Category Archives: mary reese

The purse lady, new tags, and lots of polka dot bows

A small purse was all the incentive Mary Reese needed to get on her feet and take her first steps. Without missing a beat, she slung that purse over her shoulder and took three BIG steps! By the time I grabbed my … Continue reading

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I’d vote for her…

If you’re ever on Lee Street around mid afternoon, look for my future politician. She’s the one standing in the front yard, smiling and waiving to all of the cars as they go by. She learned this “trick” from her … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween

Carving the pumpkin every Halloween remains one of my favorite childhood memories. Each October, dad and I would sit on the front porch and carve triangle eyes, a triangle nose, and a snaggle toothed grin into that years “perfect” pumpkin. … Continue reading

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Pink Poodle’s busy Sunday

Pink Poodle made her way to the neighborhood fall festival, fashionably late, arriving in a 2008 Lil’ Miss Rosy car. Heads turned as she made her entrance. Smiling from ear to ear, there was no doubt that she loved her costume … Continue reading

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Another BIG win for the Dawgs!

We’re celebrating big over Georgia’s win against LCU! Sweet Mary Reese loved all of the action. She may not be able to cheer the traditional “Gooooo Dawgs”, but she can sure put on one heck of a gameface!

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Sugar and spice and everything nice!

Because few things in life are sweeter than an almost 13 month old little girl and a warm, homemade apple pie… This Sunday is our much anticipated neighborhood fall festival. There will be apple bobbing, hayrides, and of course, a … Continue reading

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A little porch talk with my favorite 12 month old

We’ve been putting in a lot of porch time lately. MR loves watching the leaves fall from her rocking chair. We are a sight to be seen. Like two old ladies, we rock and talk for hours. Yesterday, we talked … Continue reading

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Meet “Greta Garmin” and a short weekend recap

“She” talks. And I listen. With a touch of a button, she provides both text and verbal driving directions. She also gives me live traffic updates and is compatible with my Bluetooth wireless. Her “points of interest” feature is my favorite. … Continue reading

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