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Charmadawn

Oh come on really???? You actually let your brain go there??? Our girl got engaged. Justin popped the question and it was something you see in the movies. Justin was playing in a Christmas/Worship Band downtown last Sunday night. It … Continue reading →

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Charlie Brown

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Charmadawn

We are a multi generational household. We like different things most of the time. Dad likes to watch car auction shows, pickers, Alaskan something or other, moonshiners, NASCAR and college football. Mom likes Dancing with the Stars, NASCAR and whatever … Continue reading →

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The Leafiest of Times

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Charmadawn

Sometimes I still think back to our old house. It was a great house. We had recently put in a pool and Steve built a fabulous pergola and we hung lanterns, bought chairs and landscaped. It was a dream…….The dream … Continue reading →

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A celebration of a life you didn’t know

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Charmadawn

I attended a funeral today. I read her obituary, I met her significant other Frank. I cooked  bought food for the family. All of that is all well and good but why do we attend funerals for people we don’t … Continue reading →

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the important things

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Charmadawn

We moved from our past house in April 2015 expecting to be in our new house in 6-8 weeks. Ha!!! I’m not sure what dream world we were living in. Anyways……when we were packing to move I packed away all … Continue reading →

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The Birthday girl

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Charmadawn

My mom is the most self-less person I know. She has always put everyone before herself. I believe that “helper” will be the descriptive word beside her name. She always made sure that I was taken care of and loved … Continue reading →

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Washed up

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Charmadawn

Thursday night is small group. We have been in the same small group for a long time. The people in our small group are like family. We laugh together, cry together, serve together and love each other. It’s obvious if … Continue reading →

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