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The early bird gets the worm and dibs on the remaining Doritos

By 8 am this morning, I had completed 5 Petey Pie orders, sewed MR a new pair of shorts and a dress, mowed the yard, unloaded the dishwasher, and completed two loads of laundry. Feeling a bit like Superwoman, albeit a … Continue reading

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Favorite things

If you ask MR to name a few of her favorites things, she is likely to respond “grecian music”  and “sprinkalas”. In grown up words, this translates to “Christian music” and the “sprinkler”. She calls her daddy her hero and gives … Continue reading

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9 weeks to go

I’m officially as wide as I am tall. My bra resembles something purchased from a prank store and my panties could fit an elephant. Still, I am giddy with excitement at the thought of meeting our little man in just 9 short … Continue reading

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A week of pure bliss

It really was one of those weeks… One of those weeks where we stayed in pjs way past noon, one of those weeks where the porch replaced the tv, and one of those weeks where we ate like kings and … Continue reading

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Fernandina

The trip wasn’t near long enough, but it sure was good for the soul… Our journey down south included a quick visit with Meme and Papa Joe in Waycross, a Friday evening walk on the beach, a journey through downtown Fernandina … Continue reading

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Southbound

We’re headed southbound for a weekend of fun in Fernandina Beach, Florida. And although my bathing suit is a lot bigger than it used to be, I couldn’t be any more excited if I were arriving in a size 4 bikini. … Continue reading

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Making up for lost time

Worse than the stomach bug was spending 3 and a half days away from sweet MR. Our little girl brings me so much joy and laughter! As I lay sick in bed on Tuesday with my face burried in a garbage … Continue reading

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A birthday celebration and a very nasty bug

My sweet friend Kristi celebrated her birthday this past Thursday. To honor her special day, we invited her family over for a Mexican fiesta. G made his infamous guacamole and fired up the grill for marinated steak tacos. Kristi made … Continue reading

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