Category Archives: mary reese

Oh no she di’int

MR made it very clear that my singing was not up to par while listening to the Elmo song. Ssshhhing, shaking her finger, and shouting “no, no, no,” was all the hint I needed to keep my singing voice to myself. While … Continue reading

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Working on a million dollar smile, two new teeth at a time

Two new teeth mean that this little girl has been ruling the roost. No naps. Yogurt and Nilla wafers for every meal. Bouts of fussiness. And late night holding sessions with mommy and daddy. Still, she manages to make us smile … Continue reading

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An update, an etsy shop, and a recipe

The Boss man was released from the hospital this morning and will undergo more tests at UVA next week. The latest ultrasound did not show any blockage, but pointed to an enlarged left kidney. Please continue to pray for God’s healing touch as … Continue reading

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The year of sewing, being outdoors, and making friends

I vowed to learn to sew in 2009. G vowed to spend more time in the outdoors. So far, G is fairing better than me. Last night he headed south for an early morning dove shoot. Later today, he is off to … Continue reading

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Christmas at the coast

Some hate it. I love it. 80 degrees in mid December suits me just fine. On the final leg of our “Christmas 2008 tour”, we stopped by Eulonia to spend a few days at the coast. Seafood and burgers, a pier-side … Continue reading

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Christmas 2008

We’re back…four Christmases, five pounds heavier, six days later, and with enough toys to fill a small village. We visited with 49 family members, took 857 pictures, and had the time of our lives! Christmas #1 was spent in Athens … Continue reading

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No she di’int

Oh yes she did…MR snubbed Santa for the second time on Friday night. Out of 15 kids, she was the only one to cry.  Out of 15 moms, I was the only who got to join their precious child on … Continue reading

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Five days in one post

I’ve got some catchin’ up to do…five days in one post means that only the most dedicated readers (meaning those related to me or G) will read this in its entirety. Regardless, here goes… Last Thursday I took MR to Athens … Continue reading

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