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The whole truth…

Several months ago, I mentioned to G that it would be fun to mark his thirtieth birthday with a tour of the Okefenokee swamp. Growing up in Waycross, Georgia, he had spent most of his life learning and exploring the … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving round two

Four nights without my sweet baby girl has not been easy. Mama always said that idle hands are the devil’s workshop. She was right. I didn’t accomplish half of what I set forth to do with my free time. The highlight … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving round one

Two Thanksgiving gatherings, four days in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and tons of holiday orders from Petey Pie’s means that I am way behind on my blog. And 789 pictures means that I have a serious problem tyring to capture it all. … Continue reading

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Birthday’s and busy days

On Sunday, G celebrated his 30th bday on a plane ride to New York for business.  It wasn’t quite what I mind for his big day, but we made the best of it. Over the weekend, we enjoyed  a dinner … Continue reading

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Brayden’s barnyard bash

It was my kind of party… three precious kids were wearing Petey Pie’s,   a group of docile farm animals served as the babysitters,    a huge table of food meant that supper was already served, there was live music,   lots … Continue reading

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Trick-a-Treat

We decorated for the occasion (on a shoe string budget)… A make you feel good, easy project for just $5…buy a straw wreath at your local craft store, wrap sections of grosgrain ribbon around it, and add seasonal embellishments. Another … Continue reading

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We took on the day

Saturday was one of those rare mornings where everything feel in place. The day started early. Real early. Like many in Atlanta, we were anxious to take advantage of the free H1N1 vaccines offered by our local health department. Around 5 … Continue reading

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Thirty feels pretty good

Our original plan was to leave these two behind for a few days of rest and relaxation at the beach. But, when MR overheard what we were up to, she immediately ran to her room, grabbed her swimmies and bathing suit, … Continue reading

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