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: In the spirit of contuing to avoid, I wrote this last Wednesday. It all still pertains to the truth. …
: Rang my bell. More details when I’m not about to pass out from exhaustion.
: Cycle 11, Day 14– Almost There
: Cycle 10, Day 2—Back on Pole
: Cycle 9, Day 14—My Neutrophils aren’t Neutrophilling
: Cycle 9, Day 13–Food, Glorious Food!
: Cycle 9, Day 8–Back in the Saddle Again
: Cycle 8, Day 21-Neutropenia Continues
: Cycle 8, Day 19- Neutropenia take 2
: Cycle 8, Day 15–Waiting to Update
: Cycle 7, Day 19– One for the Books
: Cycle 7 day 14–Infusion Delay
: Restful Sleep—Cycle 7, Day 8
: Meant to post pics with the last one…
: Cycle 6, Day 13–The Hat Stage
: Cycle 6 Day 7—Possibility vs. Probability
: Cycle 6, Day 1 into the a.m of 2—Here We Go Again
: Cycle 5, Day 10–Stand Up Shower Day
: Cycle 5, Day 7–Back to the NP
: Cycle 4, Day 14 (with a recap of days 5-13)—Milkshake Day!
: Cycle 4, Day 2–Chemo Flushing, Disconnect, and Research
: Cycle 3-Days 8-14, Cycle 4 Day 1
: Cycle 3, Days 4-6–What Day Is It?
: Cycle 3, Day 2–It’s Rash Day!
: Cycle 3, Day 1—A New Normal? Or An Anomaly?
: Cycle 3, Day NOT—In Need of a Scrub Daddy
: A Certain Level of Ick: Days 6, 7, 8-?
: I’m Still Here—Cycle 2 Day 5
: Days 6 and 7: Emerging from the fog
: Day 4 and Day 5: Knockout Punch
: Thanks to the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, I’ve got a good strategy to get through the ick. 10 …
: Photos of the Progression of My Chemo Reaction First 3: upon discovery. Second 3: post-Zyrtec 1 dose …
: Lacey’s First Day of Chemo: Captain’s log-ish
: 'Twas the night before Chemo
: For those following along…follow-up mammogram was all clear.
: Along with her own return to stage, we’ve also made it to musicals at The Pantages. We saw Six in …
: #clevercolete was cast as Kiki the hair stylist who also teaches The Bend and Snap. She also was on …
: #clevercolette recently made her return to theatre stage for Legally Blonde summer camp. The passion …
: The Struggle is Pi “Pi is an IRRATIONAL number, which means it CANNOT be represented as a SIMPLE …
: 40min left 3/23/13, what else do you have to make this day more of a shitshow?
: Y’all. I really thought we were going to have a chili cheesesteak. I’m going full on Philly …
: 100 Years of Disney, but here are 12 of those years with Colette! Happy Birthday Little Miss …
: Nancy and the Celebrity Sighting
: Welcome to 2023. Come as you are.
: Christmas Gone Sideways pt.2
: A Christmas Gone Sideways pt. 1
: The Twelve Days of ClusterMess
: Plan A, B, C. Ugh, whatever!
: The year of the brown sweater. No, @cleverdevil doesn’t look bummed bc I already opened the gift. He …
: A Regular Clement Clarke Moore
: Don’t worry, I’m still here. It’s just that some days your kid starts vomiting and the other gets …
: On the subject of music, holidays, and recent fixations
: While the hubs is away, the insomnia will stay.
: Oops! It’s 1am. I got distracted binge-watching Wednesday. It was a fun distraction, and I will …
: A Million Things I Haven’t Done
: Unpleasant 24hrs for #clevercolette Nothing like driving home for 3hrs with a mask on, so I’m not …
: Coming back to give this a try as I wean myself from Twitter. Stay tuned for some Lacey news and …
: “Anyone who needs a test can get a test.” But Who Needs One?
