Crazy Cute Polka Dots

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-57wh7KKA_W0/UOBVvH4WKjI/AAAAAAAABkE/IvUvPM9FjE0/s1600/IMG_0092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-57wh7KKA_W0/UOBVvH4WKjI/AAAAAAAABkE/IvUvPM9FjE0/s320/IMG_0092.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> So I have massive amounts of shopping to do, in order to replace so much we have lost. Truth be told I haven't been in a shopping kind of mood. I have mom's memorial to plan for next Saturday and then after that I hope to get a lot of it done. It's hard to replace 11 years worth of stuff, memories, and special finds in a short time and I've accepted that.<br /> <br /> Sure, I can decorate the house nicely but I want it to be special, which means it's going to take time.<br /> <br /> While out ordering flowers today I popped into Dollar General to see if they had any after Christmas things I was crazy about.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-03bBt6vFW50/UOBXGdfiyDI/AAAAAAAABkU/vj6lFCflG3s/s1600/IMG_0094.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-03bBt6vFW50/UOBXGdfiyDI/AAAAAAAABkU/vj6lFCflG3s/s320/IMG_0094.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> I did manage to pick up three cute things for dirt cheap but what I found to be most adorable was their new line of spring things.<br /> <br /> Check these precious polka dots out.<br /> <br /> They were a steal at only $3.00 for the "family" sign and $5.00 for the storage bin.<br /> <br /> They just happened to look adorable up on top of my new bedroom furniture.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9JTq2gcNagA/UOBWhSUvy2I/AAAAAAAABkM/Nmc5NvGUVMw/s1600/IMG_0096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9JTq2gcNagA/UOBWhSUvy2I/AAAAAAAABkM/Nmc5NvGUVMw/s320/IMG_0096.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> They had some adorable lamps too that I just happen to want to find another shade for. I'll show you when I find or make the shades I like.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TFpzlMB0kQg/UOBXaBRmi7I/AAAAAAAABkc/WKjenTLtvQ0/s1600/IMG_0093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TFpzlMB0kQg/UOBXaBRmi7I/AAAAAAAABkc/WKjenTLtvQ0/s320/IMG_0093.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> Now how cute are these? Little woves black baskets that are lined for only $2.00 each.<br /> <br /> Of course, they would look better if the wall was painted a color but the landlord says no and we won't be here long enough to argue.<br /> <br /> What's a girl to do!<br /> <br /> Well I'm back to shopping and cooking today. Grandma is coming over for Christmas and so are two precious little boys.<br /> <br /> We're going to eat brownies and egg nog and go look at Christmas Lights finally.<br /> <br /> Serving up pizza too.<br /> <br /> Happy Sunday,<br /> <br /> Valerie<br /> <br /> Linking to <a href="http://sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com/">Sunny Simple Sundays</a> <a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/sundae-scoop-link-party-34/">I Heart Naptime</a> <a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.net/">Met Monday</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /></div>

Crazy Cute Polka Dots

So I have massive amounts of shopping to do, in order to replace so much we have lost. Truth be told I haven't been in a shopping ...

