Well, I got the font thing figured out. However, I can’t get the archives to post without screwing everything up, so I took them out for now. I don’t suppose anyone will mind, huh? If I can figure out how to get them back on, I will.

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My blog is being weird. The font, when it posts, is completely different than what I see in the preview when I made some template changes. I can’t figure it out. I didn’t change any of the font. It must be possessed.

On another note, the boys were absolutely tickled pink to hear 2 of their favorite songs on my playlist. They are are just in love with Rascal Flatts and their song “Me and my gang.” And, OF COURSE, we can’t forget “Life is a highway.” I added them on there just for them, really, but it was completely worth it to see them dancing, singing and otherwise jamming to the songs a minute ago after Ryan ran upstairs squealing to his brothers that the “Cars” song was on. LOL. That is how they refer to “Life is a highway.” Although, I think they were a bit disappointed that they couldn’t see more of the movie in the video.

Well, hopefully I’ll get this font thing figured out. I went through all of my old code and compared it to what I have now and everything is the same. So, either it’s my computer, or it’s Blogger. At any rate, there isn’t much I can do about it.

I’m hoping we can stop out at Discover Presque Isle tomorrow morning. We’ve never been, so i think it’s high time we venture out to see all that Erie has to offer. Have a great weekend everyone!

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How’s come you Pittsburghers didn’t mention this before? We’ve lived here for 3 1/2 yrs and I never knew that Pittsburgh was/is #2 on USA weekly’s 10 most beautiful places in America! I have just come acroos that picture, or view, from atop Mount Washington, or the Duquesne Heights incline (thanks Tanya). That view is absolutely stunning! Now, I really want to visit there. My camera is calling out for a view as beautiful as that!

Here’s what the Mag’s article said about Pittsburgh (though I’m sure you all know this already!):

2. Nighttime view from Mount Washington in Pittsburgh
In a nation with a wealth of stunning cities full of compelling stories, ranking Pittsburgh as the No. 2 beauty spot is perhaps our most surprising choice. But the Steel City’s aesthetic appeal is undeniable, as is its very American capacity for renewal. Standing atop Mount Washington, the steep hill that rises giddily on the city’s south side, sightseers enjoy the unforgettable panorama of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers flowing together to create the mighty Ohio, that waterway so essential in the nation’s settlement. The rivers cup downtown’s lustrous Golden Triangle, where landmark skyscrapers thrust upward like rockets. At night, lights twinkle on no fewer than 15 bridges. Almost as breathtaking as the vista itself is the urban renewal that made it possible. A century ago, a pall of smoke lay so thick over town that streetlights burned all day. As Pittsburgh continues an evolutionary course that has taken it from trading post to transportation hub to industrial goliath, we salute its reinvention into one of America’s most scenic and livable communities. In the life of a city, there’s nothing more beautiful, or inspiring, than a renaissance. For more, go to pittsburgh.net.

Sounds like a fantastic day trip! And, since the boys love trains so much, I am positive they would love that cable car! Ok, now I’m off to plan a day trip for us to see this beautiful city!

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It’s already the last weekend of July! I can not believe that! That means school starts in 3 weeks. Boy, I don’t know where the summer went but I feel like I missed it! Is this how all of the summers go once you have kids in school? I remember when I was little summers used to last forever. Well, in my eyes, anyway.

My mom’s birthday is Tuesday. I will miss it this year (possibly), like I missed my dad’s 50th earlier this year. But, I promised not to miss her 50th next year. I might even have to conspire with my step-dad and sister to plan something for her (no, she doesn’t read my blog, so no fear of spoiling it for her, lol). Hmmmm, I only have a year, so I’d better get conspiring…..I mean working on it, lol.

Ok, I need to go finish a paper or two and head off to bed. Tomorrow, it’s off to the beach!

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Fun in the sun…. Click here for credits.  

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My newest layout for Sonya’s Simple Style Scrap. Click here for credits.  

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I have discovered a new chat program called Hello (from Picasa). Lots of the girls that I “scrap” with use it, so I decided to give it a try. I LOVE it! I can click and drop pictures into it and post them here, or send them instantly to anyone on my friends list. None of this file transfer stuff. I can take screen shots of my computer and send those, and I can send files or entire folders. I really want to get my parents and inlaws in on this. It will be lots easier to share photos of the kids that way! The only thing I don’t like is that I can only post 1 photo at a time. SO, by doing it through Hello, it will look like 4 or 5 posts a day. But, that’s ok. It’s much easier (and faster) than doing it through blogger itself.

Ok, for now I’m off to clean and do laundry. Later…

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I’m not sure if I shared this one of Ryan or not, so if I did, I appologize. He’s just so stinking cute in this photo, lol. For credits, click here.  

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This is one of my favorite layouts. I love the b&w photo. For credits, click here. 

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Some of the flowers outside of our house. Beautiful, huh? More layouts to come…..  To see the credits for the layout, click here.

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