: Our creative neighbors invited us for a friendly game of cross-the-street Pictionary. We took our …
: Minivan-phase over. Goodbye Ohdycus, we appreciated your sliding doors and your safety features. …
: Had hoped February would be a healthy month for us after at least one person being sick in our home …
: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9!!! Happy Birthday my smart, silly, stylish, and beautiful …
: On 1/28/11 at 3:02am ET, this tiny little bundle arrived and changed my life for the better. Here I …
: The days are long, but the years are short. I miss my babies, and I love my kids! #cleverkiddos …
: 2010/2019 Life changes a lot in 10years! #cleverfamily #clevercolette
: #clevercolette was so excited to be out that she had to show up at the neighbor’s NYE celebration. …
: Happy New Ye…ER. Hanging out with #clevercolette who has had tummy trouble for a month and …
: When the cake crumbles coming out of the pan, you improvise. Happy Birthday JC! 2020 +- 6yrs of your …
: #wjlacour insisted that I take this picture and send it to @cleverdevil because ““Not many people …
: Snuggle piles are the best 😍 #cleverfamily #clevercolette #wjlacour #elizapugilton
: In honor of Veteran’s Day, I have donated to @projectk9hero and K9 Hero Haven. #invinciblenelson and …
: When your puggy puppy climbs in your lap and makes herself comfortable 😍💞#elizapugilton
: Too many people were planning to be The Queen of Mean for neighborhood trick or treating, so Colette …
: I sent The Queen of Mean and Captain Toad Treasure Tracker to school this morning :) #clevercolette …
: This “Snugglebie” turns 6 tomorrow! He’s “like a zombie but instead of brains, he needs …
: That thing when the universe prevents you from leaving the house by hiding your key under your car. …
: After making a mess, #elizapugilton took #mynelsonboy’s advice, so she is snoozing and snoring away!
: #elizapugilton couldn’t believe that #mynelson boy rolled over on his back for her. He continued to …
: My Nelson Boy has been teaching Eliza the finer points of chilling out and relaxing. Today she …
: Just some adorableness for your day. #elizapugilton
: I have an angel, or maybe devil, on my shoulder. #elizapugilton
: #elizapugilton #oldmanwinston #invinciblenelson dogs that have made permanent paw prints in my …
: #elizapugilton is learning her best life from #invinciblenelson
: #elizapugilton is making herself at home and starting to find her favorite spots. It hasn’t even …
: Puggy snuggies!! 😍😍💞 #elizapugilton
: Eliza has joined our family!! Happy early Birthday to me! We are all smitten with her, except for …
: Choice! @theroadiummarket drive-in tonight for Ferris Bueller’s Day Off with @cleverdevil …
: Still enjoying this guy’s cuddles. He will make his new family so happy! Let’s find him a forever …
: Leo has made himself at home on his #4days4life vacation from @arfharborshelter. @clevercolette and …
: Cute, cuddly, and curious. This little guy who the shelter calls Jackson, but whom we call Leo, is …
: Word to the wise (or not so wise): If you go out on the balcony when you are insanely drunk, …
: Last Day/First Day. I have a 3rd grader now. #clevercolette has grown and matured in ways that I …
: Our church affirmed the Western Jurisdiction Statement of Values. All have been and will continue to …
: I helped in Sunday school today. Guess that New Testament story as captured by Teddy Grahams.