Christmas Clearance 2012

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ew54eU6HwiQ/UN3gNVdlyKI/AAAAAAAABik/mvwVmop9_Gs/s1600/IMG_0086.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ew54eU6HwiQ/UN3gNVdlyKI/AAAAAAAABik/mvwVmop9_Gs/s320/IMG_0086.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> It's no secret I am a clearance crazed shopper. My mom loved to shop, her dad loved to shop, and of course they passed the gene onto me.<br /> <br /> Now for the past few years Christmas clearance shopping hasn't been near what it used to be.<br /> <br /> Gone are the days of incredibly awesome markdowns starting at 80 - 85% off, it's more like 50% off but hey there were still a few deals to be had.<br /> <br /> Having lost just about everything in the fire I was in much need of basics like make-up, hair brushes and nail polishes.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zpyf6MmdUiI/UN3hdTLo-9I/AAAAAAAABi8/b47S0PPwoOI/s1600/IMG_0087.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zpyf6MmdUiI/UN3hdTLo-9I/AAAAAAAABi8/b47S0PPwoOI/s320/IMG_0087.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> The whole kit of brushes and mirrors was only $2.50 and the make-up brushes were the same. There's no way I could of paid that even at the dollar store on an everyday basis.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I-5Ic8fS51s/UN3hn16Km5I/AAAAAAAABjE/9F_jsa8WGRI/s1600/IMG_0088.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I-5Ic8fS51s/UN3hn16Km5I/AAAAAAAABjE/9F_jsa8WGRI/s320/IMG_0088.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Both the make-up kit with several eye-shadows, blushes, and lipsticks were only $10.00.<br /> <br /> The nail polish wasn't bad at only $10.00 too, less than $1.00 a piece.<br /> <br /> All of these babies were found at Wal-Mart.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f8oZRSqFSDE/UN3h2YecLbI/AAAAAAAABjM/Dd22n8iqrpU/s1600/IMG_0089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f8oZRSqFSDE/UN3h2YecLbI/AAAAAAAABjM/Dd22n8iqrpU/s320/IMG_0089.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> I only made a few stops at the mall including Bath and Body Works Annual Clearance Sale for 3 bottles of these $3.00 lotions. Not too Shabby.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Oy257mMrV3A/UN3jIiuKDSI/AAAAAAAABjY/XUHNVlppa4E/s1600/IMG_0090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Oy257mMrV3A/UN3jIiuKDSI/AAAAAAAABjY/XUHNVlppa4E/s320/IMG_0090.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> I picked up a jar of the Turkey Brine at Williams Sonoma on Clearance since the other one burned up.<br /> <br /> My last stop was at Ross, the doggies needed a new treat jar and I found one of those As Seen On TV hair removers, not to sure how I feel about it yet. Lol.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DIm2Bc_WL9w/UN3jSYtDARI/AAAAAAAABjs/ns1wvdPt-i8/s1600/IMG_0091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DIm2Bc_WL9w/UN3jSYtDARI/AAAAAAAABjs/ns1wvdPt-i8/s320/IMG_0091.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> I found a few pictures at Kirklands too for dirt cheap. I'll share those soon.<br /> <br /> So go, go, go check out the Clearance over the next few weeks.<br /> <br /> I still need everything to wrap but I'm sure the wrapping paper will end up on the endcaps for .25 cents in February and that's when I'm stocking up.<br /> <br /> Happy Shopping,<br /> <br /> Valerie<br /> <br /> Partying at <a href="http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Things Thursday</a>  <a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/">Flaunt it Friday</a> <a href="http://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/2012/12/linky-party-pity-party-120/">Pity Party</a></div>

Christmas Clearance 2012

It's no secret I am a clearance crazed shopper. My mom loved to shop, her dad loved to shop, and of course they passed the gene ont...

I'm in Love With A Chair

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yZVE6bdl15o/UNyQXNWOkVI/AAAAAAAABh0/oEyoyjI8sTQ/s1600/IMG_0078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yZVE6bdl15o/UNyQXNWOkVI/AAAAAAAABh0/oEyoyjI8sTQ/s320/IMG_0078.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">After the fire Mr. Wade and I spent a tremendous amount of time wandering through furniture showrooms trying to figure out what we wanted to buy to start the process of rebuilding our lives.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PPpufqH56yI/UNyQlVv7R9I/AAAAAAAABh8/ohUhth4XiIA/s1600/IMG_0077.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PPpufqH56yI/UNyQlVv7R9I/AAAAAAAABh8/ohUhth4XiIA/s320/IMG_0077.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">This chair certainly hit the top of my list. My mom always said,"don't buy furniture if you don't love it." I love it. Sure it's a bunch of paisley but what's a girl to do if she doesn't have some paisley in her furniture wardrobe.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J4knDHqly0Q/UNyQxKd3KHI/AAAAAAAABiE/DepIOuanJXs/s1600/IMG_0079.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J4knDHqly0Q/UNyQxKd3KHI/AAAAAAAABiE/DepIOuanJXs/s320/IMG_0079.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>                                       <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">This is what the chair looks like when the delivery people brought her home to me. I think she deserves a name I just haven't figured it out yet. Since this is a rental property there will be no painting of the walls or replacing the ugly rental house carpet so my new girl will have to shine in the corner all by herself.</span><br />                                       <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GK5jHOOsrFw/UNyRAau30cI/AAAAAAAABiM/4xgApDS35aM/s1600/IMG_0085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GK5jHOOsrFw/UNyRAau30cI/AAAAAAAABiM/4xgApDS35aM/s320/IMG_0085.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>                                           <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Now isn't that much better? A little red pillow to tone down all those swirls. I'm thinking a throw would look nice to.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I'm off to the mall with my coupons to see how little damage I can do to find some new goodies for my home.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Talk with you soon.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Blessings,</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Valerie</span><br /> <br /> Partying with <a href="http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/">Time Travel Thursday</a> <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">Home Sweet Home</a> <a href="http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com/">Simple and Sweet</a> <a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">Charm of Home</a></div>