: This crazy dog saw all the attention his sister was getting for her sprained thumb, so he decided to …
: Answer: A swollen and painful thumb, icing, ibuprofen, sleep, urgent care, a sprain, and a splint. …
: He’s pushing 13, but I still see the puppy in him. He’s not quite as mischievous as he was in the …
: Insomnia again, but with the safety of Jonathan sleeping nearby, and my amazing in-laws for support …
: I had a really rough week. I spiraled down after saying goodbye to Winston. I started to catch a …
: So proud of my #clevercolette! Her confidence and poise blows me away. I would never be able to get …
: Cue the insomnia. I took this the morning I realized a tough decision was ahead of us after another …
: Nighttime is hard. In the little sleep I got last night, I dreamed of Winston on the beach in Maui. …
: The best cuddles from the beginning, an engagement, a wedding, 8 homes, 2 pregnancies, a …
: I’m not ready for an elaborate post yet. The past few days have been tough wrestling with decisions …
: I am so thankful for @havenartsacademy for providing an atmosphere for #clevercolette to make …
: She danced and sang her heart out as a featured dancer in Aladdin Jr. Though she may have been …
: So proud of my #clevercolette ! She’s had a busy week and it doesn’t really stop until May 10th. …
: Clever Lil Devil Loves Numbers
: I proclaim 15th wedding anniversary gift: the gift of play. The couple that plays together, stays …
: I was 15yrs old in this picture, about 22 years ago. Happy 15th wedding anniversary @cleverdevil ! I …
: Coming up on 15 years of marriage and 22years as a couple. Chillin’ in DTLA for a good night’s sleep …
: Conclusion: I am neither artsy enough nor cat-lover enough to sit appreciate this “classic.” I will …
: Knocked out from whining all night…you know that 4month sleep regression? I think he’s having …
: I joined a choir yesterday. I know I’m not a soloist, but singing brings me such great joy, that I …
: Allergy test today. That was not fun. Results: major reaction to dustmites, dander, pollen, ragweed. …
: My son is charming me today. First thing this morning he hugged me and told me “You’re my universe.” …
: Honus, hotels, and hula. #thisis8 #clevercolette
: 7 years later and still putting herself in boxes. #clevercolette
: Found a gem in Kaanapali! @slappycakesmaui yummy breakfast and make your own pancakes. @cleverdevil …
: And then it started raining…not many people get rained out of a luau! All was better the next …
: Candy leis, lunch time fun, luau experience. Making memories 😍 #cleverfamily #clevercolette …
: Still mastering this vacation thing. #clevercolette #wjlacour
: Vacation game is strong with this one. #cleverfamily #clevercolette
: Ready for our last concert of 2018. Global music genre performed by true musicians. @pinkmartini
: Couldn’t fall asleep last night bc I had this Handel’s Messiah song in my head! 🎶 and his name shall …
: Christmas Eve traditions. #wjlacour leaning into our Chinese food dinner. Christmas Eve service …
: I picked up these happy guys from my mom yesterday. They always have so much fun with Mimi and Big …
: Here we come ATL! #cleverfamily #elfontheplane
: Colette and William nailed their parts today! So proud of them for doing their best. Colette played …
: Sometimes I like to be ridiculous :) @cleverdevil loves this part of me….
: WTF is this thing??? Teenage Mutants Ninja Cockroach?!
: Grateful for moments like this. Peaceful. One of the best feelings for me is having my Nelson …
: This sweet soul. Latergram of #wjlacour watching a movie with me and captivated by the satisfying …
: Movie magic @elcapitanthtre We May have had to cancel our national parks road trip, but we can still …
: Doctor has ordered a weekend of supportive care for bronchitis and sinusitis before starting …
: I voted. I researched, and I voted. As a Christian, I voted for candidate that would uphold …
: A bientot, @camillerxmr We love you! Thank you for being our au pair extraordinaire, big sister, and …
: Funbox Part 2. I did appreciate the angel wings :)
: Funbox part 1. Advertised as a celebration of toys and making all of your 5 year old child fantasies …
: Bring it, November. This is the first year that I’ve wanted to start Christmas early, however I am …
: Played with face tattoos and filled in with some make up. Filter makes it look like I put some white …
: Saw some new and familiar faces in the bathroom stall while waiting for Colette. 💩 🤖 🤢 🤥😦 …
: Disneyland with our au pair extraordinaire turned family. #licornecamille #clevercolette #goofyfaces
: The value of money…the price of beauty. We split the cost $30 for me, $35 for her. …
: How a princess gets ready :) #clevercolette
: Animation academy. Zero. #cleverlearning
: YES education field trip at Disneyland. Designing a story. We learned about rudimentary animation as …
: Excited for our first YES Disneyland Field Trip. #clevercolette #cleverlearning
: October fun this weekend. Pumpkin patch hunt at South Coast Botanic Garden. Nightmare Before …