I'm in Love With A Chair

After the fire Mr. Wade and I spent a tremendous amount of time wandering through furniture showrooms trying to figure out what we want...

Making A House A Home

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We've all read the cute little signs, that say " what makes a house a home is the people who live in it."<br /> <br /> While I find that to be true that's not all it takes....<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VQeppmAwIpQ/UNt0D9r-KrI/AAAAAAAABg8/xIAEja34WHc/s1600/IMG_0113+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VQeppmAwIpQ/UNt0D9r-KrI/AAAAAAAABg8/xIAEja34WHc/s320/IMG_0113+-+Copy.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9D86psqpTtc/UNt0RU0YSpI/AAAAAAAABhE/EojN2t4rlSo/s1600/IMG_0114.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9D86psqpTtc/UNt0RU0YSpI/AAAAAAAABhE/EojN2t4rlSo/s320/IMG_0114.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br />  Making a house your real home is a lot like the difference between a store bought pie and a home made one.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> See anyone can go to a furniture showroom, do a google search, and put on HGTV 24/7 but the real things that make a house a home are simple, that shell you picked up on the beach on that trip you took with your mom, the picture frame with the picture that your best friend gave you when she came to visit you from Kansas and you were both so broke you went to go hang out at the mall and it was actually more fun than anything you could have paid to do. For me the church cookbooks my grandmas recipes were published in with her handwriting in the front telling me which page to look for what recipe on, complete with her notes at the end of each recipe how she adapted it, those are the things that make your house a home.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Uj5y1rx73hc/UNt1eB68PUI/AAAAAAAABhc/CrsOMhomQts/s1600/IMG_0117.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Uj5y1rx73hc/UNt1eB68PUI/AAAAAAAABhc/CrsOMhomQts/s320/IMG_0117.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> That's what I want this blog to be about. Inspirational, encouraging, uplifting, and a how to place for all people to feel like they wanna be home.<br /> <br /> See, with our house burning down on Black Friday, many of our memories and treasures are lost. With new friends bringing us garland, stockings, coffee tables, end tables, and little trinkets our new home has begun.<br /> <br /> Won't you join me on my journey to rebuild.<br /> <br /> After all, home is the best place to be,<br /> <br /> Valerie<br /> <br /> <a href="http://jannolson.blogspot.com/">Share Your Cup</a></div>

Making A House A Home

We've all read the cute little signs, that say " what makes a house a home is the people who live in it." While I find...

Merry Christmas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aycm-8yZKUg/UNn6eEvI7vI/AAAAAAAABgM/Hbk2YZAdimk/s1600/IMG_0116.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aycm-8yZKUg/UNn6eEvI7vI/AAAAAAAABgM/Hbk2YZAdimk/s320/IMG_0116.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> Wishing you and yours a Very Merry Christmas.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pEo56xffo6A/UNn6mFPIRtI/AAAAAAAABgU/_UKyua30TLw/s1600/IMG_0111.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pEo56xffo6A/UNn6mFPIRtI/AAAAAAAABgU/_UKyua30TLw/s320/IMG_0111.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> Many blessings to you and your family are coming your way.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CeJPInAHiJ4/UNn6ur6h4TI/AAAAAAAABgc/rX94gPw5DAU/s1600/IMG_0112.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CeJPInAHiJ4/UNn6ur6h4TI/AAAAAAAABgc/rX94gPw5DAU/s320/IMG_0112.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Thanks for reading and I'm looking forward to sharing with you for many more years.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4M_QYV4NY8E/UNn62sJaLfI/AAAAAAAABgk/i0hh-MBKOYg/s1600/IMG_0110.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4M_QYV4NY8E/UNn62sJaLfI/AAAAAAAABgk/i0hh-MBKOYg/s320/IMG_0110.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Valerie</div>

Merry Christmas

Wishing you and yours a Very Merry Christmas. Many blessings to you and your family are coming your way. Thanks for rea...

I'll Miss You So Mom

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HZyIDmpBE7A/UNEi1ST5rkI/AAAAAAAABfk/x7G4u8cs9wg/s1600/DSCN0783.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HZyIDmpBE7A/UNEi1ST5rkI/AAAAAAAABfk/x7G4u8cs9wg/s320/DSCN0783.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Sadly, my mom passed away Saturday at Noon after a long illness. I was blessed to be with her. It was such a surprise she was so young nobody ever thought she was going to die.<br /> <br /> I'm so sorry Mom I didn't get there to see you more.<br /> <br /> I Love You more than words could ever say.<br /> <br /> You have always been the most important person to me.<br /> <br /> I know you are no longer in pain and are with Grandpa but my heart still wants you here.<br /> <br /> 34 Years old is too young to be without you.<br /> <br /> My heart knows I'll see you again but I just want you to know how much I love you.<br /> <br /> <br /> Valerie</div>

I'll Miss You So Mom

Sadly, my mom passed away Saturday at Noon after a long illness. I was blessed to be with her. It was such a surprise she was so young ...

The Aftermath of the Fire

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GSsl0Vfwwp0/UMO4XtVofvI/AAAAAAAABek/_M7Aov-HmA4/s1600/IMG_0020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GSsl0Vfwwp0/UMO4XtVofvI/AAAAAAAABek/_M7Aov-HmA4/s320/IMG_0020.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> This is the remainder of what was left of our home.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4mOa7ZA4mg4/UMO4axR4QvI/AAAAAAAABes/S2kT_tNZY7k/s1600/IMG_0005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4mOa7ZA4mg4/UMO4axR4QvI/AAAAAAAABes/S2kT_tNZY7k/s320/IMG_0005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> We will never forget Black Friday that's for sure.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rQsL7gW8Ul0/UMO4fRW_xYI/AAAAAAAABe0/c_HosodKxA0/s1600/IMG_0029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rQsL7gW8Ul0/UMO4fRW_xYI/AAAAAAAABe0/c_HosodKxA0/s320/IMG_0029.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Mr. Wade is assessing the damage.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />  <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qZz2v5Cq-oE/UMO4pR-31TI/AAAAAAAABe8/vl7q0qzO2jo/s1600/IMG_0026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qZz2v5Cq-oE/UMO4pR-31TI/AAAAAAAABe8/vl7q0qzO2jo/s320/IMG_0026.JPG" width="320" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> Have to say we never expected this.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PdIyCmfA4Fo/UMO41RqQhbI/AAAAAAAABfI/5ZzKn3dFwU8/s1600/IMG_0031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PdIyCmfA4Fo/UMO41RqQhbI/AAAAAAAABfI/5ZzKn3dFwU8/s320/IMG_0031.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Farewell home, farewell stuff, and we miss you Kadoodles. We don't know where you are but we are still looking and praying to bring you home.<br /> <br /> Happy Saturday,<br /> <br /> Valerie</div>

The Aftermath of the Fire

This is the remainder of what was left of our home. We will never forget Black Friday that's for sure. Mr....